CBD, cannabis and marijuana: What’s the difference?
CBD derived from hemp is already available over-the-counter. Medical cannabis will be heavily regulated.
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Alabama accepting hemp-growing, processing applications starting Tuesday
The last day to apply for an industrial hemp license is Nov. 29.
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.
Amendment potentially harmful to hemp industry removed by Senate
The hemp industry thanked the Legislature for killing two amendments that would have made Delta-8 and Delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinols controlled substances.
Alabama lawmaker introduces medical marijuana bill
The bill would authorize certain residents to get a medical cannabis card, authorizing the patient to use cannabis for medical use.
Hemp company opens new processing facility in Phenix City
The company says that the new processing facility located in Phenix City will have advanced technologies to increase production of CBD.
Cannabis industry group promotes hemp, marijuana industries
Monday, the Alabama Cannabis Industry Association (ALCIA) announced that they have launched their new website. “During the COVID-19 pandemic it has never been more important to offer natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals,” said Alabama Cannabis Industry Association Executive Director Chey Garrigan. “This pandemic has shown that Americans need natural remedies that are grown and manufactured by … Continued
The Alabama 2020 Legislative Session begins today
The Alabama Legislature returns to Montgomery today for the 2020 legislative session. Both Houses of the Legislature will meet this afternoon for organizational sessions at the Statehouse. Tonight, Governor Kay Ivey (R) will deliver the annual State of the State Address to a Joint Session of the Alabama Legislature at 6:30 p.m. in the Old … Continued
Farmers with a license can grow hemp but cannot sell hemp products to the public
Monday, the Alabama Political Reporter talked with Gail Ellis with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries about industrial hemp and complaints from hemp farmers that their state licenses are too restrictive. Ellis told APR that it is illegal in Alabama for a farmer to sell hemp material to the general public or to anyone … Continued
Jones: Time to take marijuana off controlled substances list
Thursday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, spoke with Alabama reporters on issues currently facing the state and the nation. During the call the issue of taking marijuana off of the federal controlled substances list came up. “I think it is about time that we moved it off the controlled states list,” Jones said. “This is … Continued