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HRS §329-131

Medical cannabis use is exempt from some pharmacy rules

This section says that people using cannabis for medical reasons under this part do not need a prescription or a pharmacy license. It overrides other laws that would normally require those things. This applies only to medical use allowed by this part.

The statute, as written — Prescription and pharmacy requirements not applicable

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the prescription requirements of section 329-38 and the board of pharmacy licensure or regulatory requirements under chapter 461 shall not apply to the medical use of cannabis under this part.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§329-38 Rules for filling and transferring controlled substance prescriptions

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