Utah voters approved medical cannabis in 2018 (Proposition 2), though the legislature modified the program before implementation. The program is operational with dispensaries statewide. Recreational cannabis is illegal.
Not legal
Active
Not permitted
Limited
Medical Patients
113g
per 30 days (about 4 oz)
Home Cultivation Not Permitted
Card Cost
$15/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
15 business days
Dispensaries
20+
No smokable flower — only oils, capsules, tablets, and other non-smokable forms.
Limited protections for registered patients.
Employers may not discriminate against registered patients solely based on their status, but may enforce drug-free workplace policies for safety-sensitive positions.
DUI laws apply. Any impairment from cannabis while driving is illegal.
2020: First dispensaries opened
2022: Program expanded to additional qualifying conditions
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.