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Yes, marijuana meant for medical purposes is legal in Hawaii. If and only when the patient is suffering from a qualifying health condition and has a state-issued medical marijuana card in hand. Whereas the status of use of recreational cannabis remains illegal.
A stunning tropical island state like Hawaii was one of the earliest ones to ever legalize medical marijuana. It was for the benefit of patients suffering from severe symptoms of multiple health disorders and diseases. Back on June 14, 2000 this state led its massive marijuana legalization drive. It was only after this that Hawaii became one of the leading states to advocate the use of marijuana for medical reasons.
We are now well aware of how only a patient suffering from one of the multiple health conditions, as specified by the government of Hawaii, is eligible for a medical marijuana card. Let us list down all these conditions to help out the people of this state.
The health conditions that qualify a patient for an MMJ card in Hawaii are as follows:
As an additional note, there are some extra symptoms and disorders that can lead to the doctor approving the recommendations for patients. Some of them include:
A patient who wishes to get a medical marijuana card can apply for it by following the below listed steps.
The first thing for a patient to do is to apply for the recommendation on a recognized online or offline clinic. Applying for the recommendation is important as it will begin the journey of the patient to finally getting their hands on their personal state-licensed medical marijuana cards.
Now that the patient has applied for the recommendation, the next step automatically is to have a physical visitation or online consultation with state-licensed doctors. Here, the patients will interact with the doctors and seek answers to all their disease related queries. They will get to know how to reduce the symptoms of the disorders with the use of marijuana.
After the doctor approves the use of medical marijuana for the patients depending on their health disorders, they will receive their recommendation within a stipulated period of time.
The medical marijuana card is referred to as the 329 card. This card has to be applied for with all the important documents and doctor’s recommendation on the government website. It is referred to as the 329 card because it is specifically not meant for recreational use, hence the use of the term ‘420 card’ is avoided at all costs.
The process of buying legal cannabis in Hawaii is pretty easy for patients. As mentioned before, this state only recognizes the legal consumption of marijuana for medical purposes alone. Which is why there is a whole process that has to be outlined for an easy process of buying legal cannabis here.
Yes, state licensed medical marijuana card holders and caregivers can cultivate up to 10 cannabis plants at home. However, to be eligible for this they need to mention this to the Department of Health of the state and share with them the location of the cultivation site in advance. Such authorized patients and caregivers can grow these plants in their home or another place that is their property or under their control.
As per a specific circular after December 31, 2023, caregivers will not be allowed to cultivate cannabis. Only in special cases will the caregiver be able to grow marijuana at home which include for minor patients, adults lacking capacity, or for islands that do not have a dispensary.
Earlier this year, the Hawaiian Senate approved bills to legalize cannabis and improve the state’s existing decriminalization laws. Unfortunately the desired response wasn’t generated which led to a delay in the proceedings of this bill. There is however, still hope for the people who are looking forward to the passing of this bill until after the legislature reconvenes in 2022.
Along with being a famous tourist destination with the most beautiful surroundings, Hawaii is one state with quite a progressive mindset when it comes to the use of marijuana for medical purposes. As early as in the year 2000, this state legalized the use of cannabis for the treatment of a number of health disorders. This is directly reflective of the open and medically oriented mindset of the people belonging to this state island.
Let us then look forward to what this state does next in terms of evolving the medical marijuana laws for the benefit of the patient and the people in general.
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