Alabama regulators pick university to score medical cannabis applications
In a deviation from other states, Alabama regulators have designated a state university to score medical marijuana business applications rather than a private company.
GOP congressman compares marijuana industry to ‘slavery’
A Republican congressman notorious for blocking federal marijuana reform nearly derailed a “historic” Capitol Hill hearing on federal legalization Tuesday when he compared the MJ industry to slavery, comments other lawmakers decried as “offensive.”
Alabama gets 221 requests for cannabis business applications in only 2 weeks
Alabama has received 221 requests for medical cannabis business license applications since launching the process Sept. 1, according to the Alabama Daily News.
Alabama sets fees, timetable for medical cannabis licensing
It will cost $2,500 for entrepreneurs to apply for medical cannabis business licenses in Alabama, and the application window opens Sept. 1.
Metrc nabs Alabama medical cannabis tracking contract
Florida-based seed-to-sale traceability company Metrc signed a contract to provide track-and-trace services to Alabama’s medical marijuana program.
Alabama regulators approve rules for medical cannabis program
Regulators in Alabama approved rules for the regulation and licensing of medical cannabis, the next step in beginning sales for the state’s businesses.
Alabama aims to accept medical marijuana license applications by fall
Prospective Alabama medical marijuana companies might be able to start applying for a variety of licenses in the fall, with sales slated to start as soon as next spring, according to state regulators.
