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19 Feb Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Alabama Introduced
Alabam State Senator Tim Melson (R) has introduced legislation that would legalize medical marijuana throughout the state, making Alabama the 34th state to do so. According to High Times, Melson’s legislation would establish the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, which would be charged with establishing and administering a...
17 Apr Alabama Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession
Legislation to decriminalize the possession of personal amounts of marijuana has been passed unanimously by an Alabama Senate committee. The Senate Judiciary Committee recently voted 11 to 0 to pass the marijuana decriminalization bill, sending it towards a vote by the full Senate. The vote...
22 Feb Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Approve Marijuana Decrim Bill
In a surprising move Alabama’s Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve a bill to decriminalize certain marijuana possession offenses. The committee has voted 6 to 4 to pass Senate Bill 251, which was filed by Senator Dick Brewbaker. The proposal would “create the crime of possession of...
01 Feb Marijauna Decrim Bill Filed in Alabama Senate
Legislation that would significantly alter Alabama’s marijuana laws has been filed in the state’s Senate. Senate Bill 251 was filed this week by Senator Dick Brewbaker. Under current law, the possession of any amount of marijuana for personal use is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a...
27 Jul Alabama Marijuana Possession Laws
Alabama Marijuana Possession Laws: Any Amount Deemed for Personal Use: Penalty: Misdemeanor with up to 1 year in jail and/or a $6,000 fine Other than Personal Use: Penalty: Felony with 1 year and 1 day in prison mandatory with a 10 year maximum,...
05 May Alabama Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Medical Cannabis Oil
Roughly a week after being overwhelmingly approved by Alabama’s full legislature, a measure to legalize the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil has been signed into law by Governor Robert Bentley. Leni’s Law goes into effect on June 1st. Under the new law, it will...
29 Apr Alabama’s Full Legislature Votes 124 to 7 to Legalize Medical Cannabis Oil
Alabama’s full legislature has passed a measure to legalize the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil for those who receive a recommendation from a physician. The proposal was approved with overwhelming bipartisan support: the vote was 95 to 4 in the House of Representatives, and...
13 Apr Hemp Legislation Passed by Alabama House and Senate
By Associated Press Alabama is one step closer to researching industrial hemp production. The Alabama House of Representatives and Senate on Tuesday both passed bills to allow the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to research industrial hemp production and its possibilities as a cash crop....