Ark. Code § 5-71-219

Current with legislation from 2024 effective through May 3, 2024.
Section 5-71-219 - Unlawful use and transport of medical marijuana
(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.

Ark. Code § 5-71-219

Added by Act 2021, No. 1062,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.