Get Your Medical Marijuana Card in Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs is the seat of Garland County and the only U.S. city built around a national park, anchored by Hot Springs National Park, the National Park Medical Center, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, and the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort that draws thoroughbred industry workers from across the South. The patient base skews heavily toward retirees managing arthritis and chronic joint pain, Oaklawn backstretch workers and exercise riders carrying lifelong orthopedic injuries, and the long-tenured tourism workforce running on chronic back and foot pain.
Consultation: $149.99 via MMJ.com • State Fee: $50 (online debit/credit or mail-in check/money order)
Medical Marijuana in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Garland County • Hot Springs Metro
Hot Springs hosts roughly two licensed dispensaries inside Garland County, with Acanza Health Group as the regional flagship and additional capacity an easy drive over to Malvern or Benton along Interstate 30. Most Garland County residents reach a registered storefront in under twenty minutes.
Telehealth fits an aging-in-place population that doesn't always want to drive. The certification visit takes roughly fifteen minutes by video from a recliner, no parking, no waiting room, and the rest of the application moves online through the ADH portal at mmj.adh.arkansas.gov.
ADH accepts debit and credit cards through the portal (American Express is not accepted), or you can mail a check or money order with a paper application. Approval typically lands inside fourteen days. The card is valid for one year, no home cultivation is permitted, and the purchase ceiling is two and a half ounces per fourteen-day rolling window.
38,797
Population
38-40
Dispensaries Statewide
$199.99
Total Cost (1-year)
Dispensaries Near Hot Springs
Closest licensed Arkansas dispensaries to Hot Springs, Garland County. Your active ADH registry card unlocks the 2.5 oz / 14-day purchase limit and patient-only inventory at every location below.
Suite 443
In Hot Springs4893 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, AR
Green Springs Medical
In Hot Springs309 Seneca Street
Hot Springs, AR
Enlightened Dispensary
21.7 mi192 Valley Street
Caddo Valley, AR
Berner's by Good Day Farm
40.7 mi11600 Chenal Pkwy
Little Rock, AR
River Valley Dispensary
41.6 mi23788 West Highway 28
Bluffton, AR
Greenlight Dispensary
43.1 mi7303 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR
Your Arkansas Medical Marijuana Physicians
State-licensed physicians certified for medical marijuana evaluations
All evaluations conducted by state-licensed physicians
Recreational Cannabis is NOT Legal in Arkansas
A medical marijuana card is the ONLY legal way to purchase and possess cannabis in Arkansas. Without a card, any possession is a criminal offense. Join 110,000+ Arkansans who have their cards.
Why You Need a Medical Card in Arkansas
No recreational option - your card is your only path to legal access
Legal Protection
Possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis legally. Without a card, ANY possession is a criminal offense in Arkansas.
Dispensary Access
Shop at any of Arkansas's 38-40 licensed dispensaries. Quality-tested products with consistent potency.
Product Variety
Access flower, concentrates, edibles (10mg max), tinctures, topicals, and more from 8 licensed cultivators.
Quality & Safety
All products are tested for potency, pesticides, and contaminants. Know exactly what you're getting.
Medical Guidance
Work with licensed physicians and trained dispensary staff to find products for your condition.
Reciprocity Options
Your Arkansas medical card may be accepted in other states like Oklahoma with reciprocity agreements.
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Program Details
What's Allowed
- Purchase up to 2.5 oz per 14-day rolling period
- Shop at any of 38-40 licensed dispensaries
- Flower, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals
- Transport in sealed dispensary packaging
- Out-of-state reciprocity in some states
What's NOT Allowed
- Home cultivation - NOT permitted in Arkansas
- Recreational use - NOT legal, card required
- Public consumption
- Driving under the influence
- Use on federal property or employers' premises
Steps to Get Your Arkansas Medical Card
Schedule Doctor Consultation
Book an appointment with an Arkansas-licensed physician who can certify patients for medical marijuana. Telemedicine appointments are available.
Complete Medical Evaluation
Discuss your qualifying condition with the physician. Bring medical records if available. The doctor will determine if medical marijuana is appropriate for you.
Receive Written Certification
If approved, the physician provides a signed written certification form confirming your qualifying condition.
Apply Online with ADH
Submit your application through the Arkansas Department of Health portal at mmj.adh.arkansas.gov. Upload your certification and ID, then pay the $50 fee online with a debit or credit card (American Express not accepted), or mail a check or money order if you prefer.
Receive Your Card & Shop
Applications are processed within 14 days. Once approved, print your digital card immediately and visit any licensed dispensary.
Payment Note: The $50 ADH application fee can be paid online through the state portal with a debit or credit card (American Express is not accepted), or by check or money order if you submit a paper application by mail.
Qualifying Conditions in Arkansas
Arkansas has 18+ qualifying conditions. PTSD and intractable pain are the most common, accounting for over 60% of patients.
Products Available at Arkansas Dispensaries
All products from Arkansas's 8 licensed cultivators, tested for potency and safety.
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