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Arkansas Code Title 5, Chapter 71, Subchapter 2, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows:

5-71-219.

Unlawful possession, transportation, and use of medical marijuana.

(a) As used in this section:

(1) “Cultivation facility” means the same as defined in the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98;

(2) “Dispensary” means the same as defined in the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98;

(3) "Medical marijuana" means marijuana lawfully possessed, transported, or used for a medical use under state law;

and (4) "Medical use" means the same as defined in the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98.

(b) It is unlawful for a person to knowingly:

*BPG311* 04-19-2021 09:25:59 BPG311 As Engrossed:

H3/8/21 H3/9/21 H3/17/21 H4/7/21 S4/19/21 HB1525 (1) Use medical marijuana through inhalation in a place prohibited under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98;

(2) Transport medical marijuana in an amount greater than five ounces (5 oz.) unless the person is a licensed transporter, is employed by a cultivation facility or dispensary licensed by the Medical Marijuana Commission, and is in possession of a valid registration identification card issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division;

or (3) Transport medical marijuana from another state into Arkansas.

(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

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