The legalization of medical cannabis in the state of Arizona opened the doors to other marijuana laws, slowly but surely. Although Arizona remains a state with relatively strict views against cannabis (the law to legalize recreational marijuana failed to pass two years ago), the future is looking greener for the Grand Canyon State.
On May 14th, 2018, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1098 into law, agreeing to fund a pilot program that allows certain organizations to cultivate industrial hemp. Hemp is the fibrous form of the cannabis plant. According to the bill, universities and others with licenses from the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) can grow, harvest, and process or transport industrial hemp as an agricultural product.
What used to be a misdemeanor criminal offense may now be an aggravated felony thanks to a new Arizona law that makes wearing a mask an aggravating factor. Wearing a mask or other disguise while committing a crime can automatically upgrade the offense to an aggravated felony, even if all other factors remain the same.
One of the 347 new bills Arizona lawmakers signed into law as part of the 53rd Legislature increases the penalties for wrong-way driving under the influence (DUI). The law, House Bill 2243, amends Title 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and adds a new section about wrong-way driving.
Arizona lawmakers have been busy this year, putting 347 new laws into place for state citizens. Among these new laws are some that may change the way you drive, how much you’ll pay for tickets when you can marry. Here’s an overview of a few of the new laws that went into effect on August 3rd, 2018 in Arizona.
