Arkansas Amendment 98 of 2016 is the medical-marijuana amendment. The Department of Health issues registry cards. The Medical Marijuana Commission licenses dispensaries and cultivation facilities.
This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Laws and local rules change. Read the official sources at the bottom of this page.
Cannabis-friendly lawyers in Arkansas
Listed October 2026
These firms and attorneys are listed in the NORML lawyer directory for Arkansas. Cities and phone numbers below are taken from those listings.
Criminal defense and individual help
Greg Bryant, Attorney NORML directory
Gregory E Bryant · Little Rock
Listed in the NORML lawyer directory for Arkansas as a criminal defense and marijuana lawyer in Little Rock.
Source: NORML listing
John Wesley Hall Jr. P.C. NORML directory
Samantha J. Carpenter · Little Rock
Listed in the NORML lawyer directory for Arkansas as a criminal defense and marijuana lawyer in Little Rock.
Source: NORML listing
Benca & Benca NORML directory
Kara Lynn Benca · Little Rock
Listed in the NORML lawyer directory for Arkansas as a criminal defense and marijuana lawyer in Little Rock.
Source: NORML listing
Criminal defense
These lawyers defend cannabis and marijuana charges in Arkansas.
Lemley Law
Little Rock
Charged with Marijuana Possession in Arkansas? Even though marijuana laws are changing in some states, Arkansas still treats marijuana possession as a criminal offense in most cases.
Ludwig Law Firm
Little Rock
Simply Win Marijuana Possession Cases in Little Rock and Pulaski County.
Starting a cannabis business
These lawyers help with licensing, forming a company, and compliance for a cannabis business in Arkansas.
Wright Lindsey Jennings
Little Rock
We offer experienced counsel and representation on every aspect of medical marijuana in Arkansas, including assisting in the application process for a medical marijuana business license.
Rose Law Firm
Little Rock
Licensee and affiliate entity form selection in compliance with Amendment 98.
The Law Offices of Darren O'Quinn
Little Rock
marijuana related businesses and consultants have recognized the need for an attorney with a pharmacy background to provide legal advice and assistance in navigating this new and developing area of the law in Arkansas.
Not a referral. This list is not an endorsement, and there is no paid placement. We have not verified bar standing or discipline history. Before you hire anyone, confirm them through the Arkansas Bar Association.
Store map
- Medical dispensaries are on the map. A medical card is required. No adult-use stores in Arkansas yet.
Patients and licensees
- Amendment 98, section 3, says a qualifying patient or designated caregiver in actual possession of a registry identification card shall not be subject to arrest, prosecution, or penalty for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the amendment if the person possesses not more than two and one-half ounces of usable marijuana.
- The Department of Health says it issues medical marijuana registry cards for qualified patients and caregivers.
- The department says the Alcoholic Beverage Control agency is responsible for licensure of medical marijuana dispensaries.
- The Medical Marijuana Commission says it administers and regulates licenses to operate medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation facilities, and that it does not issue patient cards.