Purpose. [Effective if contingency in Acts 2023, No. 629, § 17, is met or repealed if contingency in Acts 2025, No. 934, § 23, is met.]

(1) It is the intent of this subchapter to provide regulation of certain hemp-derived products to:(1) Prevent the sale and use of illicit hemp-based products within Arkansas; and(2) Protect and promote the public health and welfare of the residents of this state.

(1) Prevent the sale and use of illicit hemp-based products within Arkansas; and

(2) Protect and promote the public health and welfare of the residents of this state.