How to Buy Weed in Maui: Hawaii’s Medical-Only Dispensaries & What Visitors Should Know

Planning a trip to Maui and hoping to access cannabis? Unlike states with recreational programs, Hawaii operates a medical cannabis system that requires proper documentation before you can purchase anything. The good news: visitors can legally obtain a 329 card and shop at any of Maui’s five dispensaries. Use Herb’s dispensary directory to start researching locations before your trip, then use this guide to understand the application process, possession limits, and consumption rules that keep your Maui cannabis experience legal.

• Hawaii operates a medical-only cannabis program; no recreational sales exist on any island.
• Out-of-state medical cardholders can get a 60-day Hawaii visitor registration for $49.50 through the DOH online portal.
• Visitors without an existing card can get certified through telehealth for up to $105 for a one-year certification, plus the $38.50 state application fee, for a typical maximum total of $143.50.
• Maui has five active dispensary locations, operated by two licensed companies: Maui Grown Therapies and Pono Life Maui.
• The combined possession limit is 4 ounces between the patient and caregiver.
• Cannabis cannot legally travel between islands or through airport security, even with a valid 329 card.
• Public consumption is illegal; you need private property with the owner’s permission.

Only medically, and only with a valid card. Hawaii has no recreational cannabis market on any island. Registered patients, including out-of-state visitors who complete one of two application pathways, may purchase and possess medical cannabis within the state’s limits. There’s no legal way to buy cannabis in Maui without a valid 329 card, and cannabis purchased there cannot legally travel between islands or leave the state.

Hawaii’s medical cannabis program differs significantly from recreational markets in states like California or Colorado. The state requires all purchasers to hold a valid 329 card issued by the Hawaii Department of Health, regardless of residency.

• Out-of-state cardholders. If you already hold a valid medical cannabis card from your home state or territory, you can apply for a 60-day visitor registration for $49.50, renewable once per calendar year. Your home-state card and government ID must be issued by the same state or territory. Apply entirely online through the Hawaii DOH portal.
• New certification via telehealth. Visitors without an existing medical card can get certified through a Hawaii-licensed telehealth provider; initial in-state certifications can now be completed by video consultation without an in-person visit. As of September 2025, Hawaii caps the fee for a one-year medical cannabis certification at $105, plus the $38.50 one-year state application fee, for a typical maximum combined total of $143.50. Providers may charge separately for unrelated medical services, but those charges should be disclosed to you in advance.

International visitors with a valid passport can also qualify through this in-state certification pathway, using a hotel or vacation rental address on the application.

Yes, provided your medical card is currently valid, your government-issued photo ID is from the same state or territory as your card, and you apply through the official DOH portal before or during your visit. Hawaii only accepts state- or territory-issued medical cannabis cards, not private physician recommendations or cards from third-party telehealth services back home.

1. Book an appointment with a Hawaii-licensed telehealth provider.
2. Complete intake forms online, typically around 10 minutes.
3. Attend a video consultation with a physician or APRN.
4. The provider submits your certification to DOH electronically.
5. Complete your DOH application at medmj.ehawaii.gov using your hotel or vacation rental address.
6. Receive your electronic 329 card by email, typically within 1 to 5 business days, though this varies by provider and application type.

Qualifying conditions under Hawaii law include chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, glaucoma, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, severe nausea, and other conditions causing significant symptoms.

Maui’s cannabis retail landscape runs through two licensed operators across five locations, so product selection and pricing tend to be relatively consistent, though hours and accessibility vary by location. Confirm current hours directly with each dispensary before visiting, since retail hours change.

Maui Grown Therapies – Kahului (Flagship)

• Address: 44 Paa Street, Kahului, HI 96732.
• Phone: (808) 866-7576.
• Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Saturday–Sunday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.

One of Hawaii’s first medical cannabis dispensaries opened in 2017, offering a comprehensive product selection and convenient access for visitors near the airport or central Maui.

Maui Grown Therapies – Kihei Express

• Address: 1215 South Kihei Road, Unit D2, Kihei, HI 96753.
• Phone: (808) 463-6407.
• Hours: Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Saturday–Sunday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Located in the Kihei Shopping Center, an express-format location serving South Maui resort visitors staying in Wailea, Makena, and Kihei.

Pono Life Maui – Kihei

• Address: 95 East Lipoa Street, Kihei, HI 96753.
• Phone: (808) 633-4153.
• Hours: daily, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM.

Both Kihei locations currently operate seven days a week; Pono Life offers extended hours that can suit visitors on flexible schedules.

Maui Grown Therapies – Pukalani

• Address: 7 Aewa Place, Unit 3, Makawao, HI 96768.
• Phone: (808) 866-9649.
• Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, closed Sunday–Monday.

Serves visitors staying Upcountry or heading to Haleakala, located behind Serpico’s Pizza in Pukalani.

Pono Life Maui – Lahaina

• Address: 60 Ulupono Street #8, Lahaina, HI 96761.
• Phone: (808) 990-1236.
• Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, closed Sunday–Monday.

Serves West Maui visitors staying in Kaanapali, Kapalua, and Lahaina.

Pono Life operates two Maui locations and has built a reputation for patient-focused service. Both carry a full product line, including flower with lab-tested THC/CBD percentages, concentrates (wax, shatter, live resin), edibles, sublingual tinctures, non-psychoactive topicals, and pre-rolls. All products sold at Hawaii dispensaries undergo laboratory testing for potency, pesticides, mold, and bacteria through state-certified facilities.

For your first visit: bring your 329 card (a digital screenshot or printed copy is generally accepted) and government-issued photo ID (passport or driver’s license), arrive during off-peak hours like mid-morning weekdays for shorter waits, ask staff about current inventory and strain recommendations, and plan your payment method in advance, since accepted methods vary by dispensary (more on that below).

Hawaii’s medical dispensaries offer a range of product categories, though selection can vary given the smaller patient population relative to recreational markets:

• Flower. Commonly $50 to $70 per eighth (3.5g) or $90 to $130 per quarter (7g).
• Pre-rolls. Commonly $15 to $25 each.
• Concentrates. Commonly $60 to $90 per gram.
• Edibles. Commonly $25 to $40 per 100mg THC package.
• Tinctures. Commonly $40 to $70 per 30ml bottle.
• Topicals. Commonly $35 to $60 per 2oz container.

Prices vary by dispensary and change over time, so treat these as general reference ranges. Hawaii requires dispensary products to display harvest and packaging dates, THC and CBD percentages, batch/lot numbers, lab testing certification, and recommended dosing information.

Hawaii restricts where medical cannabis can be used, and the restrictions are more specific than a blanket “no public places anywhere” rule.

Prohibited locations include school grounds, public parks and beaches, recreation and youth centers, workplaces, school and public buses, moving vehicles, and other places generally open to the public. Hawaii’s smoke-free laws separately restrict smoking and vaping cannabis in covered locations; that’s a distinct restriction from the general public-use prohibition and doesn’t automatically extend to every non-smoked consumption method everywhere.

Where you can consume: private property with the owner’s explicit permission, or another designated private location where consumption is permitted, kept out of public view.

Many vacation rentals prohibit cannabis consumption under their own property rules; contact the owner or property manager before booking if consumption access matters to your trip.

Prohibited:

• Flying inter-island with cannabis; this passes through TSA screening under federal jurisdiction.
• Taking cannabis off any Hawaiian island or transporting it internationally.
• Driving under the influence.

Permitted, within the same island:

• Transporting cannabis in a sealed container that isn’t visible from outside the vehicle; it must remain sealed and unopened in any public place.
• Securing products in locked vehicle storage, such as the trunk.

Even with a valid Hawaii 329 card, transporting cannabis between islands or attempting to leave Hawaii with it is a federal offense. Purchase only what you’ll use during your stay on that specific island.

Hawaii doesn’t use a numerical THC limit for impaired driving; instead, the state must establish that the drug actually impaired the person’s ability to operate the vehicle carefully and prudently. That’s an impairment-based standard, not the same thing as a “zero-tolerance” rule, and a medical cannabis card is not a defense to an impairment finding.

A first OVUII (operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant) offense generally carries a 14-hour substance-abuse program, a license revocation of one year to 18 months, an ignition-interlock device requirement, and one or more of the following: 72 hours of community service, 48 hours to five days in jail, or a $250 to $1,000 fine. Additional mandatory penalties apply when an adult offender is driving with a passenger younger than 15.

Don’t drive while experiencing any cannabis effects or impairment. There’s no fixed waiting period that guarantees you’re no longer impaired or that driving would be legal, particularly after edibles; effects vary by dose, potency, route of administration, tolerance, and the individual. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, or rideshare instead.

Cannabis prices in Hawaii tend to run higher than mainland markets, due to testing requirements, island logistics, and operational costs; the price ranges above are a reasonable general guide, though they vary by dispensary and change over time.

Taxes. Maui’s maximum passed-on Hawaii general excise tax plus county surcharge that a business may visibly add is approximately 4.712%, not a larger figure; confirm with the dispensary whether tax is already included in the displayed menu price.

Payment methods vary by dispensary. Cash is widely accepted and often the most reliable option; some locations offer debit, cashless, bank-transfer, or credit-card processing with an added convenience fee (Pono Life, for example, has advertised a $3 fee for debit or credit transactions). Confirm accepted payment methods directly with the specific dispensary before you visit, since this isn’t uniform statewide. On-site ATMs are available at most dispensaries, typically with a small withdrawal fee.

Bring: your valid 329 card (electronic or printed), government-issued photo ID (passport or driver’s license), and enough cash to cover your purchase plus any applicable tax and fees.

Common mistakes to avoid:

• Waiting until arrival to apply. Start the 329 card process 2 to 3 weeks before your trip.
• Assuming recreational access. Hawaii has no recreational program.
• Planning inter-island transport. Purchase only on the island where you’ll actually use it.
• Ignoring property rules. Confirm your hotel or rental permits cannabis before booking if that matters to you.
• Driving after consumption. Hawaii’s impairment-based OVUII law applies to medical patients just as it does to anyone else.

Navigating Hawaii’s medical cannabis system takes some planning, and Herb offers a strain database, product education, a dispensary directory, how-to guides, and news coverage tracking Hawaii’s evolving cannabis regulations, so you can plan ahead and stay compliant during your trip.

Maui’s medical cannabis system is genuinely accessible to visitors, as long as you plan ahead and understand its specific boundaries.

• Have an out-of-state medical card? The 60-day visitor registration for $49.50 is the faster path; apply through the DOH portal before or during your trip.
• Don’t have a card yet? Telehealth certification now runs up to $143.50 total (not the outdated ~$203 figure), and international visitors can qualify too.
• Planning to visit multiple islands? Purchase separately on each island; cannabis cannot legally travel between them or through airport security.
• Wondering where you can actually consume? Private property with explicit owner permission is your safest bet; check your accommodation’s policy before booking.
• Driving after using? There’s no fixed “safe” waiting period; if you’ve used cannabis, arrange other transportation rather than guessing at when you’re no longer impaired.