Are THC Drinks Legal in Arkansas? (2026)

Are THC drinks legal? Every state

Tier

schedule i

Effective

2026-04-22

What the record says

Same 'intoxicating hemp product' capture applies to beverages. Arkansas is one of the most restrictive states for hemp-derived delta-9 THC: any finished, human-consumable or inhalable hemp product with a total THC concentration above 0% is an 'intoxicating hemp product' and a Schedule VI controlled substance, full stop, regardless of delivery form. The only lawful hemp-derived cannabinoid products are cosmetics, FDA-GRAS items, or products capped at 1 mg total THC per container with a CBD:THC ratio above 15:1 -- a threshold so low it effectively excludes any product marketed for delta-9 THC effect. Enforcement has been active since the 2025 8th Circuit ruling and 2025/2026 Act 934 certification. Effective date: Section 23 of Act 934 of 2025 makes the act effective on the Attorney General's certification, and the Attorney General announced that certification on April 22, 2026 (arkansasag.gov news release).

Controlling language, verbatim

A product intended for human consumption or inhalation that is derived from hemp and contains tetrahydrocannabinol shall not be permitted or allowed under the laws of this state, other than consumable hemp products if otherwise legal under state law.

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Citations

Federal

Federally restricted. Hemp delta-9 THC beverage - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; total THC standard and 0.4 mg per container cap take effect Dec 11 2026 Federal detail

THC drinks across the country

Neighboring states

• THC drinks in Louisiana Restricted
• THC drinks in Missouri Banned from December 11, 2026
• THC drinks in Mississippi Restricted
• THC drinks in Oklahoma Restricted
• THC drinks in Tennessee Restricted
• THC drinks in Texas Restricted

Related

• Delta-9 THC in Arkansas: every form
• THC ban in Arkansas
• Every compound in Arkansas
• THC drink brands on file (5)

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