Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Archives • Page 10 of 14 • Alabama Political Reporter

Cannabis Commission proposes voiding licenses for the second time

The Commission, in a court filing, proposed voiding the licenses and then re-issuing them to address violations of the Open Meetings Act.

August 22, 2023

The Cannabis Commission needs to start over from scratch

With errors on top of errors and its credibility shot, the only real option at this point for the Cannabis Commission is to just start over.

August 22, 2023

The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?

A judge issued a temporary restraining order against the commission for potentially violating the Open Meetings Act.

August 21, 2023

Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?

The commission is accused of engaging in illegal voting, holding illegal deliberations, and utilizing improper parliamentary procedures.

August 15, 2023

Medical Cannabis Commission once again awarding licenses

Once again, the new licenses can be expected to be challenged with an onslaught of lawsuits.

August 11, 2023

Will the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?

There is overwhelming concern the Commission has failed to "self-correct" its internal procedures that led to the June pause.

August 9, 2023

Judge holds final hearing before Cannabis Commission restarts licensing process

The commission confirmed it still plans to award licenses Thursday, setting up a new phase in the litigation proceedings.

August 8, 2023

Alabama Cannabis Commission chair resigns after legal challenge

The complaint alleged Steven Stokes is ineligible lead the commission while serving on the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees.

August 4, 2023

Medical cannabis commissioner slams third-party evaluation process

The commission voted to stay its course, brining in KPMG to audit the commission's scoring process with plans to restart the licensure awarding process.

July 11, 2023