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Current Legislation Tracker

Bill Number Title Introduced Last Action Status
SB 977 Arkansas Industrial Hemp Act Amendments Jan 14, 2024 Signed by Governor on Feb 28, 2024 Active
HB 1611 Medical Cannabis Program Expansion Feb 3, 2024 In Committee Review Pending
HB 1522 Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Regulation Jan 30, 2024 Passed House, in Senate Committee Pending
SB 789 Hemp Testing Requirements Dec 12, 2023 Failed in Committee Failed
HB 1990 Hemp Transportation Guidelines Feb 15, 2024 Passed House and Senate, awaiting Governor signature Pending

Arkansas Hemp and Cannabis Timeline

2014

Hemp removed from definition of marijuana in Arkansas with passage of Amendment 98

2016

Arkansas voters approved Medical Marijuana Amendment

2017

Arkansas Industrial Hemp Act established research program

2018

Federal Farm Bill legalized hemp nationwide

2019

First hemp growing licenses issued in Arkansas

2021

Arkansas expands hemp program and clarifies Delta-8 regulations

2022

Arkansas Hemp Farming Act updated to align with USDA regulations

2023

New legislation introduces stricter lab testing requirements

2024

Current legislation focusing on cannabinoid regulation and industry expansion

Arkansas Hemp Industry at a Glance

Hemp Cultivation by County (Acres)
Washington
238
Benton
196
Pulaski
175
Garland
154
Faulkner
118
Hemp Production by Year (Tons)
2019
125
2020
310
2021
480
2022
625
2023
715
Hemp Industry Economic Impact ($M)
Farming
27.3
Processing
22.8
Retail
33.2
Services
14.1
Research
9.8

Legal Status of Cannabinoids in Arkansas

CBD

Cannabidiol

Legal

CBG

Cannabigerol

Legal

CBN

Cannabinol

Legal

Delta-8 THC

Hemp-derived

Restricted

Delta-10 THC

Hemp-derived

Restricted

Delta-9 THC

Above 0.3%

Illegal

HHC

Hexahydrocannabinol

Restricted

CBC

Cannabichromene

Legal

Legal: Fully legal for sale, possession and use in Arkansas

Restricted: Legal with specific limitations on concentration, age restrictions or product types

Illegal: Not legally permitted for recreational use in Arkansas

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