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AL HB219
Bill
Status
3/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Russell Bedsole
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, distribution, marketing, or possession of psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp (including delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol and delta-10-tetrahydrocannabinol) to individuals under 21 years of age, with violations classified as Class B misdemeanors.
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Imposes a 5% tax on gross proceeds from retail sales of products containing psychoactive cannabinoids, effective October 1, 2023, collected and remitted under Alabama tax law provisions.
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Excludes medical cannabis regulated under Chapter 2A of Title 20, Alabama Code from the tax requirements.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Relating to cannabis; to prohibit the sale, distribution, marketing, or possession of psychoactive cannabinoids found in hemp for certain age groups; to levy a five percent tax on the gross proceeds of products containing psychoactive cannabinoids sold at retail; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Cannabis, sale to minors of psychoactive cannabinoids prohibited; 5% tax on gross proceeds levied
Last Action
Indefinitely Postpone
5/31/2023