Reciprocity

Traveling outside Chandler often brings up questions about whether your medical marijuana card can be used in other states. Because cannabis laws are set at the state level, what’s allowed will depend on the rules where you’re going.

How reciprocity works in other states

Some states provide limited recognition for medical marijuana cards issued elsewhere. This may allow visiting patients to possess cannabis or require a temporary registration before making a purchase. Since each state sets its own policies, access is not guaranteed and can differ widely.

An Arizona-issued card is valid within the state but is not automatically accepted across state lines, and some states may not offer any access to visiting patients.

States that may offer limited access for Chandler patients (2026)

Patients traveling from Chandler may find that certain states provide conditional access for out-of-state medical marijuana patients:

• Arkansas (visitor card required)
• Hawaii (temporary registration required)
• Maine
• Michigan
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• Oklahoma (temporary license required)
• Rhode Island
• Utah (visitor card required)
• District of Columbia