Arkansas § 5-71-219 Unlawful use and transport of medical marijuana

Arkansas Statutes

§ 5-71-219 — Unlawful use and transport of medical marijuana

Arkansas § 5-71-219

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Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-219 (2026).

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(a)As used in this section:

(1)"Cultivation facility" means the same as defined in the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98;

(2)"Dispensary" means the same as defined in the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98;

(3)"Medical marijuana" means marijuana lawfully possessed, transported, or used for a medical use under state law; and (4) "Medical use" means the same as defined in the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98.

(b)It is unlawful for a person to knowingly:

(1)Use medical marijuana through inhalation in a place prohibited under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98;

(2)Transport medical marijuana in

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(a) As used in this section: (1) "Cultivation facility" means the same as defined in the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98; (2) "Dispensary" means the same as defined in the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98; (3) "Medical marijuana" means marijuana lawfully possessed, transported, or used for a medical use under state law; and (4) "Medical use" means the same as defined in the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98. (b) It is unlawful for a person to knowingly: (1) Use medical marijuana through inhalation in a place prohibited under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98; (2) Transport medical marijuana in an amount greater than five ounces (5 oz.) unless the person is a licensed transporter, is employed by a cultivation facility or dispensary licensed by the Medical Marijuana Commission, and is in possession of a valid registration identification card issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division; or (3) Transport medical marijuana from another state into Arkansas. (c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.