How To Open a Dispensary In Arizona

Arizona Marijuana Laws: Proposition 207

Proposition 207, also known as the Smart and Safe Act, legalized adult recreational marijuana use in Arizona. Adults 21 and older can possess up to 1 ounce (28g) of marijuana and grow up to 6 plants per household (or up to 12 plants in households with two or more adults).

The Arizona Department of Health Services set regulations for retail sales by June 1, 2021. Marijuana sales are subject to state and local sales taxes plus an additional 16% excise tax, with revenue benefiting state agencies, highways, community colleges, and public safety departments.

Available Marijuana License Types

• Marijuana Facility Agent License
• Marijuana Establishment License
• Testing Facility License
• Cultivation License
• Dispensing License

Application fees include a non-refundable $25,000 fee for establishments and testing facilities, with a $5,000 annual renewal fee. Additional manufacturing or cultivation sites require an extra $2,500 fee.

Arizona Marijuana History

• January 2021: Arizona begins retail sales of recreational marijuana.
• November 3, 2020: Proposition 207 passes with 60% approval, legalizing recreational marijuana.
• June 7, 2019: Senate Bill 1494 mandates cannabis testing through licensed laboratories.
• May 28, 2019: Arizona Supreme Court legalizes cannabis extracts, allowing dispensary sales.
• November 2010: Proposition 203 legalizes medical marijuana, establishing regulations for dispensary licensing.