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Arizona – allowed marijuana usage and limitations

If you’re in Arizona and want to go “green”, certain rules and limitations may apply. Today, we’re going to show you what you need to be careful of and give you a broad overview of marijuana-related activities you’re allowed to do there.

First of all, let’s touch upon marijuana usage in a medical context. If you’ve been diagnosed with a debilitating illness such as cancer, you may be eligible to obtain medical marijuana to help you alleviate the symptoms and better cope with your condition.

You need to understand that Arizona is very strict in terms of what you’re allowed to do with anything related to marijuana. For example, if you don’t have a medical marijuana license, you’re not even allowed to carry a single ounce of it. However, if you do have one, you can possess 2.5 ounces every 2 weeks and even cultivate up to 12 plants.

Getting caught with marijuana on you without a proper license leads to felony charges. Furthermore, the amount of marijuana you’re carrying acts as the primary factor when determining the severity of the charges.

As you can probably imagine, Arizona does not allow you to legally acquire marijuana of any sort, unless – of course – you have a proper license. With a medical marijuana card, 2.5 ounces of marijuana could be legally yours every two weeks. However, recreational use of marijuana is not allowed here, since the voters – as a whole – have decided against it.

To get a medical marijuana card in Arizona, you’re going to need to discuss it with a doctor or physician. You’re also going to need to pay a $150 application fee. Please bear in mind that upon successful approval, you will receive your card in about 5 business days, and that you’re going to have to renew it every year.

If you’re planning to smoke weed in Arizona, make sure you do it in a private place, even if you have a license. The reason being is that you’re prohibited from doing it in public places, which includes public transportation. However, consuming marijuana in edible form, surprisingly, is tolerable, and therefore an exception to the rule.

You’re probably already aware that you’re not allowed to drive while under the influence of drugs and alcohol in Arizona. Not surprisingly, marijuana falls under the same category. In concrete terms, this is considered to be a misdemeanor, and is punishable by fines, probation, or even jail time.

For those who are wondering – yes, you can cultivate the plant in Arizona, however, several restrictions apply. For starters, you need to have a license for medical use of Marijuana to even think about it. Then, keep in mind you’re only allowed to grow up to 12 plants, and only under the condition that no dispensaries are located within 25 miles of your home.

Furthermore, the law dictates that the plants are required to be contained in a separate, designed place. Think in terms of greenhouses and closets. The basic idea is to restrict access to it to a licensed cardholder exclusively. Also, to become a marijuana cultivator, you’re also going to need an ADHS.

If you become an ADHS caregiver, you’re also allowed to give medical marijuana to another individual with a medical marijuana license. However, that number should not exceed 5 patients.