In Arizona, it is illegal for people under 21 to possess or use marijuana. (A.R.S. § 36-2853)
For a minor’s first marijuana offense, the punishment is usually a civil penalty, which may include a fine of up to $100 and drug education classes. A second offense can be charged as a petty offense, and a third or later offense may become a Class 1 misdemeanor. (A.R.S. § 36-2853)
It is also illegal for a minor to use a fake ID to buy marijuana. (A.R.S. § 36-2853)
Arizona law also limits how much marijuana adults may legally possess and includes rules about selling and using marijuana. Some marijuana-related conduct, such as possessing large amounts or selling marijuana illegally, may still be charged as crimes. (A.R.S. §§ 36-2850–2855; A.R.S. § 13-3405)
It is illegal for anyone, including minors, to drive while impaired by marijuana. (A.R.S. § 28-1381)
Arizona also allows some people to ask the court to clear certain past marijuana offenses from their criminal record through a process called expungement. (A.R.S. § 36-2862)
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