HRS §329D-24.5
Cannabis growers must have a license
Starting January 1, 2028, anyone who grows cannabis must first get a license from the department. The license lets you grow and give plants or flower to a medical cannabis dispensary. You can only have one license, and you must follow all production and processing rules.
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The statute, as written — Cannabis cultivator; license required
[Section effective January 1, 2028.] (a) Notwithstanding section 329D-24, it shall be unlawful for any person to cultivate cannabis without a license issued by the department pursuant to this section. (b) A cannabis cultivator license shall authorize the licensee to: (1) Acquire and cultivate cannabis plants, seeds, cuttings, or clones; and (2) Distribute cannabis plants and cannabis flower to a medical cannabis dispensary. (c) The department shall issue no more than one cannabis cultivator license for each person. (d) A person issued a cannabis cultivator license under this section shall meet all production facility and processing requirements of this chapter.
Sections this one refers to
§329D-24 Growing medical cannabis by patients and caregivers
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