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Utah Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Conditional: Utah allows medical cannabis only (Utah Medical Cannabis Act), and recreational use is illegal.

ConditionalVerified Aug 2, 2026

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Utah allows medical cannabis only (Utah Medical Cannabis Act), and recreational use is illegal. Patients need a state medical cannabis card.

Official source: medicalcannabis.utah.gov →

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Cannabis Legal Status in states bordering Utah

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaPermitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Arizona for adults 21 and older (Proposition 207, 2020). It is regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Verified Jul 12, 2026 · Source: azdhs.gov · Full Arizona rule →
ColoradoPermitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Colorado for adults 21 and older (Amendment 64, 2012). It is regulated by the Marijuana Enforcement Division.
Verified Jul 12, 2026 · Source: cannabis.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
IdahoRestricted
Cannabis is fully illegal in Idaho for both medical and recreational use. Narrow exceptions exist only for FDA-approved cannabis-derived drug products: CBD formulations with no more than 0.1% residual THC (Epidiolex), nabiximols, and FDA-approved dronabinol (Marinol and Syndros). Any CBD product sold at retail in Idaho must contain 0.0% THC. Possession of 3 ounces or less carries a mandatory minimum $300 fine for anyone 18 or older, on top of the misdemeanor penalty.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
NevadaPermitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Nevada for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (legalized 2016; sales 2017).
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: ccb.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
New MexicoPermitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in New Mexico for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (Cannabis Regulation Act, 2021; sales April 2022). It is regulated by the Cannabis Control Division.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: rld.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
WyomingRestricted
Cannabis is illegal in Wyoming, which has no medical or recreational program — both medical and recreational use are fully illegal. Only hemp-derived CBD with 0.3% THC or less is lawful.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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