Arkansas, a state known for its natural beauty and a strong sense of personal freedom, has a unique and often misunderstood set of laws when it comes to smoking and vaping while driving. For motorists in the Natural State, understanding the specific rules for smoking tobacco, vaping e-cigarettes, and consuming cannabis behind the wheel is crucial to ensure safety and legal compliance. This guide provides an in-depth look at Arkansas’s laws regarding vaping and driving, unpacking the statutes, enforcement realities, and crucial exceptions you need to know.
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Arkansas is cracking down on hemp-derived THC products, with state agents ordering vape shops and convenience stores to clear their shelves of now-illegal items. The ban, initiated in 2023 after a rise in child poisonings, targets popular psychoactive cannabinoids like Delta-8 and Delta-9 derived from hemp.
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Arkansas has emerged as a state with some of the most distinctive and stringent vaping regulations in the United States. If you’re a resident, retailer, or someone just curious about the rules, understanding the intricate web of laws governing e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) is crucial. As of mid-2025, the regulatory landscape in the Natural State is marked by a firm 21+ age limit, significant new manufacturer and product requirements under Act 590, and a unique personal possession ban for non-compliant items.
Read moreArkansas has enacted a sweeping new law regulating vaping products, becoming the 12th U.S. state to adopt a PMTA registry model. However, Act 590 (formerly Senate Bill 252), signed into law by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on April 14, 2025, includes a highly controversial provision rarely seen in Western democracies: a ban on the personal possession of vaping products deemed non-compliant by the state.
Read moreThe fight against harmful vape products is a global concern, and Arkansas is no exception. Last week, Representative Matt Duffield (R-Russellville) proposed a bill to ban disposable vapes entirely, citing the threat they pose to Arkansans, particularly the youth. However, on Tuesday, the focus shifted to targeting manufacturers rather than an outright ban during a city, county, and local affairs committee meeting.
Read moreArkansas legislators Rep. Matt Duffield (R, 53) and Sen. Missy Irvin (R, 24) are drafting a bill to ban single-use disposable vapes. The proposal comes after various witnesses reported inconsistencies with such disposable vapes, particularly those manufactured in China. Duffield and Irvin plan to release the draft and discuss the findings of tests performed on disposable vapes on February 27.
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