Qualified Patient Requirements

To qualify for a registry card to legally purchase medical marijuana, you must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be 18 years of age or older or be a minor patient with a parent/guardian who applies as a caregiver.
  • Be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition – view a list of qualifying medical conditions.
  • Have the official physician written certification form.
  • Be an Arkansas resident with proof of residency. (AR Driver’s License or AR State ID card).
  • State law prohibits members of the Arkansas National Guard and the United States Military from obtaining a registry ID card.

Be sure to check out these Frequently Asked Questions prepared by the Arkansas Department of Health.

Please note that online applications are preferred.

Forms can be downloaded, or to request the forms to be mailed to you call 1-833-214-8619.

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Measles, or rubeola, is a highly contagious, acute viral infectious disease caused by the measles virus. Some people think of measles as just a rash and fever that clears up in a few days; however, measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5-years-old.

The best protection against measles is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR vaccine provides long-lasting protection against all strains of measles.