TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF HEMP-DERIVED PRODUCTS BY THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW THE REGULATION AND PURCHASE OF HEMP-DERIVED PRODUCTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

House Bill 1722 sought to regulate hemp-derived products in Arkansas, affecting manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. It would have assigned the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board the responsibility for overseeing these products, including permitting, fees, and enforcement. The bill clarified the legal status of hemp-derived products with no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC, while explicitly listing various other delta-THC compounds and synthetic derivatives as controlled substances. It also aimed to establish a three-tiered system for product distribution and create a dedicated revenue fund for regulatory expenses.