Does multiple sclerosis qualify in Hawaii?
Yes. The Hawaii Medical Cannabis Registry Program lists Multiple sclerosis as a qualifying condition. A Hawaii-licensed provider still has to evaluate you and agree that cannabis is appropriate.
About multiple sclerosis
Stronger evidence. The National Academies found substantial evidence that oral cannabinoids improve MS spasticity symptoms as reported by patients.
Symptoms Hawaii patients most often hope to ease:
- Muscle stiffness and spasticity
- Painful muscle spasms, especially at night
- Burning or tingling nerve pain
- Sleep disrupted by spasms or pain
- Overactive bladder
Read more: medical marijuana for multiple sclerosis.
How to get certified in Hawaii
- Create an account on the state's online medical cannabis registry portal.
- See a Hawaii physician or APRN (in person or by telehealth) who establishes a bona fide relationship with you.
- Your provider submits a written certification of your qualifying condition through the registry.
- Complete your patient application, including caregiver and grow-site details if you plan to grow.
- Pay the $38.50 application fee online.
- Once approved, download or print your 329 card and use it at licensed dispensaries.
Hawaii allows the evaluation by telehealth, so you can see a Hawaii-licensed provider by video. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $38.50
- Card lasts: 1 year (up to 3 years if the provider states the condition is chronic)
- Processing: Often within days online
- Patient limit: Up to 4 ounces of usable cannabis (shared between patient and caregiver)
- Home grow: Up to 10 plants (mature or immature) per patient at a registered grow site
- Recreational sales: Not legal
- First visit online: Yes
See the full Hawaii cost breakdown and Hawaii program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in Hawaii
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Arthritis
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Epilepsy & seizures
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Lupus
- Nausea & appetite loss
- PTSD
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Severe muscle spasms & spasticity
- Terminal illness & hospice
Multiple sclerosis in nearby states
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for multiple sclerosis?
How long does certification take in Hawaii?
Can I renew online in Hawaii?
Sources
- Hawaii eHawaii.gov - Medical Cannabis Registry service page
- Hawaii DOH - Qualifying Medical Conditions
- Hawaii DOH - In-State Patient Application
- Hawaii DOH - Out-of-State Patient Application
- Hawaii DOH - Growing Cannabis
- Hawaii DOH - Registry Program Updates
- National Academies — The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (2017)
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.