Is cannabis legal in Arizona?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Arizona?

Cannabis in Arizona is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in Arizona for adults 21 and older (Proposition 207, 2020). It is regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services.

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Cannabis

Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Arizona for adults 21 and older (Proposition 207, 2020).

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Recreational cannabis is legal in Arizona for adults 21 and older (Proposition 207, 2020). It is regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Source: https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/marijuana/adult-use-marijuana/index.php · Updated July 12, 2026

Arizona Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Arizona →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Arizona for adults 21 and older (Proposition 207, 2020).
Possession Limits in Arizona →Permitted
In Arizona, adults 21 and older may possess up to 1 ounce (28.35 grams), of which no more than 5 grams may be concentrate.
Home Cultivation in Arizona →Permitted
Arizona allows home cultivation for adults 21 and older: up to 6 plants per adult and no more than 12 per household, in an enclosed locked area out of public view.
Public Use in Arizona →Restricted
Using cannabis in public is prohibited in Arizona, and smoking it in public places or open spaces is unlawful.
Buying Cannabis in Arizona →Permitted
Adults 21 and older may buy cannabis in Arizona from dispensaries licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), with a purchase limit of 1 ounce per transaction and no more than 5 grams of concentrate.

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