Arkansas to Develop Regulations for Medical Cannabis

 

by Mark Richardson, AR News Service

 

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas voters joined seven others states on election day by approving the use of marijuana for either medical or recreational purposes.

Fifty-three percent of Arkansas voters approved Issue 6. State health officials now have 120 days to develop regulations and licensing guidelines for patients to obtain medical cannabis.

Department of Health spokesperson Marisha DiCarlo: