Utah

The 2018 Farm Bill is a revised and enhanced version of the 2014 Farm Bill , which granted special protections and guidelines on industrial hemp research. Hemp's Schedule 1 status was revoked, allowing only CBD products that are produced according to federal and local state rules and cultivated by a licensed grower to be classified as lawful.
The UDAF is the governing and regulatory body for hemp producers, processors, and distributors. It also issues commercial licenses to industrial hemp retailers. Interested parties must submit comprehensive maps of their facilities, including the precise location of each hemp cultivar or hemp variety specifically developed to comply with federal and state rules.
The 2018 legislation classified hemp as a traditional agricultural commodity, providing legal protections for hemp farmers under the Federal Crop Insurance Act .

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1. Brief info

  •   Is CBD Legal in Utah?
 The products that contain less than 0.3% THC are federally legal in Utah.
  •  Who Can Buy CBD in Utah? 
Individuals at the age of 18 or over.
  •   Who Can Grow CBD Products in Utah?
People that have a license issued by the government.
  •   Who is protected from criminal offenses regarding CBD use?
The ones who didn’t exceed the dosage and possession limits of CBD.
  • More in-depth information about the state regulations and laws

2. Utah CBD laws

CBD and other hemp-derived items are legal in Utah, according to the state's Farm Bill regulations. The 2018 Farm Bill is a revised and enhanced version of the 2014 Farm Bill, which granted special protections and guidelines on industrial hemp research. Hemp's Schedule 1 status was revoked, allowing only CBD products that are produced according to federal and local state rules and cultivated by a licensed grower to be classified as lawful. In addition, the 2018 legislation classified hemp as a traditional agricultural commodity, providing legal protections for hemp farmers under the Federal Crop Insurance Act.

House Bill 105

In 2014, the Utah Legislature passed HB 105, which allowed industrial hemp extracts from plants that contain less than 0.3 percent THC and no other psychoactive compounds under state law. The law restricts research-oriented industrial hemp growth. It also permits individuals with intractable epilepsy to utilize or possess only hemp extract. Furthermore, HB 105 states that individuals who want to use hemp extract must first obtain a registration card from the state department of health and a signed statement from a neurologist stating that they would benefit from hemp extracts. Utah now allows individuals to buy hemp-derived CBD products without a prescription if the goods conform to the federal THC limit, following passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Furthermore, the Utah Industrial Hemp Program permits hemp cultivation and processing as well as the marketing and selling of CBD goods, provided that producers are registered with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF). The US Department of Agriculture authorized the hemp program in 2018.

House Bill 3001

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp, a type of Cannabis sativa with less than 0.3 percent THC in dried weight, but not marijuana. Marijuana, according to federal and state legislation, is defined as Cannabis sativa plants with considerably higher THC concentrations. Marijuana is still a restricted drug and is permitted only in treatment in individual states. The Utah Legislature passed the Utah Medical Marijuana Act, also known as HB 3001, under Proposition 2 in 2018. This legislation legalized the use of medical marijuana for patients with qualifying conditions who received a prescription from a doctor. According to the Utah Department of Health, only health professionals who have a controlled substances license may recommend medical marijuana therapies. Only patients who suffer from one of the following ailments may apply for a medical marijuana card under Utah's cannabis laws:
  • HIV
  • Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Cancer
  • Cachexia
  • Epilepsy
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Autism
  • Multiple sclerosis and other debilitating muscle spasm conditions
  • Persistent nausea that is not responsive to traditional medicines, excluding pregnancy and cannabis-induced nausea
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
Patients may also be able to use medical marijuana if they are receiving palliative care, individuals with a life expectancy of fewer than six months, those suffering from severe pain for more than two weeks who are nonresponsive to traditional therapy, and those with rare illnesses authorized by the Compassionate Use Board.

Licensing Requirements

The UDAF is the governing and regulatory body for hemp producers, processors, and distributors. It also issues commercial licenses to industrial hemp retailers. Interested parties must submit comprehensive maps of their facilities, including the precise location of each hemp cultivar or hemp variety specifically developed to comply with federal and state rules. The following are some of the other general licensing requirements and qualifications for hemp plant producers, processors, and distributors:
  • Hemp may not be grown in residential structures.
  • A license is not granted to anyone who has been convicted of a felony within ten years of the application's filing date.
  • Any hemp product manufactured for distribution or currently available in Utah must be registered with the UDAF on an annual basis.
  • Certificates of Analysis (COA) from third-party laboratories must be provided for hemp products containing CBD.
Growers, processors, and merchants who break the law are subject to progressively increasing fines of $100 to $5,000 for repeat offenders. Unlike many states, however, Utah law emphasizes that hemp growers who break licensing conditions are not charged with drug crimes unless they intentionally grow marijuana rather than hemp. When applying for a license, you must reveal the names of all people who have more than 2% voting power in the company. Cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, must be tested and labeled. The state requires testing of products done in state labs. The amount of THC and CBD as well as any other cannabinoid listed on the label must be verified. Mold, fungus, and other contaminants must also be searched for in the product.

Where to Buy CBD Products Legally In Utah?

Anyone in Utah can lawfully purchase hemp extracts or CBD oil that does not exceed the federal THC limit, as long as they comply with state and local laws. Over-the-counter, Hemp-derived CBD products may be found in many Utah retail outlets and dispensaries, particularly in larger cities like Salt Lake City, Logan, and St. George. Hemp-derived CBD is available at, among other places, big box stores like Walmart and Target. Chain pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, as well as health shops like Sprouts and Whole Foods, sell it. According to the most recent Farm Bill, CBD items may now be ordered directly from a business's website and delivered straight to a consumer's house regardless of where they reside.

Medical Cannabis in Utah

To apply for a Utah medical marijuana card, you must be a resident of Utah. There is no age requirement, however, patients under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian register as their caregiver. In order to qualify for Utah medical cannabis, you must have been diagnosed with one of the following state-approved qualifying illnesses:
  • Chronic and intractable pain
  • HIV or AIDS
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Cancer
  • Cachexia
  • Persistent nausea
  • Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
  • Epilepsy or debilitating seizures
  • Multiple sclerosis or persistent and debilitating muscle spasms
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Autism
  • A terminal illness when the patient’s life expectancy is less than six months
  • A condition resulting in the individual receiving hospice care
  • A rare condition or illness that affects fewer than 200,000 persons in the United States and is not adequately treated despite attempts using standard medicines (other than opioids or opiates) or physical procedures
If you have a qualifying condition with medical evidence (such as medical records, pill bottles, office visit summaries, or a letter from a doctor stating your diagnosis), you're ready to visit a physician for certification!

Steps to Receive a Medical Marijuana Card in Utah

Step 1: Meet With a Certified Doctor

Meet with a certified doctor to get approval for your medical condition. 

Step 2: Fill in the Application and Pay the Fees

Fill in your application, by providing information about your residence, date of birth, qualifying condition, etc. 

Step 3: Receive the Card

Receive your card, after approval. 

Utah CBD possession limits

At the moment, there are no hemp-derived CBD possession restrictions in Utah. There are restrictions, however, on how much CBD may be taken. Patients who have a valid medical card or a letter of recommendation from their doctor can purchase up to a 30-day supply.

3. Notes

  1. Geoffrey William Guy; Brian Anthony Whittle; Philip Robson (2004). The Medicinal Uses of Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Pharmaceutical Press. pp. 74–. ISBN 978-0-85369-517-2.
  2. Bloomsbury Publishing (2010). Dictionary of Medical Terms. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 139.