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This bill allows existing marijuana establishments that are in good standing and not already licensed for both medical and recreational sales to apply for a special certificate to dispense medical marijuana. This means a business could become a "dual licensee," selling both to registered medical patients and to the general public, but only at their existing retail location, and they cannot open new off-site cultivation or manufacturing facilities. The Department of Health Services will begin accepting applications for these nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary registration certificates on August 1, 2026, and must issue them by October 1, 2026. The bill also clarifies that terms like "dual licensee," "good standing," and "marijuana establishment" have the same meanings as defined in existing state law, specifically in section 36-2850. For this bill to become law, it requires a three-fourths vote from both houses of the legislature and is considered an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85322