Scottsdale, AZ Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- ARS §36-2852 (Proposition 207, Smart and Safe Arizona Act)
- Plant Limit
- 6 per person, 12 per household (2+ adults)
- Growing Area
- Must be enclosed, locked, not visible to public
- Age Requirement
- 21+ years old
- Sales Prohibited
- Homegrown marijuana cannot be sold
- HOA/Landlord
- May restrict cultivation in CC&Rs or lease agreements
Summary
Arizona's Smart and Safe Arizona Act (Proposition 207, 2020) permits adults 21+ to cultivate up to 6 marijuana plants per person (maximum 12 per household with 2+ adults) for personal use. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space not visible to the public. Scottsdale does not impose additional restrictions beyond state law.
36-2852. Allowable possession and personal use of marijuana, marijuana products and marijuana paraphernalia
A. Except as specifically and expressly provided in sections 36-2851 and 36-2853 and notwithstanding any other law, the following acts by an individual who is at least twenty-one years of age are lawful, are not an offense under the laws of this state or any locality, may not constitute the basis for detention, search or arrest, and cannot serve as the sole basis for seizure or forfeiture of assets, for imposing penalties of any kind under the laws of this state or any locality or for abrogating or limiting any right or privilege conferred or protected by the laws of this state or any locality:
1. Possessing, consuming, purchasing, processing, manufacturing by manual or mechanical means, including sieving or ice water separation but excluding chemical extraction or chemical synthesis, or transporting one ounce or less of marijuana, except that not more than five grams of marijuana may be in the form of marijuana concentrate.
2. Possessing, transporting, cultivating or processing not more than six marijuana plants for personal use at the individual's primary residence, and possessing, processing and manufacturing by manual or mechanical means, including sieving or ice water separation but excluding chemical extraction or chemical synthesis, the marijuana produced by the plants on the premises where the marijuana plants were grown if all of the following apply:
(a) Not more than twelve plants are produced at a single residence where two or more individuals who are at least twenty-one years of age reside at one time.
(b) Cultivation takes place within a closet, room, greenhouse or other enclosed area on the grounds of the residence equipped with a lock or other security device that prevents access by minors.
(c) Cultivation takes place in an area where the marijuana plants are not visible from public view without using binoculars, aircraft or other optical aids.
Full Breakdown
Under ARS §36-2852, adults 21 and older may cultivate marijuana at their primary residence. The limit is 6 plants per person, with a household maximum of 12 plants if two or more adults reside there. All plants must be grown in a locked, enclosed area not visible from public areas or neighboring properties without the use of binoculars or aircraft. Growing outdoors in an open yard is not permitted. The cultivation area must be reasonably secured from unauthorized access, particularly minors. Home cultivation is for personal use only; selling homegrown marijuana is illegal. Landlords and HOAs may restrict or prohibit cultivation in rental agreements or CC&Rs. Scottsdale does not require a separate municipal permit for home cultivation but property owners must comply with all applicable building codes if making modifications for a grow room (electrical, ventilation, etc.).
Violations & Fines
Exceeding plant limits, failing to secure the grow area, or selling homegrown marijuana may result in criminal charges. Violations of building codes related to grow room modifications can result in code enforcement action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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