Cannabis in Utah

What this means for cannabis in Utah

Utah's rules should be read by access type: non-medical retail status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.

• Non-medical status: non-medical cannabis retail is not authorized.
• Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 2018; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
• Possession: Possession limits depend on whether the consumer is a registered medical patient.
• Home cultivation: Home cultivation is not permitted in Utah.
• CBD context: CBD is legal in Utah. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.
• Regulator to verify: Utah Department of Health.
• State note: Proposition 2 passed 2018, modified by legislature.

Recreational Use in Utah

Recreational use is not legal in Utah.

Medical Cannabis in Utah

Medical cannabis is legal in Utah since 2018. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Utah program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Utah Department of Health. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is not permitted in Utah.

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Utah. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Utah.

Cannabis Questions in Utah

Sources & Verification

This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for Utah, including the listed regulator: Utah Department of Health. It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.