The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission is tasked with administering and regulating the issuance of licenses to operate medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation facilities. If you are interested in receiving advanced notice of rule-making proceedings and updates on the actions of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission, please sign up here.
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana commission does not work with patents or medical facilities in the issuance of Medical Marijuana Patient Cards. For assistance with Patient Cards please contact the Arkansas Department of Health at https://mmj.adh.arkansas.gov/ or by phone at 501-682-4982.
About Us
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission was created under Article §19 of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016. The Commission is tasked with administering and regulating the issuance of licenses to operate medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation facilities, and will work with the support of Alcoholic Beverage Control to implement and enforce the requirements of the amendment.
Membership of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission is composed of five individuals; each serving a four-year term. Members are appointed as follows: one member is appointed by the Governor of Arkansas; two members are appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Arkansas Senate; and two members are appointed by the Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
On December 7, 2016, the inaugural members of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Counsel were announced. The members are:
- Kevin Case (Appointed by Governor Hutchinson)
- James Miller (Appointed by Senator Dismang)
- Tyler Ketner (Appointed by Senator Hester) (2 Year Term)
- Amber Pool (Appointed by Speaker of the House Matthey J. Shepherd)
- Reginal Thomas, Sr. (Appointed by Representative Shephard)
Rulemaking Updates
If you are interested in receiving advanced notice of rule-making proceedings and updates on the actions of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission, please email scott.hardin@dfa.arkansas.gov.
