Is weed legal in Hawaii?

Partly.

Weed is decriminalized in Hawaii. Updated October 2026.

Possession

0.11 oz (3 g)

Tourists

Tourists in Hawaii are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.

Home grow

medical patients only (7 plants)

Penalties

Illegal; Decriminalized up to 0.11 oz (3 g)

Recreational cannabis is illegal but decriminalized for small amounts in Hawaii.

The recorded ruling

Partly — weed is decriminalized in Hawaii. This page is a structured ruling drawn only from recorded facts — status, limits, age, penalties, and dated sources — not legal advice.

Recreational cannabis is illegal but decriminalized for small amounts in Hawaii.

Possession is capped at 0.11 oz (3 g) in Hawaii. Amounts above that recorded limit sit outside the decriminalized finding.

Home cultivation is recorded as: medical patients only (7 plants).

Recorded penalties or enforcement notes: Illegal; Decriminalized up to 0.11 oz (3 g)

Tourists in Hawaii are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.

Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.

Long-tail notes

Frequently asked

Is weed legal in Hawaii?+

Partly — weed is decriminalized in Hawaii.

Is weed decriminalized everywhere in Hawaii?+

The recorded status for Hawaii as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

How much weed can you possess in Hawaii?+

The recorded possession limit is 0.11 oz (3 g).

What are the penalties for weed in Hawaii?+

Illegal; Decriminalized up to 0.11 oz (3 g)

Can tourists use weed in Hawaii?+

Tourists in Hawaii are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.

Can you grow weed at home in Hawaii?+

Home cultivation is recorded as: medical patients only (7 plants).

When was this Hawaii weed ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19.

Can you fly with weed into Hawaii?+

No. weed is decriminalized in Hawaii; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.

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