Hawaii Medical Marijuana Growers Could Save Millions By Using Greenhouses

As the Hawaii Department of Health finalizes interim rules for the state’s new medical marijuana dispensary program, one definition could mean the difference of millions of dollars for entrepreneurs hoping to get into the business.

The law creating the dispensary program says that medical cannabis must be grown in “enclosed indoor facilities,” a requirement Sen. Will Espero explained was added in order to appease security concerns.

The department is scheduled to publish draft rules Jan. 4 that prospective…