Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment

Summary

Arkansas voters legalized medical marijuana for patients with specific qualifying conditions, establishing a heavily regulated system of state-licensed dispensaries.

Rights & Rules

01.
You must have a state-issued Medical Marijuana ID card, which requires a written certification from an Arkansas-licensed physician.
02.
Qualifying conditions include cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, severe arthritis, PTSD, and chronic pain, among others.
03.
With a card, you can purchase up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana from a state dispensary every 14 days.
04.
You are NOT allowed to grow your own marijuana plants at home, even if you are a registered patient.

Penalties

01.
Possessing marijuana without a valid medical card, or possessing more than the 2.5-ounce limit, remains a criminal offense. Smoking in a public place is also strictly prohibited.

Verified Citations

Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98

Source

"A qualifying patient or designated caregiver in actual possession of a registry identification card shall not be subject to arrest, prosecution, or penalty... for the medical use of marijuana..."