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AL SB273

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

April Weaver

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

SB273 Summary

  • Classifies Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC as Schedule I controlled substances, while exempting only nonpsychoactive cannabinoids (CBD, CBG) derived from hemp.

  • Restricts sale of consumable hemp products containing nonpsychoactive cannabinoids (tablets, capsules, gummies, topicals) to licensed pharmacies certified by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, effective January 1, 2026.

  • Requires Department of Agriculture and Industries to establish seed-to-sale tracking system and implement testing protocols for hemp cultivation, processing, and products to ensure safety and quality consistency.

  • Mandates laboratory testing for cannabinoid content, pesticides, heavy metals, microbial contamination, and other contaminants prior to product sale, with costs borne by cultivators and processors.

  • Repeals existing ban on selling psychoactive cannabinoids to minors and becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Controlled substances; regulate sale of nonpsychoactive consumable hemp products by Agriculture Department; require sale of products only in pharmacies; add psychoactive derivatives of hemp as Schedule I drug

Crimes & Offenses

Last Action

Currently Indefinitely Postponed

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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