Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Arkansas law
Cannabis laws in Little Rock follow Arkansas’s state law. For travelers, the jurisdiction’s law is the controlling standard—cities usually don’t define cannabis legality.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is available for registered patients with qualifying conditions. Unauthorized possession carries risk of penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Available for qualifying patients
- Possession: Illegal except for registered medical patients
- Buying/Selling: Medical channels only
- Tourists: Medical access typically requires residency
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Little Rock officers were seen as more interested in other drugs. North of the river had a tougher reputation in the account.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Central Little Rock came up around 12th through about 28th Street, including streets named after presidents such as Washington, Adams, Madison, Tyler and Monroe. North of the river, people mentioned Pike Avenue from Fourth to 36th, especially around 17th, with more visible police there.
Marijuana Prices
- US$10 for a blunt’s worth
- US$25 for about 8 g
- Locals considered two smaller bags a better bet than handing over US$20 at once
Types of Marijuana
Skunk sometimes turned up at schwag prices. White Widow was prized and considered hard to find on the street. Hillcrest and Stifft Station off Capitol Avenue came up for better flower and the hippie crowd.
More Information
The local joke was that the doctor or lawyer might smoke too. After a while in Central Arkansas, it surprised people more to meet somebody who didn’t.