The bill amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 56, Subchapter 3, to introduce a new section, 20-56-309, which mandates the testing of processed marijuana products sold as medical marijuana. The definition of "processed marijuana product" is established, encompassing any marijuana product intended for human consumption that has undergone alterations such as extraction or chemical manipulation. This definition includes various forms of marijuana, such as 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 must adhere to the rules set by the Department of Health and will cover several safety parameters, including pesticides, heavy metals, microbiological contaminants, residual solvents, and concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). The bill does not authorize or prohibit any specific products, such as prerolls or blunts, ensuring that the testing requirements apply broadly to all processed marijuana products.