Last verified: March 2026

Do

• Buy from licensed dispensaries only — look for the ADHS license. Unlicensed sellers exist but carry legal risk for you and fund the illicit market.
• Bring valid 21+ ID — out-of-state licenses and passports work. You'll be carded at every dispensary.
• Consume on private property where smoking is allowed. Your own accommodation or a cannabis-friendly hotel.
• Start low, go slow if you're new to cannabis. Arizona's desert heat can intensify effects. Stay hydrated.
• Ask about first-time discounts — most dispensaries offer 30–51% off for new customers.
• Use rideshares after consuming — Arizona's DUI standard is impairment "to the slightest degree."
• Store cannabis securely in your vehicle's trunk or a locked container when traveling.

Don't

• Don't bring cannabis to the Grand Canyon or any federal land. It's a federal crime regardless of state law.
• Don't smoke or vape in public — no sidewalks, parks, plazas, or outdoor dining areas.
• Don't take cannabis through airports or across state lines, even to another legal state.
• Don't drive under the influence — there is no safe THC threshold in Arizona law.
• Don't bring cannabis onto tribal land that prohibits it. The Navajo Nation maintains strict prohibition.
• Don't consume at dispensaries — onsite consumption is prohibited in Arizona.
• Don't exceed possession limits — 1 ounce flower, 5 grams concentrate maximum.
• Don't try to use an out-of-state medical card — Arizona doesn't accept them.