(a) Shipping requirements.

1. (1) Shipping container required. A transporter/distributor shall only transport medical marijuana that is packaged for transport inside a shipping container, as defined in this rule, tagged with a UIN.

2. (2) Secured container required. All marijuana in transport shall be shielded from public view and secured in the following manner:

   1. (A) In a locked, safe, and secure storage compartment that is part of the transportation vehicle; or
   2. (B) In a locked storage container that has a separate key or combination pad.

3. (3) Routes and additional security requirements for transporting marijuana.

   1. (A) A transportation vehicle shall travel directly from the originating licensed facility or approved laboratory to the receiving licensed facility or approved laboratory and shall not make any unnecessary stops in between, except to other licensed facilities or approved laboratories receiving inventory.
   2. (B) A transporter/distributor shall notify the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division immediately if a transportation vehicle is involved in an accident or experiences any type of failure causing the vehicle to be stopped at a location other than a licensed facility or approved laboratory for more than two (2) hours.

(b) Transportation vehicles shall be:

1. (1) Insured at or above the legal requirements in Arkansas;
2. (2) Capable of securing marijuana during transport in accordance with this part;
3. (3) Equipped with an alarm system;
4. (4) Free of any markings that would indicate the vehicle is being used to transport marijuana; and

5. (5)

   1. (A) Staffed with a minimum of two (2) employees when a vehicle contains medical marijuana.
   2. (B) At least one (1) employee shall remain with the vehicle any time it contains medical marijuana.

(c) Individuals transporting marijuana shall:

1. (1) Have a valid transporter/distributor agent registry identification card issued by the division;
2. (2) Have a valid Arkansas driver’s license; and
3. (3) Have possession of both the registry identification card and driver's license while operating or riding in a transportation vehicle.