Alabama Cannabis

Alabama Lawsuit Against Cannabis Regulator Over Medical Marijuana Licensing Moves Forward
Alabama Marijuana Company Sues Medical Cannabis Commission Over Licensing Chaos, Seeks Program Overhaul As Patients Remain In Limbo
'Real-Life American Hero' And Veteran Can't Get His Medicine As Alabama Medical Cannabis Legal Saga Continues, Activists Say Enough Already
Alabama Marijuana Company Sues Medical Cannabis Commission Over Licensing Chaos, Seeks Program Overhaul As Patients Remain In Limbo
'Real-Life American Hero' And Veteran Can't Get His Medicine As Alabama Medical Cannabis Legal Saga Continues, Activists Say Enough Already
GOP Lawmaker In N Carolina Calls Cannabis 'A Gateway Drug' Despite State Reform Approval, Illegal Weed Sales Flourish In Trenton NJ And More Updates
GOP Bill On Alabama Cannabis Regulator's Duties Heads To Senate As Licensing Saga Continues

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GOP Senator Says Alabama's Medical Marijuana Rollout Is 'Corrupt Or Incompetent' And That Cannabis Is Not Medicine
Alabama legalized medical marijuana in 2021 but has faced lawsuits and challenges due to limited licenses and disputes.
Third Time Was Not The Charm: Alabama Judge Blocks Medical Marijuana Permits
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) has had a third attempt to allocate medical cannabis licences put on hold by a Montgomery Court judge. The ruling was in response to allegations by plaintiff groups that the AMCC had used an improper voting process. It is thought the group will be able to demonstrate misconduct on the AMCC's part. The restraining order put an end to the issuing of licences across the board, putting an end to the so-called "integrated facility licences" through which operators would have gained an opportunity for vertical integration. Last week the same judge temporarily stopped the issuance of licences in the dispensary category.
Setback Strikes Alabama's Medical Cannabis Industry, Licenses On Hold Yet Again
The issuance of licenses for medical cannabis businesses in Alabama has been temporarily halted by a judge. Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday, preventing the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) from granting licenses for dispensaries. The order followed a legal battle brought by a group of medical cannabis operators against the AMCC. The operators accused the commission of procedural violations and failing to follow its own grading and ranking guidelines when awarding licenses. The AMCC had previously granted 20 licenses for the production and distribution of medical marijuana on 1 December, part of an attempt to establish a medical cannabis industry in the state. However, Anderson's ruling upheld a request by Yellowhammer Medical Dispensaries to halt issuance of licenses in the dispensary category.
Controversy Over Medical Cannabis Licenses Continues In Alabama, Arizona Puts Cannabis Tax Dollars To Good Use & More Regs
Arizona has announced that 18 community nonprofits have been granted the initial round of Justice Reinvestment Grants to support various programs aimed at preventing and treating substance abuse, workforce development and mentorship, and other initiatives. The funds were collected from taxes on the state's legal cannabis sales. Oklahoma requires employees at licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to have a cannabis worker credential and undergo background checks. Alabama cannabis regulator awarded 20 medical cannabis licenses for the production, distribution and testing of medical marijuana, as well as five of the most coveted permits – the integrated facility licenses, which allow for vertical integration statewide. On Thursday, a group of medical cannabis companies, including Southeast Cannabis, TheraTrue 3 Notch Root, Alabama Always, and Jemmstone were scheduled to make their case in the Montgomery Circuit Court challenging the recent approach of the commission when it comes to awarding integrator medical cannabis licenses.
Arrests Made In Alleged Forgery Of Florida Marijuana Petitions, Off-The-Clock Weed Use In California And More Cannabis Updates
Two paid canvassers have been detained in Florida for allegedly falsifying signatures on petitions to include a marijuana legalization measure on the state's 2024 ballot. The exact number of impacted signatures has not been confirmed but multiple petitions for marijuana and gambling were submitted. Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has been responsible for the new legislation and has just opened a third public survey; this addresses issues like retail business operations, sanitary standards and an expedited complaint process for local governments. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Association has partnered with the Healthcare Workers' Compensation Fund (HWCF) and Harmon Dennis Bradshaw to provide exclusive workers' compensation benefits to employees of the Alabama medical cannabis industry. The collaboration allows qualified employers affiliated with the state cannabis regulator to join Alabama's healthcare self-insured fund. Starting in January, California will see the implementation of a measure under which employees as well as applicants will be protected from being penalized by their employer for off-the-clock marijuana use.
Alabama Regulator Grants Most Coveted Medical Cannabis Licenses To Five Applicants As Legal Dust Finally Settles
Nearly two weeks after granting 20 medical cannabis licenses for the production, distribution and testing of medical marijuana, the Alabama cannabis regulator has voted to award the most coveted permits – the integrated facility licenses, which allow for vertical integration – to five applicants out of 33. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission gave the green light to Trulieve Alabama Inc. - part of Trulieve Cannabis Corp. - Sustainable Alabama, LLC; Wagon Trail Med-Serv, LLC; Flowerwood Medical Cannabis, LLC; and Specialty Medical Products of Alabama.Alabama Always filed a new and third lawsuit against the Commission in Montgomery County Circuit Court.However, Judge Anderson denied the temporary restraining order request by Alabama Always.
Cannabis Licensing Saga Continues In Alabama, Troubled Marijuana Regulator Hit With New Lawsuit
Alabama cannabis regulator is facing yet another lawsuit following its third attempt on Friday to allocate much sought-after medical marijuana business permits.
Alabama's Third Attempt To Set Up Its Medical Cannabis Industry: 20 Licenses Granted For Now
Alabama's cannabis regulator granted 20 licenses recently for the production and distribution of medical marijuana, reported the Alabama Reflector.
Green Light For Cannabis Licenses On The Horizon As Alabama Regulator Resolves Disputes
A Hail Mary attempt by the judge overseeing multiple lawsuits against the Alabama cannabis regulator around its two failed attempts to issue medical cannabis licenses seems to be working out.
Judge Goes Easy On Cannabis Regulator, Maine Weed Workers Partner With Aerospace Workers & More Updates
Alabama Judge Amends Cannabis Licensing Restraining Order
Alabama Judge Strikes Down Verano's Lawsuit, What Happens Now With Companies Still Fighting State Cannabis Regulator?
Last week, Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge James Anderson decided to dismiss a lawsuit against the Alabama cannabis regulator brought b
Alabama Courtroom Drama Unfolds As Cannabis Licenses Continue To Hang In Balance
On Tuesday, the Alabama cannabis regulator submitted a request to the Montgomery Circuit Court, urging the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF),
This Bill Could Make Smoking Weed Near Children Illegal In NY And Latest Cannabis Updates In CA, AL & AK
New York Smoking Bill A bill seeking to make smoking marijuana near children illegal in New York was introduced by Assemblyman Phil Steck, (D) last month.
Missouri Pot Regulators Defend Safety Protocols After Huge Recall, VA Weed Study For Diabetes & More
Sen. Sherrod Brown Shares High Hopes For Cannabis Banking Bill
Will Alabama Governor Answer The Call? Coalition Urges Special Session To Amend Medical Marijuana Laws
Alabama joined the growing list of states that legalized medical marijuana in 2021. Now, a push from the Alabama Cannabis Coalition wants to change the law. Why?
Cannabis Licenses Hang In Balance: Alabama Regulators Agree To Discuss Ongoing Legal Battles
Alabama's cannabis regulators are scheduled to convene with potential producers and distributors of medical marijuana to resolve the ongoing litigation concerning the state's faulty license allocation process,
Alabama's Cannabis Saga: How File Size Restrictions Hurt Marijuana License Applicants
It seems that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has acknowledged that the file size restrictions it imposed on applicants' attachments have caused "extenuating circumstances" for certain companies applying for medical cannabis licenses,
Alabama's Medical Marijuana Licenses On Hold Again, Now What?
The issuance of business licenses for medical cannabis in Alabama has been put on hold for the second time, reported WSFA.
Alabama Cannabis Saga: Judge Wants Quarrelling Parties To Get Along, Decision Expected Next Week
An Alabama Cannabis Industry Association (AMCC) official urged those gathered in court on Monday to allow businesses that were awarded medical cannabis licenses to launch operations.
Millions Of Dollars Could Go Down The Drain If Alabama Cannabis Saga Continues, CEO Reminds Of His Pledge
As Alabama's cannabis regulators prepare to redo medical marijuana's license allocations yet again, after failing to award them twice, the CEO and founder of one of the major players in the space reached out to Governor Kay Ivey.
Will Alabama's Third Try At Cannabis Licensing Be The Charm? Judge Says Not So Fast, Here's Why
Alabama's cannabis regulator believes redoing the medical cannabis license allocation for the third time might be the charm.
Cannabis Licensing Chaos In Alabama Heats Up As Medical Marijuana Giant Takes Weed Regulators To Court
Chicago-based marijuana company Verano Holdings Corp.
Here We Go Again: Alabama Cannabis Licensing Process Stalled As Awarding Process Faces Lawsuit
Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson has initiated a temporary restraining order that halted the ongoing medical cannabis licensing process undertaken by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission,
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