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Tucson, AZ Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

State Law
ARS 36-2852 (Prop 207)
Per Person
6 plants maximum
Per Household
12 plants maximum
Minimum Age
21 years old
Growing Area
Enclosed, locked, not publicly visible

Summary

Arizona Proposition 207 (Smart and Safe Arizona Act, ARS 36-2852) legalized recreational cannabis and allows adults 21 and older to cultivate up to six marijuana plants per person, with a maximum of 12 plants per household. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space not visible to the public. Tucson does not impose additional local restrictions beyond state law.

36-2852. Allowable possession and personal use of marijuana, marijuana products and marijuana paraphernalia. A. [...] the following acts by an individual who is at least twenty-one years of age are lawful [...] 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.

Source: ARS 36-2852 — Personal Use of MarijuanaView official code

Full Breakdown

Home cultivation must occur in a locked area that is not open or public. The growing area must not be visible from a public place without the use of binoculars or other optical aids. If two or more adults reside in a household, the maximum is 12 plants total regardless of the number of residents. Cannabis produced at home cannot be sold and is for personal use only.

Violations & Fines

Growing more than the allowed number of plants is a petty offense for the first violation. Growing in an area accessible to minors or visible from public spaces can result in misdemeanor charges. Sale of home-grown cannabis is a felony under state law.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cannabis plants can I grow at home in Tucson?
Adults 21+ can grow up to 6 plants per person, with a maximum of 12 plants per household regardless of the number of adults. Plants must be in an enclosed, locked space not visible from public areas.
Does Tucson have any additional rules beyond state law?
No. Tucson follows state law under Proposition 207 for home cultivation. The primary requirements are the plant limits, age requirement, and that the growing area must be enclosed, locked, and not publicly visible.

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