Attorney General Tim Griffin announced on Apr. 22 the certification of Act 934 of 2025, which updates and expands a previous law banning the sale and distribution of intoxicating hemp-derived products such as Delta-8, Delta-9, and THC-O.
The updated legislation is intended to address concerns about these products being marketed to children and sold without age restrictions. The Arkansas Attorney General’s office engages in initiatives addressing public integrity and community relations across the state, according to the official website.
Griffin said, “Today, I have certified Act 934 of 2025, which updates and expands a 2023 law that banned the sale and distribution of intoxicating hemp-derived products.” He added that he had previously issued a consumer alert due to these items reaching children in forms like gummies and drinks. “It has been a long road to get to this point, but I am proud of my team for successfully defending the 2023 law, and I am happy to finally certify this Act.”
Senator Tyler Dees commented on his involvement: “Protecting our children is one of the most important responsibilities of government, and that’s why I co-sponsored this law. Dangerous, unregulated products were consistently ending up in the hands of minors, but with this law, we have solved that problem. The profits of those who peddle these products no longer take priority over our kids.” State Representative Jimmy Gazaway said: “Today’s certification conclusively ends the practice of selling illegal and intoxicating hemp-derived products in Arkansas. These products were essentially recreational, synthetic marijuana…I am proud to have co-sponsored Act 934 to provide oversight and to protect Arkansas consumers from these dangerous products.”
State Representative Jon Eubanks stated: “As Chairman of the House Rules Committee, I was proud to lend my support to this bill. This was a clear problem with a clear solution, and I am pleased that these products no longer pose a threat to the safety of kids in Arkansas.”
The Attorney General’s office offers consumer protection services while handling civil and criminal matters as well as supporting public safety initiatives across Arkansas according to its official website. It serves residents statewide by providing legal opinions, resources for fraud reporting, community education programs as well as operating within legal and public safety sectors at state level.
Broader implications include increased regulatory oversight over hemp-derived substances sold within Arkansas borders—a move officials say will enhance protections for minors while ensuring compliance among retailers.
