Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Utah law
Cannabis laws in Park City follow Utah’s state law. City pages reflect the same jurisdiction-wide cannabis framework; local ordinances typically do not override it.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is legal for qualifying patients. Cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law. Unauthorized possession can result in penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Legal
- Possession: Illegal without medical authorization
- Buying/Selling: Illegal for recreational
- Tourists: No medical access for visitors
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative Background
Utah voters approved medical cannabis in 2018 via Proposition 2, creating a patient card system and licensed dispensaries for qualifying conditions (later modified by the legislature to restrict forms and add pharmacy distribution). Recreational use remains fully illegal, with possession treated as a criminal offense outside the medical program.
Law Enforcement
Police were said to leave people alone unless smoking was obvious. A few people even told of taking discreet hits on the city bus.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Friends were generally how people made connections, sometimes with a ride arranged from a meeting spot. The skate park drew younger people who knew the scene, and police weren’t often seen there.
Marijuana Prices
- ⅛ oz: US$50
- ¼ oz: US$95
- ½ oz: US$150
- Until people knew you, short bags were common. Some weighed in at only four-fifths of the amount paid for.
Types of Marijuana
There weren’t many strain names doing the rounds. Brown weed or bags full of leaves were uncommon, though some buds were weaker than others.
More Information
The crowd changes with the season. Skaters are around in summer, with teenage skiers and snowboarders taking over in winter.