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AR SB357

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jason Rapert

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds a complete prohibition on smoking marijuana in any location throughout Arkansas as a new restriction under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016

  • Prohibits marijuana possession, smoking, or use on school buses, school grounds, daycare facilities, colleges, universities, drug treatment facilities, community centers, correctional facilities, public transportation, and public places

  • Prohibits operating or being in control of motor vehicles, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or other vehicles while under the influence of marijuana

  • Clarifies that employers are not required to accommodate marijuana use in the workplace and property owners may prohibit marijuana use on their premises

  • Allows landlords to prohibit smoking marijuana on leased property but prohibits them from restricting other forms of medical marijuana use by qualifying patients

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment Of 2016; And To Prohibit The Smoking Of Marijuana In Any Location In Arkansas.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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