Possession of Uncontained Medical Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle

 New Arkansas Law Alert: Possession of Uncontained Medical Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle 

Attention, Arkansas motorists and medical marijuana patients! There’s a new law you need to know about: Arkansas Statute 5-71-232—Possession of Uncontained Medical Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle.

What does this mean?
“Uncontained” means medical marijuana that is NOT in a jar, bag, wrapping, or other container obtained from a licensed dispensary under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016 (Amendment 98).
It is unlawful to possess uncontained medical marijuana in a motor vehicle that is on a public highway or its right-of-way if:
The marijuana is in a form that can be readily smoked.
The marijuana is within an area of the vehicle that is easily accessible to the driver while seated.

Why is This Important?
Violating this law is considered a Class C misdemeanor. This means you could face legal consequences simply for having uncontained, smoke-ready medical marijuana accessible in your vehicle—even if you are a registered patient.

Stay Safe & Stay Legal:
Always keep your medical marijuana in its original, sealed container from a licensed dispensary when transporting it in your vehicle.
If you have questions about this law or need more information, feel free to reach out!
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