The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is warning businesses about the sale of food and drinks infused with THC. Some businesses have been selling these products without being licensed as “marijuana establishments” under the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, also known as Proposition 207. While some argue these sales are allowed under the federal Farm Bill of 2018, the Attorney General’s Office says that’s not the case in Arizona.
This issue is particularly concerning for Yavapai County, where local businesses have been found selling vapes, food, and drinks infused with Delta-8 THC.
Under state law, it’s illegal to sell any THC-infused food or drink without the proper license. This includes products made with Delta-8 THC and other hemp-derived intoxicants like Delta-9 THC. Even though the Farm Bill allows certain hemp products, Arizona’s stricter laws still apply.
To clear up any confusion, the Attorney General’s Office is giving unlicensed businesses until April 23 to stop selling THC-infused products. After that, enforcement begins, and businesses could face criminal and civil penalties for selling these products without a license.