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- Opinion
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission stories
Opinion
The AMCC has completely failed to establish a patient registry that would allow patients to become eligible to purchase medical cannabis in Alabama.
Opinion
Both sides claimed victory in a recent Appeals Court decision on medical weed licensing. But the opinion gave the plaintiffs everything they wanted.
Featured Opinion
The bill would refresh the medical weed licensing process and bring in a third party to review applicants. It's a solid step.
Featured Opinion
The Medical Cannabis Commission failed to follow Alabama laws when awarding licenses. The Legislature's solution: Change the laws.
Courts
The appeals court, in a separate case, said the AMCC's appeals process appears to be inadequate and not compliant with state laws.
Featured Opinion
The AMCC has failed in every aspect, blamed others repeatedly, charged for worthless licenses and then had the nerve to call someone else "bad...
Opinion
I am calling on Commissioner McMillan and the AMCC to stop wasting our money. End these costly legal battles.
Courts
This case is more than just a legal dispute—it’s a referendum on Alabama’s ability to deliver a functional and equitable medical cannabis program.
Courts
Retired judge Eugene Reese will now be at the center of a long-running dispute over Alabama's medical marijuana licensing.