Cannabis News, Culture and Resources

August 16, 2017

Arkansas has 32 medical marijuana dispensary licenses up for grabs. No one wants one Arkansas has 32 medical marijuana dispensary licenses up for grabs....Arkansas has 32 medical marijuana dispensary licenses up for grabs. No one wants one

By Tafi Mukunyadzi, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Demand for permission to use, grow and sell medical marijuana in Arkansas is low as the state reaches the halfway point for the application per ...

By Tafi Mukunyadzi, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Demand for permission to use, grow and sell medical marijuana in Arkansas is low as the state reaches the halfway point for ...

Arkansas AG again rejects marijuana legalization ballot attempt

News

October 09, 2017

Arkansas AG again rejects marijuana legalization ballot attempt Arkansas AG again rejects marijuana legalization ballot attempt Arkansas AG again rejects marijuana legalization ballot attempt

By The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas attorney generals office has rejected language proposed for a 2018 ballot issue, saying the attempt to legalize marijuana is too ambiguous to make sense ...

By The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas attorney generals office has rejected language proposed for a 2018 ballot issue, saying the attempt to legalize marijuana is too amb ...

Arkansas judge tosses state’s medical marijuana licensing process

News

March 21, 2018

Arkansas judge tosses state’s medical marijuana licensing process Arkansas judge tosses state’s medical marijuana licensing process Arkansas judge tosses state’s medical marijuana licensing process

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. An Arkansas judge on Wednesday struck down the states decision to issue its first licenses to grow medical marijuana, ruling that the process for awarding the permits and the rankings o ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. An Arkansas judge on Wednesday struck down the states decision to issue its first licenses to grow medical marijuana, ruling that the process for awarding the permit ...

Arkansas Government Says Medical Marijuana Program Would Be Costly

News

October 24, 2016

Arkansas Government Says Medical Marijuana Program Would Be Costly Arkansas Government Says Medical Marijuana Program Would Be Costly Arkansas Government Says Medical Marijuana Program Would Be Costly

Competing proposals to legalize Arkansas medical marijuana would cost the state more to administer than they would create in new tax revenue, state finance officials said Thursday, projecting theyd need a ...

Competing proposals to legalize Arkansas medical marijuana would cost the state more to administer than they would create in new tax revenue, state finance officials said Thursday, pro ...

Arkansas Court Rejects Initiative That Would Have Allowed Home Growing

News

October 27, 2016

Arkansas Court Rejects Initiative That Would Have Allowed Home Growing Arkansas Court Rejects Initiative That Would Have Allowed Home Growing Arkansas Court Rejects Initiative That Would Have Allowed Home Growing

The Arkansas Supreme Court has disqualified a medical marijuana proposal from the November ballot less than two weeks before the election and with thousands of votes already cast, but voters will still be ...

The Arkansas Supreme Court has disqualified a medical marijuana proposal from the November ballot less than two weeks before the election and with thousands of votes already cast, but ...

Poll shows narrow split among voters over Arkansas medical marijuana Issue 6

News

November 02, 2016

Poll shows narrow split among voters over Arkansas medical marijuana Issue 6 Poll shows narrow split among voters over Arkansas medical marijuan...Poll shows narrow split among voters over Arkansas medical marijuana Issue 6

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas voters were narrowly split over a proposal to legalize medical marijuana before the state Supreme Court disqualified a competing measur ...

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas voters were narrowly split over a proposal to legalize medical marijuana before the state Supreme Court disqualifie ...

Arkansas court: Ruling stands on medical marijuana Issue 7, votes won’t be counted

News

November 04, 2016

Arkansas court: Ruling stands on medical marijuana Issue 7, votes won’t be counted Arkansas court: Ruling stands on medical marijuana Issue 7, votes w...Arkansas court: Ruling stands on medical marijuana Issue 7, votes won’t be counted

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The Arkansas Supreme Court said Thursday that it wont reconsider its decision last week to disqualify a medical marijuana proposal from the ball ...

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The Arkansas Supreme Court said Thursday that it wont reconsider its decision last week to disqualify a medical marijuana pr ...

Arkansas Defies The Odds And Legalizes Medical Marijuana

News

November 08, 2016

Arkansas Defies The Odds And Legalizes Medical Marijuana Arkansas Defies The Odds And Legalizes Medical Marijuana Arkansas Defies The Odds And Legalizes Medical Marijuana

If you ever dreamed of buying marijuana at Walmart (headquartered in Arkansas) you're one step closer to making it a reality as of tonight. Voters in the Natural State have passed the Arkansas Medical Mar ...

If you ever dreamed of buying marijuana at Walmart (headquartered in Arkansas) you're one step closer to making it a reality as of tonight. Voters in the Natural State have passed the ...

News

November 08, 2016

Medical Marijuana passes in Arkansas Medical Marijuana passes in Arkansas Medical Marijuana passes in Arkansas

Arkansas has passed medical marijuana, returns show. The result is a good-luck win for reform, even after an internecine fight between reform advocats put two measures on the ballot. Once an impenetrable ...

Arkansas has passed medical marijuana, returns show. The result is a good-luck win for reform, even after an internecine fight between reform advocats put two measures on the ballot. ...

How long will patients have to wait for Arkansas medical marijuana? Some questions, answered

News

November 14, 2016

How long will patients have to wait for Arkansas medical marijuana? Some questions, ans...How long will patients have to wait for Arkansas medical marijuana?...How long will patients have to wait for Arkansas medical marijuana? Some questions, answered

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Voters have made Arkansas the first Bible Belt state to legalize medical marijuana, but it will be several months or longer before patients suffering from a host of ailments will be abl ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Voters have made Arkansas the first Bible Belt state to legalize medical marijuana, but it will be several months or longer before patients suffering from a host of ...

News

December 02, 2016

Arkansas as a Cannabis Tipping Point Arkansas as a Cannabis Tipping Point Arkansas as a Cannabis Tipping Point

Of the many states that voted on marijuana reforms in 2016, Arkansas #40 in our State of Cannabis series is for methe most intriguing. This November Arkansasvoters approved an amendment to the states con ...

Of the many states that voted on marijuana reforms in 2016, Arkansas #40 in our State of Cannabis series is for methe most intriguing. This November Arkansasvoters approved an amendme ...

New Market: Smooth rollout expected for Arkansas MMJ industry

News

December 06, 2016

New Market: Smooth rollout expected for Arkansas MMJ industry New Market: Smooth rollout expected for Arkansas MMJ industry New Market: Smooth rollout expected for Arkansas MMJ industry

By Bart Schaneman The Arkansas medical marijuana industry is expected to experience a smooth launch and will likely serve a small, but not tiny, market. After a previous legalization measure failed narr ...

By Bart Schaneman The Arkansas medical marijuana industry is expected to experience a smooth launch and will likely serve a small, but not tiny, market. After a previous legalization ...

Just-appointed Arkansas medical marijuana panel on short clock

News

December 08, 2016

Just-appointed Arkansas medical marijuana panel on short clock Just-appointed Arkansas medical marijuana panel on short clock Just-appointed Arkansas medical marijuana panel on short clock

By Kelly P. Kissel, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas political leaders on Wednesday named five people to the state Medical Marijuana Commission, setting up a panel that will adopt policie ...

By Kelly P. Kissel, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas political leaders on Wednesday named five people to the state Medical Marijuana Commission, setting up a panel tha ...

Arkansas politicians opposed to medical marijuana will now make the rules for its rollout

News

January 03, 2017

Arkansas politicians opposed to medical marijuana will now make the rules for its rollout Arkansas politicians opposed to medical marijuana will now make the...Arkansas politicians opposed to medical marijuana will now make the rules for its rollout

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. What a difference one election can make. The approval of a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana and Donald Trumps surprise Whit ...

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. What a difference one election can make. The approval of a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana and Donald ...

Arkansas commission settles on max number of medical marijuana dispensaries

News

January 11, 2017

Arkansas commission settles on max number of medical marijuana dispensaries Arkansas commission settles on max number of medical marijuana disp...Arkansas commission settles on max number of medical marijuana dispensaries

By The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission says it will allow 32 dispensaries to be evenly distributed among the states four congressional districts. The commissi ...

By The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission says it will allow 32 dispensaries to be evenly distributed among the states four congressional dis ...

House OKs delay in Arkansas medical marijuana launch. Here’s what the new timeline looks like

News

January 18, 2017

House OKs delay in Arkansas medical marijuana launch. Here’s what the new timeline look...House OKs delay in Arkansas medical marijuana launch. Here’s what t...House OKs delay in Arkansas medical marijuana launch. Here’s what the new timeline looks like

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The House voted Tuesday to delay the launch of the states voter-approved Arkansas medical marijuana program and ease a restriction on doctors wh ...

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The House voted Tuesday to delay the launch of the states voter-approved Arkansas medical marijuana program and ease a restr ...

Arkansas Governor Signs Bill Delaying Medical Marijuana Law

News

January 26, 2017

Arkansas Governor Signs Bill Delaying Medical Marijuana Law Arkansas Governor Signs Bill Delaying Medical Marijuana Law Arkansas Governor Signs Bill Delaying Medical Marijuana Law

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (arkansas.gov) NORML | January 26, 2017 LITTLE ROCK, AR Lawmakers passed legislation this week to delay the enactment of the states voter-initiated medical cannabis progr ...

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (arkansas.gov) NORML | January 26, 2017 LITTLE ROCK, AR Lawmakers passed legislation this week to delay the enactment of the states voter-initiated me ...

Arkansas Medical Marijuana: New Draft Rules

News

February 24, 2017

Arkansas Medical Marijuana: New Draft Rules Arkansas Medical Marijuana: New Draft Rules Arkansas Medical Marijuana: New Draft Rules

The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission issued draft rules this week that outline the process and particulars for obtaining a cultivation or dispensary license. The rules dictate the number of licenses ...

The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission issued draft rules this week that outline the process and particulars for obtaining a cultivation or dispensary license. The rules dictate the ...

Arkansas buffer zones will make medical marijuana licensing a tricky business

News

June 02, 2017

Arkansas buffer zones will make medical marijuana licensing a tricky business Arkansas buffer zones will make medical marijuana licensing a trick...Arkansas buffer zones will make medical marijuana licensing a tricky business

By Tafi Mukunyadzi, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas will soon begin taking applications from those who hope to grow and dispense medical marijuana, though the states strong religious her ...

By Tafi Mukunyadzi, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas will soon begin taking applications from those who hope to grow and dispense medical marijuana, though the states ...

News

July 02, 2017

Arkansas Now Accepting MMJ Applications Arkansas Now Accepting MMJ Applications Arkansas Now Accepting MMJ Applications

BY TAFI MUKUNYADZI ASSOCIATED PRESS LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) The application period for people seeking to grow, distribute or use medical marijuana in Arkansas is officially open. State officials opened t ...

BY TAFI MUKUNYADZI ASSOCIATED PRESS LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) The application period for people seeking to grow, distribute or use medical marijuana in Arkansas is officially open. Stat ...

Arkansas Cops Seize $20K Cash From Man With No Criminal Record

News

May 11, 2016

Arkansas Cops Seize $20K Cash From Man With No Criminal Record Arkansas Cops Seize $20K Cash From Man With No Criminal Record Arkansas Cops Seize $20K Cash From Man With No Criminal Record

Asset forfeiture laws have long been criticized as a way for law enforcement agencies to line their pockets in the absence of due process. Just look at the case of Annette and Dale Shattuck, whoseassets ...

Asset forfeiture laws have long been criticized as a way for law enforcement agencies to line their pockets in the absence of due process. Just look at the case of Annette and Dale S ...

Arkansas: Make Sure To Turn In ALL Medical Marijuana Petitions By Tuesday

News

June 09, 2016

Arkansas: Make Sure To Turn In ALL Medical Marijuana Petitions By Tuesday Arkansas: Make Sure To Turn In ALL Medical Marijuana Petitions By T...Arkansas: Make Sure To Turn In ALL Medical Marijuana Petitions By Tuesday

The medical marijuana campaign in Arkansas is calling anyone and everyone that has signed medical marijuana petitions to get them in by the deadline, which is this upcoming Tuesday, the 14th. Below is mor ...

The medical marijuana campaign in Arkansas is calling anyone and everyone that has signed medical marijuana petitions to get them in by the deadline, which is this upcoming Tuesday, th ...

Arkansas marijuana legalization hot ballot issue, but is competition bad thing?

News

June 13, 2016

Arkansas marijuana legalization hot ballot issue, but is competition bad thing?Arkansas marijuana legalization hot ballot issue, but is competitio...Arkansas marijuana legalization hot ballot issue, but is competition bad thing?

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Canvassers around the state are in a month-long sprint to gather thousands of signatures for proposed ballot issues. Depending on how things fal ...

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Canvassers around the state are in a month-long sprint to gather thousands of signatures for proposed ballot issues. Dependi ...

Dueling Efforts to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Arkansas

News

June 13, 2016

Dueling Efforts to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Arkansas Dueling Efforts to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Arkansas Dueling Efforts to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Arkansas

photo via Flickr-Mike Norton Arkansas voters might have not one, but two medical marijuana legalization measures to vote on this year, if competing efforts make a July 8 deadline t ...

photo via Flickr-Mike Norton Arkansas voters might have not one, but two medical marijuana legalization measures to vote on this year, if competing efforts make ...

Arkansas group submits 117K signatures to get medical marijuana on ballot

News

June 20, 2016

Arkansas group submits 117K signatures to get medical marijuana on ballot Arkansas group submits 117K signatures to get medical marijuana on ...Arkansas group submits 117K signatures to get medical marijuana on ballot

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Supporters of Arkansas medical marijuana turned in thousands of signatures Monday in an effort to put their legalization proposal on the states ...

By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Supporters of Arkansas medical marijuana turned in thousands of signatures Monday in an effort to put their legalization pro ...

Arkansas to Vote on Legalizing Medical Marijuana Statewide in November

News

June 21, 2016

Arkansas to Vote on Legalizing Medical Marijuana Statewide in November Arkansas to Vote on Legalizing Medical Marijuana Statewide in November Arkansas to Vote on Legalizing Medical Marijuana Statewide in November

Voters in Arkansas are likely to be presented with a proposed ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana in the state this November, supporters say. On Monday, Arkansans for Compassionate Care, the orga ...

Voters in Arkansas are likely to be presented with a proposed ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana in the state this November, supporters say. On Monday, Arkansans for Compassi ...

Arkansans For Compassionate Care Submits More Than 117,000 Signatures

News

June 22, 2016

Arkansans For Compassionate Care Submits More Than 117,000 Signatures Arkansans For Compassionate Care Submits More Than 117,000 Signatures Arkansans For Compassionate Care Submits More Than 117,000 Signatures

Good news out of Arkansas: On Monday, after months of hard work, Arkansans for Compassionate Care submitted more than 117,000 signatures to the Arkansas Secretary of State. The campaign is confident theyv ...

Good news out of Arkansas: On Monday, after months of hard work, Arkansans for Compassionate Care submitted more than 117,000 signatures to the Arkansas Secretary of State. The campaig ...

Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act Makes the 2016 Ballot

News

July 07, 2016

Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act Makes the 2016 Ballot Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act Makes the 2016 Ballot Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act Makes the 2016 Ballot

Group calls for other medical cannabis initiative to withdraw or face both failing at ballot. LITTLE ROCK, AR A citizen-driven initiative that would allow Arkansas doctors to recommend medical cannabis fo ...

Group calls for other medical cannabis initiative to withdraw or face both failing at ballot. LITTLE ROCK, AR A citizen-driven initiative that would allow Arkansas doctors to recommend ...

Arkansas: Medical Marijuana Qualifies for Ballot

News

July 07, 2016

Arkansas: Medical Marijuana Qualifies for Ballot Arkansas: Medical Marijuana Qualifies for Ballot Arkansas: Medical Marijuana Qualifies for Ballot

Voters in Arkansas will get the opportunity this November to decide, once again, whether the state should legalize a medical marijuana program for the severely sick and terminally ill. On Thursday, th ...

Voters in Arkansas will get the opportunity this November to decide, once again, whether the state should legalize a medical marijuana program for the severely sick and terminally il ...

Latest Arkansas Polls Show Vast Support For Medical Cannabis

News

July 27, 2016

Latest Arkansas Polls Show Vast Support For Medical Cannabis Latest Arkansas Polls Show Vast Support For Medical Cannabis Latest Arkansas Polls Show Vast Support For Medical Cannabis

Photo by Gracie Malley Its only a matter of time before whole-plant medical cannabis becomes legal in the South. The Arkansas Secretary of States office has validated 77,516 signat ...

Photo by Gracie Malley Its only a matter of time before whole-plant medical cannabis becomes legal in the South. The Arkansas Secretary of States office has val ...

LEARN MORE ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN YOUR STATE

AllBud State FAQs

Medical marijuana programs can vary from state to state. From the process to how to become a qualified patient to how to acquire medical marijuana is never the exact same in each state. We have compiled some of the most common Frequently Asked Questions on a state by state basis. Select from the drop down above for your state.

Interesting State Facts:

Massachusetts requires dispensaries to also sell vaporizers
Nevada allows out of state cardholders to purchase medical marijuana
The possession limit in Oregon is 24 ounces of useable marijuana
Many states require patients to designate a single dispensary for their medication needs

Learn about the specific medical symptoms or conditions marijuana may provide relief