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AZ SB1641

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Payne

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "marijuana producer" license category allowing entities to cultivate marijuana, process marijuana, manufacture marijuana products, and package/store products at a single location, but prohibits direct sales to consumers from these facilities

  • Restricts marijuana producer license applications from January 1, 2029 through January 1, 2032 to entities that had cultivation or manufacturing contracts with marijuana establishments or dispensaries on or before January 1, 2026

  • Prohibits transfer or sublease of marijuana producer licenses and bars unlicensed entities from cultivating or manufacturing at producer sites until January 1, 2032, after which the department may issue additional licenses

  • Extends existing marijuana establishment regulations to marijuana producers, including security requirements, tracking systems, testing protocols, and prohibitions on ownership interests in marijuana testing facilities

  • Authorizes localities to enact zoning regulations, limit the number of, or prohibit marijuana producers, and regulate their time, place, and manner of operations, consistent with restrictions already applied to marijuana establishments

Legislative Description

Marijuana producers; licensure

Licensure

Last Action

Assigned to House RULES Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/16/2026
Commerce3/11/2026
Rules2/5/2026
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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