Reciprocity

Traveling beyond Scottsdale can lead patients to ask whether their medical marijuana card will be accepted elsewhere. Since each state controls its own cannabis rules, access depends on the requirements of the destination state.

How reciprocity may apply in other states

Some states offer limited recognition for medical marijuana cards issued outside their borders. This may include possession rights, temporary visitor registration, or restricted purchasing access. Because rules vary by state, approval is not automatic.

An Arizona-issued card remains valid within Arizona but is not guaranteed to be accepted in other states, and some locations may not provide access for visiting patients.

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

Patients traveling from Scottsdale may find conditional access in states such as:

• 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