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AL HB590

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Rigsby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Pharmacies permitted by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy may sell consumable hemp products at retail without obtaining a license from or being subject to oversight by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

  • Sales must be conducted by a licensed pharmacist or by a pharmacy technician/employee under direct pharmacist supervision, and only to individuals 21 years of age or older

  • All consumable hemp products sold in pharmacies must comply with existing testing, labeling, packaging, and other safety requirements under Article 2 of the hemp code

  • Alabama Board of Pharmacy gains enforcement authority over pharmacy sales of consumable hemp products and may adopt implementing rules

  • Effective date: June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Consumable hemp products; exempt pharmacies selling consumable hemp products from licensing and oversight by ABC Board; Pharmacy Board required to enforce consumable hemp safety requirements for pharmacies

Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco

Last Action

Pending House Health

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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