Alabama Cannabis Coalition announces push for hemp ban repeal
The controversial legislation, signed by Gov. Kay Ivey last year, set major restrictions on the state's hemp industry, sparking claims of monopoly protection.
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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.
Congress follows Alabama’s lead, passes federal hemp ban threatening $28 billion industry
Senators included a last-minute ban on THC-infused hemp products in a spending bill to reopen the government, threatening the industry.
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.
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ABC’s overreach on hemp mirrors failed Prohibition, punishing businesses, ignoring freedom, and enforcing stricter rules than alcohol ever faced.
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.
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.
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If greatness means silencing truth, punishing science, and rewriting history to comfort the powerful, then what they seek isn’t greatness. It’s destruction.
How HB445 will force Alabama’s hemp businesses to adapt
APR spoke with cannabis insurance advisor Alex Medina about how Alabama's hemp businesses would be forced to adapt to the new law.
Hemp retailers sue Ivey, Marshall over law they call unconstitutional ban
Four hemp companies claim the new law violates due process, criminalizes legal products, and threatens to destroy an industry under the guise of regulation.