No. Salvia divinorum is illegal in Hawaii under HRS §329-121, classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. Possession, sale, or distribution carries penalties up to 5 years imprisonment and $10,000 fines. The Hawaii Department of Health enforces strict penalties, aligning with 2026 federal scheduling updates.
Key Regulations for Salvia Divinorum in Hawaii
- Schedule I Classification: Listed under HRS §329-121, prohibiting all forms of salvinorin A and extracts.
- Penalty Structure: Felony charges for possession with intent to distribute (Class C felony), punishable by 5 years imprisonment and $10,000 fines.
- Local Enforcement: Hawaii Department of Health collaborates with law enforcement to monitor synthetic cannabinoid analogs, including salvia derivatives, under emergency scheduling orders.
Local pharmacies and retailers must verify compliance under Hawaii’s controlled substances act, with recent 2026 amendments expanding analog scheduling to preempt emerging psychoactive substances.