Alabama
As of 2024 we have it on record that Alabama has a legalized structure for Medical use only and with some fairly strict conditions. Also this structure passed already was intended to be implemented in 2023. Alabama now apparently “vows” to have this regulatory structure in place and sales initiated before the end of 2024 (dragging their feet obviously?)
page updated: 4/9/24
Medical
Personal Use
Home Grow
Detail Notes
General rules seem fairly common and include requirements such as 19 years or older, certified by a registered physician, has a card. Patients under 19 must have a caregiver assigned such as parent or guardian. Caregiver requirements are similar. All categories must be Alabama State Residents. No noted provisions for out-of-state such as visitors or drive-throughs.
Sadly lowering their Freedom Score they do not allow Smokable, Vape-able or Food based cannabis products. Generally only medical delivery systems such as inhalers or pills are allowed. Crazy, right?
Oh, they will allow "suppositories" as a delivery method so if you don't like their laws you can always shove it up ... geez.
Medical Details
$50 for the card and Renewal required each year. Alabama patients and caregivers must pay fees for new card registrations and renewals. Patient registration application fee for a physical medical cannabis card is $50. The virtual cannabis card fee is $40. Caregiver fees are also $50 for a physical card and $40 for a virtual card.
Conditions (The following medical conditions are considered for obtaining your patient card in Alabama):
- AIDS/HIV-related nausea or weight loss
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cancer-related cachexia (weight or muscle loss), nausea or vomiting, weight loss, or chronic pain
- Conditions causing chronic or intractable pain
- Crohn’s disease
- Depression
- Epilepsy or a condition causing seizures
- Panic disorder
- Parkinson’s disease
- Persistent nausea
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sickle cell anemia
- Spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries
- Terminal illness
- Tourette’s syndrome
Personal Use Details
Personal Use (aka Recreational) Is not permitted in Alabama as of 4/2024
Home Grow Details
Home Growing Cannabis Is not permitted in Alabama as of 4/2024
State Website
https://amcc.alabama.gov