Ask the Mayor: Should Marijuana Dispensaries Register with the County?

Photo courtesy Hawaii Police Department.

Mayor Alan Arakawa answers some of the most-asked questions submitted to his office staff.

Aloha Mayor:

Q: Does a marijuana dispensary need to be registered with the county?

A: No, the county is not involved. Hawaiʻi’s “Medical Use of Marijuana” program is administered by the state Department of Health. Thus, DOH is the authority that issues and enforces the dispensary law. You can visit the DOH website to read more about the medical marijuana program.

Want to Ask the Mayor?

Submit your questions about County of Maui programs, services, operations or policies to Mayor Alan Arakawa via email at AsktheMayor@mauicounty.gov, by phone at 270-7855 or by mail to 200 S. High St., 9th Floor, Wailuku, HI 96793. Questions submitted will be considered for inclusion in the Ask the Mayor column.