Utah Marijuana License
Utah allows medical cannabis only. The Department of Agriculture and Food licenses a small, capped number of cultivators, processors and medical cannabis pharmacies.
Overview
Utah voters approved medical cannabis in 2018 (Proposition 2), and the legislature replaced it with the Utah Medical Cannabis Act. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) licenses businesses, and the Department of Health and Human Services runs the patient program.
Utah tightly caps licenses. House Bill 54 (2025) created two new independent pharmacy licenses, with the first application window in July 2025 and awards in late 2025 and 2026. Watch UDAF for any future rounds.
License Types
- Cultivation (capped)
- Processing
- Medical cannabis pharmacy, including new independent pharmacy licenses
- Testing laboratory
Key Requirements
- Pharmacies must employ a pharmacist-in-charge
- Competitive scoring when licenses are available
- Zoning and buffer rules near schools and churches
Fees
- Pharmacy application fee: $2,500
- License and renewal fees are set annually by UDAF
Application Process
- Watch UDAF for a pharmacy or cultivation application window.
- Prepare your business plan, location and pharmacist staffing.
- Apply through the state portal with the fee.
- If you're awarded a license, complete inspection before opening.
Regulations
- Medical use only
- No smoking; flower must be vaporized
- Patients may buy limited amounts every 28 days
- No home cultivation
Medical Marijuana Card
Who qualifies
- Qualifying conditions include cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, MS and others
- Recommendation from a qualified medical provider
How to apply
- Visit a qualified medical provider.
- Complete your application through the state Electronic Verification System.
- Pay the fee and receive your card.
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