Hawaii

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Hawaii.

Medical Only

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Regulatory Agency

Department of Health Cannabis Office

Tracking System

BioTrack

Market Type

Medical Only

Last Updated

Oct 15, 2025

Regulatory Overview

Hawaii Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Hawaii. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Department of Health Cannabis Office

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Seed-to-Sale System

Hawaii uses BioTrack for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

Market Type

Medical

Hawaii has a medical-only cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryNot Allowed

EcommerceRestricted

Key Details

What You Need to Know About Hawaii

Medical-only program

BioTrack for seed-to-sale tracking

No delivery currently permitted

Limited number of dispensary licenses per island

Official Sources

DOH Cannabis

Regulatory Details

Hawaii Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Hawaii.

Purchase Limits

Medical

Other4 oz of usable cannabis per 15-day period

Period15-day period (max 8 oz per 30 days)

Only medical cannabis is legal.

Tax Rates

State Sales4% General Excise Tax

Local Tax0.5% county surcharge

No separate cannabis excise tax.

Home Cultivation

Medical Only

Plant Limit

10 plants total per patient

Customer Requirements

18+

Min. Age

Required

Med. Card

Required

State ID

Required

Registration

Patients need valid 329 registry card from Hawaii DOH.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Potency

Contaminants

Pesticides

Heavy metals

Microbial testing

Residual solvents

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: No

Opaque packaging

Black lettering on white background only

"For medical use only" label

No shapes appealing to children

License Types

Medical Cannabis Dispensary License

Grows, manufactures, and distributes to registered patients. Up to 2 dispensaries and 2 cultivation sites per licensee.

Testing Laboratory License

Quality and safety testing

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Hawaii

Licensing

Obtain dispensary license from Hawaii DOH

8 licensees statewide

Sales

Verify patient 329 card and government ID

Enforce purchase limits

4 oz per 15-day period

Reporting

Collect and remit 4% GET plus 0.5% county surcharge

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in Hawaii

WebJoint provides the compliance tools Hawaii operators need to stay audit-ready and run smooth operations.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

Hawaii Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Hawaii.

Yes, Hawaii has legalized medical cannabis only. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Department of Health Cannabis Office. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Home cultivation in Hawaii is only permitted for registered medical patients. The limit is 10 plants total per patient.

Cannabis products in Hawaii are subject to various taxes. State sales tax is 4% General Excise Tax. Local jurisdictions may add 0.5% county surcharge. No separate cannabis excise tax.

Cannabis delivery is not currently allowed in Hawaii. Operators must conduct sales through licensed retail locations.

Yes, Hawaii requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Potency, Contaminants, Pesticides, Heavy metals, Microbial testing, Residual solvents.

Hawaii uses BioTrack as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with major tracking platforms to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in Hawaii. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for Hawaii's regulatory requirements.