Is medical marijuana legal in Arkansas?

Yes.

Medical marijuana is legal in Arkansas. Updated October 2026.

Possession

2.5 oz (71 g)

Tourists

Visitors to Arkansas are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.

Home grow

no

Medical cannabis is legal in Arkansas for qualifying patients.

The recorded ruling

WhereItsLegal indexes medical marijuana in Arkansas as legal. Medical cannabis is legal in Arkansas for qualifying patients.

The recorded possession limit for medical marijuana in Arkansas is 2.5 oz (71 g).

Home cultivation is recorded as: no.

Visitors to Arkansas are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.

Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.

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Frequently asked

Is medical marijuana legal in Arkansas?+

Yes — medical marijuana is legal in Arkansas.

Is medical marijuana legal everywhere in Arkansas?+

The recorded status for Arkansas as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

How much medical marijuana can you possess in Arkansas?+

The recorded possession limit is 2.5 oz (71 g).

Can tourists use medical marijuana in Arkansas?+

Visitors to Arkansas are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.

Can you grow medical marijuana at home in Arkansas?+

Home cultivation is recorded as: no.

When was this Arkansas medical marijuana ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19.

Can you fly with medical marijuana into Arkansas?+

Domestic legality in Arkansas does not make it legal to carry medical marijuana across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.

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