Cannabis was once illegal nationwide but has become legalized for adult-use in a dozen states. However, local governments have their own unique ways of regulating cannabis purchases, possession and use. These local laws lead to some cities being much more cannabis-friendly than others.
24/7 Wall St ranked the most marijuana-friendly cities in the United States. The rankings were based on data for specific factors that came from 14 different sites.
Arizona had four cities make the list.
Arizona Ranked Cities:
• Phoenix: 17th
• Glendale: 22nd
• Mesa: 23rd
• Scottsdale: 38th
Top Ranked Cities:
• San Francisco: 1st
• Los Angeles: 2nd
• Denver: 3rd
Ranking Factors:
• Access (dispensaries, head shops, home grow legality)
• Customer satisfaction (dispensary reviews)
• Convenience (delivery services, credit card acceptance)
• Lounging (cannabis hotels and lounges)
• Entertainment (tours, events)
• Food (best food availability)