Although Arizona Proposition 207 legalized adult-use cannabis, smoking or consuming marijuana in any public place remains illegal statewide and in Tucson, with civil and criminal penalties.
Proposition 207 (2020) made it lawful for adults 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana in Arizona, but explicitly bans smoking or consuming cannabis in any public place or open space. Tucson enforces this through Police citations and local public-conduct rules. Open consumption in parks, sidewalks, vehicles, sports venues, and outdoor dining areas is prohibited. Driving under the influence remains illegal under ARS §28-1381. The first public-use offense is typically a petty offense; later offenses or use near schools can be charged more seriously.
Smoking, vaping, or otherwise consuming marijuana in public spaces can result in petty offense citations, escalating fines, and potential misdemeanor charges for repeat or aggravated cases.
Tucson, AZ
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