AR HB2011

Increases the minimum distance cultivation facilities must maintain from public or private schools, churches, or daycare centers from 1,500 feet to 3,000 feet, measured from the primary entrance to the nearest property boundary.

Requires cultivation facilities to implement physical security controls per 21 C.F.R. § 1301.72-1301.74 as of January 1, 2017, with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division adopting implementing rules.

Mandates all marijuana cultivation occur within fully enclosed structures with solid walls extending from ground to roof, complete visual screening, lockable doors, and meets standards preventing visibility, odors, light pollution, and noise from the outside.

Requires detailed floor plans and elevation drawings maintained on premises showing storage areas, entrances/exits, security cameras, alarm systems, and all production and nonproduction areas.

Establishes security requirements including restricted access to grow/harvest/process areas, visitor identification tags with facility agent escort at all times, alarm systems monitored by central protection company or police, and compliance with local building codes.