UtahUtah hemp retailers check ages for certain product sales
The agriculture department handles Utah’s medical cannabis program and may ask Health and Human Services to help during a transition period.
What it does
Hemp retailers must check buyers’ identification to confirm they are at least 21 when selling products that contain THC or a THC-like substance.
Medical cannabis pharmacies may sell qualifying low-THC products to cardholders who show required identification. The products must meet the law’s definition and cannot be registered under the hemp law.
The Department of Agriculture and Food handles medical cannabis program duties. During a transition period, it may ask Health and Human Services to help or perform some duties.
Argument forSome medical cannabis cardholders may have another product option because pharmacies may sell qualifying low-THC products.
Argument againstRetailers may need more time at checkout to check buyers’ ages before selling certain hemp products.
More detail
Hemp retailers must check buyers’ identification for certain sales. This applies to industrial hemp retailers selling cannabinoid products. The product must contain THC or a THC analog, a substance similar to THC. The law takes effect May 6, 2026.
Medical cannabis pharmacies may sell qualifying low-THC products to eligible buyers. A low-THC product is made for human use, contains less than 0.3% THC or THC analog by dry weight, and is processed by a cannabis processing facility. The product must be made by a licensed cannabis processing facility and cannot be registered under the hemp law. The buyer must have a medical cannabis card and show government-issued photo identification. The law takes effect May 6, 2026.
The Department of Agriculture and Food handles medical cannabis program duties, with transition help available from Health and Human Services. These duties concern Utah’s medical cannabis program. From May 6, 2026, through January 1, 2027, the agriculture department may ask Health and Human Services to perform program duties or provide technical help. If asked to perform duties, Health and Human Services may use money from the Qualified Patient Enterprise Fund to cover related costs. The transition period runs from May 6, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 25Governor Spencer Cox SignedBecame Law
- Mar 12House/ to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 12House/ received enrolled bill from PrintingMinor
- Mar 11House/ enrolled bill to Printing
- Mar 11Enrolled Bill Returned to House or SenateMinor
- Mar 7Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- Mar 7Bill Received from House for EnrollingMinor
- Mar 6House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrollingMajor
- Vote recorded House/ concurs with Senate amendment. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 6House/ received from SenateMinor
- Mar 6Senate/ to House
- Mar 6Senate/ signed by President/ returned to HouseMajor
- Mar 6Senate/ received from HouseMinor
- Mar 6House/ to Senate
- Mar 6House/ concurs with Senate amendmentMajor
- Mar 5House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
- Vote recorded Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 5House/ received from SenateMinor
- Mar 5Senate/ to House with amendments
- Mar 5Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspensionPassed Senate
- Mar 5Senate/ substituted
- Mar 5Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspensionMinor
- Mar 5Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
- Mar 5Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]Minor
- Mar 4LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0389S04
- Mar 3LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0389S04
- Feb 27LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0389S04
- Feb 27LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0389S04
- Feb 26Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
- Feb 26Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Health and Human Services Committee]Minor
- Feb 25Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Health and Human Services Committee]Minor
- Feb 23Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Health and Human Services Committee]Minor
- Feb 21LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0389S03
- Feb 21LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0389S03
- Feb 20Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Feb 19Senate/ received from HouseMinor
- Vote recorded House/ passed 3rd reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 19House/ to Senate
- Feb 19House/ passed 3rd readingPassed House
- Feb 19House/ substituted
- Feb 19House/ 3rd readingMinor
- Feb 18LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0389S03
- Feb 18LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0389S03
- Feb 13LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0389S02
- Feb 13LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0389S02
- Feb 12House/ 2nd readingMinor
- Feb 12House/ comm rpt/ substituted [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]
- Feb 11House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Minor
- Feb 11House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Major
- Feb 11LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0389S02
- Feb 11LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0389S02
- Feb 6House/ to standing committee [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Minor
- Feb 5LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0389S01
- Feb 5LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0389S01
- Feb 3House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal AnalystMinor
- Feb 3LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0389
- Feb 3LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0389S01
- Feb 3LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0389S01
- Jan 29LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0389
- Jan 27House/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Jan 27House/ received bill from Legislative ResearchMinor
- Jan 26LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0389
- Jan 26LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0389
- Jan 26Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
- Jan 26Bill Numbered but not DistributedIntroduced
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