Alabama
Medical Marijuana
Alabama does not allow cultivation of marijuana for medical use
Alabama allows extracts of marijuana that are below 3% THC
Ala. Code § 13A—12-214.3 (2018)
2016 Act No. 268 
An act to authorize only the use of CBD for only conditions that cause seizures
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 1, 2016.
Ala. Code § 13A—12-214.2 (2018)
2014 Act No. 277
Provide a defense for unlawful possession of marijuana when the defendent has epileptic conditions
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 1, 2014.
Industrial Hemp
- Creates an industrial hemp research program overseen by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to study hemp.
- The department may coordinate the study with institutions of higher education.
2016 Act No. 293
Relating to industrial hemp; to authorize Dept of Agriculture to administer a research program
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2016.
History
1971 Act No. 1407
Alabama Uniform Controlled Substances Act
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 16, 1971.
Resources
- Alabama Legislature
- Alabama Constitution
- Alabama Statutes
- Alabama Administrative Code
- Alabama Session Laws
Page last updated on October 20, 2018