Arizona Cannabis & Substances Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for cannabis & substances in the state of Arizona. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 7 different categories.
CBD Products
LEGALArizona legalized hemp and hemp-derived CBD products under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 3, Chapter 10. Products must contain less than 0.3% THC. The Arizona Department of Agriculture regulates hemp cultivation and product sales.
Possession
Legal to possess hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC.
Sale
Sale is legal if products meet state licensing and testing requirements (A.R.S. § 3-1101 et seq.).
Penalties
N/A
Age Restriction
None
Delta-8 THC
LEGALArizona permits the sale and possession of Delta-8 THC derived from hemp under the Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-2851, which aligns with the 2018 Farm Bill. Delta-8 is treated as a hemp product if it contains less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight.
Possession
Legal for adults 21 and older.
Retail Sale
Legal to sell hemp-derived Delta-8 products with proper labeling and compliance.
Penalties
N/A
Age Restriction
21+
Delta-9 THC Edibles
RESTRICTEDHemp-derived Delta-9 THC edibles are restricted in Arizona. In March 2025, the Attorney General issued a formal warning, signaling a crackdown on the illegal sale of hemp-derived THC products.
Possession
Legal with restrictions on potency
Retail Sale
Legal through licensed retailers only
Penalties
Non-compliant products may result in fines.
Age Restriction
21+
Kratom
LEGALKratom is legal in Arizona, with no state laws banning or restricting its possession or sale. The Arizona Revised Statutes do not list kratom as a controlled substance.
Possession
Legal to possess kratom.
Sale
Legal to sell and purchase kratom.
Penalties
N/A
Age Restriction
None
Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms
ILLEGALPsilocybin mushrooms are illegal under Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3401 as a Schedule I substance. However, in 2020, the city of Phoenix passed a resolution deprioritizing enforcement against psilocybin possession, but this does not change state law.
Possession
Illegal under state law; local deprioritization in Phoenix only.
Distribution
Illegal statewide.
Penalties
Possession is a felony with penalties including imprisonment and fines under ARS § 13-3407.
Age Restriction
None (illegal for all ages).
Recreational Marijuana
LEGALRecreational marijuana is legal for adults 21+ in Arizona. A bill was introduced in 2026 to classify excessive marijuana odor as a public nuisance.
Personal Possession
Adults 21+ may possess up to 1 oz of marijuana (no more than 5 grams of concentrate). Home cultivation of up to 6 plants per person (12 per household) is allowed.
Retail Purchase
Legal through licensed dispensaries under the Smart and Safe Arizona Act (Prop 207). Delivery is permitted.
Penalties
Possessing more than 1 oz but less than 2.5 oz is a petty offense ($300 fine). Over 2.5 oz is a felony.
Age Restriction
21+
Salvia
RESTRICTEDSalvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Arizona and is legal to possess, sell, and use. No significant legislative changes.
Possession
Legal. Salvia divinorum is not a controlled substance in Arizona. No restrictions on personal possession.
Sale
Legal to sell in retail stores and online in Arizona. No special licensing required.
Penalties
N/A
Age Restriction
None