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This bill requires comprehensive testing of processed marijuana products sold as medical marijuana in Arkansas. The legislation defines "processed marijuana product" as any marijuana product intended for human consumption that has been altered from its original form through extraction, concentration, or other processes, including edibles, oils, tinctures, topicals, and inhalables. The bill mandates that all processed marijuana products must undergo testing after being fully processed and before packaging. Specifically, the testing must be conducted according to Department of Health rules and include analysis for pesticides, heavy metals, microbiological contaminants, residual solvents, and concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). The bill explicitly notes that this testing requirement does not authorize or prohibit any specific products like prerolls or blunts, and distinguishes processed marijuana products from marijuana paraphernalia used for combustion. The goal of the legislation appears to be ensuring the safety and quality of medical marijuana products by establishing rigorous testing standards before they can be sold to patients.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb305&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R