CBD

Economy

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

Increased regulations under HB445 forced this small business owner to close her doors

Amid new legislation, a small business owner's dream of providing natural health solutions came to an abrupt end, leaving her and her son homeless.

August 11, 2025

Judge denies request to halt law making smokable hemp products illegal

It is now a felony to sell smokable hemp products in Alabama.

July 1, 2025

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.

May 27, 2025

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.

May 15, 2025

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.

May 7, 2025

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.

April 17, 2025

Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies

The bill now moves forward to the Senate for consideration.

April 11, 2025

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.

March 4, 2025

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.

September 2, 2022