Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Spike During Pandemic

KUAF | By Jacqueline Froelich

Published March 26, 2020 at 11:43 AM CDT

A flowering medical marijuana plant near ready for harvest.

Arkansas's medical marijuana industry appears to be immune to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Scott Hardin, spokesperson for the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission. Sales are surging, with more dispensaries providing home delivery.

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