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Alabama GOP governor signs medical marijuana bill into law Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law on Monday a bill legalizing medical marijuana in the state. Ivey called SB 46, dubbed the “Darren Wesley ‘Ato’ Hall Compassion Act,” an “important first step” and thanked state Sen. Tim Melson and state Rep. Mike Ball, who co-sponsored the legislation in their chambers, for their hard work to address what she called “legitimate concerns.” “This is certainly a sensitive a...

Governor Kay Ivey officially signed Alabama’s medical marijuana bill into law on Monday.

Purchasers will need a medical cannabis card in order to obtain pot legally in the state. ADVERTISEMENT Ivey on Twitter thanked the lawmakers who spearheaded the bill “for their hard work over the last few years & their commitment to continue to work on this to ensure we have a productive, safe & responsible operation in AL.” Ive signed SB 46 pertaining to medical marijuana. I would like to thank Sen. Tim Melson & Rep. Mike Ball for their hard work over the last few years & their commitmen...

Gov. Kay Ivey signs Alabama’s medical marijuana bill Updated May 17, 2021; Posted May 17, 2021 Gov. Kay Ivey signs a bill by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, to legalize and regulate medical marijuana products. (Photo from governors office) Facebook Share Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill that will allow Alabamians to use medical marijuana products for more than a dozen conditions and symptoms such as chronic pain, depression, seizures, muscle spasticity, and terminal illnesses. The bill...

Florence business owner hopes to see more job applicants after pandemic unemployment benefits end Businesses react to the end of unemployment benefits By DeAndria Turner | May 12, 2021 at 9:41 PM CDT - Updated May 12 at 9:42 PM FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Some Alabamians receiving unemployment benefits will no longer receive them after June 19th. This week, Governor Kay Ivey said the state will reject federal funding aimed at expanding unemployment benefits due to the pandemic. 3/14/20 is the...

How High Are Taxes on Recreational Marijuana in Your State? The unique legal framework under which marijuana use and sales operate—that of differing state and federal legality—means that every state market is essentially a siloed market. The legalization and taxation of recreational marijuana remains one of the hottest trends in state taxation. Currently, 16 states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon...

What’s in Alabama’s medical marijuana bill? Updated May 10, 2021; A bill to allow people with chronic pain and more than a dozen other conditions to seek relief with medical marijuana products is a step away from becoming law in Alabama. The Legislature passed the bill by a two-to-one margin, with support from lawmakers in both parties. About 40% of Republican legislators voted against it. The bill went to Gov. Kay Ivey, who could sign it into law. Ivey said last week the 102-page bill was...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (May 10, 2021) – Last week, the Alabama Senate gave final approval to a bill to create a limited medical marijuana program in the state, despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) introduced Senate Bill 46 (SB46) on Feb. 2. The proposed law would legalize a limited medical marijuana program for patients 19 and older with qualifying conditions. The bill would create a licensing program for medical marijuana patients and caregivers. SB46 would al...

Montgomery Advertiser MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Legislature Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would create a statewide medical marijuana program, following two historic votes and a House debate spanning more than two days. Alabamas House of Representatives voted 68 to 34 to approve the measure, sponsored by state Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, despite a lengthy filibuster from about a half-dozen dedicated opponents that delayed a vote on the bill on Tuesday. The state Senate con...

Alabama medical marijuana bill headed to Gov. Kay Ivey after historic House vote The Montgomery Advertiser 24 mins ago Brian Lyman, Montgomery Advertiser The Alabama Legislature Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would create a statewide medical marijuana program, following two historic votes and a House debate spanning more than two days. The House of Representatives voted 68 to 34 to approve the measure, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, despite a lengthy f...