Marijuana is dramatically cheaper on the black market than what these dispensaries are charging (and widely available) . That’s JUST for the product itself — although it costs a hefty sum to obtain a required prescription. And yet, these dispensaries sold out of their entire stock in less than a week.

People are going out of their way — by spending ridiculous amounts of money. Just to comply with the law. The state of Hawai‘i, as usual, has demonstrated no sense of urgency.  You have to wonder, at this point, if the state is in collusion with illegal drug dealers — as they are ones who benefit the MOST by the state dragging their feet.