Arkansas
Recreational cannabis is not legal in Arkansas. However, medical cannabis is legal in Arkansas, and adults 21 and older are allowed to possess up to 4 ounces of medical cannabis.
Here are the current cannabis laws, regulation, and rules in Arkansas.
Current Legislation
Possession
Adults 21 and older are allowed to possess up to 4 ounces of medical cannabis.
Patients with a valid medical marijuana card are allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces of medical cannabis outside of their home.
Patients with a valid medical marijuana card are allowed to grow up to 6 mature plants and 6 immature plants in their primary residence.
Growing
Patients with a valid medical marijuana card are allowed to grow up to 6 mature plants and 6 immature plants in their primary residence.
Plants must be grown in a secure area that is not visible from the public.
Plants must be tagged with the grower's name and address.
Selling
The sale of recreational cannabis is not legal in Arkansas.
Only licensed businesses can sell medical cannabis.
Medical cannabis can be sold in retail stores, dispensaries, and some grocery stores.
Medical cannabis cannot be sold to minors.
Penalties
The penalties for violating cannabis laws in Arkansas are as follows:
For possession of up to 1 ounce, the maximum penalty is a fine of $250.
For possession of more than 1 ounce but less than 4 ounces, the maximum penalty is a fine of $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail.
For possession of more than 4 ounces, the maximum penalty is a fine of $2,500 and up to 1 year in jail.
Get help from a cannabis business consultant like Dispensary Accelerator. A cannabis business consultant can help you understand the application process and the requirements. They can also help you prepare your application and answer any questions you may have.
We have a successful track record of providing consulting services ranging from simple business plans, to full-scale dispensary build-outs and training programs.
Wherever there is a challenge, our team has met it.
Reduced Risk
We help prospective teams reduce the risk of failure and costs through the knowledge and experience from our dispensary team.
Fast To The Finish Line
Cannabis industry entrepreneurs typically get lost on the path to building a business plan, due to the complexities of regulation, and highly expensive start-up costs. Our team ensures you get to the finish line efficiently.
