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Arkansas

State · United States

Prohibition

#33 of 51 in United States
would rank #57 among countries

Recreational: IllegalMedical: Legal

Under 4 oz is a misdemeanour with up to a year in jail. Medical cannabis is sold in dispensaries to card holders.

State

Score breakdown ▏world average

Federal law still prohibits non-medical cannabis everywhere in the United States; these scores describe state law. Counties and cities can add their own rules, and state law does not apply on federal land. Select a segment to show or hide the rules.

Possession · 25%1/10 United States: 4

adds 2.5 of 25 points

Under 4 oz is a misdemeanour with up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine for a first offence; a repeat offence with over 1 oz is a felony.

Personal cultivation · 25%1/10 United States: 3

adds 2.5 of 25 points

Illegal, and medical patients may not grow either.

Punishment & enforcement · 20%2/10 United States: 2

adds 4.0 of 20 points

Jail is possible; fines and probation are typical for a first offence.

Sharing & gifting · 10%1/10 United States: 4

adds 1.0 of 10 points

Any delivery is a crime, graded by weight.

Consumption · 10%1/10 United States: 3

adds 1.0 of 10 points

Illegal without a medical card.

Legal access · 10%3/10 United States: 5

adds 3.0 of 10 points

Medical dispensaries for registered patients only.

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Last updated: 4 October 2026

Arkansas

Score breakdown ▏world average

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