Benefits of Getting an Arkansas Medical Card
A valid medical marijuana certificate and identity card are currently the only legal way to consume cannabis in Arkansas.
Fast, Easy, and Affordable
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It’s quick and easy! Plus, your data and medical records are secure on our state-of-the-art, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
*Please note that Leafwell can only provide telehealth renewals for patients whom Leafwell physicians certified through the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Registry System at any point from 3/13/2020 through 5/30/2021.
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See your Arkansas healthcare provider online to discuss your renewal. The consultation fee is $149; you’re only charged if approved.
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Register for medical cannabis by attaching your PDF certificate to a completed State of Arkansas application. You can submit your application online.
The application fee, payable to the state, is $50. The application and Leafwell fees (mentioned above) are separate.
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It takes the Arkansas government seven to 14 days to process the application, and it can take seven to 30 days to get a physical copy of your medical marijuana card in Arkansas.
A valid medical marijuana certificate and identity card are currently the only legal way to consume cannabis in Arkansas.
Arkansas has a medical marijuana program. The first attempt to pass a law failed in 2012 but was successful in 2016.
How to qualify
You must be a legal resident of Arkansas to apply for a medical marijuana card in the state.
Patients must be 18 to qualify or have a caregiver who can access cannabis if the patient is a minor or adult who cannot buy/grow for themselves. Arkansas medical marijuana caregivers must be 21.
Members of the Arkansas National Guard and the U.S. Military cannot obtain an MMJ Card under current Arkansas marijuana laws.
The following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana card in Arkansas:
An Arkansas medical marijuana card allows you to access all licensed dispensaries in Arkansas and purchase medical marijuana legally.
Arkansas residents with a medical marijuana card can have 2.5 ounces every 14 days. The card proves that you can legally possess, transport, and consume medical marijuana products.
Dispensaries will stock a range of medical marijuana forms, including tinctures, oils, dry flower, creams, edibles, and plant material used in vaporizers. You can consult your healthcare provider to discuss your condition’s correct strength and potency(s).
Medical marijuana patients under 21 may be restricted from smokable forms of cannabis.
It is not legal to cultivate cannabis plants in Arkansas, even for qualifying medical marijuana patients or their caregivers.
Caregivers
Some patients may be eligible for an MMJ Card but cannot apply for one themselves. For example, a minor under 18, or a patient who needs assistance accessing medical cannabis, needs a caregiver to complete the process on their behalf.
To qualify for a designated caregiver registry card to purchase medical marijuana for a qualified patient legally, you must:
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Be at least 21.
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The individual needing care must be physically disabled or a minor.
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Not have not been convicted of an excluded felony offense. Caregivers must submit to a Criminal History Check and pay a $37 fee.
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Be an Arkansas resident with proof of residency (driver’s license or state ID card).
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Not be a member of the military. State law prohibits Arkansas National Guard and U.S. military members from obtaining a registry ID card.
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Parents or legal guardians of a minor with a qualifying condition are not required to complete a Criminal History Check. The parent or guardian will still register as a caregiver and pay the registry card application fee, and all fees are nonrefundable.
Limited reciprocity is available to ‘visiting qualifying patients.’
To qualify, the patient:
The out-of-state registration card has the same force and effect as a card issued in Arkansas, except the visiting qualifying patient may not purchase medical marijuana in Arkansas. To find out more about medical marijuana reciprocity, get in touch with the expert Leafwell team today.
An Arkansas medical marijuana card is valid in other U.S. states with reciprocity in their medical marijuana programs.
Telehealth services like Leafwell make it easy to get a medical marijuana card, but meeting with a cannabis doctor is only the first part of the process.
The cost of medical marijuana cards varies by state but can fit a variety of budgets. See how much an MMJ card costs in your state.
Patients can renew their Arkansas medical marijuana card online. The first step is to schedule a telemedicine appointment with a licensed Leafwell physician.
Please note: We are unable to certify Arkansas patients who are new to Leafwell. However, if you were certified by a Leafwell physician through the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Registry System at any point from 3/13/2020 through 5/30/2021, we can offer telehealth renewals.
An online renewal consultation for existing Leafwell patients in Arkansas costs $149. Patients must also pay a separate $50 fee with their state application to the Arkansas Cannabis Program.
Here’s an overview of the fees:
The consultation fee includes a 1-year certification, and you’ll only be charged if approved.
*State fees are not included with Leafwell fees and are paid directly to the state.
In Arkansas, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
At the moment, it is not possible to apply for a medical cannabis card in Arkansas online. We are watching the legislation changes in the state and hope to reopen soon. However, if you were certified by a Leafwell physician through the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Registry System at any point from 3/13/2020 through 5/30/2021, you are eligible to renew your MMJ card online.
You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Arkansas. Caregivers must be 21 years of age.
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Arkansas can have a caregiver.
Caregiver Requirements:
Caregivers can complete an online application (preferred) or a mail-in application. To apply online as a caregiver in Arkansas, follow this process: