Benefits of Getting a Hawaii Medical Card
Having a valid medical cannabis recommendation and ID card (a Blue or 329 card) is the only way to consume cannabis in Hawaii legally.
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Leafwell is coming to Hawaii soon! Join our waitlist to be notified when we’re live in the state.
Once we’re live, you will be able to create an account online, speak to a doctor, and qualify for a Hawaii medical marijuana card. You are only billed if approved.
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During your appointment, a Leafwell physician will ask you questions based on your medical history and provide you with advice and guidance on whether medical marijuana is a good choice for you.
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After your appointment, you’ll receive an email with steps to help guide you through the state process. The state will then contact the physician to verify that they have approved you.
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The state will review your application, and you will be emailed once approved. You can then log in and download a copy of your card. There is a $38.50 fee.
Having a valid medical cannabis recommendation and ID card (a Blue or 329 card) is the only way to consume cannabis in Hawaii legally.
Hawaii has had a medical marijuana program for quite some time, starting in 2000. However, accessing medical cannabis was still tricky, and patients and caregivers had to grow their own if they wanted their meds. It wasn’t until 2015 that the Dispensary Program was established, and the first dispensary in Hawaii became operational in 2016.
Hawaii’s more tolerant attitude towards medical cannabis than other states, Hawaii still did what many other states do and stalled for a significant amount of time.
Non-medical, adult use of cannabis is illegal in Hawaii. Possession of 3 grams or less of cannabis flower is decriminalized.
How to qualify
Anyone 18 or over with a qualifying condition can apply for a medical marijuana card in Hawaii, and those under this age will need a caregiver.
Having an MMJ or Blue Card in Hawaii permits you to possess some cannabis and grow the plant as well.
Under Hawaii law, "Usable marijuana" does not include seeds, stalks, and plant roots.
According to Hawaii law, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana card:
Patients can possess up to 4 ounces of usable marijuana or 3.5 grams of concentrated cannabis in a fifteen (15) day period
This can be jointly possessed between the qualifying patient and the primary caregiver.
Patients can grow an "adequate supply" of cannabis, up to 10 plants. Either the patient or their caregiver may grow cannabis. The grow must be at a single location (either at the patient’s or caregiver’s residence or another space owned by the patient or caregiver).
Caregivers
If the patient requiring medical cannabis is a minor or needs assistance accessing their medication, they will need a caregiver. Caregivers must be aged 18 or over.
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Caregivers may only have one (1) patient at a time.
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There is no registration fee for caregivers – patients must designate a caregiver on their application form if they need one.
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After December 31, 2023, caregivers will not grow medical cannabis except for minors/adults lacking legal capacity and on islands that do not have a dispensary.
An out-of-state qualifying patient and caregiver may register with the Hawaii health department as an Out of State Patient if they are on the islands for less than 120 days per year.
This reciprocity is one key benefit for medical marijuana users. Unlike recreational cannabis users, medical marijuana users with a medical marijuana card can travel to the states listed above and purchase the medical marijuana they require while they are out of state.
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Leafwell’s services are not yet available in Hawaii. Once we open, a consultation with a Hawaii medical provider with Leafwell will be $149. This is a virtual consultation where you can discuss your needs for a medical card. The certificate is valid for one year.
The application fee for a card is $38.50. For replacements, there is a fee of $16.50.
In Hawaii, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
We are unable to provide Hawaii patients online medical marijuana consultations at this time.
Telehealth is operational in Hawaii. You can speak to a physician, fill out an application form and submit it with relevant ID + supporting documents, and see if you qualify. Once you have a card, you can purchase or cultivate cannabis legally.
You must be aged 18 or over in order to qualify for a medical marijuana card for yourself in Hawaii.
Yes. Caregivers in Hawaii must be aged at least 18 years-old or older. To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:
Caregivers may only have one (1) patient at a time. No registration fee for caregivers – patients must designate a caregiver on their application form if they need one. After December 31, 2023, caregivers will not be allowed to grow medical cannabis except for minors/adults lacking legal capacity and on islands that do not have a dispensary. Further information here https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabisregistry/patients/information-for-caregivers/.