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Cannabis and hemp law in Arizona

In Arizona, recreational cannabis is legal, medical cannabis is legal, and delta-8 THC is restricted.

Last verified October 24, 2026 · Last major change April 2025

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Is recreational cannabis legal in Arizona?

Legal. Legal for 21+ since Proposition 207 (Nov 2020); up to 1 oz, no more than 5 g of it as concentrate.

Is medical cannabis legal in Arizona?

Legal. The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (2010) lets qualifying patients possess up to 2.5 oz and obtain no more than 2.5 oz in any 14-day period.

What are the rules for hemp products in Arizona?

A March 2024 attorney general opinion says hemp-derived intoxicants like delta-8 may be sold only by licensed marijuana businesses; enforcement on unlicensed sellers of THC edibles and drinks began April 24, 2025; a state judge upheld it.

Is delta-8 THC legal in Arizona?

Restricted. The attorney general's opinion treats delta-8, delta-10 and other hemp-synthesized intoxicants, including vapes, as Schedule I drugs unless sold by state-licensed marijuana businesses.

What happens if you break the law in Arizona?

Adults 21+ may possess up to 1 oz (5 g of concentrate); more, up to 2.5 oz, is a petty offense with a fine of up to $300, and larger amounts are a felony.

Sources

  1. www.azag.gov/opinions/i24-005-r24-001
  2. www.ycsoaz.gov/News-Articles/ILLLEGAL-THC-SELLING
  3. www.azleg.gov/ars/36/02853.htm
  4. norml.org/laws/arizona-penalties/
  5. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/prescott-wellness-shop-hit-hard-crackdown-hemp-thc-40615012/
⚠︎ Federal law — affects every state A federal funding law signed in November 2025 (Public Law 119-37) narrows the legal definition of hemp, and a stopgap funding law signed September 2, 2026 (Public Law 119-103) split its start into two dates. On November 12, 2026, products containing cannabinoids that a cannabis plant cannot produce naturally, such as THC-O, fall outside it. The rest takes effect December 11, 2026, including the exclusion of chemically converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, a 0.3% limit measured as total THC (including THCA), and a limit of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. State rules apply on top of the federal law. Sources: Public Law 119-103, Sec. 2019 · Congressional Research Service · Akerman LLP
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