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Public policy observationFederal hemp definition changes in 41 daysOct 2, 2026

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Hemp + Cannabis Policy, With Sources and Gaps

Arkansas — policy snapshot

One place to inspect this jurisdiction’s dated posture observation, cited sources, bills, court records, concrete enforcement, seed-to-sale system, derived action observations, market notes, and current reporting. It is an observation hub—not a substitute for current legal advice.

Recorded posture: Intoxicating products bannedAct 629 (2023) Schedule-VI's d8/10 & synthetics; SB533 (2025) adds 1mg total-THC/container cap eliminating THCA flower/carts. Banned outside medical dispensaries; 6,000+ products seized.
Analyst review: Jul 22, 2026
Confidence: High
Risk at review: high
Recorded trigger: Nov 12, 2026
Federal 0.4mg cap tightens even AR's 1mg cap; already fully enforced.
Change at review: None material; stable since 6/25 reversal.
Clock at review: own
Litigation note: Bio Gen v. Sanders (8th Cir): PI REVERSED 6/24/25, dissolving ~2yr stay; enforcement began 7/25. NOT currently enjoined.
Sources: Sources: 1. arkansasonline.com ↗ · 2. arkansasonline.com ↗ · 3. katv.com ↗ · 4. mogreenway.com ↗

Seed-to-sale system

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BioTrack · BioTrackTHC / Forian Inc. (system branded STEMS - arstems.arkansas.gov)Contract: Active. Verification: Unknown.See the dated source links and neutral procurement observation.Sources: 1. arkansasonline.com ↗ · 2. arkansasonline.com ↗ · 3. katv.com ↗ · 4. mogreenway.com ↗

Recent bills and rules

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BillTo Provide For The Regulation Of Hemp-derived Products By The Arkansas Tobacco Control Board; To Amend The Arkansas Law To Allow The Regulation And Purchase Of Hemp-derived Products; And To Declare An Emergency.

NumberHB1722

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionMay 5, 2025

BillTo Allow Regulation Of Hemp Products By Arkansas Tobacco Control; And To Amend The Uniform Controlled Substances Act To Remove Certain Substances That Are Defined As Hemp Products.

NumberSB455

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionMay 5, 2025

BillTo Create The Delta Tetrahydrocannabinol Excise Tax Act; And To Tax Delta Tetrahydrocannabinol Products.

NumberSB605

AnalysisNeutral

Last actionMay 5, 2025

BillTo Establish The Arkansas Hemp Beverage Act.

NumberHB1578

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionMay 5, 2025

BillTo Provide For The Regulation Of Consumable Hemp Products By The Arkansas Tobacco Control Board; And To Amend The Arkansas Law To Allow Regulation And Purchase Of Consumable Hemp Products.

NumberSB533

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionApr 22, 2025

BillTo Provide Regulation Of Hemp-derived Products By The Arkansas Tobacco Control Board.

NumberHB1605

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionMay 1, 2023

BillTo Prohibit Industrial Hemp That Contain Certain Delta Tetrahydrocannabinol Substances; To Include Certain Tetrahydrocannabinol In The List Of Schedule Vi Controlled Substances; And To Declare An Emergency.

NumberSB358

AnalysisPro-cannabis

Last actionApr 11, 2023

BillTo Amend The Law Regarding Industrial Hemp Production; To Repeal The Arkansas Industrial Hemp Act; And To Establish The Arkansas Industrial Hemp Production Act.

NumberHB1640

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionApr 5, 2021

BillTo Ban Use Of Medical Marijuana In Food And Drink Except In Certain Circumstances.

NumberSB440

AnalysisPro-cannabis

Last actionApr 17, 2019

BillConcerning Hemp-derived Cannabidiol.

NumberHB1518

AnalysisPro-hemp

Last actionMar 18, 2019

Relevant court records

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CaseBio Gen LLC v. Sarah Huckabee SandersOpen source record

Court8th Cir.

FiledJan 1, 2023

Concrete enforcement

EventArkansas DFA seizes 6,000 illegal hemp-THC products after Act 629 court victoryOpen source record

DateJul 14, 2025

Latest Arkansas headlines

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River Valley Relief Cultivation retains Arkansas medical marijuana license after six-year lawsuit settled

Litigation · MMJDaily · Sep 28, 2026

Initial Arkansas report on medical marijuana sales shows a slight drop in 2026

Consumer Demand · Source not identified · Jul 20, 2026

Arkansas attorney general certifies hemp regulating law

State Rules · Arkansas Advocate · Apr 22, 2026