AL SB255

Requires Department of Revenue licensure for retailers selling novel cannabinoid products (hemp-derived compounds including CBD, THCa, HHC, and THC) beginning January 1, 2026, with criminal background checks and zoning compliance.

Prohibits any business holding an Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board license from obtaining a cannabinoid retailer license.

Mandates Department of Agriculture and Industries approval of third-party testing and labeling requirements for each product before sale, with retailers paying $20 per product for review.

Imposes a 6 percent tax on all novel cannabinoid product sales, collected quarterly by retailers and remitted to the Department of Revenue.

Creates the Novel Cannabinoid Safety Fund to receive license fees, civil penalties, and tax proceeds for administration and enforcement, with civil penalties up to $10,000 for unlicensed sales.