marijuana; unincorporated areas; reservations; prohibition

HCR 2027 proposes a law that would prohibit the issuance of licenses for marijuana dispensaries, testing facilities, and commercial marijuana establishments in unincorporated areas of Arizona completely surrounded by Indian reservations. This measure directly affects businesses seeking to operate in those specific geographic locations, including both medical (nonprofit) and commercial marijuana operations. The bill requires voter approval to become law, as it is structured as a referendum measure under Arizona's constitutional authority. If passed, it would prevent state licensing for these facilities in the defined unincorporated areas adjacent to tribal lands. The proposal is currently pending voter approval after initial legislative readings.