Is CBD legal in Arkansas? 2026

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Yes, for adults 21+Verified Sep 30, 2026

CBD is legal in Arkansas for adults 21 and older if the product has no more than 1 mg of THC per container, while delta-8, hemp delta-9 and THCA products are banned.

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CBD oil & tinctures

In Arkansas
Legal with limitsChecked Sep 30, 2026

Yes, with limits. CBD oil is legal in Arkansas as a 'consumable hemp product' if it has no more than 1 mg of total THC per container and more than 15 parts CBD to 1 part THC. Buyers must be 21 or older, and stores need a $5,000 yearly permit from Arkansas Tobacco Control.

  • Manufacturers must list each product in the state's consumable hemp product directory; unlisted products can be seized.
  • THC-free isolate and broad-spectrum oils are the simplest fit.
Min. age
21+
THC limit
1 mg total THC per container, CBD:THC over 15:1 (consumable hemp)
Medical
Medical marijuana program (Amendment 98)
Recreational
No

Arkansas at a glance

Status of all 8 products in Arkansas. Tap a row to see the full answer.

ProductStatusThe rule
CBD oil & tincturesLegal with limits21+ · 1 mg total THC per container · CBD:THC over 15:1
CBD gummies & ediblesLegal with limits21+ · 1 mg total THC per container · no intoxicating marketing
CBD creams & topicalsLegal with limits21+ · must meet federal cosmetic definition and THC levels
Full-spectrum CBDLegal with limitsMax 1 mg THC per container now; federal 0.4 mg cap from Dec 11
Hemp delta-9 edibles & drinksNot legalIntoxicating hemp product: felony to sell under Act 934
Delta-8, delta-10 & THCPNot legalIntoxicating hemp product under Act 934: felony to sell
THCA flower & pre-rollsNot legalTHCA counts as THC; intoxicating hemp product, felony to sell
Hemp vapes & cartsBeing verifiedNot yet verified: CBD vapes not named in Act 934; THC carts banned

Arkansas CBD laws by product

Checked Sep 30, 2026 against Arkansas's official sources, listed at the end of the page.

Is CBD oil legal in Arkansas?

Legal with limits

Yes, with limits. CBD oil is legal in Arkansas as a 'consumable hemp product' if it has no more than 1 mg of total THC per container and more than 15 parts CBD to 1 part THC. Buyers must be 21 or older, and stores need a $5,000 yearly permit from Arkansas Tobacco Control.

  • Manufacturers must list each product in the state's consumable hemp product directory; unlisted products can be seized.
  • THC-free isolate and broad-spectrum oils are the simplest fit.
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Are CBD gummies legal in Arkansas?

Legal with limits

Yes, with limits. CBD gummies and edibles are legal in Arkansas only if they have no more than 1 mg of total THC per container and a CBD to THC ratio above 15 to 1, are sold to adults 21 and older, and are not marketed for an intoxicating effect.

  • Packaging or ads meant to appeal to minors are illegal.
  • Retailers need an Arkansas Tobacco Control permit.
CBD gummies and the federal cap →

Are CBD creams and topicals legal in Arkansas?

Legal with limits

Yes, with limits. CBD creams and topicals that qualify as cosmetics under federal law and meet federal THC levels count as consumable hemp products in Arkansas, so the 21+ age limit and retailer permit apply.

Is full-spectrum CBD legal in Arkansas?

Legal with limits

Only if the product has no more than 1 mg of total THC per container and more than 15 parts CBD to 1 part THC; anything with more THC is an intoxicating hemp product, which Arkansas makes a felony to sell. The federal 0.4 mg per container cap on December 11, 2026 is stricter still.

  • Check total THC per bottle on the lab report, not just the percentage.
  • Isolate and broad-spectrum products carry less legal risk.

Are hemp delta-9 edibles and drinks legal in Arkansas?

Not legal

No. Arkansas treats hemp products with THC above the consumable hemp limit (1 mg total THC per container) as intoxicating hemp products, and making, marketing or selling them is a felony.

  • THC products are sold legally only to registered patients in licensed medical marijuana dispensaries.
  • The state seized about 6,000 illegal hemp THC products between mid-July and September 2025.
Federal rules for hemp products →

Is delta-8 legal in Arkansas?

Not legal

No. Act 934 of 2025 lists delta-8 and delta-10 THC as intoxicating hemp products, and making, marketing or selling one is a felony. Arkansas has enforced its ban on intoxicating hemp THC since mid-July 2025.

  • Act 629 of 2023 also added delta-8, delta-10 and THC converted from hemp by a synthetic chemical process to Schedule VI.

Is THCA flower legal in Arkansas?

Not legal

No. Arkansas counts THCA in total THC, and a hemp product with any total THC that does not qualify as a consumable hemp product (max 1 mg per container) is an intoxicating hemp product, which is a felony to sell.

  • No official Arkansas source names THCA flower specifically.

Are hemp vapes legal in Arkansas?

Being verified

Not yet verified for CBD vapes: Act 934's consumable hemp rules do not mention vapes by name. Delta-8 and other THC vapes are illegal under Act 629 and Act 934.

  • The earlier hemp-derived products law (Arkansas Code 20-56-403) barred THC products intended for inhalation.

What changed in Arkansas

Federal hemp changes explained →

2 state changes since 2024. Two federal changes follow on Nov 12 and Dec 11, 2026. See each change with its source.

Today
Jun 24 2025
Arkansas
Act 629 hemp THC ban enforceable
Apr 22 2026
Arkansas
AG certifies Act 934: 21+, 1 mg THC cap
Nov 12 2026
Federal · all states
41 daysLab-only cannabinoids like THC-O lose hemp status
Dec 11 2026
Federal · all states
70 days0.4 mg total THC per container cap

Buying and carrying CBD in Arkansas

Buying CBD online in Arkansas

Arkansas bars permit holders from selling consumable hemp products through an order executed solely over the internet or similar means. The law does not stop shipment through Arkansas of hemp at 0.3% delta-9 THC or less between licensed producers and handlers in other states.

Traveling with CBD in Arkansas

Act 934 does not prohibit shipping hemp at 0.3% delta-9 THC or less through Arkansas between licensed hemp businesses in other states. Delta-8 and other intoxicating hemp THC products are illegal in Arkansas, and the state says possession is also illegal, so do not carry them into the state.

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CBD for pets in Arkansas

Arkansas's consumable hemp law covers products for human consumption, and the official sources checked set no separate rules for pet CBD.

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Program

Arkansas's medical marijuana program rests on Amendment 98. The Department of Health issues medical marijuana registry cards to qualified patients and caregivers.

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Is your full-spectrum product over the December 11 cap?

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Arkansas CBD questions

Is CBD oil legal in Arkansas in 2026?

Yes, for adults 21 and older. The oil must have no more than 1 mg of total THC per container and more than 15 parts CBD to 1 part THC, and it must be sold by a retailer with an Arkansas Tobacco Control permit.

How old do you have to be to buy CBD in Arkansas?

21. Act 934 of 2025 makes it illegal to sell or give a consumable hemp product, including CBD, to anyone under 21, and illegal for anyone under 21 to buy or try to buy one.

Can you buy CBD online in Arkansas?

Arkansas bars permit holders from selling consumable hemp products through an order executed solely over the internet or similar means. The law does not stop shipment through Arkansas of hemp at 0.3% delta-9 THC or less between licensed producers and handlers in other states.

Can you travel with CBD in Arkansas?

Act 934 does not prohibit shipping hemp at 0.3% delta-9 THC or less through Arkansas between licensed hemp businesses in other states. Delta-8 and other intoxicating hemp THC products are illegal in Arkansas, and the state says possession is also illegal, so do not carry them into the state.

Will the federal hemp change on December 11, 2026 affect CBD in Arkansas?

Yes. From December 11, 2026, federal law caps hemp products at 0.4 mg of total THC per container, which is stricter than Arkansas's 1 mg limit. THC-free isolate and broad-spectrum products are not affected by the cap.

Sources 6Checked Sep 30, 2026
  1. Arkansas General AssemblyAct 934 of 2025 (SB 533): Regulation of consumable hemp products by the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board
  2. Arkansas General AssemblyAct 629 of 2023 (SB 358): Hemp-derived THC and psychoactive substances
  3. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth CircuitBio Gen LLC v. Sanders, No. 23-3237 (June 24, 2025)
  4. Arkansas Attorney GeneralAttorney General Griffin Certifies Act 934 of 2025 (April 22, 2026)
  5. Arkansas Department of Finance and AdministrationDFA Enforcement seizes 6,000 illegal hemp-derived products (September 25, 2025)
  6. Arkansas Department of HealthMedical Marijuana

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How we checked: every answer on this page was checked on Sep 30, 2026 by the canary. editorial desk against 6 official government sources. When we find a change, we update this page and log it with its date. See every source with its link.

General information, not legal advice. Hemp law in Arkansas can change quickly. Check the official sources above or speak with a Arkansas attorney before buying, selling or shipping hemp products.

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