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Arkansas Cannabis Laws & Dispensary Compliance Guide

Last reviewed: June 14, 2026

Reviewed byFrancine Whu Muhammad, JDSenior Director, Compliance & Enterprise Risk

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Market Status

Medical

Traceability

BioTrack

Regulator

Department of Health

Market Type

Arkansas allows medical cannabis sales to qualified patients. The Department of Health is the primary regulator; the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the Department of Finance and Administration / Medical Marijuana Commission handle administrative rulemaking and licensing.

BioTrack and Inventory

Arkansas uses BioTrack as its state seed-to-sale system to track both inventory and sales. All inventory and sales must be reported to this system. Patient allotment validation is performed through an external Department of Health registry lookup, not within BioTrack.

Purchase Limits

Patient purchase limitArkansas allows qualifying patients to purchase up to 2 ½ Oz of cannabis per 14 day period.

Combustible product restrictionArkansas allows the sale of dry flower products for the purpose of vaporizing, however dispensaries may not endorse or provide products that promote the use of combustible cannabis.

Taxes

In Arkansas, cannabis sales are subject to all state and local sales taxes.

Additionally, cannabis dispensaries, cultivation facilities, and other marijuana businesses must collect and remit a special privilege tax of 4% on gross receipts derived from each sale of usable cannabis.

Delivery

Cannabis delivery is permitted to qualified patients and designated caregivers in the state of Arkansas. Delivery may only occur between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Dispensaries delivering to qualified patients or their designated caregivers must ensure that all normal dispensing requirements are met prior to completing the delivery.

State Resources

About the author

Written by

Roy Sherwood

Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Frequently asked questions

What type of cannabis market is Arkansas?

Arkansas is a Medical cannabis market.

Who regulates cannabis in Arkansas?

Cannabis in Arkansas is regulated by Department of Health.

What cannabis traceability system does Arkansas use?

Arkansas uses BioTrack as its cannabis traceability system.

What are the cannabis purchase limits in Arkansas?

Arkansas allows qualifying patients to purchase up to 2 ½ Oz of cannabis per 14 day period. Arkansas allows the sale of dry flower products for the purpose of vaporizing, however dispensaries may not endorse or provide products that promote the use of combustible cannabis.

How is cannabis taxed in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, cannabis sales are subject to all state and local sales taxes. Additionally, cannabis dispensaries, cultivation facilities, and other marijuana businesses must collect and remit a special privilege tax of 4% on gross receipts derived from each sale of usable cannabis.

Is cannabis delivery allowed in Arkansas?

Cannabis delivery is permitted to qualified patients and designated caregivers in the state of Arkansas. Delivery may only occur between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dispensaries delivering to qualified patients or their designated caregivers must ensure that all normal dispensing requirements are met prior to completing the delivery.