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Arizona at a glance

Program: Medical + adult use
Legal allotment: 2.5 oz every 14 days
Qualifying conditions: 12 listed conditions
Out-of-state cards: Not accepted

The figures above are re-checked against Arizona's official program sources every month.

Arizona's Medical Marijuana Program is administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) under the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (Prop 203, 2010). Patients with a qualifying condition may obtain a written certification from a physician and apply for a registry identification card. Arizona also has an adult-use program, but the medical card allows higher possession limits and cultivation rights. Qualified patients may purchase up to 2.5 ounces per 14-day period.

Official Program

Laws of Arizona

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Official Arizona cannabis law & rules

Allotment Trainer

2.5 oz every 14 days Learn how it works and track your balance here.

Licensed places in Arizona

39 licensed places are on record in {name} — licensed shops, consumption lounges, cannabis clubs and cannabis-friendly venues.

Arizona Natural Selections of Mesa (The Giving Tree Wellness Center Of Mesa Inc) — Mesa
Ponderosa Dispensary Mesa — Mesa
GreenPharms Dispensary Mesa — Mesa

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Key Rules

Possession

Qualified patients may purchase up to 2.5 ounces of usable cannabis per 14-day period. Patients living more than 25 miles from a dispensary may cultivate up to 12 plants.

Transportation

Cannabis must be in its original packaging and stored out of reach of the driver during transport.

Employment

Arizona law does not require employers to accommodate medical cannabis use. Consult your employer's policy and an attorney.

Travel

Cannabis may not be taken across state lines. Doing so violates federal law.

Renewal

Registry cards must be renewed annually.

Qualifying Conditions

CancerGlaucomaHIV / AIDSHepatitis CAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)Crohn's diseaseMultiple sclerosisSevere and chronic painSevere nauseaSeizures (including epilepsy)Severe or persistent muscle spasmsPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I purchase?

Up to 2.5 ounces per 14-day period from a licensed dispensary.

Can I grow my own?

Only if you live more than 25 miles from the nearest licensed dispensary — up to 12 plants.

Is recreational use also legal?

Yes; the medical card allows higher possession and cultivation rights.

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