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Arkansas’s cannabis industry has grown significantly since legalizing medical marijuana in 2016, achieving over $1 billion in sales, with plans to reduce barriers to patient access and expand the medical marijuana program.

Christy Bjornson became the director of the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division in October 2023. With a legal background, she aims to ensure compliance and foster positive relationships while overseeing alcohol permits and medical marijuana facilities statewide.