Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act Qualifying Conditions

Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Arkansas

After receiving your medical marijuana certification, you can visit the Arkansas Department of Health’s Medical Marijuana Patient Registry to start your patient application.

Create an account and fill in the required fields. Verify your account and begin your application.

Ensure you complete every part of the application. Remember, an incomplete application won’t be processed and will delay the process.

Also, make note of the following details that you must provide:

• SSN (Social Security Number)
• Military Status (If applicable)
• Sign (use your finger or mouse pad to sign the box)
• State ID (take a clear picture and upload it)
• Physician Certification (use the signed certification you received after approval)
• Pay the non-refundable $50 government fee.

The Arkansas Department of Health generally takes up to 14 days to process a complete application. After approval, log in to the Arkansas medical marijuana registry and print a copy of your registry ID card. Soon after, the department will print and mail the physical card to your address. 

Documents for your Arkansas medical marijuana card application

• Proof of ID (Arkansas driver’s license or Arkansas state ID issued by the DMV)
• Medical Marijuana Recommendation (from our AR cannabis doctor after they approve you)

How to Get Medical Marijuana in Arkansas (AR)

You will be able to get medical marijuana in Arkansas if you meet all the qualifications and successfully apply for a medical card. Your Medical Marijuana ID Card enables you to buy medicine from one of the dispensaries authorized by the state. There are a total of 37 licensed dispensaries in Arkansas. The most popular dispensaries in the state include:

• Releaf Center Dispensary in Bentonville, AR
• Good Day Farm Dispensary in Texarkana, AR
• Harvest Dispensary in Conway, AR
• Fiddlers Green Dispensary in Mountain View, AR

When buying medical marijuana at a state-regulated dispensary, make sure you:

• Bring your Medical Marijuana ID Card and photo ID (AR ID or Driver’s License) when purchasing medicine from a dispensary.

Underage Patients must be supervised by their designated caregiver or guardian when purchasing their medicine at a dispensary. Caregivers and Guardians must provide proof of ID when accompanying the Minor Patient.

Most importantly, patients can’t fill a prescription for medical marijuana at a local pharmacy like other medications.

Caregivers are individuals who can buy medical marijuana on a patient’s behalf through legal authorization.

To qualify for a designated caregiver registry card to legally purchase medical marijuana for a qualifying patient, you must meet the following qualifications:

• You must be 21 years old or older.
• Your patient should either be physically disabled or a minor.
• Your qualifying patient must have a current medical marijuana card.
  
• You can’t have been convicted of a disqualifying felony offense.
• You must be an Arkansas resident with proof of residency (AR Driver’s License or AR State ID card)
• Be eligible under state law, as Arkansas National Guard and U.S. military members cannot obtain a registry ID card.
  

Note: Parents of a minor with a qualifying condition don’t need to complete a Criminal History Check. Still, the parent must register as a caregiver and pay the non-refundable registry card application fee.

Regular caregivers pay $37 for a Criminal History Check.

Caregivers can call 1-833-214-8619 (toll-free) to request a Criminal History Review Application and fingerprint card.

Key Takeaways

• Arkansas residency and diagnosis of a qualifying condition are requirements for the state medical marijuana card.
• An Arkansas cannabis doctor must certify you for medical marijuana before you can apply for your medical card.
• Eligible minors must have their parent or legal guardian register as a caregiver.
• Arkansas charges $50 for the medical marijuana card.
• It may take up to 14 days for the Arkansas Department of Health to process your medical marijuana card application.