Arizona AG Sets THC Sales Compliance Deadline

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced that unlicensed retailers must stop selling THC-infused products by April 24, 2025, to avoid criminal and civil penalties. The directive targets businesses such as smoke shops and gas stations selling these products without a valid marijuana establishment license, clarifying that only licensed dispensaries can legally sell THC products under Arizona law. Mayes emphasized the confusion stemming from the Federal Farm Bill of 2018, which allows hemp product sales, but reaffirmed that state law requires proper licensing for THC-infused products. The attorney general has communicated this requirement to both retailers and law enforcement, urging compliance to protect public health and prevent sales to minors. Retailers have been given a grace period to adhere to this regulation before enforcement begins. The action follows similar bans in other states and aims to ensure consumer safety and regulatory compliance.