Alabama has a medical marijuana program that's still in limbo due to legal battles over licensing. Though legalized in 2021, no sales have begun as of May 2025. The program has significant restrictions: no flower, no smoking, no traditional edibles, and patients must try conventional treatments first for many conditions. Patients need a doctor's certification and must register with the AMCC ($65 fee). Recreational use remains illegal. For CBD, recent legislation (May 2025) has created stricter regulations, including age restrictions (21+), limitations on sales locations, and bans on smokable hemp products.
Once the program launches, qualified patients will access cannabis through licensed dispensaries. No legal sales have begun as of early 2025 due to legal challenges in the licensing process.
Qualifying conditions include: cancer, epilepsy, PTSD, chronic pain (where opiates haven't worked or are contraindicated), depression, panic disorder with agoraphobia, spastic/non-spastic quadriplegia/paraplegia, HIV/AIDS, autism spectrum disorder, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, sickle cell anemia, terminal illness, Tourette's syndrome, and persistent nausea not responsive to traditional treatment.
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) is responsible for regulating medical cannabis in the state.
Yes, patients must register with the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to receive a medical marijuana card.
Once the program launches, qualified patients will access cannabis through licensed dispensaries. No legal sales have begun as of early 2025 due to legal challenges in the licensing process.
The application fee is capped at $65 for initial registration. Renewal fees are $50 for physical cards and $40 for virtual cards. Cards will need to be renewed regularly, though the exact period hasn't been specified in current regulations.