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Arkansas

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Arkansas.

Medical Only
BioTrack
Delivery Allowed
Regulatory Overview

Arkansas Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Arkansas. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control

Visit Official Site

Seed-to-Sale System

Arkansas uses BioTrack for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

Market Type

Medical

Arkansas has a medical-only cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryAllowed
EcommerceNot Allowed
Key Details

What You Need to Know About Arkansas

1

Medical-only program since 2016

2

BioTrack for seed-to-sale tracking

3

Limited number of dispensary licenses

4

No delivery or ecommerce currently permitted

Official Sources

Regulatory Details

Arkansas Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Arkansas.

Purchase Limits

Medical
Flower2.5 oz
Period14 days

No adult-use program.

Tax Rates

State Excise4% privilege tax on all transfers
State Sales6.5% state sales tax on patient purchases

Combined 10.5% at retail.

Home Cultivation

Not Allowed

Customer Requirements

18+

Min. Age

Required

Med. Card

Required

State ID

Required

Registration

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing
Potency
Pesticides
Microbials
Cannabinoid profile

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: Yes
Child-resistant per 16 CFR 1700.20
Opaque and food-safe
THC/CBD concentration
Testing lab name and analysis date
"For use by qualified patients only"

License Types

Cultivation Facility

Capped at 8 licenses statewide

Dispensary

Up to 40 licenses across 8 zones

Processor

Manufacture and process products

Transporter

Transport between facilities

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Arkansas

Licensing

Obtain license from Medical Marijuana Commission

Inventory

Maintain seed-to-sale tracking via BioTrack

Sales

Verify patient medical marijuana card

Enforce 2.5 oz per 14-day limit

Collect 4% privilege tax and 6.5% sales tax

FAQ

Arkansas Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Arkansas.

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