Is cannabis legal in Utah?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Utah?

Cannabis in Utah is legal only under specific conditions. Utah allows medical cannabis only (Utah Medical Cannabis Act), and recreational use is illegal. Patients need a state medical cannabis card.

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Conditional: Utah allows medical cannabis only (Utah Medical Cannabis Act), and recreational use is illegal.

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Utah allows medical cannabis only (Utah Medical Cannabis Act), and recreational use is illegal. Patients need a state medical cannabis card.

Source: https://medicalcannabis.utah.gov/patients/ · Updated August 2, 2026

Utah Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Utah →Conditional
Utah allows medical cannabis only (Utah Medical Cannabis Act), and recreational use is illegal.
Possession Limits in Utah →Conditional
In Utah, recreational possession is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail.
Home Cultivation in Utah →Conditional
Home cultivation is illegal in Utah — patients and caregivers may not cultivate at home.
Public Use in Utah →Conditional
Using cannabis in public is not allowed in Utah: it is prohibited in public places, in vehicles, and on federal property, and smoking is prohibited entirely.
Buying Cannabis in Utah →Conditional
Utah has no recreational cannabis market — patients may buy only from licensed medical cannabis pharmacies, with a maximum of a 14-day supply per purchase.

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