In November, Arizona’s marijuana industry generated $23,747,808 in tax revenue, pushing the state’s all-time marijuana tax revenue total to $1,017,451,675.
According to the Arizona Department of Revenue, the $23.7 million in tax revenue for November included $14,557,014 from the state’s 16% recreational marijuana excise tax, $7,684,178 from the 5.6% adult-use tax, and $1,514,285 from medical marijuana tax revenue. November marked the 36th consecutive month of marijuana tax revenue exceeding $20 million.
Arizona voters approved recreational marijuana legalization in November 2020, allowing adults 21 and older to purchase up to one ounce of marijuana and up to five grams of concentrates from licensed dispensaries. Since legalization, the tax revenue has been used to benefit various programs:
- 33% allocated to Community College Districts
- 31.4% directed to Local Law Enforcement and Fire Departments
- 25.4% dedicated to the Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund
- 10% to the Justice Reinvestment Fund, supporting public safety, health, and drug treatment programs
- 0.2% reserved for the Attorney General for enforcement costs
This milestone coincides with notable advancements in Arizona’s marijuana industry. In November, legal marijuana delivery services became available to adult-use consumers statewide. Previously, such services were limited to medical marijuana patients, now extending access to recreational users.
Arizona’s marijuana industry continues to demonstrate its impact on the state’s economy and public programs, with its tax revenue surpassing $1 billion in just three years.
