Last updated on 13 July 2021
To date, the state of Arizona has not created a specific regulation for CBD products. CBD consumers in Arizona rely on the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized CBD products containing no more than 0.3% THC.
In 2014, a court ruling determined that CBD is medically useful for treating epilepsy, as long as it contains less than 0.3% THC. Similarly to the state of Arkansas and Colorado, the state of Arizona has not established limits for CBD possession.
Where to buy CBD in Arizona
In Arizona you can buy CBD oil and other CBD products both online and in stores. These include convenience stores, health food stores, organic stores, coffee shops, and CBD-specific retailers.
Is Cannabis legal in Arizona?
Recreational use of marijuana is illegal in Arizona. Medical cannabis, however, was made legal after the case of the Welton family in 2010. If you do have a medical marijuana card, you can possess up to 2.5 ounces every two weeks and grow up to 12 plants. However, if you smoke medical marijuana in Arizona you have to do it privately. Medical marijuana patients never receive a prescription, they rather get a recommendation.
| How old do I need to be to consume? | Possession limit for Flower | Possession Limit |
| N/A Recreational 18+ Medical | N/A Recreational 2,5oz Medical | N/A Recreational 2,5oz Medical |
Qualifying conditions:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease
- Cancer
- Crohn’s Disease
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition, or the treatment of such a condition that includes:
- Cachexia, or wasting syndrome
- Seizures, including that characteristic of epilepsy
- Severe and chronic pain
- Severe nausea
- Severe or persistent muscle spasms, including that characteristic of multiple sclerosis
Are there any penalties for cannabis in Arizona?
Possession of cannabis without a medical marijuana ID card could result in a minimum $750 fine and possible jail time.
Conclusion:
In Arizona you are allowed to consume hemp-derived CBD without a qualifying condition or a doctor’s recommendation.
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