Is cannabis legal in Arkansas?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Arkansas?

Cannabis in Arkansas is legal only under specific conditions. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Arkansas, and only registered medical patients may use it (Amendment 98, 2016). A 2022 legalization measure failed.

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Conditional: Recreational cannabis is illegal in Arkansas, and only registered medical patients may use it (Amendment 98, 2016).

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Recreational cannabis is illegal in Arkansas, and only registered medical patients may use it (Amendment 98, 2016). A 2022 legalization measure failed.

Source: https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/data-statistics-registries/medical-marijuana/ · Updated July 12, 2026

Arkansas Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Arkansas →Conditional
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Arkansas, and only registered medical patients may use it (Amendment 98, 2016).
Possession Limits in Arkansas →Restricted
Arkansas has no legal recreational possession, though registered patients may possess up to 2.5 ounces per 14-day period.
Home Cultivation in Arkansas →Restricted
Home cultivation is illegal in Arkansas; growing cannabis is limited to state-licensed facilities.
Public Use in Arkansas →Restricted
Using cannabis in public is prohibited in Arkansas: you may not smoke medical cannabis in public, or anywhere tobacco is banned.
Buying Cannabis in Arkansas →Conditional
Arkansas has no recreational cannabis market — only registered patients may buy, and only from licensed dispensaries, up to 2.5 ounces per 14 days.

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