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Arkansas — Hemp & THC Law

Current legal posture, enforcement, market, and the latest Arkansas hemp & THC headlines.

PostureAct 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.
Riskhigh
Next triggerFederal 0.4mg cap tightens even AR's 1mg cap; already fully enforced.
LitigationBio Gen v. Sanders (8th Cir): PI REVERSED 6/24/25, dissolving ~2yr stay; enforcement began 7/25. NOT currently enjoined.
Market sizeRetailersJobsTax revenue

Enforcement

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Arkansas enforcement wave under Act 629 produced >6,000 product seizures and 2,800+ retail compliance visits; out-of-state shipment into AR banned. Approx. date = Act 629 regime year (8th Cir. upheld ban Jun 24 2025).Jan 1, 2025

Latest Arkansas headlines

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CBD Gummies Arkansas: What the 2026 Laws Say About Legal Options and Real Wellness Results *KAlv7XJPf* - FC Bayern

Enforcement Targeting  ·   ·  Aug 5, 2026

Attorney General Tim Griffin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms - Arkansas Radio

State Rules  ·   ·  Aug 5, 2026

Arkansas attorney general certifies hemp regulating law - Arkansas Advocate

Litigation  ·   ·  Aug 2, 2026

Arkansas Attorney General Certifies Law Restricting Hemp-Derived THC Products - Marijuana Moment

Interstate Commerce  ·   ·  Aug 2, 2026

Arkansas GOP Governor And Democratic Challenger Agree On Opposing Marijuana Legalization - Marijuana Moment

Consumer Demand  ·   ·  Jul 20, 2026

Arkansas Medical Cannabis Sales Total $140M During First Six Months of 2026, Down Slightly From 2025 - Ganjapreneur

Remnant Stock  ·   ·  Jul 20, 2026

Arkansas medical cannabis sales slip as governor hopefuls come out on legalization - MJBizDaily

Consumer Demand  ·   ·  Jul 20, 2026

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

Consumer Demand  ·   ·  Jul 20, 2026

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $140.3 Million in First Half of 2026 as Patient Count Tops 119,000 - The Marijuana Herald

Consumer Demand  ·   ·  Jul 17, 2026