HB445 brings first arrest, exposes Alabama’s cruel hemp hypocrisy Are GOP lawmakers celebrating a political victory while patients and businesses pay the price? Bill Britt / July 18, 2025
Judge denies request to halt law making smokable hemp products illegal It is now a felony to sell smokable hemp products in Alabama. Jacob Holmes / July 1, 2025
Cannabis Coalition warns of increased law enforcement crackdowns as HB445 takes effect State law enforcement seized marijuana and paraphernalia after a yearlong investigation, with more action anticipated as new hemp regulations began. Alex Jobin / June 30, 2025
AG’s office confirms that smokable hemp ban will go into effect July 1 The Attorney General's office confirmed Alabama's smokable hemp ban starts July 1 — possession could lead to a Class C felony charge. Alex Jobin / June 12, 2025