Medical Marijuana

Health

Companies begin requesting applications for medical marijuana licenses

Around 200 total requests have been submitted in the first week of applications.

September 12, 2022

Medical Cannabis Commission releases schedule of fees, penalties and fines

In 2021, the Alabama state legislature approved a bill to legalize medical marijuana and create the AMCC.

August 30, 2022

Medical Cannabis Commission opts against extending deadline

Commissioner John McMillan said the commission would prefer to have more time but did not want to risk "opening the bill up" to lawmakers.

April 22, 2022

Birmingham mayor on 4/20 promises to pardon those convicted of minor marijuana charges

Mayor Randall Woodfin last year pardoned more than 15,000 people convicted of minor marijuana crimes between 1990 and 2020.

April 21, 2022

Young Boozer, state treasurer

He is uniquely qualified and is doing the job for the right reasons.

March 30, 2022

Tim James begins third gubernatorial run with fire and brimstone

"And I am running for governor because I believe the leadership in this state have capitulated to the political structures that control Montgomery," James said.

January 13, 2022

APR’s top 5 stories of 2021

From an insurrection to medical marijuana, these are the top stories that captivated APR readers in 2021.

December 31, 2021

CBD, cannabis and marijuana: What’s the difference?

CBD derived from hemp is already available over-the-counter. Medical cannabis will be heavily regulated.

December 22, 2021

Medical Cannabis Commission doctor details product mixes, costs

Commission member Blakemore said it's crucial to maintain price transparency and breaks down what makes cannabis products work.

November 22, 2021

Medical cannabis draft rules for physicians and patients released for public comment

Public comment will remain open until Jan. 4, 2022.

November 19, 2021