Arkansas Attorney General Certifies Enforcement of Law Restricting Hemp-Derived THC Products
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin certified Act 934 of 2025, enabling the state to enforce new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products following the resolution of legal challenges
Key Points
- 1Attorney General Tim Griffin certified Act 934 of 2025, enabling enforcement of new hemp-derived THC restrictions
- 2A previous 2023 law was blocked by a federal judge but reinstated after the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the injunction
- 3Arkansas authorities seized over 6,000 hemp-derived THC products within three months of enforcement resuming
- 4State officials cited concerns over products marketed to children and sold without age restrictions
- 5Arkansas joins other states like Alabama, Indiana, and Missouri in regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has officially certified the enforcement of Act 934 of 2025, clearing the way for the state to regulate and restrict the sale of hemp-derived THC products such as Delta-8 and THC-O. This action follows the resolution of litigation that challenged a 2023 statute imposing similar restrictions, which had been temporarily blocked by a federal judge over concerns it conflicted with the 2018 Farm Bill's protections for interstate hemp transport. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the injunction last summer, allowing Arkansas authorities to resume enforcement and seize over 6,000 products within three months, according to Marijuana Moment
At a news conference, Griffin underscored the importance of the law, stating, “It has been a long road to get to this point, but I am proud of my team for successfully defending the 2023 law, and I am happy to finally certify this Act.” He and legislative sponsor Sen. Tyler Dees both emphasized concerns over the marketing of hemp-derived THC products to children, highlighting their availability in convenience stores and online without age restrictions. "These drugs honestly have been always illegal, but we brought clarity to the law and we brought reinforcement to the law," said Dees, expressing relief that the state can now enforce stricter safeguards
Act 934 takes effect immediately upon certification, positioning Arkansas among a growing number of states—such as Alabama, Indiana, and Missouri—that have moved to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids amid federal ambiguity. Arkansas voters previously approved medical marijuana in 2016, but rejected a bid for recreational legalization in 2022, signaling a cautious approach to cannabis policy
From the OG Lab newsroom perspective, Arkansas’ decisive action highlights the complex interplay between state-level cannabis regulation and federal hemp policy. As more states grapple with the legal status of intoxicating hemp derivatives, the industry should closely monitor evolving enforcement practices and legislative trends that could reshape product availability and compliance standards across the U.S
