Utah Marijuana Compliance
Recreational marijuana use is illegal in the state of Utah. Medical marijuana use is legal, but the law does not provide any protections for users who fail an employment drug test. Employers who wish to test employees and job candidates for marijuana must follow Utah marijuana and drug screening compliance rules. This includes having a written drug testing policy in place and making it available to employees and job candidates. Employers and general managers must also periodically submit to marijuana drug testing themselves.
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Utah Marijuana Compliance
Utah Marijuana Laws
Overall Status: Partially Legal
While certain patients are allowed to use medical marijuana under Utah state laws, recreational (adult-use) marijuana remains illegal.
Medical Marijuana: Legal
Utah voters approved Proposition 2 (The Utah Medical Cannabis Act) on November 6, 2018. This law allows certain patients to possess and use medicinal marijuana and allows state-licensed facilities to cultivate, process, test, and/or sell medicinal cannabis.
Over the years, the state has frequently updated its medical marijuana laws – tightening some restrictions and loosening others. The state's medical marijuana program is overseen by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH).
Currently, Utah marijuana laws allow medical marijuana patients age 18 or over, designated caregivers, and parents or legal guardians of minor patients to purchase medical marijuana from state-approved pharmacies. In addition, patients under the age of 21 must be approved by Utah's Compassionate Use Board.
The maximum amount allowed is up to 3.95 ounces of cannabis within a 30-day period. This cannabis can also have a maximum of 0.67 ounces of total THC. Medical marijuana may be used in multiple forms, including:
Users may also vape resin, wax, or marijuana flower but may not smoke marijuana using any type of flame. Vaping marijuana products with a heated nail is also prohibited.
Decriminalized: No
Marijuana use is not decriminalized in the state of Utah. Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is punishable by up to six months in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000. Individuals caught with more than one ounce and up to one pound may face up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $2,500. Both offenses are misdemeanors. Possession of any amount over one pound is a felony.
Recreational Marijuana: Illegal
There are no recreational marijuana laws in Utah. The possession, use, sale, or cultivation of marijuana is illegal in Utah, with the exception of qualified medical marijuana patients.
Last updated 1/16/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Is marijuana legal in Utah?
It is illegal to use marijuana in Utah, with the exception of qualified medical marijuana users. Anyone caught using marijuana without a medical cannabis card is subject to legal penalties, including jail time and substantial fines.
What is Utah's history with marijuana?
Utah passed a medical marijuana law (The Medical Cannabis Act) in November of 2018, with a 53% voter approval. Revisions to the law were enacted in 2019 and 2020, expanding eligibility and prohibiting discrimination of medical marijuana patients.
What is the punishment for possession in Utah?
In Utah, possession of even a small amount of marijuana is a misdemeanor that is punishable by both incarceration and monetary fines. For under an ounce, it's 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Drug Tests That Exclude Marijuana
Urine Drug Panels That Do Not Include Marijuana Testing
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Drug Panels That Include Marijuana
Urine Drug Tests That Include THC Testing
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Hair Drug Panels That Include Marijuana Testing
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