AR HB1722

Transfers regulation of hemp-derived products to the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board, establishing a three-tiered licensing system with annual permit fees of $100 for retailers, $1,000 for wholesalers, and $10,000 for manufacturers

Prohibits sale of hemp-derived products to persons under 21, bans sales through vending machines or internet-only orders, and restricts marketing that appeals to children including packaging that imitates candy, cereal, or uses cartoon characters

Requires all hemp-derived products to be tested by approved independent laboratories for cannabinoid profile, solvents, pesticides, microbials, heavy metals, and foreign matter, with certificates of analysis confirming THC concentration does not exceed 0.3%

Prohibits use of hemp-derived products on school grounds, public transportation, correctional facilities, military property, and while operating vehicles; employers may maintain drug-free workplace policies and restrict use in safety-sensitive positions

Declares an emergency effective date citing concerns about minors purchasing unregulated hemp products and becoming ill from synthetic drugs believed to be hemp-derived products