Utah Cannabis Laws

(UT)
Medical OnlyUpdated December 6, 2025

Utah voters approved medical cannabis in 2018. Home growing only allowed if living 100+ miles from dispensary.

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Key Statistics

Medical Only
Legal Status
113g unprocessed cannabis...
Possession Limit

Quick Facts

Recreational

Not Legal

Medical

Legal

Medical Cannabis Program

Possession Limit

113g unprocessed cannabis (about 4 oz)

Home Cultivation

6 plants (only if 100+ miles from dispensary)

Qualifying Conditions

Cancer, HIV/AIDS, MS, epilepsy, Crohn's, PTSD, ALS, autism, terminal illness, chronic pain, and others

How to Apply

Get recommendation from QMP, register with Utah Department of Health

Need help getting your medical card? Check out our complete guide to getting a medical marijuana card.

Penalties & Enforcement

Under 1 oz: Class B misdemeanor. Over 1 oz: Class A misdemeanor or felony

Federal vs. Utah Law

Important: Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, regardless of state legalization.

Federal Law

Illegal (Schedule I)

All cannabis possession, sale, and cultivation is prohibited

Utah Law

Medical Legal

Registered patients can access medical cannabis

What this means: While Utah has legalized cannabis at the state level, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.

Utah Cannabis Law FAQ

Yes, Utah voters approved Proposition 2 in 2018, establishing a medical cannabis program.

Official Resources

For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, visit the official state resource:

Utah Official Cannabis Website

Sources

Utah (UT)

Quick Reference Card

Medical Only
Recreational

Not Legal

Medical

Legal

Possession Limit

113g unprocessed cannabis (about 4 oz)

Last verified: December 6, 2025cannabislaw.munchmakers.com
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