Arkansas marijuana grower, retailer sue state over doctor’s visit rules
A medical marijuana cultivator and owners of a dispensary in Arkansas are suing the state over rules that prevent MMJ recommendations without an in-person visit to a physician.
Arkansas suit accuses medical marijuana regulators of racist licensing practices
A Black-owned company in Arkansas filed suit against state medical marijuana regulators and other officials, alleging that it was discriminated against during the dispensary licensing process because of its owner’s race.
Arkansas voters could see 3 recreational marijuana initiatives on ballot
A third group has filed a ballot initiative seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas.
Several state marijuana legalization initiatives could make November ballot
Around a half-dozen marijuana legalization referendums could reach state ballots in November, with advocates confident they can repeat the clean sweep of victories voters delivered two years ago.
Arkansas registers $264.9 million worth of medical cannabis sales in 2021
Medical cannabis dispensaries in Arkansas sold a total of $264.9 million worth of MMJ in 2021, according to data released by the state’s Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).
Arkansas, Missouri medical cannabis sales take different paths
The medical cannabis markets of neighboring states Arkansas and Missouri are roughly the same size, but they’re going in somewhat opposite directions.
Oklahoma medical marijuana businesses demand steps to combat illicit grows
Concerns over expanding illicit cannabis operations in Oklahoma are putting pressure on regulators and law enforcement to take action to stamp out the alleged criminal activity some argue is hiding behind the state’s booming legal medical marijuana industry.
