Bill > SB1641

This bill amends existing Arizona law to establish and regulate "marijuana producers," which are entities licensed to cultivate, process, manufacture, package, and store marijuana and marijuana products, but not to sell them directly to consumers. The bill defines a marijuana producer and integrates this new category into various sections of the law concerning licensing, rules, local regulations, lawful operations, advertising, packaging, contracts, taxes, and enforcement. It specifies that marijuana producers will be subject to similar regulations as marijuana establishments, including tracking systems for marijuana, security requirements, and advertising restrictions, while also allowing for specific application timelines and prohibitions on license transfers until 2032. The legislation also clarifies that localities can regulate marijuana producers similarly to marijuana establishments and that contracts involving marijuana producers are enforceable. Importantly, this bill requires a three-fourths vote of each legislative house for enactment, indicating its significant impact on the state's marijuana industry.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85280