SB144 Summary

• Amends Alabama Code Section 20-2-23 to clarify that only non-psychoactive cannabinols derived from or found in hemp are exempt from Schedule I controlled substances, not all THC from hemp.

• Specifically targets Delta-8 THC, a psychoactive substance that can be derived from hemp, making it subject to Schedule I controlled substance penalties.

• Maintains the existing exemption for hemp-derived cannabinoids that lack psychoactive properties while closing the loophole that previously allowed psychoactive hemp derivatives.

• Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.