Hawaii Hemp & Hemp‑Derived Cannabinoid Laws

This educational guide outlines Hawaii’s current hemp and hemp‑derived cannabinoid laws as of May 3, 2026. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Hawaii hemp laws: quick overview

Hawaii enacted HB 2689 (2020) to align state law with the 2018 Farm Bill, defining hemp as cannabis with Δ9‑THC ≤ 0.3% by weight and removing hemp from Schedule I under HRS §329‑14 ([hempdocmd.com](https://www.hempdocmd.com/legal-usa/hi-d8?utm_source=openai)). The Department of Health’s interim rules (HAR chapter 11‑37), effective December 6 2024, establish a regulatory framework for hemp processing and manufactured hemp products, requiring processor registration, testing, labeling, and restricting product forms ([health.hawaii.gov](https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabis/statutes-and-rules/?utm_source=openai)). HAR 11‑37‑5 (effective Dec 6 2024) sets numeric limits: edible hemp products must contain ≤ 1 mg total THC per serving and ≤ 5 mg per package; tinctures (from March 1 2025) limited to 2 fl oz, ≤ 75 mg total THC per container, ≤ 2.5 mg per serving; gummies ≤ 1 mg per gummy, ≤ 5 mg per container; beverages (6–12 fl oz) ≤ 0.5 mg total THC per container; and all edible products must not exceed 0.3% total THC by weight ([law.cornell.edu](https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/hawaii/Haw-Code-R-SS-11-37-5?utm_source=openai)).

Shipping guidance

Hawaii Department of Agriculture requires any transportation of live hemp plants, propagative parts, viable seeds, or raw floral/leaf material to be reported at least three business days before transport using form HP‑1 ([hdoa.hawaii.gov](https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/hemp/?utm_source=openai)). Processed hemp products (e.g., finished goods) are exempt from this reporting. No specific age verification or retailer registration for shipping inbound products is noted beyond DOH processor/retailer registry requirements.

Testing & COA guidance

Under HAR chapter 11‑37 interim rules (effective Dec 6 2024), registered hemp processors must conduct finished product testing by a qualified lab; results must be accessible to consumers via QR code or website ([health.hawaii.gov](https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabis/statutes-and-rules/?utm_source=openai)). The rules require testing for cannabinoid content and contaminants, though ISO 17025 accreditation is not explicitly mentioned in available sources. Certificate of Analysis (COA) retention is implied via labeling and record‑keeping requirements but not specified.

What to buy

Allowed hemp‑derived products include: tablets, capsules, powders (in single‑serve packets after March 1 2025), softgels, gelcaps, oil‑based tinctures (with packaging and THC limits), gummies (≤ 1 mg THC per gummy), and beverages (6–12 fl oz, ≤ 0.5 mg THC per container) ([law.cornell.edu](https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/hawaii/Haw-Code-R-SS-11-37-5?utm_source=openai)).

What to avoid

Prohibited products include: hemp products with Δ9‑THC > 0.3%; foods and beverages (other than specified beverages) containing cannabinoids; vape liquids, inhalable or aerosolized cannabinoid products; smokable hemp flower, leaf, pre‑rolls; cannabinoids created via isomerization (Δ8‑THC, Δ10‑THC, THC‑O) ([health.hawaii.gov](https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabis/statutes-and-rules/?utm_source=openai)).

How to shop compliant, tested hemp

• Hawaii aligns with federal Δ9‑THC ≤ 0.3% dry weight (HRS §329‑14 via HB 2689)
• Total THC per serving/container limits apply under HAR 11‑37‑5 effective Dec 6 2024
• Only certain product forms allowed (tablets, capsules, powders, softgels, gelcaps, oil tinctures, gummies, beverages)
• Δ8‑THC and Δ10‑THC (isomerized cannabinoids) are prohibited under HAR 11‑37
• Retailers and processors must register with DOH under HAR 11‑37 interim rules
• Transportation of raw hemp floral material requires 3‑day advance reporting to HDOA

Educational content only — not legal or medical advice.

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