AZ SB1453

Prohibits processing, manufacturing, distributing, or selling hemp-derived manufactured impairing cannabinoids in Arizona except through licensed nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries or marijuana establishments with Department of Health Services approval.

Defines "hemp-derived manufactured impairing cannabinoids" to include delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC over 0.3%, delta-10 THC, hexahydrocannabinol, tetrahydrocannabiphorol, and related synthetic cannabinoids derived from chemically converting naturally occurring hemp cannabinoids.

Requires Department of Health Services to adopt regulations governing processing, manufacturing, and sale of these products, including labeling that states "this product is not marijuana" and warning requirements about health risks.

Establishes that violations are class 2 misdemeanors and allows private civil causes of action for damages, with funds from medical marijuana and Smart and Safe Arizona funds allocated to implementation and poison control center education.

Exempts the Department of Health Services from standard rulemaking procedures for 36 months and makes the chapter effective only upon affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of both legislative houses.