Rules for Medical Marijuana Detailed

Hawaii announced its medical marijuana rules, saying certified patients will be allowed to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana and grow up to seven plants. Ted Sakai, director of the Department of Public Safety, detailed the regulations under a law passed earlier this year. Doctors can get a registration certificate for a patient to use marijuana to ease pain caused by debilitating diseases such as cancer and AIDS. The rules take effect Dec. 28. Other cultivation or possession of marijuana is illegal under state law.