Medical Cannabis Registry Program

Pursuant to Act 241, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi (SLH) 2025, the fee for medical cannabis certification—which includes both the evaluation and the issuance of certification—is capped at:

• $105 for 1-year certifications
• $210 for 2-year certifications

Any fees assessed to issue a written certification shall not exceed an amount equal to three times the Department of Health’s (DOH) registration fee. The current DOH registration fee is $35 for 1-year certifications and $70 for 2-year certifications.

Guidance on Medical Cannabis Certification Fee Cap

The following activities are considered part of the certification process and must be included in the capped fee:

• All aspects of the evaluation for the medical use of cannabis, including explaining the potential risks and benefits of medical cannabis use.
• Completion of the written certification using OMCCR-approved forms.
• Maintenance of medical records related to the certification.
• Providers must inform patients of the certification fee and any additional fees prior to conducting the evaluation.

Other Medical Services

• If additional medical services unrelated to medical cannabis certification are offered, providers may charge a separate fee.
• Any additional medical services must be disclosed to the patient prior to providing the services.
• Any additional fee must be disclosed to the patient prior to services being provided.