Does a medical cannabis grow site act as a caregiver?

No, a grow site cannot act as a caregiver. A grow site is a physical location for cultivation, while a caregiver is a person designated to assist a patient with medical cannabis.

Who can use cannabis grown at a registered grow site?

Only patients specifically registered to that grow site may possess and use cannabis cultivated at that location.

What is the key difference between a caregiver and a grow site?

A caregiver is an individual who helps a patient, while a grow site is the physical location where cannabis is cultivated. They are not interchangeable roles.

Are there upcoming changes to medical cannabis laws in Hawaii?

Yes, there are upcoming changes to Hawaii's medical cannabis laws concerning caregivers and personal cultivation, effective December 31, 2024.

Important Guidelines for Growing Cannabis for Medical Use

Q: Is individual registration required to grow medical cannabis?

Yes, each patient must be individually registered with the Department of Health's Medical Cannabis Registry Program to grow cannabis.

Patients growing cannabis for medical use must be individually registered and adhere to specific grow site limitations and possession laws.

Key Points for Medical Cannabis Patients It is important to understand that a grow site cannot act as a caregiver. Individual Registration Required : Each patient must be individually registered with the Department of Health's Medical Cannabis Registry Program. Grow Site Limitations : A grow site is simply a physical location where cannabis is grown. It cannot serve as a caregiver or provide cannabis to patients who are not registered to grow at that specific location. Patient-Specific Growing : Only the patients specifically registered to a grow site may possess and use cannabis grown at that location. Caregiver vs. Grow Site : A caregiver is a person designated to help a patient obtain and use medical cannabis. A grow site is a location. These are not interchangeable. Upcoming Changes : Please be aware of the upcoming changes to Hawaii's medical cannabis laws relating to caregivers and the personal cultivation of cannabis for medical use, effective December 31, 2024. Important Reminders Patients must comply with all state laws regarding the amount of cannabis that may be possessed (adequate supply). Grow sites must be registered with the Department of Health. Cannabis grown at a registered grow site may only be used by patients registered to that site. Sharing or distributing medical cannabis, even among registered patients, may violate state law. For questions or clarification, please contact the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation.

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