The upcoming Arkansas election on November 21, 2024, includes Issue 3, referred to as the medical marijuana amendment. The amendment aims to expand access to medical marijuana beyond doctors to include APRNs and pharmacists for prescribing. Additionally, the list of qualifying conditions would be extended. This initiative follows the 2016 approval of a constitutional amendment for a medical marijuana program, which took nearly three years to implement. In 2022, Arkansas voters rejected recreational marijuana use. If passed, Issue 3 would also legalize marijuana in Arkansas if the federal government decriminalizes it. The approval of Issue 3 would result in significant changes to the state’s medical marijuana laws, effective November 15, 2024. The proposed amendment is supported by “Arkansans for Patient Access,” which aims to expand access to medical marijuana for patients in the state. Early voting begins on October 21, 2024, allowing voters to have a say on the expansion of medical marijuana access in Arkansas. For more information on the Arkansas medical marijuana amendment, visit the University of Arkansas Public Policy Center’s website.
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