Safeguarding children? Legislators prohibit hemp as teenagers easily access beer and marijuana
Alabama’s Regulatory Conundrum Over Hemp Products Recently, the Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board unveiled proposed regulations on consumable hemp products, reminiscent of past efforts that created a tangled web of confusing regulations. The ABC seems to be overreaching, adding complexities that far exceed the original intent of House Bill 445. House Bill 445 feels a […]
Alabama ABC board suggests new regulations for the sale of hemp products for consumption
New Rules Proposed for Hemp Regulations in Alabama Last week, the board of directors for Alabama’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) shared suggestions for new regulations tied to House Bill 445, a controversial hemp law approved during the 2025 legislative session. This board is tasked with enforcing the guidelines of HB445 and granting licenses for the […]
Boyd secures support from cannabis group and reveals strategy to lift hemp ban
Boyd Receives Support for Cannabis Reform in Alabama Will Boyd, the Democratic candidate for governor, has received backing from the Alabama Cannabis Coalition, a grassroots organization focused on changing the state’s cannabis laws. This announcement coincides with Boyd’s introduction of the “Hybrid Hemp Plan,” a significant strategy intended to reverse Alabama’s ban on hemp and […]
HB 445 leads to the first arrest, revealing Alabama’s harsh hemp double standards.
Alabama’s New Hemp Law Sparks Controversy Republicans in the Alabama Legislature must feeling a sense of accomplishment today. They’ve not only shuttered numerous small businesses and sacrificed thousands of jobs, but they’ve also made headlines with a recent arrest: a woman in Athens was charged for possessing smokeable hemp products under the state’s newly established […]
Yuma hemp farm starts new chapter for Arizona farming
Yuma’s Hemp Farm Tour Highlights Economic Potential Yuma, Arizona – A recent event showcased local hemp farms and their significance for the state’s economic future. This event is noted as one of the first industrial hemp textile farm tours in Arizona, organized by the Arizona Hemp Industry and Trade Association (HITA). Leaders in agriculture discussed […]
How HB445 will require Alabama’s hemp businesses to adjust
Insights on Alabama’s Hemp Industry Challenges Alex Medina, a senior cannabis insurance advisor at Alpha Root, discussed the effects of House Bill 445 on Alabama’s hemp and CBD sectors during a conversation in April. The bill presents significant restrictions that could reshape how hemp businesses operate in the state. When asked what Alabama’s hemp retailers […]
Hemp regulation bill awaits Ivey’s decision following public petition against it and industry discussions.
The contentious bill that governs hemp-derived products in Alabama is currently awaiting the decision of Gov. Kay Ivey. House Bill 445, which Congress passed in early May, has garnered significant attention from small business owners, patients, advocates, and even law enforcement. Many believe that stronger regulations are essential. Ivey has several options: she can sign […]
State Senator Sam Givhan: Unusual alliance opposed hemp legislation for different reasons – still a ‘practical move’
Alabama’s Hemp Regulation Debate State Senator Sam Givhan recently appeared on WVNN’s “Dale Jackson Show” to discuss new legislation related to the sale of certain hemp products in Alabama. This bill, which was pursued in both the Senate and the House, faced significant opposition. Some argued it was too strict, while others felt it didn’t […]
Hemp sellers are suing Ivey and Marshall for what they claim is an unconstitutional prohibition.
Alabama Hemp Retailers Sue Over New Law Four hemp retailers in Alabama have initiated legal action against Governor Kay Ivey and Attorney General Steve Marshall. They contend that the state’s recently implemented hemp law essentially criminalizes advertising for their businesses and infringes upon constitutional rights, arguing that it was meant to serve as a regulatory […]
Hemp bill conflict could fire up House, Senate finance committees • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee lawmakers are headed for a showdown over the hemp law, which could significantly limit products containing intoxicating derivatives under the Senate version. Both measures were considered by the House and Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday and could affect regulated industries that earn tens of millions of revenues on sales of between estimated $280 million […]