When you’re buying THC products in Arizona—whether it’s gummies to help you sleep or a cannabis drink to unwind—you deserve to know exactly what you’re putting in your body.

Licensed cannabis dispensaries in Arizona follow strict safety and testing standards to ensure that. And now, the state is stepping in to help protect consumers.

Starting April 24, 2025, Arizona is cracking down on stores selling hemp-derived THC (like Delta-8) without a state cannabis license. That means gas stations, smoke shops, and even some health food stores still selling Delta-8 THC edibles are officially on notice.

Why Choosing a Licensed Cannabis Dispensary in Arizona Matters

Let’s break it down.

In Arizona today, you can technically buy two very different kinds of weed:

  • Delta-9 THC – The cannabis-derived good stuff. Grown, tested, and sold through licensed cannabis dispensaries in Arizona under strict state regulations (like us).
  • Delta-8 (hemp-derived THC) – A legal-ish loophole product made from industrial hemp. It can get you high, but it’s not subject to the same rules, testing, or oversight. You’ll find it at gas stations and smoke shops—but it’s almost impossible to know what’s actually in it.

That’s the problem. The stuff sold outside of licensed dispensaries isn’t always safe, and it’s impossible to know what’s in it. 

Why buy licensed?

When you buy from a licensed cannabis dispensary in Arizona, you’re getting:

  • Lab-tested, regulated products
  • Accurate potency and ingredient labels
  • Products made under strict safety and quality controls
  • Help from budtenders who know what they’re talking about  

 

 How to Spot a Licensed Cannabis Dispensary in Arizona

When you have the option, stick to a licensed dispensary when you’re shopping for cannabis. Here’s how to make sure you’re shopping for legal products:

    • Look for state licensing info. Licensed cannabis dispensaries in Arizona are regulated by the Department of Health Services. If you’re not sure, look them up.
    • Check for lab results (aka COAs). Products sold legally will always have test results. 
    • Look for the signs… If a place is still selling “THC” gummies and drinks behind the counter, without age checks or any product info? Skip it. 

When you shop at a licensed cannabis dispensary in Arizona, you’re not just getting better product—you’re getting peace of mind.

TL;DR: Buy real weed!

And if you want to skip the guesswork, come see us at Key!