UTMedical Only Updated 2026-06

Cannabis Laws in Utah

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.

Recreational Possession

Not legal

Medical Program

Active

Home Cultivation

Not permitted

Employment Protection

Limited

Possession Limits

Medical Patients

113g

per 30 days (about 4 oz)

Home Cultivation

Home Cultivation Not Permitted

Medical Cannabis Program

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.

Qualifying Conditions

HIV/AIDSAlzheimer's diseaseALSCancerCachexiaPersistent nauseaEpilepsyMultiple sclerosisPTSDAutismCrohn's diseaseUlcerative colitisChronic painRare conditions
✗ Does not accept out-of-state medical cards

Employment Protections

Limited Protection

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.

Driving Laws

DUI laws apply. Any impairment from cannabis while driving is illegal.

Recent Legislative Changes

2020: First dispensaries opened

2022: Program expanded to additional qualifying conditions

Official State Resource

Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.

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