Arkansas Hemp & Hemp‑Derived Cannabinoid Laws (2026)

This guide provides educational, state‑specific information on Arkansas hemp and hemp‑derived cannabinoid laws as of July 1, 2026. It is for educational purposes only and not legal advice.

Arkansas hemp laws: quick overview

Arkansas defines industrial hemp under the Arkansas Industrial Hemp Production Act of 2021 (Ark. Code § 2‑15‑503), limiting delta‑9 THC to ≤ 0.3% on a dry‑weight basis in the plant and derivatives; effective as codified in 2021. ([legalclarity.org](https://legalclarity.org/can-you-legally-grow-weed-in-arkansas/?utm_source=openai)) Act 629 of 2023 (SB 358), effective April 11, 2023, amended the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Ark. Code § 5‑64‑215) to classify delta‑8, delta‑10, synthetic cannabinoids, and hemp‑derived delta‑9 above 0.3% as Schedule VI controlled substances. ([legalclarity.org](https://legalclarity.org/what-does-arkansas-act-629-mean-for-hemp-products/?utm_source=openai)) Act 934 of 2025 (Ark. Code § 20‑56‑501 et seq.), effective April 22, 2026, further tightened regulation by banning any finished hemp product with total THC above 0%, except for a narrow carve‑out: products with ≤ 1 mg total THC per container and CBD:THC ratio > 15:1. Retail must be licensed by Arkansas Tobacco Control, and purchasers must be 21+. ([hempdata.io](https://hempdata.io/briefs/arkansas?utm_source=openai)) All hemp‑derived products sold in Arkansas must be tested by an independent, approved laboratory (ISO‑equivalent accreditation) and accompanied by a certificate of analysis detailing cannabinoid profile, solvents, pesticides, microbials, heavy metals, and non‑hemp substances (Ark. Code § 20‑56‑410). ([codes.findlaw.com](https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-56-410/?utm_source=openai))

Shipping guidance

Inbound shipments of hemp‑derived products into Arkansas must comply with state THC limits and be accompanied by COA and license documentation. Consumable hemp products must be sold only by Tobacco Control‑licensed retailers; internet‑only sales are prohibited. Age verification (21+) is required at point of sale.

Testing & COA guidance

Testing must be conducted by an approved laboratory accredited by ISO or equivalent and approved by Arkansas Tobacco Control (Ark. Code § 20‑56‑402). Required panels include cannabinoid profile, solvents, pesticides, microbials, heavy metals, and non‑hemp substances. A COA must accompany each product and be retained for inspection (Ark. Code § 20‑56‑410).

What to buy

Legal products include: industrial hemp biomass, fiber, seed, grain, hemp‑seed oil, hemp protein, and non‑intoxicating hemp‑derived CBD products that contain ≤ 0.3% delta‑9 THC dry‑weight and meet the carve‑out (≤ 1 mg total THC per container and CBD:THC > 15:1) if consumable.

What to avoid

Avoid delta‑8, delta‑10, synthetic cannabinoids, hemp‑derived delta‑9 THC above 0.3%, THCa flower likely treated as Schedule VI, and any finished hemp product with total THC > 0% that does not meet the carve‑out.

How to shop compliant, tested hemp

• Delta‑9 THC in finished hemp products must not exceed 0.3% dry‑weight (Arkansas Industrial Hemp Production Act, Ark. Code § 2‑15‑503).
• Any finished hemp product with total THC > 0% is banned unless it meets the narrow carve‑out (≤ 1 mg total THC per container and CBD:THC > 15:1) under Act 934 of 2025.
• Delta‑8, delta‑10, synthetic cannabinoids, and hemp‑derived delta‑9 above 0.3% are Schedule VI controlled substances under Act 629 of 2023.
• All hemp‑derived products must be tested by an approved, ISO‑equivalent lab with COA before sale (Ark. Code § 20‑56‑410).
• Retail sale of consumable hemp products requires licensing through Arkansas Tobacco Control and purchaser must be 21+.

Educational content only — not legal or medical advice.

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