Since medical cannabis was first legalized in Colorado in 1996, nearly half the country has legalized marijuana for recreational use. However, the legality of cannabis varies from state to state, including in Arizona. An Arizona appeals court has ruled that the state must have probable cause that a driver is impaired before suspending their driving privileges due to cannabis use.
The federal shift towards treating marijuana like codeine and ketamine doesn't change much for users in Arizona, where it is already legal. Despite this, Arizona legislators have introduced over a dozen bills this year aimed at amending marijuana laws, with only five remaining standing.
In a significant move, Arizona legalized recreational marijuana and established a social equity ownership program. However, critics argue that the state has failed to establish a fair system for ensuring equity in the cannabis industry.