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Kailua vs Pearl City

How do home cultivation rules compare between Kailua, HI and Pearl City, HI?

Kailua and Pearl City have similar restriction levels.

Kailua, HI

Honolulu County

Heavy Restrictions

Only qualifying Hawaii 329 medical cannabis patients may cultivate up to ten plants at a single registered grow site in Kailua. Recreational home cultivation remains illegal statewide.

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Pearl City, HI

Honolulu County

Heavy Restrictions

Pearl City cannabis home cultivation is permitted only for registered medical patients under HRS 329-122 at up to ten plants. Active-duty military face additional federal prohibitions beyond state law.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactKailuaPearl City
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Plant limit-10 plants
Eligibility-329-card patient
Recreational-Illegal
Grow site-Single residence
Statute-HRS 329-122

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Kailua FAQ

Can two roommates each grow ten plants in a Kailua rental?

Only if each has a valid 329 card and the site is registered. Even then, landlord consent and lease terms apply.

Is recreational home grow legal yet?

No. As of April 2026, Hawaii has not legalized recreational cultivation.

Pearl City FAQ

Can active-duty sailors at JBPHH cultivate medical cannabis off-base?

No. Federal law and UCMJ prohibit cannabis use by service members regardless of Hawaii's 329 program. Off-base Pearl City housing does not change federal rules.

How many plants may a 329 patient grow in Pearl City?

Up to ten plants at a single registered grow site, each tagged with the patient's 329 card number and expiration date.

Can I cultivate at a rental in Waimalu?

Only if the rental is your registered grow site, under your control, and your landlord consents. Federal housing assistance rules may further restrict cultivation.

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