An Arizona-licensed physician can certify your debilitating medical condition. For patients ages 18 to 20, a medical card is the only legal way to buy from a dispensary.
Arizona's Medical Marijuana Program is run by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).
An Arizona-licensed MD, DO, naturopathic, or homeopathic physician completes ADHS's certification form.
Submit through the ADHS portal with the certification, a signed attestation, and your Arizona ID.
$150 for the state card, or $75 with SNAP documentation.
An electronic card, valid for two years, usually within about 10 days of a complete application.
Arizona's adult-use market starts at 21, but the medical program starts at 18. That makes the rules different for younger patients.
For adults 18 to 20, a medical card is the only legal way to buy from an Arizona dispensary.
A licensed physician must confirm a debilitating condition on Arizona's list. The card isn't a shortcut around the age limit.
Minors need certifications from two physicians and a parent or legal guardian who applies and serves as caregiver.
Colleges that receive federal funding generally prohibit cannabis on campus and in student housing.
A card held by a patient under 21 is for medical purchases only — it doesn't open up adult-use sales. Carry your card whenever you have medical marijuana with you.
Excise tax registered patients don't pay. Regular sales tax still applies.
Per 14 days, compared with the 1-ounce adult-use limit.
How long each card lasts before renewal.
*For PTSD, the physician must see evidence that you're currently in conventional treatment. See the ADHS program pages.
Open daily for registered patients and adult-use customers, with in-store pickup and an ATM on site. Show your ADHS card at the medical counter. Confirm hours before you go.
See all licensees through the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Avondale's big community park, with walking paths, open lawns, and shade for evening walks.
“I'm 19 with epilepsy. My neurologist's records made the certification straightforward, and now I buy legally.”
— Jordan A., Avondale“Our daughter is 16. Knowing we needed two physicians ahead of time saved us a lot of back-and-forth.”
— Rosa and Ben K., AvondaleYes, if a licensed physician confirms a debilitating medical condition on Arizona's list. It's the only legal way for adults 18 to 20 to buy from a dispensary.
Not if you're under 21. Your card covers medical purchases; adult-use sales require being 21 or older.
Certifications from two physicians, and a parent or legal guardian who applies on the patient's behalf and serves as caregiver.
$150 for two years, or $75 with SNAP documentation. The physician visit is a separate fee.
Not on their own. PTSD qualifies if you're currently in conventional treatment.
On the ADHS Medical Marijuana pages.
Avondale sits in the West Valley near where the Agua Fria River meets the Gila, and it's home to Phoenix Raceway, Estrella Mountain Community College, and historic Old Town Avondale. It's one of the Valley's younger, fast-growing cities. Avondale residents follow the same statewide rules as every patient in Arizona's Medical Marijuana Program.
The program operates under the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (A.R.S. § 36-2801 et seq.), approved by voters in 2010. Adult-use sales for those 21 and older followed under Proposition 207 in 2020. ADHS administers both.
Public use is prohibited, driving impaired is illegal, and cannabis remains illegal under federal law. See ADHS for current rules.
Appointments with Arizona-licensed physicians.