medical marijuana; registration certificates

SB 1681 creates a new pathway for Arizona marijuana establishments (that aren't already dual licensees) to obtain nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary registration certificates. It allows qualifying businesses to apply starting August 1, 2026, with certificates issued before October 1, 2026, enabling them to operate both medical and recreational sales at the same location. The bill restricts these "dual licensees" from opening additional off-site cultivation or manufacturing facilities. This change directly affects existing marijuana businesses seeking to expand their medical services under nonprofit status, with implementation dependent on a three-fourths legislative vote.