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Alabama: Lawmakers Adjourn Without Finalizing Unscientific Per Se Standards For Cannabis

State lawmakers adjourned without moving SB 162, which sought to impose ‘per se’ criminal penalties to individuals who drive with trace levels (5ng/ml or higher) of THC in their blood — regardless of whether he/she is behaviorally impaired.  Although Senate lawmakers approved the measure, House members failed to pass the legislation prior to the adjournment … Continue reading »

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Alabama: Lawmakers Fail To Act On Marijuana Decriminalization Measure

This legislative session, members of the House Judiciary Committee failed to consider House Bill 257, legislation to amend state law so that first time offenders of one ounce or less of marijuana face a civil fine, no arrest and no criminal record. Current law defines the personal possession of marijuana as a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by … Continue reading »

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Alabama: Governor Signs Bill to Expand CBD Access

Governor Robert Bentley has signed legislation, House Bill 61, to protect qualified patients eligible for CBD therapy under a physician’s authorization from criminal prosecution. The measure, known as ‘Leni’s Law’, will allow qualified patients to possess CBD preparations containing up to three percent THC. The measure passed in the Senate by a vote of 29 … Continue reading »

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