Hawaii's Department of Health runs the medical cannabis registry and dispensary licensing.
This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Laws and local rules change. Read the official sources at the bottom of this page.
Cannabis-friendly lawyers in Hawaii
Listed October 2026
Criminal defense
These lawyers defend cannabis and marijuana charges in Hawaii.
Victor Bakke
Honolulu
The Law Office of Victor Bakke in Honolulu says it defends marijuana possession, cultivation, sale, and distribution charges.
Michael Fayard
Honolulu
Fayard Criminal Law in Honolulu says that, aside from small amounts, possessing, cultivating, selling, or distributing marijuana is still illegal in Hawaii and that the firm defends those charges.
Starting a cannabis business
These lawyers help with licensing, forming a company, and compliance for a cannabis business in Hawaii.
DiPasquale & Summers LLP
Honolulu
The Honolulu firm says its cannabis practice covers corporate formation and state license applications for businesses in Hawaii's medical marijuana program.
Not a referral. This list is not an endorsement, and there is no paid placement. We have not verified bar standing or discipline history. Before you hire anyone, confirm them through the Hawaii State Bar Association.
Store map
- Medical dispensaries are on the map. A medical card is required. No adult-use stores in Hawaii yet.
Registry and dispensaries
- The department's medical cannabis page covers the patient registry and dispensary licensing.
- It says a qualified patient needs a valid 329 card to buy from a dispensary.
- The page says the department gives law enforcement limited registry access to safeguard the community against illegal cannabis use and illegal cannabis grow sites.