AZ / State law overview

Arizona

Arizona permits limited personal adult possession and cultivation at a primary residence.

Adult-use rules reviewed

Sources reviewed September 30, 2026. Coverage: Adult-use possession and cultivation, not all legal questions.

Adult-use age21 or olderOfficial source

PossessionUp to 1 ounce total marijuana, including no more than 5 grams concentrateOfficial source

Home cultivationUp to 6 plants per adult; maximum 12 at a residence with two or more adults 21+Official source

Cultivation securityLocked/enclosed area, inaccessible to minors and not visible from public viewOfficial source

Details worth checking

Qualifying harvest can remain at the grow premises. Medical-program allowances differ.
The statute has exceptions and does not authorize impaired driving. Check consumption, local, and property rules separately.

Official sources

Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-2852 — personal adult use

Regulators & contacts

Agency information checked September 30, 2026.

Arizona Department of Health Services — Bureau of Marijuana Licensing

Licenses and regulates medical patients, caregivers, dispensaries, adult-use establishments, and industry agents. Marijuana testing laboratories are regulated through the ADHS State Laboratory.

Arizona Department of Health Services — Bureau of Marijuana Licensing — official information and contact routes

Cardcierge

Medical cannabis card information, registration, published fees, and evaluation providers for Arizona.

View medical card information

General information, not legal advice. Laws, effective dates, and local policies change. Confirm the applicable rules with official sources before acting.