What is the deadline for caregivers to stop growing cannabis for patients, with exceptions?

The deadline for caregivers to stop growing cannabis for patients, with certain exceptions, is December 31, 2024.

Does the five-patient limitation for grow sites apply to existing setups?

Dr. Berg asked if the five-patient limitation applies retroactively to existing grow sites with more than five patients and inquired about the compliance timeline.

Will OMCCR provide resources for patients and caregivers during the transition?

Dr. Berg asked if the OMCCR will provide guidance or resources to assist patients and caregivers with the transition before the December 31, 2024, deadline.

Are there fee waivers for new grow site registrations?

Dr. Berg questioned if fee waivers or expedited processing would be available for patients needing to establish new grow sites due to the regulatory changes.

Which islands qualify for the dispensary exception?

Dr. Berg requested a current list of islands that qualify for the exception for patients on islands without a licensed dispensary.

Dr. Berg's Letter to the Hawaii Department of Health

Dr. Berg addressed the Hawaii Department of Health with questions regarding medical cannabis growing regulations, caregiver limitations, and patient transitions.

Dr. Berg's Letter to the Department of Health On December 13, 2023, Dr. Jim Berg sent a letter to the Hawaii Department of Health, Medical Cannabis Registry Program, acknowledging their State of Hawaii Medical Cannabis Registry Program Newsletter. He expressed appreciation for the clarifications provided regarding growing regulations but posed several questions seeking further detail. Questions on Cannabis Growing Regulations Caregiver Growing Limitations The newsletter indicates that after December 31, 2024, caregivers will no longer be allowed to grow cannabis for patients, with certain exceptions. Dr. Berg inquired for clarification on what constitutes lacking legal capacity for adult patients who would qualify for this exception. Five-Patient Limitation Dr. Berg asked if the five-patient limitation per grow site applies retroactively to existing grow sites currently registered with more than five patients. He also requested clarification on the timeline for compliance if it does apply retroactively. Transition Period Guidance Regarding patients and caregivers affected by these impending changes, Dr. Berg questioned whether the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) would provide guidance or resources to facilitate the transition before the December 31, 2024, deadline. Registration Process for New Grow Sites For patients who will need to establish new grow sites due to the regulatory changes, Dr. Berg asked if there would be any fee waivers or expedited processing available for registration. Island Dispensary Status The newsletter mentioned an exception for patients on islands without a licensed dispensary. Dr. Berg requested a current list of which islands qualify for this exception. Dr. Berg concluded by stating his belief that many patients and caregivers would benefit from additional clarification on these points and thanked the Department for its continued work.

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