Full text of Utah Utah Code § 17-79-610 — Cannabis production establishments and medical cannabis pharmacies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-79-610. Cannabis production establishments and medical cannabis pharmacies.
Effective 11/6/2025
17-79-610.
Cannabis production establishments and medical cannabis pharmacies.
| (1) | As used in this section:
| (a) | "Cannabis production establishment" means the same as that term is defined in Section 4-41a-102 and includes a closed-door medical cannabis pharmacy. |
| (b) | "Closed-door medical cannabis pharmacy" means the same as that term is defined in Section 4-41a-102. |
| (c) | "Industrial hemp producer licensee" means the same as the term "medical cannabis research licensee" is defined in Section 4-41-102. |
| (d) | "Medical cannabis pharmacy" means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-4-201. |
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| (2) |
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| (i) | A county may not regulate a cannabis production establishment or a medical cannabis pharmacy in conflict with:
| (A) | Title 4, Chapter 41a, Cannabis Production Establishments and Pharmacies, and applicable jurisprudence; and |
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| (ii) | A county may not regulate an industrial hemp producer licensee in conflict with:
| (A) | Title 4, Chapter 41, Hemp and Cannabinoid Act, and applicable jurisprudence; and |
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| (b) | The Department of Agriculture and Food has plenary authority to license programs or entities that operate a cannabis production establishment or a medical cannabis pharmacy. |
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| (3) |
| (a) | Within the time period described in Subsection (3)(b), a county shall prepare and adopt a land use regulation, development agreement, or land use decision in accordance with this title and:
| (i) | regarding a cannabis production establishment, Section 4-41a-406; or |
| (ii) | regarding a medical cannabis pharmacy, Section 4-41a-1105. |
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| (b) | A county shall take the action described in Subsection (3)(a):
| (i) | before January 1, 2021, within 45 days after the day on which the county receives a petition for the action; and |
| (ii) | after January 1, 2021, in accordance with Subsection 17-79-805(2). |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
14, 2025 Special Session 1
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 17-79-610
What does Utah Code § 17-79-610 cover?
Section 17-79-610 ("Cannabis production establishments and medical cannabis pharmacies.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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