Hawaii medical marijuana dispensaries finally get green light to grow
Published: Jan 26, 2017, 10:08 am • Updated: Jan 26, 2017, 4:02 pm By The Associated Press HONOLULU — Hawaii has announced it will allow medical marijuana dispensaries to begin growing pot as early as Feb. 1, which comes after several months of delays. One of the holdups has been the state not having a […]
Hawaii gives medical pot dispensaries green light to grow
HONOLULU (AP) – Hawaii has announced it will allow medical marijuana dispensaries to begin growing pot as early as Feb. 1, which comes after several months of delays. One of the holdups has been the state not having a federally required software system to track the product from seed to sale. But the Hawaii Department […]
Finally, state gives medical marijuana licensees green light to cultivate
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Medical marijuana licensees can begin cultivating their crops next week, the state announced Wednesday. But exactly when patients can begin purchasing products is still unclear. The state Department of Health announced that its online tracking system called BioTrackTHC, which will monitor the inventory and sale of medical cannabis, will go live on February 1. That […]
Marijuana Legalization Bill up for Consideration in Hawaii
On January 23, several marijuana bills in Hawaii passed their first readings. One of those bills would legalize recreational use. Another bill would allow medical marijuana patients to purchase from collectives that are formed legally in the state. State Senator Russell Ruderman supports legal recreational marijuana for adults ages 21 an over, according to West […]
Hawaii Dispensaries Can Start Growing Medical Marijuana Soon
Hawaii residents who have been waiting 16 years for a legal place to buy medical marijuana will have to wait at least several more months. But as of next week, their medicine can start growing. The state Department of Health said Tuesday it’s ready to connect its seed-to-sale tracking software with the programs used by the […]
Hawaii Dispensaries Can Start Growing Medical Marijuana Soon
Hawaii residents who have been waiting 16 years for a legal place to buy medical marijuana will have to wait at least several more months. But as of next week, their medicine can start growing. The state Department of Health said Tuesday it’s ready to connect its seed-to-sale tracking software with the programs used by the […]
Correction: Hawaii State DID NOT Introduce a Bill to Legalize Genetically Modified Cannabis
Correction: An amendment in section 2 states in part, “provided that medical marijuana dispensary activities pursuant to chapter 329D shall not be considered an eligible business activity for the purposes of this chapter.” Dispensaries can not produce genetically-engineered medical products and be considered an “Eligible business activity”. Senate Bill 780 Introduced by Senators Mike Gabbard, Will Espero, […]
Several cannabis bills floated, Legal recreation use among considerations
HILO — Hawaii residents eventually may be able to use marijuana recreationally, and patients could be allowed to purchase it from legally formed collectives. Those are among more than a dozen bills being vetted in the state Legislature related to marijuana and marijuana dispensaries. State Sen. Russell Ruderman, D-Puna, is among several lawmakers this year […]
Hawaii Cannabis Legislation – Local News Article Looks Deeper into Introduced Bills
A post in today’s West Hawaii Today newspaper outlines some of the ideas behind recent Cannabis legislation introduced at the State legislature. According to the report, “State Sen. Russell Ruderman, D-Puna, is among several lawmakers this year proposing measures to legalize the drug for residents over age 21. One of Ruderman’s bills would allow counties […]
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2017 Hawaii Cannabis Legislation Updated – Introduced Bills Measure Tracking Report
Hawaii legislators have stepped up efforts to help patients. We’ve updated the public spreadsheet of Medical Cannabis Bills introduced. http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pqcchbujQWvm18UqlU0cXJvHAUk2PtkCoYecRMtPF4U/edit?usp=sharing The spreadsheet has been simplified to be easier to read. You can also see a list of “medical marijuana” related bills on the state legislature website.
Joy San Buenaventura Advocates for Medical Cannabis in Hawaii
A recent report in West Hawaii Today newspaper states, “Representative San Buenaventura, an attorney and vice chairwoman of the House Judiciary Committee, is also turning her sights on the state’s new medical marijuana dispensary law in order to smooth out the obstacles slowing down the construction and startups of the dispensaries. She wants to push for marijuana […]
Medical marijuana patient numbers up
HILO — The number of Big Island residents registered in Hawaii’s medical marijuana program increased nearly 20 percent in 2016, and by more than 200 people in the last quarter of the year alone. That’s according to recent data from the state Department of Health, which shows 6,386 Hawaii County patients were registered in the […]
Big Island medical marijuana patient numbers soar
The number of Big Island residents registered in Hawaii’s medical marijuana program increased nearly 20 percent in 2016 and by more than 200 people in the last quarter of the year alone. That’s according to recent data from the state Department of Health, which shows 6,386 Hawaii County patients were registered in the program at […]
5 Best Marijuana Strains for Managing Pain
It is widely known that the number one use for medical marijuana is to treat pain. There is so much research out there detailing the benefits of using marijuana to combat pain. Whether it is for migraines, fibromyalgia, cramps, muscle spasms, pain caused by an injury or surgery, or neuropathic pain, marijuana may be a […]
Medical marijuana dispensary operator outlines vision
HILO — Hawaiian Ethos, one of the first companies selected to operate medical marijuana dispensaries on Hawaii Island, wants to open stores in Hilo and Kona — locations it says are close to the bulk of the island’s patients and will provide easy access to cruise ship ports once law allows dispensaries to service out-of-state […]
Cannabis Dispensary Leaders Excited for State to Become Cannabis Destination
Hawaiian Ethos, one of the first companies selected to operate Cannabis dispensaries on Hawaii Island, wants to open stores in Hilo and Kona — locations it says are close to the majority of island patients and will provide easy access to cruise ship ports once law allows Cannabis dispensaries to service out-of-state cardholders. A new report […]
What are Terpenes in Marijuana?
While the rise of CBD marked 2015 and the flood of CBD rich and CBD-only products illuminated 2016, this is the year of the terpene (Turr-Peeen), or Terp for short. A term from your organic chemistry textbook; a simplified definition says: Terpenes are easily evaporated fragile scent molecules used by plants, fungi, and other living […]
Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary Tax Issues Arise
No medical marijuana dispensaries have opened in Hawaii yet, but questions regarding marijuana taxes have swirled around recently. And these tax issues have to be resolved before the dispensaries open. The law, as written, declared that the General Excise Tax (GET) exemption for medicine would not be applicable to medical marijuana. The rate was expected […]
We’re Watching the Jeff Sessions Confirmation Hearings So You Don’t Have To
When President-elect Donald Trump nominated US Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama to be the next attorney general, the institutional outcry came nearly immediately. The New York Times editorial board called the pick “an insult to justice.” The NAACP declared him unfit to be the nation’s chief law enforcement officer. And it wasn’t just civil rights leaders—civil libertarians […]
Oklevueha Native American Church Ruled Unworthy to Use Marijuana for Religious Purposes
The Oklevueha Native American Church uses marijuana during service and recently lost an opportunity to fight for federal exemption. The U.S. Supreme Court has officially rejected a request to hear the case. The lawsuit has been ongoing since its initial filing in 2009. The Church cited that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 protects […]
Hawaiʻi’s Cannabis Goals for 2017 – Legislative Updates
Originally published Jan. 2nd, 2017 We know we can do better. If 10% of the licensed Cannabis patients in Hawaii engaged in direct action, we could save lives in 2017. How many Cannabis-preventable deaths occurred in 2016? How many will occur in 2017? There is no legal way to grow Cannabis in Hawaii. The mere act […]
New Maui Marijuana Dispensary Will Include an Education Center
According to Sarah Parfitt of Hawaii Marijuana News “Pono Life Science Maui was granted licensing to dispense medical marijuana. In the dispensary’s plans, it lists space for a marijuana education center, making it the first dispensary of its kind in Hawaii. The general public won’t be permitted into the dispensing area or restricted sections. Local politicians and community leaders […]
Former Bank of Hawaii Converting into Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary
According to Sarah Parfitt writing for Hawaiʻi Marijuana News, “A former Bank of Hawaii branch on Kapahulu Avenue is set to become a medical marijuana dispensary. Tradewind Capital Group and Colbert Matsumoto purchased the property a year ago for $4.5 million.” According to Duane Shimogawa at Pacific Business News, “The 5,434-square-foot building will be converted into a dispensary […]
Will the Maui Wellness Group Begin Growing Medical Marijuana Soon?
Maui Wellness Group aka Maui Grown Therapies may get the go-ahead to start growing medical marijuana within a couple of months. According to Hawaii Marijuana News, “Prior to its opening, open houses and educational events will held beginning in February. There is no expected opening date available for the dispensary yet. The Health Department is still […]
Hemp-Infused Cosmetics: An Interview with Utah Hemp Retailer Cannasmack
A new cannabis-adjacent lifestyle product is hitting shelves and online retailers from a most unlikely origin: Utah. Cannasmack, the brainchild of Suzanne Hoggan, is comprised of a series of hemp-infused lip balms and lotions, and they’re growing fast. Although interstate commerce is restricted for products that contain cannabis, industrial hemp is fair game and Suzanne […]
Here’s what one dispensary in Hawaii plans on doing for patients and families
Published: Dec 22, 2016, 9:05 am • Updated: Dec 22, 2016, 9:05 am By The Associated Press WAILUKU, Hawaii — A Maui business that received a license to sell medical marijuana has revealed plans for its new dispensary, which will include space for a public marijuana education center. Pono Life Sciences Maui LLC unveiled the […]
Maui medical marijuana dispensary to feature public education center
WAILUKU (AP) — A Maui business that received a license to sell medical marijuana has revealed plans for its new dispensary, which will include space for a public cannabis education center. Pono Life Sciences Maui LLC unveiled the Kahului dispensary to a group of politicians, community leaders and others Friday. The business is not yet […]
Maui pot dispensary to feature public education center
(Image: Hawaii News Now/file) WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) – A Maui business that received a license to sell medical marijuana has revealed plans for its new dispensary, which will include space for a public cannabis education center. The Maui News reports that Pono Life Sciences Maui LLC unveiled the Kahului dispensary to a group of politicians, community […]
Guam governor supports legalizing pot for recreational use
(Image: Hawaii News Now/File) HAGATNA, Guam (AP) – Guam Gov. Eddie Calvo has proposed legalizing recreational marijuana on the island, with heavy taxation. The Pacific Daily News reports that Calvo announced the plan Monday, just a week after he vetoed a bill that would allow medical marijuana patients to grow their pot at home. Calvo had […]
New Strains Alert: Thunderbird Rose, Tropic Thunder, Cherry Thunder Fuck, and More
Thunder, thunder, thunder, THUNDER(cats)! This week’s New Strains Alert brings the thunder (on behalf of my homeboy, Lion-O) for cannabis enthusiasts everywhere looking to up their cannabinoid intake for the weekend. Off the top we have a trio of thunderheads: Thunderbird Rose, Tropic Thunder, and Cherry Thunder Fuck, which explore a wide range of terpenes […]
Maui Grown Therapies Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opening Soon
According to a press release issued by the Maui Wellness Group LLC, it won’t be long now until Maui finally gets a medical marijuana dispensary. Just a few more months or so, according to a news release I got last night from Maui Grown Therapies, the company co-founded by former Maui Land & Pineapple Company […]
Pot Dispensaries Frustrated By State's Costly Delays
Hawai‘i’s medical marijuana dispensary system is off to a slow start. While the law allowed dispensaries to open back in July, many are now waiting on the state. HPR’s Molly Solomon explains. Aloha Green Holdings is one of Hawai‘i’s first eight dispensaries chosen by the state Department of Health earlier this year. The company’s application […]
Scheduling Cannabis in Hawaii Gets a Helping Hand
Many patients are aware the Federal Government claim Cannabis has medicinal benefits as exhibited in their patents on various constituents of Cannabis. Many more do not know that law enforcement in the State of Hawaii have also scheduled Cannabis as “Schedule 1”. Schedule 1 drugs must have “the highest degree of danger” of all drugs. […]
Adherence Compliance Announces Integration with BioTrackTHC™ BT Command Center
PRESS RELEASE Adherence Compliance, the industry leader in automated compliance management software, announced the availability of its Compliance Dashboard via BioTrackTHC™’s BT Command Center, which is currently in beta. The compliance data is made available via an API data integration with BioTrackTHC™, the global leader in cannabis traceability software. The compliance data integration for BT […]
Hawaii Dispensary Raises $5 Million in Second Round Financing
Oahu-based Manoa Botanicals dispensary has raised $5 million in its second round of equity financing. In total, the company has raised a total of $10.9 million. A $1 million building permit was filed with the Oahu Department of Planning and Permitting in November. The building permit is for a cultivation facility in Kunia, according to […]
How to Pair Food and Drinks with Cannabis Terpenes
Cannabis and food: two substances with the power to make people very happy. Few things make a better pair, and with thousands of cannabis strains and the entire wide world of food and drink at our disposal, more pairings are possible today than ever before. The question is: how to go about matching a dish […]
The Next 4 States Most Likely to Legalize Marijuana
Some say that the marijuana industry has been unstoppable in 2016. Nine states had marijuana initiatives on their ballots this November, and eight of those initiatives passed (Arizona was only state to not pass a marijuana initiative). Of them, four states legalized recreational marijuana and another four legalized medical marijuana. 28 states now have legal […]
Testing company being reviewed; PharmLabs Hawaii applies to be state-certified lab for medical …
Hawaii’s soon-to-open medical marijuana dispensaries could have at least one place to send cannabis for testing. The state Department of Health is reviewing an application from PharmLabs Hawaii LLC, an expansion of a San Diego-based marijuana laboratory testing company called PharmLabs LLC. Hawaii law requires dispensaries to have a “statistically representative sample” of any marijuana […]
These 4 States Could Legalize Recreational Marijuana Next
Shares 1.3K Legal cannabis has been a national headline since the November 8 election. The number of states with legal recreational weed doubled, going from 4 to 8. This raises a natural question: where will marijuana be legal next? When it comes to legalization, some states have more momentum going than others. Thus, it’s possible […]
Hawaii Department of Health Contracts with BioTrackTHC to Implement Medical Marijuana Seed-to …
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ The Hawaii State Department of Health has signed a contract with BioTrackTHC, formally authorizing the company to begin work on the development and deployment of the BioTrackTHC integrated tracking and traceability software system for the state’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensing Program. The Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensing Program was […]
Hawaii Department of Health Contracts with BioTrackTHC™ to Implement Medical Marijuana Seed …
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Hawaii State Department of Health has signed a contract with BioTrackTHC™, formally authorizing the company to begin work on the development and deployment of the BioTrackTHC™ integrated tracking and traceability software system for the state’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensing Program. The Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensing Program was […]
Hawaiʻi State Cannabis Program – Caution 2016
On HawaiiCannabis.org we educate and raise awareness. Without education and a certain awareness of the facts, patients in Hawaii are susceptible to rules, laws, regulations and separation from medicine and personal freedom. A few facts could help you avoid arrest. Thousands of Hawaii Cannabis prisoners are in jail now for minor errors in compliance. The state has […]
4 States That Could Legalize Recreational Marijuana Next
You will find more statistics at Statista. Marijuana has been nearly unstoppable this year. Heading into Election Day, residents in nine states were set to vote on marijuana initiatives or amendments within their states. Five states had been looking to legalize recreational marijuana, whereas residents in four states were voting on medical cannabis initiatives or […]
System to track state's marijuana inventory, sales
The state Department of Health signed a contract for a web-based, seed-to-sale medical marijuana tracking system, clearing a major federal requirement before dispensaries can legally open. The DOH announced in a news release Friday it’s contracting with BioTrackTHC, a Florida-based company that bills itself online as “the leading cannabis seed-to-sale software.” According to the release, […]
Hawaii County Resolution to Decriminalize Cannabis
November 2nd, 2016 – Hawaii County Lead by Council member Margaret Willie the Hawaii County Council voted to urge the Hawaii State Legislature to; 1) Establishing possession of marijuana of one ounce or less as a civil violation; 2) Directing that violations be punishable by fines and or community service; and 3) Directing that civil […]
How Does Smoking Marijuana Effect Car Insurance?
By Brady Mason Long considered by much of American society—and our government—as a total no-no, marijuana is just now starting to lose its taboo label. Today, four U.S. states and the District of Columbia allow the recreational use of pot. Another 20 states have legalized medicinal use of THC, marijuana’s potent compound, and many pot […]
Some Fear Trump Administration May Crack Down On Medical Marijuana
Honolulu – When Hawaii lawmakers crafted the state’s medical marijuana dispensaries law last year, they used federal policy as a guide. The Cole Memorandum makes states responsible to enforce laws that regulate the cannabis industry. “We have prohibitions against sale to minors,” said Rep. Della Au Belatti, chairwoman of the House Health Committee. “We have […]
Some fear incoming Trump administration could crack down on medical marijuana
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – When Hawaii lawmakers crafted the state’s medical marijuana dispensaries law last year, they used federal policy as a guide. The Cole Memorandum makes states responsible to enforce laws that regulate the cannabis industry. “We have prohibitions against sale to minors,” said Rep. Della Au Belatti, chairwoman of the House Health Committee. “We have prohibitions […]
Time to Legalize?
Eight states have now passed laws governing recreational use of marijuana, and marijuana advocates believe it’s only a matter of time until Hawaii does the same. “I think it makes perfect sense because so many people, whether they want to admit it or not, have or do cannabis regularly,” said Paul Klink, of the Honolulu […]
California, Massachusetts approve recreational marijuana
LOS ANGELES — The marijuana legalization movement scored its biggest victory yet Tuesday as voters in California, Massachusetts and Nevada approved recreational pot, making the drug fully legal in the nation’s most populous state and giving it a toehold in the densely populated Northeast. Voters in Florida, North Dakota and Arkansas approved medical marijuana measures. […]
3 Cannabis Products That Can Pamper You Post-Breakup
If you, like me, are facing the aftermath of a breakup, you should focus your energy on some self-care. I recommend trying this trio of cannabis-infused products, as they are some of the best self-care items I’ve found to be helpful when dealing with heartbreak. Cannabis-Infused Epsom Salt Soak (Alaea Hawaiian) by Sacred After receiving this bath […]
Hawaiian Entrepreneurs Look to Hop into the Marijuana Industry
Due to delays in Hawaii’s medical marijuana tracking system, no dispensaries have opened in yet. But entrepreneurs are still taking the opportunity to jump into the industry regardless of the delay. Programs to assist patients with obtaining a medical marijuana card are setting up shops, according to Hawaii News Now. Dr. Farzad Pourarian is one […]
New Strains Alert: Cali Jack, Ultra Banana, Blue Wonder, and More
This week’s New Strains Alert is stacked high with fruity genetics. Grape Calyx by Calyx Garden is a nuanced complex of strains that has been in development since 2012 and offers deep Kush and Cookies elements for the refined cannabis connoisseur. Ninja Fruit from our pals at Ocean Grown Seeds reeks of a phenomenal Haze […]
New Strains Alert: Cali Jack, Ultra Banana, Blue Wonder, and More
This week’s New Strains Alert is stacked high with fruity genetics. Grape Calyx by Calyx Garden is a nuanced complex of strains that has been in development since 2012 and offers deep Kush and Cookies elements for the refined cannabis connoisseur. Ninja Fruit from our pals at Ocean Grown Seeds reeks of a phenomenal Haze […]
Hawaii’s growing marijuana industry already creating new businesses and more jobs
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii’s eight medical marijuana dispensaries have yet to open because of state delays in setting up a tracking system. [Edit: And the fact that no dispensaries have no legal access to seeds or clones.] But that’s not stopping entrepreneurs from gearing up to participate in what’s being called one of the fasting-growing industries […]
Hundreds of Applicants Attempted to Obtain a Hawaii Dispensary License
Over 500 people and 50 companies showed serious interest in obtaining dispensary licenses in Hawaii’s new medical marijuana program. The list of those granted licenses was recently made public, according to Civil Beat. Applicants from multiple sectors, including law and politics, all attempted enter into the medical marijuana industry. Some of those granted licenses are: […]
Hundreds Wanted A Piece Of The Action In Hawaii Pot Dispensaries
Nearly 500 people linked to more than 50 companies competed for licenses to operate Hawaii’s first medical marijuana dispensaries. While some well-known figures such as actor Woody Harrelson and tech entrepreneur Henk Rogers have already been identified (their applications were unsuccessful), a much fuller list of names has now become public, thanks to an attorney’s public […]
The Hawai‘i State Legislative Oversight Committee for Medical Cannabis is Now in Session
from the Hawaii Dispensary Alliance Aloha Alliance! It has been a long quiet summer as the dispensaries work to prepare their facilities and DOH works to administer Hawai‘i’s new medical marijuana dispensary system. Patients and the public alike are understandably curious about the progress of the system. Today, with the first session of the Hawaii State […]
Kauai Deputy Chief on Medical Marijuana Oversight Group
Stakeholders to develop, improve legislation; first meeting slated Wednesday in Honolulu The group tasked with developing and recommending legislation to improve the medical marijuana system to ensure safe and legal access to qualifying patients is scheduled to have its first meeting in Honolulu on Wednesday. The Act 230 Medical Marijuana Legislative Oversight Working Group will […]
Hawaiian Dispensaries Waiting on Seed to Sale Technology
Despite Hawaii’s 8 designated and licensed dispensaries having already identified their storefront location and respective cultivation sites, most medical marijuana grows are in a temporary holding pattern – thanks in part to technical deficiencies within the state medical marijuana program. The main problem seems to be replicating a Colorado-like seed to sale program, as currently […]
Hawaii dispensaries not yet growing medical marijuana plants
HONOLULU The groups that plan to open medical marijuana dispensaries in Hawaii have all identified sites to grow their products, but none of the eight licensees has begun cultivating the plants because they haven’t been given a green light from the state Department of Health. One holdup is the state doesn’t have a software system […]
Delays In Medical Marijuana Prompt Maryland Patients To Self-Medicate
Annapolis, Maryland – While Maryland is on pace to have one of the slowest rollouts of medical marijuana in the country, patients across the state must skirt the law if they want to treat themselves. It has been more than 900 days since former Gov. Martin O’Malley signed the bill legalizing medical marijuana in the […]
Maryland Patients Still Waiting on Medical Marijuana
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — With Maryland on pace to have one of the slowest rollouts of medical marijuana in the country, patients across the state must skirt the law if they want to treat themselves. It has been more than 900 days since former Gov. Martin O’Malley signed the bill legalizing medical marijuana in the state. […]
Maryland Patients Still Waiting On Medical Marijuana
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — While Maryland is on pace to have one of the slowest rollouts of medical marijuana in the country, patients across the state must skirt the law if they want to treat themselves. It has been more than 900 days since former Gov. Martin O’Malley signed the bill legalizing medical marijuana in […]
Medical Cannabis Company to Open at Former Karaoke Space
Goldstein said his business plan is fully funded, as the company has already raised capital. The company secured $3 million in debt financing in November. Read the full story.
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Everything You Need To Know About Medical Marijuana
If medical marijuana isn’t already the law in your state, there’s probably a ballot initiative coming to your polling station or a bill working its way through your legislature that would make it so. More importantly, the majority of Americans already have the legal right to seek out the drug to treat their ailments. Still, […]
Hawai’i Cannabis Awareness Expo 2016
Mahalo for Being You. We couldn’t fit all the gratitude on one page so we create a special mahalo page. Please check it out and give thanks for all the attendees, patients, caregivers, sponsors, presenters, volunteers, vendors, artists and other local businesses who made this event successful. Visit the Hawaii Cannabis Gratitude page. Educational Conference Classes […]
Maui Dispensary Is Ready to Begin Cultivating Medical Marijuana
Maui Wellness Group dispensary, headed by Dr. Gregory Park, has entered its final stages of permitting to begin growing marijuana. The group plans to open its doors and start selling medical marijuana in January. Maui Wellness Group has secured an 1,800 sq. ft. building for its operations, Maui News reports. The final approval must be […]
Maui Pot Dispensary Prepares To Open In Early 2017
Wailuku, Hawaii – One of the state’s eight licensed medical marijuana dispensaries says it plans to begin selling its products by early next year. Maui Wellness Group LLC spokeswoman Teri Freitas Gorman said the business is in its final phase of permitting and will begin cultivating as soon as it receives final approval by the […]
Hawaii medical marijuana dispensary prepares to open in Maui early 2017
Published: Sep 29, 2016, 9:49 am • Updated: Sep 29, 2016, 9:49 am By The Associated Press WAILUKU, Hawaii — One of the state’s eight licensed medical marijuana dispensaries says it plans to begin selling its products by early next year. The Maui News reports Maui Wellness Group LLC spokeswoman Teri Freitas Gorman says the […]
Marijuana businesses push back against Oct. 1 changes
In this Feb. 17, 2016 photo, plants grow at the home of Jeremy Nickle, in his backyard in Honolulu, Hawaii. Nickel, who owns Hawaiian Holy Smokes and is applying for a dispensary, grows a variety of strains and has a medical marijuana card. Those wanting to open medical marijuana dispensaries in Hawaii face unique obstacles […]
Health Beat: Most Of My Colleagues Will Just Say No To Medical Pot
Medical marijuana dispensaries are about to open in Hawaii, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your doctor is ready to help you get it even if you qualify. Earlier this year, the state issued eight businesses licenses to operate dispensaries, none of which are open yet. For the first time since medical marijuana was legalized in […]
Southwest Oregon pot growers eye potential for tourism
Jackson and adjacent Josephine counties have about half of the 258 indoor and outdoor grow sites in OR The Associated Press Published: September 25, 2016, 10:26 am In this Feb. 17, 2016 photo, plants grow at the home of Jeremy Nickle, in his backyard in Honolulu, Hawaii. Nickel, who owns Hawaiian Holy Smokes and is […]
Waiting for Healthcare in Hawaii
When was the last time you had to wait 15 days for a prescription? In Hawaii, this is normal. Once you wait for and receive your 329card, you can then start growing. The only way to purchase medicine is to wait for dispensaries to open. Those announcements won’t come until the next legislative session approaches […]
Advocates urge state to speed up medical marijuana card processing
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The state’s Medical Marijuana Registry office only has a handful of workers, and they’re responsible for keeping up with the growing demand for medical marijuana cards. The small staff processes and verifies approximately 1,200 applications a month. Once patients get a card, they’re allowed to legally obtain medical marijuana. “Every single app that […]
New Strains Alert: Moloka’i Frost, Sour Joker, Stardawg Guava, and More
This week’s New Strains Alert is a surprisingly sativa-dominant bouquet of flowers from Hawai’i, the circus, and a galaxy far, far away. We’ve added three distinct Hawaiian landrace strains that are loaded with tropical terpenes and history. For all the Chemdawg enthusiasts, dig into some Stardawg Guava, which combines two awesome Chemdawg cuts, Chemdawg 4 […]
Statistics Show Big Island Has Biggest Amount of Medical Marijuana Patients
The Hawaii Department of Health has released new statistics regarding medical marijuana use throughout the state. Those numbers confirm that Hawaii County has almost twice as many medical marijuana patients as Oahu. Of those patients, 11-percent live in Pahoa. In June, there were a total of 6,101 patients living on Hawaii Island. There are 14,492 […]
Hemp Inc (OTCMKTS:HEMP): A Closer Look
As the 2016 U.S. presidential election nears, Hemp Inc (OTCMKTS:HEMP) has strategically positioned itself as a leader in the industrial hemp industry. The Company has the country’s largest industrial hemp processing facility and milling operation in Spring Hope, North Carolina nearing completion. CEO Bruce Perlowin, says, “I believe our industry, specifically public companies within this sector, is […]
Hemp, Inc. (OTC Pink: HEMP) Industry Update: Pot Stocks Expected to Surge During the …
LAS VEGAS, NV — (Marketwired) — 09/06/16 — As the 2016 U.S. presidential election nears, Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP) has strategically positioned itself as a leader of the re-emerging industrial hemp industry. With the country’s largest industrial hemp processing facility and milling operation in Spring Hope, NC nearing completion, CEO Bruce Perlowin, says, “I […]
Medical Marijuana Users Can't Buy Guns
Two controversial issues have merged into one as a new ruling states that people who use marijuana — including for medical purposes — are prohibited from buying guns because of the link between pot use and gun violence. A ruling from the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says that illegal drug users, which include […]
Hawaii Medical Marijuana Patient Rate Continues to Increase
Sarah Parfitt 13 days ago Hawaii Marijuana News The Big Island reportedly has twice as many registered medical marijuana patients than Oahu. The Hawaii Department of Health shows that there are 6,100 registered patients on Hawaii Island, while Oahu has only 3,400. Kona has 700 registered patients and Hilo has about 640 registered patients, reports […]
Steep Hill Hawaii Expands Cannabis Testing Lab’s Operations to 8 States
Steep Hill Announces Agreement to License Cannabis Testing Technology in the State of Hawaii License Granted To Hawaii Testing Company Spectra Analytical Lab, LLC; Media Open House 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23 & Wednesday, Aug. 24 BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Steep Hill, the global industry leader in cannabis testing […]
S 02, Ep. 17: He teaches cannabis cooking classes; He reviews vaporizers
Published: Aug 4, 2016, 4:08 pm • Updated: Aug 4, 2016, 4:08 pm By The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Cannabis chef Scott Durrah and Cannabist vape critic Ben Livingston. LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • There’s a dirty little secret the vaporizer industry doesn’t want you to know about. • If you’re in the market for […]
New Hawaii Bill Lets Nurses Certify Medical Marijuana Patients
A shortage of doctors in Hawaii interested in providing medical marijuana recommendations has prompted the signage of a bill allowing nurses to provide recommendations. Medical marijuana was approved in 2000 in Hawaii, but dispensaries were not. Patients were permitted to grow their own medicine until dispensaries were made available. It was not until 2015 that […]
Hawaii Governor Signs Medical Marijana Expansion Law
HONOLULU, HI — Hawaii Governor David Ige has signed legislation, House Bill 2707, to expand the state’s medical cannabis program. The measure expands the pool of practitioners who may legally recommend cannabis therapy to include advanced nurse practitioners. Separate provisions in the bill removes the prohibition on Sunday dispensary sales and on the possession of marijuana-related […]
Marijuana group predicts huge economic gain for Hawaii
… (AP) – The Hawaii Dispensary Alliance predicts the state’s medical marijuana … The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports the trade group also says those … of the medical pot dispensaries depends largely upon the growth of registered …
Opening Date for Hawaii Dispensaries Likely Delayed
The initial opening date for the eight approved Hawaiian medical marijuana dispensaries of July 15 is likely going to be delayed. State officials communicated that inspections are not yet completed on the designated dispensaries. All Hawaiian medical marijuana dispensaries must pass inspections prior to opening. Hawaii has more than 14,000 registered medical marijuana patients. The […]
S02, Ep. 07: The Cannabist Show: He helped Colorado get legalized; She covers the NFL
Published: May 25, 2016, 4:59 pm • Updated: May 26, 2016, 5:05 pm By Vincent Chandler, The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Christian Sederberg, a cannabis industry attorney who helped draft Colorado’s marijuana legalizing Amendment 64, and Denver Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala, who covers the NFL and other sports. Podcast: Play in new window | Download […]
Hawaii Selects Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensees
Hawaii has selected the eight companies that will be awarded medical marijuana dispensary licenses. The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) will award three licenses for the City and County of Honolulu, two licenses each for the Counties of Hawaii and Maui, and one dispensary license for the County of Kauai. Licensed Hawaii dispensaries may […]
State Delays Revealing First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Owners
Hawaii was scheduled to release the names of the first approved medical marijuana dispensary owners on April 15th, but the health department has delayed the release following the realized need to complete criminal record reviews. Those waiting to hear about the status of their applications are discontent as they claim the delay is detrimental to […]
S02, Ep. 01 – He designs pot apparel; He runs a pot shop brand
Published: Apr 14, 2016, 4:22 pm • Updated: Apr 14, 2016, 4:22 pm By Vincent Chandler, The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Chiefton Supply Co. founder Bryan Dehaven and Good Chemistry CEO Matthew Huron. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • What does 4/20 mean in the industry? • Cannabis clothing […]
Hawaii Dispensary Applicant Strikes Deal with Union | Ganjapreneur
According to TG Branfalt at Ganjaprenuer, Green Aloha Ltd. has reached an agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 480, according to a Bizjournals.com report. The union represents more than 1.3 million retail and grocery workers across the state, including members of its Cannabis Workers Rising program. “This is a new industry here for Hawaii but […]
Hawaii Medical Marijuana Patient Numbers Increasing
As of the end of February, Hawaii had over 15,000 approved medical marijuana patients awaiting the opening of the first dispensaries. Roughly 16-percent more patients were approved in February than in January. The number of registered patients has steadily increased each month since September 2015. Americans for Safe Access Big Island chairwoman, Andrea Tischler said, […]
Medical Marijuana Sales in Hawaiian Islands Could Be Tricky
Medical marijuana dispensaries are expected to be in operation by July. But some major issues are facing dispensaries, such as limited laboratories and inter-island transportation being federally illegal. There are large start-up costs associated with opening a laboratory. This can pose an issue for dispensaries preparing to open, because without a laboratory to test their medicine, […]
Hawaii Cannabist: No clues ahead for transport, testing
“Hawaii is going to be a really interesting market in general, basically because of the geography,” said Chris Walsh, managing editor of Marijuana Business Daily. “First, it’s a chain of islands separated by bodies of water, and second, it’s remote.” Edited to reflect more recent developments. The Hawaii Department of Health, known for it’s horrifying […]
Actor Woody Harrelson Applies for Dispensary License
Hawaii plans to allow for eight medical marijuana dispensary operators across the islands. Movie star, business owner and marijuana advocate, Woody Harrelson, has filed a dispensary application in Honolulu County. A total of 66 applications for dispensary permits were issued. All of the applicants’ names have been listed on the Hawaii Department of Health website, according to The Huffington Post. […]
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Hawaii Lawmakers Enacting Stricter Medical Marijuana Rules
Hawaii has had a medical marijuana program for 15 years. But now, stricter regulations are being thrown on the program. In Hawaii, edibles, accessories, vape pens and pre-rolls are not permitted. Dispensaries are not even permitted to sell rolling papers or cones. Advertising is also not permitted. Hawaii is considered to be a national leader […]