SB285

Summary

An Alabama bill revising criminal penalties for unlawful marijuana possession based on the amount possessed has been introduced and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Revised possession thresholds and penalties can affect the legal risk environment for patients and consumers who possess marijuana in the state.

More Alabama Cannabis Bills

• HB590Consumable hemp products; exempt pharmacies selling consumable hemp products from licensing and oversight by ABC Board; Pharmacy Board required to enforce consumable hemp safety requirements for pharmaciesIntroduced
• SB321Psychoactive cannabinoids; psychoactive derivatives of hemp added as Schedule I drug; possession and use of psychoactive cannabinoids prohibited and criminal penalties provided; consumable hemp product laws repealedIntroduced
• HB72Crimes & offenses; smoking or vaping marijuana in motor vehicle when child is present prohibited, criminal penalties provided, notification of Department of Human Resources required, mandatory reporting if child smells of marijuana requiredIn Committee
• SB1Controlled substances; regulate sale of nonpsychoactive consumable hemp products by Agriculture Department; require sale of products only in pharmacies; add psychoactive derivatives of hemp as Schedule I drugIntroduced