Arkansas bans intoxicating hemp cannabinoids outright. The controlling authority is Act 629 (2023), and the measurement standard Arkansas applies is scheduling — the cannabinoids are Schedule VI controlled substances.
That standard decides everything. Where a state measures total THC, delta-9 plus 87.7% of the THCA content, high-THCA material fails on the same lab result that passes federally. Run any Certificate of Analysis through the total THC calculator to see both numbers.
What Happened in Arkansas
The Eighth Circuit reversed and dissolved the earlier federal injunction on June 24, 2025, holding the statute valid. It is now fully enforceable with no litigation shield remaining.
What This Means for Buyers in Arkansas
Non-intoxicating CBD products outside the scheduled cannabinoid list.
Arkansas THCA Questions
Why is THCA not permitted in Arkansas?
Because Arkansas measures scheduling — the cannabinoids are Schedule VI controlled substances rather than delta-9 alone, under Act 629 (2023). High-THCA material fails that test by definition.
Is any hemp product still legal in Arkansas?
Non-intoxicating CBD products outside the scheduled cannabinoid list.
Does federal legality override this?
No. Federal law is a floor, not a ceiling — appellate courts have repeatedly upheld stricter state standards.