When did medical marijuana become legal in Arkansas? On November 8, 2016, Arkansas voters approved Issue 6, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, to legalize the medical use of cannabis.
How much marijuana can you carry in Arkansas? Marijuana Possession in Arkansas
Less than four ounces is a Class A misdemeanor. One ounce or more but less than four ounces, when the defendant has four previous convictions for a Schedule VI drug possession, is a Class D felony. Four ounces or more but less than ten pounds is a Class D felony.
What illness qualifies for medical Marijuanas?
- Adults with nausea or vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
- People with muscle stiffness and spasms caused by multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Children and adults with rare, severe forms of epilepsy.
Is medical Marijuanas covered by insurance? Health insurance doesn’t cover medical marijuana, but it does cover some FDA-approved drugs containing synthetic weed. A lot of questions come up when you consider using medical marijuana to relieve pain or treat a condition.
