(AP) – Arkansas will soon begin taking applications from
those who hope to grow and dispense medical marijuana, though the state’s strong
religious heritage and restrictions imposed by the Legislature will limit where
greenhouses and distributors can operate.Voters last November made Arkansas the first Bible Belt state to legalize
medical marijuana, clearing its use by people with certain medical conditions.
those who hope to grow and dispense medical marijuana, though the state’s strong
religious heritage and restrictions imposed by the Legislature will limit where
greenhouses and distributors can operate.Voters last November made Arkansas the first Bible Belt state to legalize
medical marijuana, clearing its use by people with certain medical conditions.
While setting up rules for licensing, legislators said growers must be at
least 3,000 feet from churches, schools or daycares, while dispensaries must be
1,500 feet away. The limits will make it tough for some towns and small cities
to host marijuana operations.
The Arkansas Municipal League says some cities are already looking into where
churches, schools and daycare centers may affect the establishment of medical
marijuana growers and dispensaries.
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