Arkansas voters approved medical cannabis in 2016 (Issue 6). The program is operational with dispensaries across the state. Recreational cannabis remains illegal.
Not legal
Active
Not permitted
Limited
Medical Patients
2.5 oz
per 14-day period
Home Cultivation Not Permitted
Home cultivation is not permitted.
Card Cost
$50/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
14 days
Dispensaries
40+
Limited protections for registered patients.
Employers may not discriminate against registered patients solely based on their status, but safety-sensitive positions and federal contractors are exempt.
DUI laws apply. Any impairment from cannabis while driving is illegal.
2023: Recreational legalization measure failed at ballot
2024: Additional dispensary licenses issued
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.