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The latest Hawaii medical cannabis laws, legislative updates and announcements from Greener Healing Ways.
News and Updates
- 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.
- New Hawaii 329 Registry: A Simple Guide for New Patients
Applying for your first Hawaii 329 card? Follow Greener Healing Ways’ simple guide to the new Hawaii 329 Registry, myHawaii login, e-cert verification, and new…
- 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.
- Renewing Your Hawaii 329 Card? Here’s How to Use the New Registry
Hawaii’s new 329 Registry has changed the renewal process. Here’s a friendly guide to selecting Patient Renewal, verifying your e-certification, uploading your…
- How to Download Your New Digital 329 Card in Hawaii
Hawaii’s new 329 Registry allows patients to download their digital 329 card online. Follow this simple Greener Healing Ways guide to sign into your existing a…
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