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Hawaii Cannabis Regulations: License Applications, Forms, Links, and Other Resources
By Pace LaVia • August 12, 2019
This document was created for entrepreneurs and managers who are operating or considering operating a cannabis-related business in the state of Hawaii.
It includes basic but important information on the topic, plus a comprehensive list of resources related to Hawaii’s cannabis regulations, market structure, and licensing process including links to Hawaii dispensary license application forms.
Overview of Hawaii Medical Marijuana Program
Pakalolo, as native Hawaiians called the cannabis plant, has had a place in medicine and culture on the island state of Hawaii for centuries — long before Hawaii became a U.S. state. Roughly translated, the term means “crazy tobacco. In the early-mid 20th Century, in an effort to curb the use of marijuana in the state, lawmakers made cannabis illegal across the board.
Today, Hawaii has a burgeoning medical marijuana program including a reciprocation program allowing out-of-state visitors to purchase their medicine while visiting the islands. Hawaii has also decriminalized marijuana and is on the verge of repealing prohibition altogether and instituting an adult recreational-use cannabis market in the state.
Nation’s First Legislated Medical Marijuana Program
In 2000, Hawaii became the first U.S. state to enact a medical marijuana program via an act of the legislature rather than a voter initiative. Act 228, aka The Medical Cannabis Registry Program, allowed medical marijuana patients and their caretakers to acquire a license from the state that permits them to grow their own cannabis for medicinal use (Hawaii Revised Statutes part IX, Chapter 329).
Hawaii Medical Cannabis Dispensary Program
It would be another 15 years before the state established a dispensary program for the commercial production and sale of marijuana and cannabinoid-infused products.
In 2015, Act 241, aka The Medical Cannabis Dispensary Program was passed and signed. Under the legislation, the Hawaii Department of Health became responsible for administering both a Medical Cannabis Registry Program and a Medical Cannabis Dispensary Program.
The licensing and oversight of dispensaries is the responsibility of the Hawaii Department of Health’s Office of Health Care Assurance. The agency is also accountable for monitoring the quality of medical cannabis products statewide as well as oversight of cannabis testing laboratories.
The law requires that medical marijuana patients obtain the approval of a licensed physician who will attest that the patient’s medical condition can be improved with the therapeutic use of cannabis. Approved patients are issued a “329” Registration Card by the Department of Health.
Dispensaries began producing medical marijuana in late 2016 after Senate Bill 321 officially established a dispensary system. Under the new regulations, eight dispensary licenses were up for grabs. Then in August 2017, the first medical marijuana dispensary opened on the island of Maui.
Although all eight of the allotted Hawaii medical cannabis dispensary licenses have been awarded, the push is on in Hawaii to end the prohibition of cannabis altogether and legalize the recreational use of marijuana by adults. If this happens there will likely be additional opportunities for cannabis entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Dispensary Home
About the Dispensary Program
Medical Cannabis Dispensary License Applications
Banking and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Hawaii
Hawaii Industrial Hemp Laws
On a side note, in July 2016, Act 228 established an industrial hemp pilot program under the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to facilitate the cultivation of industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research.
Then in February 2017, the Hawaii House of Representatives Agricultural Committee voted to officially legalize the "planting, growing, harvesting, possessing, processing, selling, or buying" of industrial hemp.
Hawaii CBD Rules
In this article, we’re focusing on marijuana and cannabinoid-infused products. However, some dispensaries produce THC-free cannabis oils which fall under the definition of CBD.
These are the state’s CBD rules according to the Hawaii Department of Health.
Hawaii CBD laws prohibit adding any cannabis-derived substances to food, beverages or cosmetics for manufacture, distribution or sale.
Hawaii Marijuana Decriminalization
In the summer of 2019, Hawaii legislators decriminalized cannabis under Bill HB1383. The measure decriminalizes possession of under 3 grams of marijuana, the smallest limit of any state decriminalization, removes the possibility of spending time in jail, and establishes a $130 ticket.
The possession of more than three grams is still a crime subject to arrest and potential jail time. Moreover, the law also provides retroactive expungement for individuals with similar past possession offenses and also creates a task force to study other states' cannabis laws. The decriminalization measures will take effect on January 11, 2020.
Hawaii Medical Marijuana Reciprocation Program
On July 10, 2018, HB 2729, an interstate reciprocity bill was signed into law allowing registered medical marijuana patients in other states to purchase their medicine while visiting Hawaii.
In order to take advantage of the program, travelers will need more than just their state-issued medical marijuana card. Rather, under the measure, non-residents may apply for a Hawaii card if they suffer from any of Hawaii’s qualifying medical conditions. Qualifying conditions in Hawaii include AIDS, cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and PTSD. The card permits holders to purchase up to 4 ounces of marijuana and is good for 60 days from the date of issue.
Hawaii Medical Cannabis Laws and Regulations
Medical Cannabis Laws and Rules
Chapter 329 HRS-Hawaii’s Uniformed Controlled Substances Act (See Part IX – Medical Use of Cannabis).
Hawaii Dispensary Laws and Regulations
HB 2707 CD1 – Makes many clarifying changes to other existing laws . HB 2707 CD1 is currently pending Governors approval and if approved, changes will become effective as of July 1, 2016.
Chapter 11-160, HRS – DOH Administrative Rules for the Medical Use of Cannabis and the Medical Cannabis Registry.
Chapter 329D, HRS– Medical Cannabis Dispensary Law. Dispensary system provides for the establishment of dispensaries in the state of Hawaii and also amends other existing laws with respect to the medical use of cannabis.
Chapter 11-850 HAR– DOH Administrative Rules for the Medical Cannabis Dispensaries.
Chapter 328J HRS– Hawaii’s Smoke Free Law
U.S. Department of Justice Memorandum for All United States Attorneys issued by James M. Cole Re: Guidance Regarding Cannabis Enforcement Policy issued August 29, 2013.
Hawaii Medical Cannabis Registry Laws and Rules
Act 230 SLH 2016 – Clarifies various medical cannabis laws in the state of Hawaii.
Hawaii DOH Administrative Rules
Hawaii Cannabis Industry Rules and Regulations
Below is a bulleted list of answers to some of the most common questions related to Hawaii cannabis regulations. Please note that some of these rules have been revised since this list was published.
Age requirements - Adults 21 years of age or older without a disqualifying criminal history who meet the other legal requirements of chapter 329D, HRS, and who are qualified by the department for a license may own a dispensary.
Application fee - Applicants for a dispensary license must fill out an application form and submit supporting documentation and a nonrefundable application fee of $5,000.
Financial resource requirements - An application has to indicate that the applicants have resources in the amount of $1,000,000, plus a minimum of $100,000 for each retail dispensing location the applicant would like to operate. If the funds available at the time of verification do not meet the minimum requirements, your application will be rejected.
Retail location limits - Originally, dispensary licensees were permitted to operate two retail dispensing locations. The number was recently increased to three.
Production requirements - The law requires dispensary facilities to be enclosed indoor facilities, and that the interior not be visible from outside. Outdoor growing is prohibited.
Permitted products - Permitted manufactured marijuana products are limited to capsules, lozenges, oil or oil extract, tinctures, ointments, skin lotions, or pills. “Edibles” aside from lozenges are not permitted. Dispensaries are not permitted to sell marijuana in a ready-to-smoke form (pre-rolls). The sale of smoking paraphernalia is also prohibited.
Advertising prohibition - Dispensaries cannot advertise but can maintain a website with contact information and the location of its retail dispensing locations, as well as the same information about the products it sells that is found on the labels of the products. All other advertising is prohibited.
Hawaii Medical Cannabis License Forms and Instructions
Below are links to Hawaii medical cannabis dispensary license application forms as well as background check forms and application instructions.
Declaration of Possession of State and County Permits, Licenses, and Exemptions
Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response (HEER), Sanitation Regulatory Requirements, and Environmental Health Administration Table of Contacts Environmental health and other regulations required under dispensary licenses.
Medical Cannabis Testing Facility Application– Please contact wanda.chang@doh.Hawaii.gov for any concerns regarding the online application for a testing facility. Please visit the State Labs website for more information.
Instructions For Applicant or Employee Background Checks
Consent Form For Applicant or Employee Background Checks
Dispensary Frequently Asked Questions
Hawaii Cannabis Industry Banking
Below are links to information on banking for Hawaii cannabis businesses.
HSBA Banking & Marijuana Presentation 10.23.15
FDIC Guidance 02.12.15
FinCEN Issues Guidance to Financial Institutions on Medical Marijuana Businesses 02.14.14
Additional Hawaii Medical Cannabis Regulations Links and Resources
Criteria for Pesticides Used in the Production of Medical Marijuana in the State of Hawaii (Jan. 2017)
BioTrackTHC Hawaii’s Seed-to-Sale Tracking Provider
Hawaii Medical Cannabis Dispensary License Applications
Below are the actual license applications. These are public record and may be useful for anyone who may be applying for a license in the future.
Aloha Green Holdings, Inc
Hawaii Agri-Health (Part 1)
Hawaii Agri-Health (Part 2)
Pono Organics Investors, LLC dba Pono Wellness
The Wellness Group LLC (Part 1)
The Wellness Group LLC (Part 2)
Pono Life Sciences Honolulu, LLC
Ola Investments, Inc.
Blue Planet Healing, LLC
Green Leaf Medicine, LLC
Simple Organic Living, LLC
Hawaii Pacific Care, LLC
ALOHA COMPASSIONATE CARE LLC
Malama Wellness, LLC
Project Green LLC dba Malama Group
Mana Hale Hui, LLC
O’ahu Compassion Solutions LLC
Okai LLC
CC Vet Services
Hawaii Equity Partners LLC
Hawaiian Isles Cannabis LLC
Hawaii Hemp Research & Development LLLP
Nugz Hawaii LLC
Honolulu Cannabis LLC
Leon K Liem MD LLC
Birdge Intl Inc. (Part 1)
Bridge Intl Inc. (Part 2)
Green Leaf Group, LLC d/b/a Hawaiian GreenLeaf Company, LLC
Hale O Laulima, LLC (Part 1)
Hale O Laulima, LLC (Part 2)
Hale O Laulima, LLC (Part 3)
Hale O Laulima, LLC (Part 4)
Hale O Laulima, LLC (Part 5)
Hale O Laulima, LLC (Part 6)
Hale O Laulima, LLC (Part 7)
Hale O Laulima, LLC (Part 8)
Hale O Laulima, LLC (Part 9)
Hale O Laulima, LLC (Part 10)
Hale O Laulima, LLC (Part 11)
Hawaii Green Cross
Ka Lau Malie LLC
Kauka Kauoha, LLC
Hawaiian Ethos LLC (Part 1)
Hawaiian Ethos LLC (Part 2)
Hawaiian Ethos LLC (Part 3)
Hawaiian Ethos LLC (Part 4)
Hawaiian Ethos LLC (Part 5)
Hawaiian Ethos LLC (Part 6)
Lau Ola (Part 1)
Lau Ola (Part 2)
Kona Gold Wellness Center, LLC
KMD LLC (Part 1)
KMD LLC (Part 2)
Delta 11 Hawaii Inc.
11th Street Partners LLC
Big Island Compassion Solutions LLC
MAUNA KEA CANNABIS COMPANY L.L.C.
Kai Consulting, LLC
Hawaii Equity Partners, Inc
Makalapua Health LLC
HANA MAKA AINA, LLC
Maui Medical Cannabis Dispensary LLC (Part 1)
Maui Medical Cannabis Dispensary LLC (Part 2)
Maui Medical Cannabis Dispensary LLC (Part 3)
Maui Medical Cannabis Dispensary LLC (Part 4)
Maui Medical Cannabis Dispensary LLC (Part 5)
Maui Medicinal Solutions LLC
Lima Ulu LLC
MMMH, Inc.
Pacific Island Care LLC
Nation Land Company LLC
Hawaii Equity Partners, Inc.
2020 Solutions Maui, LLC
Launiupoko Farm, LLC (Part 1)
Launiupoko Farm LLC (Part 2)
Launiupoko Farm LLC (Part 3)
Launiupoko Farm LLC (Part 4)
Hawaii Medicinal Options, LLC
HK MEDICINAL LLC
Kauai Green KoKua, LLC
Medical Cannabis Registry Program Links
Below are links to information regarding registering as a medical cannabis patient in the state of Hawaii.