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Arkansas Public Cannabis Use (2026)

Restricted: Using cannabis in public is prohibited in Arkansas: you may not smoke medical cannabis in public, or anywhere tobacco is banned.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Official source: dfa.arkansas.gov →

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Public Cannabis Use in states bordering Arkansas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

LouisianaRestricted
Using cannabis in public is prohibited in Louisiana for everyone, including medical patients.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ldh.la.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
MississippiConditional
Mississippi's Medical Cannabis Act does not authorize smoking, vaping, or any other inhalation of medical cannabis in a public place or in a motor vehicle. Non-inhaled forms such as edibles and tinctures are not reached by that provision. Operating a vehicle, boat, aircraft or train under the influence remains illegal. (Restrictions on federal property arise from federal law, not the MMCA.) Miss. Code 41-137-13(2)(c)–(d).
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us · Full Mississippi rule →
MissouriRestricted
Missouri does not permit cannabis use in public — consume only on private property, and owners or localities may restrict it further.
Verified Oct 14, 2026 · Source: health.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
OklahomaConditional
Using cannabis in public is not allowed in Oklahoma, and medical use is restricted to private settings.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TennesseeRestricted
Cannabis use in public is not allowed in Tennessee — all cannabis use is illegal.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
TexasRestricted
Cannabis use in public is not allowed in Texas — there is no lawful recreational public consumption.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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