Sandy vs South Jordan
How do dispensary zoning rules compare between Sandy, UT and South Jordan, UT?
South Jordan has fewer restrictions than Sandy.
Sandy, UT
Salt Lake County
Medical cannabis pharmacies in Utah are state-licensed and limited in number. Sandy does not have a licensed medical cannabis pharmacy and recreational dispensaries are prohibited.
View full Sandy rules →South Jordan, UT
Salt Lake County
Medical cannabis is legal in Utah under the Utah Medical Cannabis Act (HB 3001, 2018). Patients with a qualifying condition and a medical cannabis card can purchase from licensed pharmacies; South Jordan does not host a licensed cannabis pharmacy within its limits.
View full South Jordan rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Sandy | South Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Fact | State-licensed medical cannabis pharmacies only | - |
| State law | - | Utah Medical Cannabis Act HB 3001 |
| Agency | - | UDHHS / Utah Dept of Ag |
| 30-day limit | - | 113g flower or 20g THC |
| Smoking | - | Prohibited; vaping allowed |
| SJ pharmacies | - | None; nearest in SLC metro |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Sandy FAQ
Is there a medical cannabis pharmacy in Sandy?
Check the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food pharmacy locator for current licensed locations; the nearest may be elsewhere in the valley.
Can Sandy ban medical cannabis pharmacies?
Not outright - state law preempts outright bans, but zoning distance standards are permissible.
South Jordan FAQ
Can I smoke medical cannabis at home?
No. Smoking raw flower is prohibited in Utah; vaporizing is permitted for cardholders.
Can my landlord evict me for medical cannabis?
Possibly, especially in federally subsidized housing. Utah offers limited protection; check the lease and Utah Code 26B-4-211.
Compare other topics
See how Sandy and South Jordan compare on other ordinance categories.
Want to add a third city?
Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.
Open Comparison Tool