SB 1401 Summary

• Adds "hemp-derived manufactured impairing cannabinoids" as a new category of dangerous drugs under Arizona law, including delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC (over 0.3%), delta-10 THC, hexahydrocannabinol, tetrahydrocannabiphorol, and similar synthetic cannabinoids derived from hemp.

• Excludes naturally occurring cannabinoids produced through decarboxylation without chemical catalysts and nonintoxicating compounds like CBD, cannabinol, and cannabigerol from the dangerous drug classification.

• Updates related definitions in drug offense statutes (sections 13-3401, 15-712, and 32-1901) to align with the new controlled substance category and corresponding criminal penalties.

• Applies criminal drug laws to the manufacture, distribution, and possession of hemp-derived impairing cannabinoids, treating them similarly to other dangerous drugs under Arizona's controlled substances regime.