Does Arkansas have a recreational use program?

No, Arkansas has not made marijuana legal for private use. The federal law and Arkansas’s law are both very strict about marijuana use.

Does Arkansas have a medical program?

Yes, medical cannabis is legal in Arkansas. Voters in Arkansas passed Amendment 98, also known as the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, by a vote of 53% to 47%. This made medical marijuana legal.

What are the rules for medical use?

Make an appointment with a qualified healthcare provider in Arkansas to obtain a written medical marijuana certification which can only be obtained after an in-person exam. There is no way to get certified with telemedicine tests.

You can send your application to the Arkansas Department of Health by mail or online to get a medical marijuana card.

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

• ALS
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Cachexia or wasting syndrome
• Cancer
• Chronic or debilitating disease
• Crohn’s disease
• Fibromyalgia
• Glaucoma
• Hepatitis C
• HIV/AIDS
• Intractable pain
• Multiple sclerosis
• Peripheral neuropathy
• PTSD
• Seizures
• Severe arthritis
• Severe nausea
• Severe and persistent muscle spasms
• Tourette’s syndrome
• Ulcerative colitis
• Any medical condition or its treatment approved by the Department of Health

What are the medical program limits?

Medical cannabis patients can buy up to 2.5 oz of cannabis from state-licensed shops every 14 days. Patients younger than 21 years old are not allowed to use marijuana that comes from plants. Adults are not allowed to smoke herbal cannabis when they are with a pregnant woman or a child younger than 14 years old.

Food and drinks that contain marijuana but have more than 10 mg of THC are not allowed in dispensaries. It is against the law for them to sell edibles with cannabis that are “modeled after non-cannabis products primarily consumed by and marketed to children.”

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

Any type of marijuana or concentrate, like the hash oil in a marijuana vape pen.

It is still illegal to smoke or vape pot in public, even if it is for medical reasons.

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

Yes. Some websites provide patients with medical cannabis home delivery services.

Is CBD legal in Arkansas?

Yes, CBD is legal in Arkansas. Arkansas allows CBD oil and other CBD products as long as they come from hemp and have less than 0.3% THC, which is what the law says they can have.

Is cannabis decriminalized in Arkansas?

No, cannabis is not decriminalized in Arkansas.

If you are caught with less than 4 ounces of marijuana, you could go to jail for up to a year and have to pay a $2,500 fine.