HB2770 is a bill that proposes to enable interstate transferring of marijuana and marijuana products between Arizona and other states through agreements. The bill allows the Governor of Arizona to enter into agreements with other states for cross-jurisdictional coordination and enforcement of marijuana-related businesses, as well as for the delivery of marijuana and marijuana products across state lines. These agreements must ensure public health and safety standards, include a system to regulate and track interstate delivery, and ensure that marijuana products entering Arizona are tested and properly packaged and labeled according to Arizona law. Additionally, the bill outlines that marijuana establishments or dual licensees may deliver and receive marijuana products to and from authorized persons in other states in accordance with these agreements.

The bill also includes a conditional enactment clause, stating that the provisions related to interstate agreements will only become effective if, by October 1, 2028, federal law is amended to allow interstate transfer of marijuana, or the U.S. Department of Justice issues an opinion or memorandum permitting such transfers. The Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services is required to notify the Director of the Arizona Legislative Council by November 1, 2028, whether the conditions for enactment have been met or not. The bill also makes technical changes to the definitions and rules regarding the delivery of marijuana within Arizona, including allowing the designated location for marijuana delivery to be the retail location or the location where marijuana is processed, manufactured, or cultivated.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2850, 36-2854, 41-116, 36-2801, 36-601.01, 3-311, 13-3401, 32-1929, 36-2854.01, 4-241, 36-2816, 36-2856, 41-192