Arkansas medical cannabis program facts
| Run by | Arkansas Department of Health |
|---|---|
| How access works | You get a physician certification first, then the state issues a registry ID card |
| Adult use | Medical use only; recreational cannabis is not legal (program created by Amendment 98 in 2016) |
| State fee | The application fee has traditionally been $50; confirm the current amount with the Department of Health before you apply |
| Validity | Your card lists its expiration date; plan to renew before that date |
| Telehealth | Pick phone or video when you book, and we will tell you if your case needs video. |
Arkansas medical cannabis law highlights
- Voters, not lawmakers, set up this program when they passed Amendment 98 in 2016.
- Because recreational cannabis remains illegal, buying from an Arkansas dispensary requires a medical card.
- Visitors who qualify can apply for a visiting patient card while they are in the state.
Conditions that can qualify in Arkansas
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- ALS
- Tourette's syndrome
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- PTSD
- Severe arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Alzheimer's disease
- Intractable pain
- Seizures
- Severe nausea
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Multiple sclerosis spasms
- Cachexia or wasting
How to get a medical marijuana card in Arkansas
Schedule a phone or video evaluation of about 5–10 minutes with My IV Doctors
Your physician looks over your records and confirms a qualifying condition
You receive a signed physician certification
Send your application and the state fee to the Arkansas Department of Health
Shop at licensed Arkansas dispensaries after your card arrives
Arkansas medical cannabis rules
- You may buy up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana in any 14-day period.
- Growing cannabis at home is not permitted.
- Public consumption is against the law.
- Driving while under the influence of cannabis is illegal.
