Medical Cannabis in Utah

Program overview

Utah operates Utah Medical Cannabis Program, administered by Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

How Utah’s law developed

Proposition 2 passed November 2018 but was immediately replaced by the Utah Medical Cannabis Act (HB 3001) in a special legislative session. Considered one of the more restrictive programs.

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Utah Medical Cannabis

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Questions people in Utah ask

Is recreational marijuana legal in Utah?
No. Recreational marijuana is illegal in Utah. Possession of any amount without a medical card is a misdemeanor. Utah is considered one of the more conservative states on cannabis policy, and recreational legalization is not expected in the near future.