The Arkansas mmj commission was brought into reality through the signing of the Medical MJ Amendment measure on November 8th, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Arkansas medical cannabis act was achieved after a majority of 53.2% of voters were in favor of legalizing medicinal mj use for patients with a qualifying medical condition. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the amendment’s certification by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), patients who have obtained their Arkansas mj card could lawfully possess up to 2.5 ounces of mmj, renewable at a 14-day interval.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As per the Arkansas Medical MJ Act qualifying conditions, patients would not exceed the initial state-imposed limit for their treatment, under regular circumstances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The state’s MMJ Program has been actively integrated into the ADH since June of 2017, supplying an online application form through the Arkansas MMJ System (AMMYS) for state-wide patients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does Arkansas Have Medical MJ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, mmj is accessible in the state of Arkansas. As of March 2021, Arkansas boasts over 70,000 registered patients within its MMP. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State Jurisdiction: Arkansas Department of Health

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address:  4815 W. Markham St., Slot 50
Little Rock, AR 72205

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Details: 833-214-8619 / 501-682-4982

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website: Arkansas Medical MJ (AMM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Get Medical MJ in Arkansas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patients in Arkansas are required to have a recommendation from a licensed mmj physician before they can start their application for an Arkansas mmj card. After receiving your signed mmj recommendation, you may submit your patient registration to the Arkansas Department of Health Services. Take note of the following application criteria:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Patients must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply. 
  • Minor patients may designate a caregiver, such as one of their parents, to apply on their behalf. 
  • You must be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition recognized by the state of Arkansas (listed below). 
  • Additionally, you must be an Arkansas resident with proof of residency. This may come in the form of a state-issued driver’s license or an Arkansas State ID Card.
  • Along with your medical recommendation and your ID, you are required to pay a state application fee of $50. This can be done online through the application portal. 
  • Members of the Arkansas National Guard and/or the United States military are not allowed to register for a mmj card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Do I Get a MMJ Card in Arkansas?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signing up with Quick Med Cards takes only a couple of minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To begin, you need to fill out our sign-up form. Here, you will tell us about your medical condition, enter your current medication, ID, date of birth, mobile number, and location information. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following that, you may sign in with your Google account or register manually with your email address and a password of your choosing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And you’re done! You can now book an appointment with a licensed mmj doctor in Arkansas. Here, you can see our doctors’ availability hours and can book a time slot that is most convenient for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As for the appointment itself, you and your doctor will have a conversation about why mmj may be beneficial for your treatment, and they will make a decision based on your specific medical condition. Appointments usually take between 10 to 15 minutes and are all done via the Doxy telemedicine platform. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Qualify for the Arkansas MMJ Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following medical conditions are the Arkansas mmj qualifying conditions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Cancer
  • Glaucoma
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Hepatitis C
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Tourrette’s syndrome
  • Crohn’s disease (IBD)
  • Ulcerative colitis 
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Severe arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Cachexia (wasting syndrome)
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Intractable pain (pain that has not responded to ordinary medications, remedies, or surgical procedures for more than 6 months)
  • Severe nausea
  • Seizures (including epilepsy)
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) (Including severe and persistent muscle spasms)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Much Does a MMJ Card Cost in Arkansas?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All application fees paid to the Arkansas MMJ Commision are non-refundable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Patient mmj card application: $50
  • Renewal of card: $50
  • Visiting Patient 30-day card: $50
  • Lost or stolen card replacement: There is no fee to replace a lost card if you submitted your application online. Simply print your new card using your AMMsys account. Please note: Each reprint voids the prior card validity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arkansas MMC and Dispensary rules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While your Arkansas MMJ card, once earned, may indeed offer you a level of protection in the eyes of the law, you ought to be aware of the specific rights and responsibilities that come with your patient status within the state of Arkansas:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Your patient status provides you with access to a 2.5 ounce supply of mmj every 14 days. There is no legal reason for you to possess any mmj beyond that limit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Your patient status does NOT give you the right to grow medical cannabis plants in Arkansas. Any and all medical cannabis you intend to use, needs to be acquired through legal purchase from a dispensary that has been approved by the state through an Arkansas cultivation license.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • On the topic of the legal purchase of cannabis – an Arkansas licensed dispensary should be the only establishment where your cannabis-related transactions occur. Personal sales are highly prohibited by the court of law and you should NOT engage with them in any way, shape, or form.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • If your treatment includes hashish-based products OR any other type of mmj concentrates, know that the regulations for unlawful use remain the same. The state of AR treats hash and concentrates just as it treats mmj – as a schedule I drug. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • MMJ paraphernalia (such as bongs, tobacco blunts, rolling paper) is NOT explicitly necessary for any type of mmj treatment. Therefore, you have no legal excuse for possessing such an item, or, similar to cultivation, to be using it in order to create your own medication.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can find a comprehensive list of mj-related penalties and regulations on our dedicated Arkansas MMJ Laws page. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arkansas MMJ Clinic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We can help you find a mmj clinic near you and discover how to get an Arkansas MMJ Card. Learn all you need to know about what it means to be a mmj patient in Arkansas. Read more for extensive information on obtaining a med card, renewing it, as well as any other questions you might have.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arkansas Dispensaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arkansas presents an extensive number of mmj providers, with the most populous areas including Little Rock, West Memphis, and Fayetteville. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a full account of the registered dispensaries in Arkansas, check out Potguide’s list of the state’s active licensed mmj establishments.