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Arizona Adult-Use Marijuana Home Cultivation Limits Statewide

Few RestrictionsApplies statewide across Arizona (2026)

Key Facts

Statute
ARS 36-2852
Plants Per Adult
Six plants
Household Cap
12 plants
Required Setup
Locked, enclosed, screened
Last verified: August 21, 2026Source: Arizona State Legislature

Summary

Proposition 207 and ARS Title 36 Chapter 28.2 set uniform statewide limits on adult-use cannabis home cultivation that municipalities cannot prohibit or expand.

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:

Source: Arizona State LegislatureView official code

Full Breakdown

Under ARS 36-2852, adults 21 and older may cultivate up to six marijuana plants at their primary residence, with a maximum of 12 plants per household where two or more adults reside. Plants must be grown in a closet, room, greenhouse, or other enclosed area equipped with a lock and not visible from public view. Cities cannot ban personal cultivation but may regulate odor, electrical safety, and structural modifications under neutral codes. Selling home-grown cannabis remains illegal.

Violations & Penalties

Exceeding plant limits, growing in view of the public, or distributing home-grown cannabis can result in civil fines for first violations and felony charges for sale or large-scale cultivation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an Arizona city ban marijuana home cultivation?
No. ARS 36-2852 protects personal cultivation statewide. Cities may not prohibit growing within the six-plant limit, though landlords and HOAs can restrict cultivation through lease terms or community documents.
Where must Arizona home-grown cannabis be located on the property?
Plants must be cultivated within the resident's primary home or an enclosed, locked structure on the property and screened from public view. Outdoor unenclosed grows visible from neighboring property are prohibited.

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