Cannabis law in Utah (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Possession of marijuana is a class B misdemeanour in Utah, rising for repeat convictions. Production and supply are offences. A medical cannabis programme lets qualified patients buy from licensed medical cannabis pharmacies on a provider's recommendation.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Possession for personal usePersonal use by an adult | Criminal offence [1] |
| Quantity limitsPersonal use by an adult | No quantity is lawful for a person without a medical cannabis card. Possession of marijuana is a class B misdemeanour; a third conviction within seven years is a class A misdemeanour and a fourth is a third degree felony. [1] |
| Growing at homePersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [1] |
| Sale to consumersPersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [1] |
| Medical cannabisPersonal use by an adult | Legal for medical use [2] |
| Driving after cannabis usePersonal use by an adult | Zero tolerance: driving with any measurable controlled substance or metabolite in the body is a class B misdemeanour, unless the only substance found is the inactive metabolite carboxy-THC. Medical cannabis taken under the state programme is an affirmative defence. [3] |
Notes
- Penalties are one degree higher inside a correctional facility. The version of the section read took effect on 7 May 2025; the current-version link on the legislature site loads its text dynamically and could not be read.
- Supply is lawful only as authorised under the medical cannabis provisions of Title 26B, Chapter 4, Part 2, through licensed medical cannabis pharmacies to cardholders.
Sources
- Utah State Legislature: Utah Code Section 58-37-8 - Prohibited acts -- Penalties (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Utah State Legislature: Utah Code Section 26B-4-204 - Qualified medical provider registration -- Continuing education -- Treatment recommendation -- Limited medical provider (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Utah State Legislature: Utah Code 41-6a-517 Driving with any measurable controlled substance in the body (effective 6 May 2026) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| Possession for personal use | Criminal offence (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
|---|---|
| Growing at home | Prohibited (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
| Sale to consumers | Prohibited (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
Utah and neighbouring states
| State | Possession for personal use | Growing at home | Sale to consumers | Use or carrying in public places | Medical cannabis | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | Criminal offence (misdemeanour) | Prohibited | Prohibited (medical pharmacies only) | — | Patients with provider recommendation | — |
| Arizona | Legal for adults 21+ within limits | Yes: 6 plants, 12 per residence | Licensed retail stores, 21+ | Smoking banned in public places | Yes: medical programme with dispensaries | Not addressed; no residency condition |
| Colorado | ⚠ Not yet verified | Up to 6 plants per person; 12 per home | Licensed retail stores | Banned in public; licensed venues excepted | Yes, for registered patients | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Idaho | Illegal; penalties under the Controlled Substances Act | No (illegal to manufacture) | No legal sale | Illegal in public | No medical programme | — |
| Nevada | Legal for adults 21+, within limits | Yes if no store within 25 miles | State-licensed stores only | Banned in public places | Medical programme (cardholders) | Out-of-state ID accepted |
| Wyoming | Criminal offence (misdemeanour) | Prohibited (misdemeanour) | Supply is an offence | — | No medical programme | — |
More rules in Utah
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 25 mph · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (licence after 6 months on permit) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes · Minimum age: Class 3: 16; under 14 supervised
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes (no firecrackers, rockets)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Concealed-carry offence covers firearms · Locking or one-handed knives: No separate rule
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes (state law) · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $7.25 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: No (calls allowed) · Hands-free use: Allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.05% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: Any alcohol (under 21)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.