Is EPN / Euphorinol Legal in Arizona? (2026)

Edible / ingestible

Gray area

As of October 7, 2026, EPN / Euphorinol is in a legal gray area (sold in practice, exposed to an interpretive ban theory) in Arizona as edible / ingestible. EPN edible restricted (effectively prohibited) in Arizona - a hemp-synthesized intoxicant is Schedule 1 under AG Op. I24-005; intoxicating i. Controlling source: Arizona AG Opinion I24-005 - Delta-8 and hemp-synthesized intoxicants are Schedule 1.

Verified October 7, 2026 (manual) · confidence: under_review
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review
Limit
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Effectively prohibitive
AG interpretation treats all hemp-synthesized intoxicants as Schedule 1; the industrial-hemp program excludes intoxicating ingestibles.

Controlling language, verbatim

Ariz. AG Op. I24-005 - Delta-8 therefore unquestionably falls within the definition of cannabis and is a Schedule 1 controlled substance in Arizona; applies equally to delta-10 and other hemp-synthesized intoxicants.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. Arizona AG Opinion I24-005 - Delta-8 and hemp-synthesized intoxicants are Schedule 1 (Arizona Attorney General) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Arizona Department of Agriculture Hemp FAQ - total delta-9 folds in THCA (Arizona Department of Agriculture)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Status changed from illegal to restricted.
  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.
  • Headline updated: "EPN edible restricted (effectively prohibited) in Arizona - a hemp-synthesized intoxicant is Schedule 1 under AG Op. I24-005; intoxicating ingestibles are excluded from the hemp program.".

Vape / inhalable

Gray area

As of October 7, 2026, EPN / Euphorinol is in a legal gray area (sold in practice, exposed to an interpretive ban theory) in Arizona as vape / inhalable. EPN vape restricted (effectively prohibited) in Arizona - a hemp-synthesized intoxicant is Schedule 1 under AG Op. I24-005; intoxicating vap. Controlling source: Arizona AG Opinion I24-005 - Delta-8 and hemp-synthesized intoxicants are Schedule 1; vapes not permitted in hemp channel.

Verified October 7, 2026 (manual) · confidence: under_review
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review
Limit
(total ban)
Effectively prohibitive
AG interpretation treats all hemp-synthesized intoxicants as Schedule 1 and bars intoxicating vapes from the hemp channel; EPN is a hemp-synthesized intoxicant.

Controlling language, verbatim

Ariz. AG Op. I24-005 - Delta-8 therefore unquestionably falls within the definition of cannabis and is a Schedule 1 controlled substance in Arizona; applies equally to delta-10 and other hemp-synthesized intoxicants. Nor can this provision be understood by omission to permit the manufacture and sale of non-food products (such as vapes) containing delta-8.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. Arizona AG Opinion I24-005 - Delta-8 and hemp-synthesized intoxicants are Schedule 1; vapes not permitted in hemp channel (Arizona Attorney General) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Arizona Department of Agriculture Hemp FAQ - total delta-9 folds in THCA (Arizona Department of Agriculture)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Status changed from illegal to restricted.
  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.
  • Headline updated: "EPN vape restricted (effectively prohibited) in Arizona - a hemp-synthesized intoxicant is Schedule 1 under AG Op. I24-005; intoxicating vapes are not permitted in the hemp channel.".

Status by product form in Arizona

FormStatusHeadlineVerified
Edible / ingestible Gray areaEPN edible restricted (effectively prohibited) in Arizona - a hemp-synthesized intoxicant is Schedule 1 under AG Op. I24-005; intoxicating i2026-10-07
Vape / inhalable Gray areaEPN vape restricted (effectively prohibited) in Arizona - a hemp-synthesized intoxicant is Schedule 1 under AG Op. I24-005; intoxicating vap2026-10-07

Where EPN / Euphorinol stands across the country

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Among Arizona's 5 neighbors, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada are illegal; California and Utah are restricted.

Map and neighbor comparison show edible / ingestible. Open the interactive map · Every compound in Arizona

Federal posture

Federally restricted. Contested hemp lane now; excluded as semi-synthetic at the Nov 12, 2026 cliff (P.L. 119-37 Sec. 781) Federal detail

Pending deadlines

  • 2026-11-12 · Federal · Federal hemp redefinition, Nov 12 slice: cannabinoids the plant cannot produce leave hemp (H.R. 5371 (Pub. L. 119-37, Sec. 781))
  • 2026-12-11 · Federal · Federal hemp redefinition, Dec 11 piece: total THC 0.3% and 0.4 mg total THC per container (H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781)
    Pub. L. 119-103 (continuing resolution, Sept 2, 2026) delayed the rest of the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781 hemp definition to Dec 11, 2026 (CRS IF13136, Sept 28, 2026): hemp is measured by total tetrahydrocannabinols including THCA (0.3% dry weight), and any final product over 0.4 mg combined total THC and cannabinoids with similar effects per container leaves hemp. A product that leaves hemp is marijuana, Schedule I, in every state.

Verbatim law on file for Arizona

5 instruments on file for this compound's framework in Arizona; 4 of 4 citations above are official sources. Each text carries its source and a fingerprint that changes when the law does.

A.R.S. 3-311 · A.R.S. 3-311OFFICIAL
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A.R.S. 3-311
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https://www.azleg.gov/ars/3/00311.htm
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2026-10-07
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3-311 ["Industrial hemp" means] "the plant cannabis sativa L. and any part of such a plant, whether growing or not," "with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than three-tenths percent on a dry-weight basis." ["Hemp products" means] "all products made from industrial hemp, including cloth, cordage, fiber, fuel, grain, paint, paper" [...] "Hemp products excludes any product made to be ingested except food made from sterile hemp seed or hemp seed oil." [Bracketed spans summarized.]
A.R.S. Sec. 13-3401(4), (6)(b), (19) · Controlled-substance definitions - Cannabis; Dangerous drug (cannabimimetic substances); MarijuanaOFFICIAL
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Controlled-substance definitions - Cannabis; Dangerous drug (cannabimimetic substances); Marijuana
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https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03401.htm
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2026-07-02
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13-3401. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

4. "Cannabis" means the following substances under whatever names they may be designated:

(a) The resin extracted from any part of a plant of the genus cannabis, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of such plant, its seeds or its resin. Cannabis does not include oil or cake made from the seeds of such plant, any fiber, compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the mature stalks of such plant except the resin extracted from the stalks or any fiber, oil or cake or the sterilized seed of such plant which is incapable of germination.

(b) Every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of such resin or tetrahydrocannabinol.

6. "Dangerous drug" means the following by whatever official, common, usual, chemical or trade name designated:

(b) Any material, compound, mixture or preparation that contains any quantity of cannabimimetic substances and their salts, isomers, whether optical, positional or geometric, and salts of isomers, unless specifically excepted, whenever the existence of such salts, isomers and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. For the purposes of this subdivision, "cannabimimetic substances" means any substances within the following structural classes:

(i) 2-(3-hydroxycyclohexyl)phenol with substitution at the 5-position of the phenolic ring by alkyl or alkenyl, whether or not substituted on the cyclohexyl ring to any extent. Substances in the 2-(3-hydroxycyclohexyl)phenol generic definition include CP-47,497, CP-47,497 C8-Homolog, CP-55,940 and CP-56,667.

(ii) 3-(naphthoyl)indole or 3-(naphthylmethane)indole by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring, whether or not further substituted on the indole ring to any extent, whether or not substituted on the naphthoyl or naphthyl ring to any extent. Substances in the 3-(naphthoyl)indole generic definition include AM-678, AM-2201, JWH-004, JWH-007, JWH-009, JWH-015, JWH-016, JWH-018, JWH-019, JWH-020, JWH-046, JWH-047, JWH-048, JWH-049, JWH-050, JWH-070, JWH-071, JWH-072, JWH-073, JWH-076, JWH-079, JWH-080, JWH-081, JWH-082, JWH-094, JWH-096, JWH-098, JWH-116, JWH-120, JWH-122, JWH-148, JWH-149, JWH-175, JWH-180, JWH-181, JWH-182, JWH-184, JWH-185, JWH-189, JWH-192, JWH-193, JWH-194, JWH-195, JWH-196, JWH-197, JWH-199, JWH-200, JWH-210, JWH-211, JWH-212, JWH-213, JWH-234, JWH-235, JWH-236, JWH-239, JWH-240, JWH-241, JWH-242, JWH-262, JWH-386, JWH-387, JWH-394, JWH-395, JWH-397, JWH-398, JWH-399, JWH-400, JWH-412, JWH-413, JWH-414 and JWH-415.

(iii) 3-naphthoyl-indazole or 3-(naphthylmethane)-indazole by substitution at one or both of the nitrogen atoms of the indazole ring, whether or not further substituted on the indazole ring to any extent, whether or not substituted on the naphthoyl ring to any extent. Substances in the 3-naphthoyl-indazole or 3-(naphthylmethane)-indazole generic definition include THJ2201 and THJ-018.

(iv) 3-(naphthoyl)pyrrole by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the pyrrole ring, whether or not further substituted in the pyrrole ring to any extent, whether or not substituted on the naphthoyl ring to any extent. Substances in the 3-(naphthoyl)pyrrole generic definition include JWH-030, JWH-145, JWH-146, JWH-147, JWH-150, JWH-156, JWH-243, JWH-244, JWH-245, JWH-246, JWH-292, JWH-293, JWH-307, JWH-308, JWH-346, JWH-348, JWH-363, JWH-364, JWH-365, JWH-367, JWH-368, JWH-369, JWH-370, JWH-371, JWH-373 and JWH-392.

(v) 1-(naphthylmethylene)indene by substitution of the 3-position of the indene ring, whether or not further substituted in the indene ring to any extent, whether or not substituted on the naphthyl ring to any extent. Substances in the 1-(naphthylmethylene)indene generic definition include JWH-176.

(vi) 3-(phenylacetyl)indole or 3-(benzoyl)indole by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent, whether or not substituted on the phenyl ring to any extent. Substances in the 3-(phenylacetyl)indole generic definition include AM-694, AM-2233, JWH-167, JWH-201, JWH-202, JWH-203, JWH-204, JWH-205, JWH-206, JWH-207, JWH-208, JWH-209, JWH-237, JWH-248, JWH-250, JWH-251, JWH-253, JWH-302, JWH-303, JWH-304, JWH-305, JWH-306, JWH-311, JWH-312, JWH-313, JWH-314, JWH-315, JWH-316, RCS-4, RCS-8, SR-18 and SR-19.

(vii) 3-(cyclopropylmethanone) indole or 3-(cyclobutylmethanone) indole or 3-(cyclopentylmethanone) indole by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent, whether or not substituted on the cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl or cyclopentyl rings to any extent. Substances in the 3-(cyclopropylmethanone) indole generic definition include UR-144, fluoro-UR-144 and XLR-11.

(viii) 3-adamantoylindole with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring, whether or not further substituted on the indole ring to any extent, whether or not substituted on the adamantyl ring to any extent. Substances in the 3-adamantoylindole generic definition include AB-001.

(ix) N-(adamantyl)-indole-3-carboxamide with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring, whether or not further substituted on the indole ring to any extent, whether or not substituted on the adamantyl ring to any extent. Substances in the N-(adamantyl)-indole-3-carboxamide generic definition include SDB-001.

(x) Indole-3-carboxamide or indazole-3-carboxamide with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring or by substitution at one or both of the nitrogen atoms of the indazole ring, whether or not further substituted on the indole ring or the indazole ring to any extent, whether or not substituted on the nitrogen of the carboxamide to any extent. Substances in the indole-3-carboxamide or indazole-3-carboxamide generic definition include AKB-48, fluoro-AKB-48, APINACA, AB-PINACA, AB-FUBINACA, ABICA and ADBICA.

(xi) 8-Quinolinyl-indole-3-carboxylate or 8-quinolinyl-indazole-3-carboxylate by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring or by substitution at one or both of the nitrogen atoms of the indazole ring, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring or indazole ring to any extent, whether or not substituted on the quinoline ring to any extent. Substances in the 8-quinolinyl-indole-3-carboxylate or the 8-quinolinyl-indazole-3-carboxylate generic definition include PB-22, fluoro-PB-22, NPB-22 and fluoro-NPB-22.

(xii) Naphthalenyl-indole-3-carboxylate or naphthalenyl-indazole-3-carboxylate by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring or by substitution at one or both of the nitrogen atoms of the indazole ring, whether or not further substituted in the indole or indazole ring to any extent, whether or not substituted on the naphthalenyl ring to any extent. Substances in the naphthalenyl-indole-3-carboxylate or naphthalenyl-indazole-3-carboxylate generic definition include NM2201, FDU-PB-22, SDB-005 and fluoro SDB-005.

19. "Marijuana" means all parts of any plant of the genus cannabis, from which the resin has not been extracted, whether growing or not, and the seeds of such plant. Marijuana does not include the mature stalks of such plant or the sterilized seed of such plant which is incapable of germination.
A.R.S. Sec. 3-311(5), (7) · Industrial hemp definitions - hemp products (ingestible exclusion) and industrial hemp (delta-9 basis)OFFICIAL
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Industrial hemp definitions - hemp products (ingestible exclusion) and industrial hemp (delta-9 basis)
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https://www.azleg.gov/ars/3/00311.htm
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2026-07-02
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3-311. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

5. "Hemp products" means all products made from industrial hemp, including cloth, cordage, fiber, fuel, grain, paint, paper, construction materials, plastics and by-products derived from sterile hemp seed or hemp seed oil. Hemp products excludes any product made to be ingested except food made from sterile hemp seed or hemp seed oil.

7. "Industrial hemp" means the plant cannabis sativa L. and any part of such a plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than three-tenths percent on a dry-weight basis.
A.R.S. Sec. 3-311(5),(7); Sec. 3-312(A),(B),(E); Sec. 13-3401(4),(19); AG Opinion I24-005 · Industrial hemp definitions and Schedule I cannabis/marijuana definitions, as construed in AG Opinion I24-005OFFICIAL
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Industrial hemp definitions and Schedule I cannabis/marijuana definitions, as construed in AG Opinion I24-005
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https://www.azag.gov/opinions/i24-005-r24-001
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2026-07-18
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A.R.S. Sec. 3-311(7): 'Industrial hemp' means the plant cannabis sativa L. and any part of such a plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than three-tenths percent on a dry-weight basis. A.R.S. Sec. 3-311(5): 'Hemp products' means all products made from industrial hemp, including cloth, cordage, fiber, fuel, grain, paint, paper, construction materials, plastics and by-products derived from sterile hemp seed or hemp seed oil. Hemp products excludes any product made to be ingested except food made from sterile hemp seed or hemp seed oil. A.R.S. Sec. 3-312(A): The legislature finds and determines that developing and using industrial hemp can improve the economy and agricultural vitality of this state and that the production of industrial hemp can be regulated so as not to interfere with strict regulation of marijuana in this state. Sec. 3-312(B): The purposes of this article are: 1. To promote the economy and agriculture in this state by allowing institutions of higher learning and the department to develop and regulate industrial hemp as part of an agricultural pilot program for the purpose of research into the growth, cultivation and marketing of industrial hemp as authorized by the agricultural act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79; 128 Stat. 649; 7 United States Code section 5940). 2. To allow the commercial growth, cultivation and marketing of industrial hemp if the commercial growth, cultivation and marketing of industrial hemp is authorized by federal law, while maintaining strict control of marijuana. A.R.S. Sec. 13-3401(4)(a)-(b): 'Cannabis' means: (a) The resin extracted from any part of a plant of the genus cannabis, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of such plant, its seeds or its resin. Cannabis does not include oil or cake made from the seeds of such plant, any fiber, compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the mature stalks of such plant except the resin extracted from the stalks or any fiber, oil or cake or the sterilized seed of such plant which is incapable of germination. (b) Every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of such resin or tetrahydrocannabinol. AG Opinion I24-005 Conclusion: 'Delta-8 and other hemp-synthesized intoxicants cannot legally be sold by entities that are not licensed cannabis sellers. Delta-8 is an intoxicating hemp-synthesized cannabinoid with a chemical profile and psychoactive effect materially similar to that of marijuana. Intoxicating cannabis products are Schedule 1 controlled substances that may be sold only by licensed cannabis sellers in Arizona. Arizona's 2018 industrial hemp law did not create an exception to these laws. Rather, in contrast to the federal Farm Bill, the industrial hemp law omitted hemp extracts and derivatives from the definition of industrial hemp and expressly provided that the State wished to maintain strict control of marijuana. Delta-8's sale by unlicensed entities like convenience stores and smoke shops is therefore unlawful.'
A.R.S. Sec. 3-311(5),(7); Sec. 3-312(A); Sec. 13-3401(4); AG Opinion I24-005 · Industrial hemp definitions and Schedule I cannabis definition, as construed to reach HHC in AG Opinion I24-005OFFICIAL
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Industrial hemp definitions and Schedule I cannabis definition, as construed to reach HHC in AG Opinion I24-005
Source
https://www.azag.gov/opinions/i24-005-r24-001
Retrieved
2026-07-19
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A.R.S. Sec. 3-311(7): 'Industrial hemp' means the plant cannabis sativa L. and any part of such a plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than three-tenths percent on a dry-weight basis. A.R.S. Sec. 3-311(5): 'Hemp products' means all products made from industrial hemp, including cloth, cordage, fiber, fuel, grain, paint, paper, construction materials, plastics and by-products derived from sterile hemp seed or hemp seed oil. Hemp products excludes any product made to be ingested except food made from sterile hemp seed or hemp seed oil. A.R.S. Sec. 3-312(A): The legislature finds and determines that developing and using industrial hemp can improve the economy and agricultural vitality of this state and that the production of industrial hemp can be regulated so as not to interfere with strict regulation of marijuana in this state. A.R.S. Sec. 13-3401(4)(a)-(b): 'Cannabis' means: (a) The resin extracted from any part of a plant of the genus cannabis, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of such plant, its seeds or its resin. Cannabis does not include oil or cake made from the seeds of such plant, any fiber, compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the mature stalks of such plant except the resin extracted from the stalks or any fiber, oil or cake or the sterilized seed of such plant which is incapable of germination. (b) Every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of such resin or tetrahydrocannabinol. AG Opinion I24-005 Conclusion: 'Delta-8 and other hemp-synthesized intoxicants cannot legally be sold by entities that are not licensed cannabis sellers. Delta-8 is an intoxicating hemp-synthesized cannabinoid with a chemical profile and psychoactive effect materially similar to that of marijuana. Intoxicating cannabis products are Schedule 1 controlled substances that may be sold only by licensed cannabis sellers in Arizona. Arizona's 2018 industrial hemp law did not create an exception to these laws. Rather, in contrast to the federal Farm Bill, the industrial hemp law omitted hemp extracts and derivatives from the definition of industrial hemp and expressly provided that the State wished to maintain strict control of marijuana. Delta-8's sale by unlicensed entities like convenience stores and smoke shops is therefore unlawful.'

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