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AL HB219

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Russell Bedsole

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Excludes medical cannabis regulated under Chapter 2A of Title 20, Alabama Code from the tax requirements.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health3/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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