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The latest Hawaii medical cannabis laws, legislative updates and announcements from Greener Healing Ways.
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- Hawaii House Committee Unanimously Votes To Protect Medical Marijuana Patients From Employment Discrimination
A House panel in Hawaii has advanced legislation that would protect state-registered medical marijuana patients from discrimination in the workplace.
- New Electronic 329 Cards from Hawaii DOH
Hawaii DOH transitioning to electronic 329 medical cannabis cards for faster access.
- 3rd Annual Medical Cannabis Symposium
Join us for the 3rd Annual Medical Cannabis Symposium at Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
- Hawaii Lawmakers Vote To Delay Consideration Of Marijuana Legalization Bill Until Next Year
Hawaii's House of Representatives has voted to delay a sweeping proposal that would have legalized marijuana.
- Heavy marijuana use should be disclosed before surgery
New guidelines recommend patients disclose heavy cannabis use to anesthesiologists before surgery.
- HHS Moves to Reclassify Marijuana as Less Harmful
HHS moves to reclassify marijuana as less harmful than cocaine or heroin.
- Hawaii Cannabis Certifications in Limbo by Executive Order
Executive order halts new medical cannabis patient certifications during COVID-19.
- Parity for Patients Coalition Demands Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients
Coalition demands protections for medical cannabis patients during COVID-19 emergency.
- Top Federal Health Official Confirms Recommending Marijuana Rescheduling
HHS Secretary confirms recommendation to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
- Cannabis Use Associated with Lower Blood Pressure
Research shows cannabis use is associated with lower blood pressure levels.
- HAWAI'I ADVANCES CANNABIS EXPUNGEMENT REFORM
Hawaii Advances Cannabis Expungement Reform Governor Josh Green has signed HB 132, a significant step forward in Hawaii's efforts to address past marijuana-rel…
- Hawaii Won't Legalize Marijuana This Year, Advocates Look To 2024
Hawaii Senate-passed marijuana legalization bill stalls in the House, advocates look to 2024.
- Upcoming changes to Hawaii's medical cannabis laws relating to caregivers and cultivation
Changes to Hawaii's medical cannabis laws relating to caregivers and personal cultivation effective December 31, 2024.
- Please Mandate Medical Cannabis Patients' Right to Firearms
Open letter calling on Hawaii leadership to protect medical cannabis patients' Second Amendment rights.
- What is in the latest legislation?
Here's what the legislation, HB 1246 / SB 1613, proposed for cannabis reform in Hawaii.
- Hawaiʻi Police Department Issues Written Firearm Permit Policy Update for Medical Cannabis Patients
BREAKING: The Hawaiʻi Police Department has issued an official written response confirming that a valid Hawaiʻi medical cannabis card will no longer be treated…
- Hawaii Senate Approves Marijuana Legalization And Psychedelic Research Bill
Hawaii Senate approves marijuana legalization and psychedelic research bills.
- New Cannabis Dispensary Opening in Waimea
Big Island Grown opened a new cannabis dispensary in Waimea on March 9th, 2019, providing medical cannabis products to registered patients.
- Dr. Berg's Letter to the Hawaii Department of Health
Dr. Jim Berg submitted a letter to the Hawaii Department of Health's Medical Cannabis Registry Program, posing several questions for clarification on upcoming…
- Office of the Governor: Gov. Green Signs Executive Order Relating to Medical Cannabis Caregivers
Governor Josh Green signs executive order protecting medical cannabis caregivers from undue enforcement.
- DOJ Appeals Gun Rights Ruling for Marijuana Consumers
DOJ appeals ruling that deemed firearms ban for marijuana users unconstitutional.
- Important August 2026 Office & Registry Update
The current Department of Health Cannabis Patient Registry will be in a blackout period from August 7–12, during which no new applications, renewals, or update…
- How to Download Your New Hawaii 329 Card From the DOH Patient Portal
The Hawaii Department of Health launches a new patient registry portal on September 30, 2026. Here is how to sign in and download your digital 329 card.
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