This bill provides for the cultivation, processing, medical recommendation, and patient 10 use of medical cannabis. SB 233 Medical Cannabis Amendments Bill Sponsor: Sen.Escamilla, Luz Floor Sponsor: Rep. 24, 2023, 38 states, three territories and the District of Columbia allow the medical use of cannabis products. Today, only medical marijuana use is legal in Utah. Serious violations can result when an individual who is not a patient is in possession of the drug. In the United States, cannabis is legal in 39 of 50 states for medical use and 24 states for recreational use. Here's the short answer: Currently, marijuana is only legal for medicinal use and has been since November of 2018. In Utah, recreational marijuana remains illegal, with the state's cannabis legislation focused on medical use. Utah allows medical but not recreational use of marijuana.