Legislature The impact of Alabama’s new hemp and CBD restrictions Alabama's new law severely restricts hemp and CBD products, banning smokable hemp, capping THC, and prohibiting online sales, impacting businesses statewide. Alex JobinMay 27, 2025
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs major hemp, CBD restrictions into law despite calls for veto The new law bans smokable and Delta strain products, limits THC content, and restricts where hemp and CBD can be sold. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2025
Legislature Senate passes portmanteau bill making major restrictions on CBD products Smokable hemp and CBD products including flower buds and vapes will soon be banned in Alabama. Jacob HolmesMay 7, 2025
Legislature Senate planning Frankenstein bill to regulate CBD, hemp products The plan is to piece together ideas from other Senate bills and substitute that creation in place of the House bill. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2025
Legislature Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies The bill now moves forward to the Senate for consideration. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s hemp laws are being used as a trap, lawmakers must act Alabama doesn’t need to be in the business of manufacturing criminals. Bill BrittMarch 4, 2025
Health Medical Cannabis Commission opens applications for business licenses Interested parties must request an application form by Oct. 17 and will have until Dec. 30 to submit the application. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2022
Health CBD, cannabis and marijuana: What’s the difference? CBD derived from hemp is already available over-the-counter. Medical cannabis will be heavily regulated. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2021
State Alabama accepting hemp-growing, processing applications starting Tuesday The last day to apply for an industrial hemp license is Nov. 29. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 11, 2021
State Scottsboro to host Hemp Fest 2021 Saturday and Sunday H. Marty Schelper will be the key note speaker at Hemp Fest this weekend in Scottsboro. Brandon MoseleySeptember 17, 2021