Arizona’s marijuana laws, statutes are responsible for needlessly destroying the lives of thousands of Arizonans every year. If you are among the thousands of Arizonans whose lives have been affected by these laws, don’t lose hope.  You do not have to stand alone.  An experienced marijuana lawyer like Tom is ready and able to help.  Please keep in mind, however, that the chart is only a summary of Arizona marijuana laws, and is not legal advice specific for your situation. For additional information about any particular offense, please check out the other FAQs or contact Tom.  

The following chart is a summary of the legal consequences of a conviction in Arizona for various marijuana offenses you may be facing.   Remember, Prop 207 DID NOT legalize the sale of any amount of marijuana by anyone other than a licensed dispensary OR legalize the adult (over 21) possession and use of ALL amounts of marijuana – only adult possession and use of less than 1 ounce was legalized.

Charge Level Sentence (Incarceration) Fine
Possession:*
1 oz to 2.5 oz petty offense Varies Varies
2.5 oz to 2 lbs misdemeanor or felony 6 months – 1.5 years $750 – $150,000
2 lbs to 4 lbs misdemeanor or felony 9 months – 2 years $750 – $150,000
4 lbs or more felony 1.5 – 3 years $750 – $150,000
Near school or bus felony additional 1 year additional $2000
* Eligibility for first and second conviction with drug treatment and testing.
Cultivation/Production:** 
Less than 2 lbs misdemeanor or felony 9 months – 2 years $750 – $150,000
2 lbs to 4 lbs felony 1.5 – 3 years $750 – $150,000
4 lbs or more felony 2.5 – 7 years $750 – $150,000
** Excludes the 6 plants per adult/max of 12 plants per household permitted by statute.
Possession for Sale:
Less than 2 lbs felony 1.5 – 3 years $750 – $150,000
2 lbs to 4 lbs felony 2.5 – 7 years $750 – $150,000
4 lbs or more felony 4 – 10 years $750 – $150,000
Sale or Delivery for Sale:
Less than 2 lbs felony 2.5 – 7 years $750 – $150,000
2 lbs or more felony 4 – 10 years $750 – $150,000
Marijuana DUI:
Impaired to Slightest Degree misdemeanor or felony Varies Varies