Are THC Drinks Legal in Hawaii?
The ShipSips TeamLast verified October 16, 2026 against the official sources listed at the end of this page. General information, not legal advice.
Hawaii THC drink laws at a glance
| Status | Prohibited[1][5] |
|---|---|
| THC limit per serving | No separate figure (cap is per container)[1][5] |
| THC limit per container | 0.5 mg total THC; 6–12 fl oz containers[1][5] |
| Minimum age | No general age found; labels must say 21+[1][2] |
| Where it’s sold | DOH-registered retailers (low-dose products only)[1][2][4] |
| Online sales and shipping (state rule) | Registered sellers only; same limits apply[1][2][4] |
| Ships from ShipSips | No |
| Last verified | October 16, 2026 |
Short answer
Not intoxicating ones. Hawaii allows hemp drinks only in 6–12 fl oz containers with no more than 0.5 mg total THC per container, and gummies up to 1 mg per gummy and 5 mg per package, which rules out typical THC drinks. Sellers also need a Department of Health registration.[1][5]
Hawaii allows hemp beverages only in 6–12 fl oz containers with no more than 0.5 mg total THC per container, and gummies only up to 1 mg total THC per gummy and 5 mg per package (HAR §11-37-5), which effectively bans intoxicating hemp THC drinks and edibles. Every retailer and distributor, including out-of-state online sellers shipping to Hawaii, must hold a DOH certificate of registration (Act 269, SLH 2025), and enforcement began July 1, 2026.[1][5]
Delta-9 THC drinks in Hawaii: what’s allowed
- Limit per serving: Beverages: no separate per-serving figure; the cap is per container (see container limit). Gummies/other edibles: no more than 1 mg total THC per serving, one serving = one gummy, tablet, capsule, etc. (HAR §11-37-5(b)(1)).[1][5]
- Limit per container or package: Beverages: no more than 0.5 mg total THC per container, and containers must be 6–12 fl oz (HAR §11-37-5(a)(8)). Multi-serving edibles: no more than 5 mg total THC per package (HAR §11-37-5(b)(2)). All edible products: ≤0.3% total THC concentration (HAR §11-37-5(c)).[1][5]
- How THC is counted: total THC[1][5]
- Delta-8, THCA and other cannabinoids: Synthetic and artificially derived cannabinoids are banned ingredients (HAR §11-37-4(d)(11)–(12)); DOH lists delta-8 THC, delta-10, THCO, THC-P, HHC and CBN made from CBD as prohibited when converted, while naturally occurring delta-8 may be extracted. Total THC = THCA × 0.877 + delta-9 + delta-8. Psychoactive non-cannabis additives (incl. caffeine, alcohol, kava, nicotine) are banned (§11-37-4(d)(13)).[1][5]
Age and purchase rules in Hawaii
- Minimum age: No general purchase age for hemp beverages or gummies found; labels must say "Not for sale to persons under the age of 21." or similar (HAR §11-37-30(a)(9)). Tinctures: no sale to anyone under 21 (HRS §328G-E as added by Act 269; HAR §11-37-15).[1][2]
- Where it can be sold: Any retailer or distributor holding a DOH (Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation) certificate of registration; displayed at the place of business, and on the website for online sellers (Act 269 §328G-A; HAR §§11-37-11, 11-37-12).[1][2][4]
- Seller licenses: Certificate of registration from DOH/OMCCR required since January 1, 2026 for manufactured hemp product retailers and distributors (tinctures, topicals and GRAS products excepted); $50 application fee, valid five years; enforcement from July 1, 2026. Unregistered sale is a misdemeanor (class C felony for a repeat within five years).[1][2][4]
- Online sales, shipping and delivery: Allowed only with registration and compliant products: DOH says out-of-state online sellers must register, each selling website needs its own certificate displayed on the site, and 'sale' includes Internet orders.[1][2][4]
How the federal hemp rule affects Hawaii
Federal law is a separate layer on top of Hawaii law. A federal law signed November 12, 2025 rewrites the federal definition of hemp so that finished products may contain no more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. A second law signed September 2, 2026 delays most of that change until December 11, 2026; until then it applies only to products made with cannabinoids the cannabis plant can’t produce naturally. Follow the dates on our federal hemp rule tracker.[F1][F2]
Pending bills and local rules in Hawaii
- HAR ch. 11-37 is an interim rule (DOH labels it 'Chapter 11-37 Interim HAR'); permanent rules not yet adopted — watch the DOH Hemp Program page[4]
- Federal: new hemp definition (0.4 mg total THC per container cap) effective Dec 11, 2026 under P.L. 119-37 as delayed by P.L. 119-103 (CRS summary)[8]
- Local rules: No county-level hemp beverage rules found. County police departments share seizure authority under HRS §328G-D (Act 269).
Does ShipSips ship to Hawaii?
No. ShipSips doesn’t currently ship to Hawaii. We keep our shipping list conservative and only include states whose rules clearly allow it; this page is information only. See where we ship for the current list.
Hawaii THC drink FAQ
Is delta-9 THC legal in Hawaii?
Not intoxicating ones. Hawaii allows hemp drinks only in 6–12 fl oz containers with no more than 0.5 mg total THC per container, and gummies up to 1 mg per gummy and 5 mg per package, which rules out typical THC drinks. Sellers also need a Department of Health registration.
Does Hawaii law allow online sales or shipping of THC drinks?
Allowed only with registration and compliant products: DOH says out-of-state online sellers must register, each selling website needs its own certificate displayed on the site, and 'sale' includes Internet orders.
What is the THC limit for drinks in Hawaii?
Per serving: Beverages: no separate per-serving figure; the cap is per container (see container limit). Gummies/other edibles: no more than 1 mg total THC per serving, one serving = one gummy, tablet, capsule, etc. (HAR §11-37-5(b)(1)). Per container or package: Beverages: no more than 0.5 mg total THC per container, and containers must be 6–12 fl oz (HAR §11-37-5(a)(8)). Multi-serving edibles: no more than 5 mg total THC per package (HAR §11-37-5(b)(2)). All edible products: ≤0.3% total THC concentration (HAR §11-37-5(c)).
What is the minimum age for THC drinks in Hawaii?
No general purchase age for hemp beverages or gummies found; labels must say "Not for sale to persons under the age of 21." or similar (HAR §11-37-30(a)(9)). Tinctures: no sale to anyone under 21 (HRS §328G-E as added by Act 269; HAR §11-37-15).
What changes for Hawaii with the federal hemp rule?
The federal cap of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container is scheduled to apply to most hemp products from December 11, 2026, on top of Hawaii law. See the federal hemp rule tracker for the latest dates.
What changed and when
- July 1, 2025: Act 269, SLH 2025 (HB 1482) takes effect (approved July 2, 2025): registration for hemp retailers/distributors, new penalties and seizure powers[2]
- January 1, 2026: Certificate of registration required to sell manufactured hemp products; DOH registration portal opens[2]
- January 28, 2026: Interim HAR ch. 11-37 amended and compiled (current product rules incl. 0.5 mg/container beverage cap)[1]
- July 1, 2026: DOH and AG begin enforcement of registration and product compliance statewide[6]
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether any 2026 bill to change Hawaii's hemp drink limits passed; the official site suggests none did.
- The outcome of the federal challenge Alyas v. Lopez, which secondary sources report was dismissed on September 4, 2026.
THC drink laws in states near Hawaii
Sources
Official sources first. Each was checked on the date shown.
- HAR ch. 11-37 (interim), Hemp Processing and Manufactured Hemp Products, amended and compiled Jan 28, 2026 — standard copy (official; checked October 16, 2026)
- Act 269, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025 (HB 1482) — HRS ch. 328G amendments (official; checked October 16, 2026)
- Governor's message on Act 269 (GM 1372) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
- Hawaii DOH Hemp Program (OMCCR) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
- Hawaii DOH — Retailer and Distributor Registry FAQ (official; checked October 16, 2026)
- Governor's office news release, June 23, 2026 — hemp registration enforcement from July 1, 2026 (official; checked October 16, 2026)
- Hawaii State Legislature (watch for 2027 session hemp bills) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
- CRS In Focus IF13136 — change to federal hemp definition (secondary, for context only; checked October 16, 2026)
- [F1] Public Law 119-37, div. B, sec. 781 (Nov. 12, 2025): new federal hemp definition, 0.4 mg total THC per container (official; checked October 16, 2026)
- [F2] Public Law 119-103, sec. 2019 (Sept. 2, 2026): delays most of sec. 781 until Dec. 11, 2026 (official; checked October 16, 2026)
General information, not legal advice. Hemp laws change often; check the official sources above and your local rules. ShipSips sells only to adults 21 and over.