Is CBD legal in Hawaii? 2026

Legal 1 productLegal with limits 4 productsNot legal 3 products
Yes, with strict limitsVerified Sep 30, 2026

CBD tinctures (21+), topicals and low-THC gummies and drinks are legal in Hawaii, but hemp flower, vapes, delta-8 and CBD-infused foods like chocolate are banned.

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CBD oil & tinctures

In Hawaii
Legal with limitsChecked Sep 30, 2026

Yes, for adults 21 and older. Hawaii allows oil-based, unflavored CBD tinctures of up to one ounce per bottle with 0.3% total THC or less and no more than 3 mg total THC per serving.

  • Stores must check ID for anyone who looks under 27.
  • Sellers of tinctures do not need a state registration certificate.
Min. age
21+ for tinctures; no state minimum for other hemp products
THC limit
0.3% total THC; edibles 1 mg per serving, 5 mg per package
Medical
Medical cannabis program
Recreational
No

Hawaii at a glance

Status of all 8 products in Hawaii. Tap a row to see the full answer.

ProductStatusThe rule
CBD oil & tincturesLegal with limits21+ · unflavored oil, 1 oz max, 3 mg THC per serving
CBD gummies & ediblesLegal with limits1 mg THC per serving · 5 mg per package; no CBD foods like chocolate
CBD creams & topicalsLegal0.3% total THC or less · no seller registration needed
Full-spectrum CBDLegal with limitsWithin state THC caps; many exceed 0.4 mg per container from Dec 11
Hemp delta-9 edibles & drinksLegal with limits5 mg per package, 0.5 mg per drink; over 0.4 mg cap from Dec 11
Delta-8, delta-10 & THCPNot legalArtificially derived cannabinoids banned; delta-8 counts as THC
THCA flower & pre-rollsNot legalHemp flower and pre-rolls banned from sale · THCA counts as THC
Hemp vapes & cartsNot legalAll hemp vapes, carts and concentrates banned from sale

Hawaii CBD laws by product

Checked Sep 30, 2026 against Hawaii's official sources, listed at the end of the page.

Is CBD oil legal in Hawaii?

Legal with limits

Yes, for adults 21 and older. Hawaii allows oil-based, unflavored CBD tinctures of up to one ounce per bottle with 0.3% total THC or less and no more than 3 mg total THC per serving.

  • Stores must check ID for anyone who looks under 27.
  • Sellers of tinctures do not need a state registration certificate.
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Are CBD gummies legal in Hawaii?

Legal with limits

Yes, with limits. CBD gummies, capsules, tablets and powders are allowed at 0.3% total THC or less, with no more than 1 mg total THC per serving and 5 mg per package. Conventional foods with added CBD, like chocolate or honey, are banned.

  • Since January 2026, stores and online sellers need a DOH Certificate of Registration to sell hemp edibles; enforcement began July 1, 2026.
  • Hawaii sets no limit on the amount of CBD.
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Are CBD creams and topicals legal in Hawaii?

Legal

Yes. CBD creams and other products applied to the skin or hair are allowed in Hawaii at 0.3% total THC or less.

  • Sellers of topicals do not need a state registration certificate.

Is full-spectrum CBD legal in Hawaii?

Legal with limits

Allowed in Hawaii today within the state's THC caps, but many full-spectrum products will exceed the federal 0.4 mg per container cap on December 11, 2026.

  • A 1 oz tincture at Hawaii's limit can hold up to 85 mg total THC, far above 0.4 mg.
  • Check total THC per bottle on the lab report, not just the percentage.

Are hemp delta-9 edibles and drinks legal in Hawaii?

Legal with limits

Allowed in small amounts. Hemp gummies and similar edibles can have up to 1 mg total THC per serving and 5 mg per package, and drinks up to 0.5 mg total THC per container. Both are above the federal 0.4 mg per container cap that starts December 11, 2026.

  • Sellers need a DOH Certificate of Registration for edibles and drinks.
  • Marijuana THC products are sold only to registered medical patients at licensed dispensaries.
Federal rules for hemp products →

Is delta-8 legal in Hawaii?

Not legal

No. Hawaii bans hemp products that contain artificially derived or synthetic cannabinoids, and the Department of Health names delta-8 THC, THC-O, HHC and CBN made from other hemp cannabinoids.

  • Hawaii counts delta-8 THC toward a product's total THC.

Is THCA flower legal in Hawaii?

Not legal

No. Hawaii bans the sale of hemp flower, leaf, pre-rolls, hemp cigars and hemp cigarettes, and counts THCA toward total THC.

  • Total THC in Hawaii is delta-9 THC plus 0.877 times THCA plus delta-8 THC.

Are hemp vapes legal in Hawaii?

Not legal

No. Hawaii bans the sale of hemp cannabinoid products made to be inhaled, including vape pens, cartridges and concentrates, whether they contain CBD or THC.

What changed in Hawaii

Federal hemp changes explained →

3 state changes since 2024. Two federal changes follow on Nov 12 and Dec 11, 2026. See each change with its source.

Today
Dec 6 2024
Hawaii
Low-THC hemp gummies and drinks allowed
Jan 1 2026
Hawaii
Hemp seller registration required
Jul 1 2026
Hawaii
Registration enforcement begins
Nov 12 2026
Federal · all states
41 daysLab-only cannabinoids like THC-O lose hemp status
Dec 11 2026
Federal · all states
70 days0.4 mg total THC per container cap

Buying and carrying CBD in Hawaii

Buying CBD online in Hawaii

Hawaii's hemp rules apply to anyone who sells hemp products in the state or imports them, including online sellers based outside Hawaii. Since January 2026, online sellers of hemp edibles and drinks need a DOH Certificate of Registration for each website; tinctures and topicals are exempt. Products shipped in must meet the same THC caps and product bans.

Traveling with CBD in Hawaii

Hawaii's hemp rules cover sales, not what a traveler carries, and the official sources checked do not address carrying CBD into or around the state. Products sold in Hawaii must meet the state's THC caps, and hemp flower and vapes cannot be sold there.

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CBD for pets in Hawaii

Hawaii's rules define manufactured hemp products to include oral products that supplement the human or animal diet, so pet CBD supplements follow the same THC limits. The official sources checked do not address pet products separately.

Hawaii medical cannabis program

Hawaii has had medical cannabis since 2000. Registered patients certified by a physician or APRN can buy cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries, regulated by the Department of Health's Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation.

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Is your full-spectrum product over the December 11 cap?

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Hawaii CBD questions

Is CBD oil legal in Hawaii in 2026?

Yes, for adults 21 and older. Hawaii allows oil-based, unflavored CBD tinctures up to one ounce with 0.3% total THC or less and no more than 3 mg THC per serving. Stores must check ID for anyone who looks under 27.

How old do you have to be to buy CBD in Hawaii?

You must be 21 or older to buy CBD tinctures in Hawaii. The state's rules set an age limit only for tinctures and do not state a minimum age for other allowed hemp products such as topicals, gummies and drinks.

Can you buy CBD online in Hawaii?

Hawaii's hemp rules apply to anyone who sells hemp products in the state or imports them, including online sellers based outside Hawaii. Since January 2026, online sellers of hemp edibles and drinks need a DOH Certificate of Registration for each website; tinctures and topicals are exempt. Products shipped in must meet the same THC caps and product bans.

Can you travel with CBD in Hawaii?

Hawaii's hemp rules cover sales, not what a traveler carries, and the official sources checked do not address carrying CBD into or around the state. Products sold in Hawaii must meet the state's THC caps, and hemp flower and vapes cannot be sold there.

Will the federal hemp change on December 11, 2026 affect CBD in Hawaii?

Yes. From December 11, 2026, federal law caps hemp products at 0.4 mg total THC per container. Hawaii's own caps (5 mg per package for edibles, 0.5 mg per drink, up to 85 mg in a full tincture) are higher, so many products legal in Hawaii today will fall outside federal hemp. THC-free isolate and broad-spectrum products are not affected by the cap.

Sources 6Checked Sep 30, 2026
  1. Hawaii Department of HealthChapter 11-37 HAR, Hemp Processing and Manufactured Hemp Products (interim rules, effective January 28, 2026)
  2. Hawaii Department of HealthConsumers of Manufactured Hemp Products: Frequently Asked Questions
  3. Hawaii Department of HealthHemp Retailer/Distributor Registry FAQ
  4. Office of the Governor of HawaiiDOH and Attorney General announce hemp retail registration enforcement to begin July 1, 2026 (June 23, 2026)
  5. Office of the Governor of HawaiiDOH amends administrative rules regarding hemp processing and manufactured hemp products (November 27, 2024)
  6. Hawaii Department of HealthOffice of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation

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How we checked: every answer on this page was checked on Sep 30, 2026 by the canary. editorial desk against 6 official government sources. When we find a change, we update this page and log it with its date. See every source with its link.

General information, not legal advice. Hemp law in Hawaii can change quickly. Check the official sources above or speak with a Hawaii attorney before buying, selling or shipping hemp products.

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