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Alabama — policy snapshot

One place to inspect this jurisdiction’s dated posture observation, cited sources, bills, court records, concrete enforcement, seed-to-sale system, derived action observations, market notes, and current reporting. It is an observation hub—not a substitute for current legal advice.

Recorded posture

Intoxicating products bannedHB445: smokable/THCA flower a Class C felony since 7/1/25; non-smokable only via ABC-licensed retailer (10mg/serv,40mg/pkg), no online/ship. Framework live 1/1/26.

Analyst review

Jul 22, 2026

Confidence

High

Risk at review

high

Recorded trigger

Nov 12, 2026
Federal 0.4mg cap tightens surviving edible/bev market; AL smokable ban already fully in force.

Change at review

None material; ban stable & enforced since 1/1/26.

Clock at review

own

Litigation note

Mellow Fellow et al. v. Ivey/Marshall (Montgomery Cty): TRO/PI DENIED 6/30/25 — ban NOT blocked, in full effect.

Sources

Sources: 1. metrc.com ↗  ·  2. cannabisbusinesstimes.com ↗  ·  3. alabamacannabis.org ↗

CaseMellow Fellow Fun et al. v. Governor Kay Ivey & Attorney General Steve MarshallOpen source record waff.com ↗

CourtM.D. Ala.

FiledJun 27, 2025

EventAlabama ALEA executes 10 CBD/vape shop raids across five cities; nearly yearlong investigation into illegal marijuana salesOpen source record cannabisbusinesstimes.com ↗

DateJun 1, 2025