The proposed bill aims to establish mandatory testing protocols for processed marijuana products sold as medical marijuana in Arkansas. It introduces a new section, 20-56-309, to the Arkansas Code, defining "processed marijuana product" as any marijuana product intended for human consumption that has undergone alterations such as extraction or chemical manipulation. The definition encompasses various forms of marijuana, including edibles, oils, and tinctures, while clarifying that these products are distinct from marijuana paraphernalia, which requires combustion for use.

Under the new regulations, all processed marijuana products must be tested after processing and before packaging. The testing will adhere to the rules set forth by the Department of Health and will include assessments for pesticides, heavy metals, microbiological contaminants, residual solvents, and concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). This initiative seeks to ensure the safety and quality of medical marijuana products available to consumers in Arkansas.