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Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out

An Alabama hemp store owner is down to his last chance to stay open under strict new licensing laws.

April 7, 2026

January 1 brings a new statewide regulatory system for consumable hemp products

HB445 establishes a statewide licensing, testing, labeling, taxation and enforcement system regulating who may sell consumable hemp products in Alabama, effective January 1.

December 30, 2025

ABC board revises proposed hemp rules, lessening burden on retailers

The board approved new rules for consumable THC and hemp products, revising initial proposals to ease burdens on retailers after public comment.

October 14, 2025

Alabama ABC board proposes new rules governing the sale of consumable hemp products

The Alabama ABC Board recently unveiled new rules for consumable hemp, including stricter labeling, packaging, and record-keeping requirements for retailers.

August 20, 2025

AG’s office confirms that smokable hemp ban will go into effect July 1

The Attorney General's office confirmed Alabama's smokable hemp ban starts July 1 — possession could lead to a Class C felony charge.

June 12, 2025

The bureaucracy you should really hate

The phony debate over approving ready-to-drink cocktail sales is an example of government bureaucracy that doesn't get enough hate.

April 28, 2025

ABC Board unanimously approves new training for serving alcohol

The Alabama ABC Board approved online alcohol server certifications, and Sen. Eliott lifted holds to state contracts.

November 15, 2024

Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation

Sen. Chris Elliott blocks all contracts at the contract review meeting on Thursday to persuade the ABC Board to comply with a 2023 law.

November 8, 2024

Alcohol control system paying big dividends for Alabamians

Regulating the sale of alcohol will always be an important function of state government.

November 8, 2022

ABC Board worked to ensure strong safeguards for new alcohol bills

"In our regulatory capacity, our primary concern is to ensure there are adequate and enforceable safeguards."

May 5, 2021