Weed dispensaries in Honolulu, HI

Visiting a Dispensary in Honolulu, HI

As the largest city in Hawaii, Honolulu is a bustling tropical metropolis brimming with beautiful beaches, amazing nightlife, gorgeous natural sites, and numerous medical cannabis dispensaries. While recreational marijuana is still illegal, possession of up to 3 grams has been decriminalized. 

Honolulu, HI Dispensary Maps

• East Honolulu

The Lowdown on Honolulu Cannabis Laws

In 2000, Hawaii became the first state to legalize medical cannabis use via legislation through the passage of Act 228 (although no dispensaries were licensed until 2018). In 2019, the state passed HB 1383, which decriminalized possession of up to 3 grams of non-medical marijuana and allowed for prisoners convicted of nonviolent drug charges (with convictions of possession of 3 grams or less) to petition for release to a drug-treatment program and have their records expunged after program completion.

Recreational Cannabis Laws in Honolulu

Unfortunately, there is no legal access to recreational cannabis in either Honolulu or Hawaii. State dispensaries are unable to sell cannabis or marijuana in any form to consumers unless they have a medical cannabis registration card.

Medical Cannabis Laws in Honolulu

Patients can purchase medical marijuana with a medical card—also known as a 329 card—through the state’s Medical Cannabis Program and have a qualifying condition, including:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease)

• Cancer

• Cachexia, or wasting syndrome

• Epilepsy

• Glaucoma

• HIV/AIDS

• Lupus

• Muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis or Crohn's disease

• Multiple sclerosis

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Seizures

• Severe nausea

• Severe pain

Patients or physicians can petition the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) to add new conditions. 

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Honolulu

To obtain a 329 card, patients must register with the Medical Cannabis Registry and:

• Provide medical certification from a doctor or APRN

• Provide a government-issued ID to prove residency and identity (such as a driver’s license or passport)

• If applicable, designate a caretaker

There’s a $38.50 fee for a one-year 329 card, and a $77 fee for a two-year card (although these are only allowed for certain qualifying conditions). 

There’s no additional fee if a caregiver is added to the application, but the caretaker must provide a copy of a state-issued ID and sign the patient’s application form. 

Hawaii allows visitors to participate in their Medical Marijuana Program as long as their medical condition is on the state’s list of qualifying conditions. Out-of-state patients must apply 60 days prior to their requested start date with the Medical Cannabis Registry Program and:

• Provide a state ID or driver’s license from their home state

• Provide a valid government-issued medical marijana card from their home state

There’s a non-refundable application fee of $49.50. Once approved, registrations are active for no more than 60 days and no more than two 60-day periods in a calendar year. Patients who visit more than twice a year can apply for an in-state card. While caregivers can be included in the visitor application for minors, they cannot be added for adults.

Where is it Legal to Consume Cannabis in Honolulu

As in greater Hawaii, marijuana usage is only legal in Honolulu in private residences. It’s illegal to use marijuana in any smoke-free location, in recreational or youth centers, in public parks or beaches, on school grounds, in any place of employment, and in a moving vehicle.

When transporting medical cannabis, it must be in a sealed container that’s not visible to the public, and should not be removed from a sealed container it was sold in.

How to Buy Cannabis at a Honolulu Dispensary

It’s only legal to purchase cannabis from a licensed recreational dispensary in Honolulu. Dispensary hours are generally from 9am-6pm, with some locations offering curbside pickup. 

Cannabis Taxes in Honolulu

At 4.5%, Honolulu and the island of Oahu have a slightly higher tax on medical marijuana retail sales than the other islands (which is 4%). There is no excise tax on any island.