Arizona: marijuana laws
Whether marijuana is legal in your state for recreational use, medical use only, low-THC products only, or not at all.
| Legal status | Recreational and medical |
|---|---|
| What it means | Adults 21 and older can buy and possess marijuana under state law; medical use is also allowed. |
Marijuana remains illegal under federal law, although in April 2026 the federal government moved some state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III. Driving while impaired is illegal everywhere, and employers may still test and discipline.
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How Arizona compares
25 of 51 states and DC share this answer (Recreational and medical): Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington.
- Recreational and medical (25)
- Medical only (16)
- CBD / low-THC only (8)
- Not legal (2)
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How we checked this
Status comes from the National Conference of State Legislatures' tracker as published by Pew Research Center (May 2026), matched against FindLaw's 2026 list and updated for the November 2026 ballot results. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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