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Cannabis Laws in Arizona

Fully Legalized for Adult Use?

Fully Legalized for Medical Use?

CBD only?

Decriminalized?

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal requirements in Arizona. Cannabislaws.global recommends you consult with a qualified local attorney or legal expert for accurate and up-to-date information. This information is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Use of this information is at your own risk.

Does Arizona have a recreational use program?

Yes, recreational use is legal in Arizona. When Proposition 207, the Smart and Safe Act, was passed in November 2020, it made marijuana use legal for people aged 21 and up.

 

Does Arizona have a medical program?

Yes, medical cannabis is legal in Arizona. Prop 203, also known as the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, finally made medical marijuana legal in Arizona in 2010.

 

What are the rules for medical use?

For medical marijuana treatment, the doctor looks at your medical records and condition to make sure you are eligible. The doctor fills out a license form that is specific to the state.

Patients who meet the requirements to have a medical marijuana card can apply online through the state’s system. Also, the state lets doctors use telemedicine to check up on patients and give out medical marijuana certificates.

 

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
  • Cachexia or wasting syndrome
  • Cancer
  • Chronic pain
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Glaucoma
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV or AIDS
  • Nausea
  • Persistent Muscle Spasms
  • PTSD
  • Seizures

What are the medical program limits?

Medical marijuana patients and their approved caregivers are only allowed to buy and have up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana. This also means that they can only give up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana to other patients or their caretakers without getting paid for it.

 

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

Any type of marijuana or concentrate, like the hash oil in a marijuana vape pen.

It is still illegal to smoke or vape pot in public, even if it is for medical reasons.

 

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

Yes. You can buy medical marijuana online and have it sent to your home if you are a patient in the Arizona medical cannabis program.

 

Is CBD legal in Arizona?

Yes, CBD is legal in Arizona. Arizona’s medical marijuana rules allow state-licensed doctors to prescribe cannabis and CBD products derived from cannabis, like CBD oils, to patients who have any of the following serious medical conditions.

 

Is cannabis decriminalized in Arizona?

Yes, cannabis is decriminalized in Arizona.

Even though marijuana is fully allowed in the state, there are still some rules about how it can be used, owned, and grown. 

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal requirements in Arizona. Cannabislaws.global recommends you consult with a qualified local attorney or legal expert for accurate and up-to-date information. This information is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Use of this information is at your own risk.