diff --git a/azure-region/main.tf b/azure-region/main.tf
index f7d6aa6..06250d5 100644
--- a/azure-region/main.tf
+++ b/azure-region/main.tf
@@ -318,11 +318,6 @@ data "coder_parameter" "region" {
       value = option.key
     }
   }
-  validation {
-    # Functions as an error message for when the coder parameter is not selected
-    regex = "^(?!\\s*$).+"
-    error = "Azure region must be selected."
-  }
 }
 
 output "value" {