FAQ'S

There are two parts to getting certified. 1. Book an appointment for a consultation evaluation with the APRN, Abir, who will go over your medical history and individualized recommendations based on your case. 2. Completing an application for a 329 card with the Hawaii State Department of Health You can book an appointment by calling 808-292-6507 or utilizing the booking link on the website. Pakaloha Care Clinic is a home based office & is by appointment only. We don't accept walkins- however, we can accomodate same day evaluations- pending schedule availability. We provide mobile evaluations for an additional $100 travel fee & requires scheduling. In preparation for your appointment: your appointment will be about 20- 40 minutes. Bring a valid ID & form of payment. We accept cash, credit cards, Venmo, PayPal. Prices are listed on our booking site. Payment is due for service. Location: I operate from a home-based office in Ahuimanu, Kaneohe, close to Byodo-In temple. Exact address will be provided with appointment confirmation 1-2 business days prior to your appointment. Evaluations are conducted in a private, open-air office of my home. Please note that there are no steps or restrooms on the premises. Plenty of residential street parking is available parallel to the house. Bus Line 65 provides convenient access to our office location.

Whether getting a new 329 card or renewing with us for the first time, an in-person evaluation is required as per the dept of health. https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabisregistry/application-information/ Renewals for existing patients are done as Telephone/Telehealth appointments. 1- 2 years renewals are available.

Alongside Cannabis Medicine & 329 certifications, we offer health & wellness coaching & Reiki services. Pricing: varies by service. Prices are listed under "Book an appointment". Additional Fees: We ask that you complete your state application ahead of your appointment, but rest assured, I can also assist you. For assistance with your application, an additional $10 fee will be applied. An additional $20 fee will be added for assistance with applications that include caregivers/grow sites. Payment options: We accept cash , all major credit cards, apple pay, Venmo, Cash app, & PayPal.

Appointment is required. I operate from a home based office & require an appointment. I don't accept walkins- however, I can accomodate same day evaluations- pending schedule availability. I also provide mobile evaluations for an additional $100 travel fee. Location: I operate from a home-based office in Ahuimanu, Kaneohe ( close to Byodo-In temple) where evaluations are conducted in a private, open-air office at my home. Please note that there are no steps or restrooms on the premises. Plenty of residential street parking is available parallel to the house. Address will be provided with appointment confirmation 1-2 business days prior to your appointment.

Patients have the choice to cultivate up to 10 cannabis plants & limited to five cards per location with the exception of inhabited islands without a dispensary- currently: Moloka'i, Lanai & Ni‘ihau. Adding a grow site allows the patient to cultivate cannabis either at their residence or at an assigned grow site. Patients opting to grow should consider adding this option initially to avoid additional fees and paperwork later on. Grow site FAQs: https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabis/ How to label and tag your plants: https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabisregistry/files/2019/12/0.-Cannabis-Tagging-Be-a-Good-Neighbor.pdf

All use of medical cannabis must be on private proper. Do not use cannabis in your car while on the road, at work, at school or on school grounds, at the beach, at a park, on hiking trails, on a bus, or in any other public space. It is illegal to use or possess cannabis on any federally owned property such as military installations and national parks.

Although medical cannabis is legal in HI, driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal and can be dangerous.

When transporting medical cannabis away from home, ensure it is stored in a sealed container and kept out of public view. You are able to carry up to 4 ounces for personal use. It is important to note that flying, including inter-island travel, with any cannabis remains illegal under federal regulations. Even with a medical certification, patients are not protected when transporting medical cannabis inter-island, between states, or internationally.

Application process: https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabisregistry/application-information/ Forms and how to: https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabisregistry/329-forms/ Laws and rules in Hawaii: https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabisregistry/general-information/marijuana-laws-and-related-documents/