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*Alabama's Medical Cannabis Program*

TIMELINE FOR APPLICATIONS & LICENSING

Rules & Regulations **Chapter 3-Appendix A, contains the timeline for applications and licensing--This is assuming that all the rules/regs become final and effective on October 17, 2022.


The timeline is dated: Thursday September 1, 2022 to Monday July 10, 2023

https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-3-Application-and-Licensing-Requirements-1.pdf



https://amcc.alabama.gov/about/resources/


Melissa Mullins, Lobbyist

al4medicalcannbisfreedom@gmail.com

*Alabama's Medical Cannabis Program*

ALL RULES & REGULATIONS

Here you will find each chapter of regulations with 2 extras. 1. Rules & Regulations, for Cultivation, from the AL Dept of Agriculture and Industries, 2. The final copy of Administrative Rules governing physician certification & recommendation for the use of Medical Cannabis. 

When we get the final copy of all R/R, we will update this section.  


CHAPTER 1: General Provisions, Scope & Construction of Rules

 https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-1-General-Provisions-Scope-and-Construction-of-Rules-1.pdf


CHAPTER 2: Regulation of Patients & Caregivers

 https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-2-Regulation-of-Patients-and-Caregivers-1.pdf


CHAPTER 3: Applications & Licensing Requirements-General

 https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-3-Application-and-Licensing-Requirements-1.pdf


CHAPTER 4: Licensee Requirements

 https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-4-Licensee-Requirements-Generally-1.pdf


CHAPTER 5: Regulation of Cultivators

 https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-5-Regulation-of-Cultivators-1.pdf

CHAPTER 5: Proposed Administrative Rules Governing Medical Cannabis Cultivation--Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries

  https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AG-80-14-1-Certified.pdf


CHAPTER 6: Regulation of Processors

 https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-6-Regulation-of-Processors-1.pdf 


CHAPTER 7: Regulation of Secure Transporters

 https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-7-Regulation-of-Secure-Transporters-1.pdf


CHAPTER 8: Regulation of Dispensaries

  https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-8-Regulation-of-Dispensaries-1.pdf


CHAPTER 9: Regulation of Integrated Facilities

  https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-9-Regulation-of-Integrated-Facilities-1.pdf


CHAPTER 10: Regulation of State Testing Laboratories

https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-10-Regulation-of-State-Testing-Laboratories-1.pdf 


Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Rule for Physician Certification-FINAL

https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Physician-Rules-Final-Copy.pdf

https://amcc.alabama.gov/about/resources/


Melissa Mullins, Lobbyist

al4medicalcannbisfreedom@gmail.com

CANNABIS IN ALABAMA NEWS & UPDATES

Public Hearing on ALL the Rules & Regulations that will govern Alabama's Medical Cannabis Program

On Thursday July 14, 2022 the Medical Cannabis Commission (Alabama) held a public hearing to accept comments and concerns from citizens. 

https://youtu.be/JdNGoPCW_7s


Comments are still being accepted until Friday August 5, 2022. See the image for submission details.


On August 11th, the Commission will meet again with the goal of adopting the Rules and Regulations, as amended. 


The final Rules and Regulations will be published on August 31. These will be the Rules/Regulations that govern the program. 


How to submit comments and concerns


CANNABIS IN ALABAMA NEWS & UPDATES

2/16/2022-Legislative Day 11

  

SB160-11th Legislative Day Events:
The Senate Judiciary committee voted the Decriminalization/Expungement bill out of committee this morning. The vote was 5Y-4N. I have requested a detailed vote-


The Senate went into session today at 3pm, cst and SB160 was placed on the calendar for the next Legislative (12th) day-for debate and hopeful vote.
The Senate will convene at 9am, cst tomorrow, February 17, 2022. SB160 (Decrim/Exp) will be heard and hopefully a vote. I do not know if it is 1st or last on the calendar- I will know that when they get started calling bills. This is where we will also find out if Senator Singleton requested it to be added to the Special Order Calendar. 

IF it is placed on the SOC- that calendar will take precedence over the regular calendar. We will know about 15-20 minutes into the session tomorrow.

 
Unfortunately, that is just the process.

*Keep the Faith--Stay the Course*

As always I will update any movement. 


There was no movement on SB144-The D8 Ban- today.

Melissa Chappell Mullins
Founder/President
Alabama Registered Lobbyist
Autism, Epilepsy, Cannabis, Disability Rights & Special Education/Needs Activist









 




Political Candidate Endorsement

We are proud to announce that we have chosen to Endorse State Senator Tom Whatley for reelection to

 Wednesday, January 12, 2022​On behalf of Alabamians 4 Medical Cannabis Freedom & Disability Rights, I am proud to announce our first Political Candidate Endorsement for 2022. I have attached the press release in pdf form and have copied/pasted the language here for your convenience.

January 12, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

To: All Media Outlets, Social Media Engagements 

Alabamians 4 Medical Cannabis Freedom & Disability Rights is proud to announce our first Political Endorsement for 2022. State Senator Tom Whatley is an amazing legislator and representative for his constituents in the Senate district 27. He has brought about positive change in the community and never backs down from a challenge. He faces issues head on but with respect and commitment. 

Senator Whatley, along with previous Senator Cam Ward, was extremely instrumental in advancing Autism Insurance reform in 2017 and has continued to fight for those affected by Autism in any legislation to date. He sees the importance of protecting Alabama farmers and showed that in 2021 by adding amendments to SB46, Alabama’s Medical Cannabis program, that would make sure they are treated fairly. Senator Whatley is also a Military Veteran. He knows and actively protects Veterans and their families. 

We can not thank Senator Tom Whatley enough for all of his hard work and dedication to the people in Senate District 27. You may visit his website at  https://www.tomwhatleyforsenate.com/ 

Lets keep Tom working for us and being our voice in Montgomery!

Alabamians 4 Medical Cannabis Freedom & Disability Rights is committed and dedicated to fighting for YOU—THE PATIENT—in Montgomery. Keep the Faith & Stay the Course!

PRESS RELEASE


https://www.tomwhatleyforsenate.com/

Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Program Information

10th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-4/14/22

10th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-4/14/22

10th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-4/14/22

Thursday June 9, 2022-the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will meet for it's 10th meeting. More details will be provided when released.

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9th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-4/14/22

10th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-4/14/22

10th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-4/14/22

Thursday May 12, 2022-the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will meet for it's 9th meeting. More details will be provided when released.

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8th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-4/14/22

10th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-4/14/22

8th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-4/14/22

Thursday April 14, 2022-the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will meet for it's 8th meeting. More details will be provided when released.

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7th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-3/10/22

7th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-3/10/22

8th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-4/14/22

Thursday March 10, 2022-the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission met for its 7th meeting since being established in August of 2021. I have attached a LIVE feed link , click the -FIND OUT MORE- button to watch the LIVE feed. There will be more information to come within the next 48-72 hours as I will post notes and a full breakdown of where we are at with the progression of the Alabama Medical Cannabis program.

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5th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting

7th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting-3/10/22

5th Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting

ALL meetings are open to the public and are streamed via Zoom. Our FB page/group has an event setup with many more details.

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*Alabama's Medical Cannabis Program*

MEDICAL CANNABIS REQUIRED TESTING ON PRODUCTS

Rules & Regulations **Chapter 10-Appendix A, contains specific details on the testing requirements for Medical Cannabis by any approved State Testing Laboratories


https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Chapter-10-Regulation-of-State-Testing-Laboratories-1.pdf 



https://amcc.alabama.gov/about/resources/


Melissa Mullins, Lobbyist

al4medicalcannbisfreedom@gmail.com

ACTION ALERT*CALL TO ACTION*ACTION ALERT

MAKE OUR MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM COMPETITIVE

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission released the Schedule of Fees, Penalties & Fines, for Patients/Caregivers, Business Applications and License Fees today. Upon reading the schedule, it is going to be EXTREMELY difficult for Alabama's small businesses to compete with big corporations and investment opportunities to those big corporations. We did unfortunately anticipate the costs would be high but not to the extent that they actually are. As you may recall, when we issued our 2023 Legislative Initiatives/Asks last month, we included one directly towards allowing small business to have a fighting chance in the field of Medical Cannabis in Alabama. We must level the playing field and make the Medical Cannabis Program COMPETITIVE. 


We are asks you, the public, to make your voices heart. BE LOUD AND MEANINGFUL. 


Comments can always be subitted to the commission by using their contact form on the website: https://amcc.alabama.gov/contact/


Here is where you can find the Schedule of Fees, Penalties & Fines: https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-2023-AMCC-Schedule-of-Fees-Penalties-Fines.pdf


IN ADDITION TO WHAT WE HAVE ALREADY MADE AVAIABLE TO YOU**

Here is where you can find the information about licensing, patients and caregivers.  https://amcc.alabama.gov/cannabis-business-applicants/


AS ALWAYS--PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AND KIND IN ANY AND ALL COMMUNICATIONS. 


If you have any questions/concerns please direct those to 

Melissa Mullins, AL Registered Lobbyist and Founder

al4medicalcannabisfreedom@gmail.com

ACTION ALERT*CALL TO ACTION*ACTION ALERT

SENATOR TIM MELSONS BAN ON CANNABIS AVAILABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS 21 AND UNDER. SB326

http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2022RS/PrintFiles/SB326-int.pdf

OUR SYNOPSIS/THOUGHTS

 

The bill will be heard in the Senate Governmental Affairs committee tomorrow- Tuesday 3/29 at 2pm. The hearing will be in the Finance & Taxation room. It is open to be public--

After reading the 4 page bill-Here are my thoughts-WARNING: You may not like my opinion but I have committed complete transparency with you guys--This is a good bill! Why?- How many times a day do we all say, STOP GETTING YOUR CANNABIS FROM A GAS STATION-this bill will prohibit anyone UNDER 21 years of age from buying distributing, marketing or possessing the D8 (or any Cannabinoid) products. Furthermore, any violation of this will be punishable by a Class B misdemeanor.

What is a Class B misdemeanor in Alabama and what penalty does it carry?

The state of Alabama defines a misdemeanor as "an offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment not in excess of one year may be imposed." Class B misdemeanors charges could result in jail sentences of up to six (6) months and fines of up to $3,000.00. Further, when a charge has been dismissed without prejudice, expungement may be sought after a period of time (two years in the case of misdemeanor, traffic or municipal offenses or five years for a nonviolent felony) if the charge has not been refiled, and the person has not been convicted of any other felony.

Let me be clear: I do not agree with the penalty for one simple reason: It allows for someone who is completely innocent (maybe they do not know their passenger has possession of such product) to get wrapped up in the criminal system.  EDITED TO ADD---I also think that we need to reevaluate the age cap-21? I would think the age cap should be 19. A business pointed out to me that a 21 year old cap would eliminate college students from using CBD in an effort to ease anxiety. Another point of view is this: So a 19 year old can commit to the military and defend our country, but they can't buy or consume Hemp derived cannabinoids, like CBD-  


I think we need to look at an amendment that will carve out stipulations for these types of situations.-I have reached out to a few Senators and expressed my concern-

We will stream the meeting LIVE on our fb page Alabamians 4 Medical Cannabis Freedom & Disability Rights and group.

*This does not include medical cannabis under the recent law from 2021*

Melissa Mullins, AL Registered Lobbyist/Founder of AL4MCF/DR

al4medicalcannabisfreedom@gmail.com

Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing

 The bill will be heard in the Senate Governmental Affairs committee tomorrow- Tuesday 3/29 at 2pm. The hearing will be in the Finance & Taxation room. It is open to be public-- 


IF you would like to email the committee members here are the members and their emails. I have also included Senator Tim Melson and his contact information. 


 

Jimmy Holley--Chairperson

jimmy.holley@alsenate.gov/334-261-0845

Chris Elliott--Vice Chairperson

chris.elliott@alsenate.gov/334-261-0897

Linda Coleman-Madison--Ranking Minority Member

lcolemanmadison926@yahoo.com/334-261-0864

Tom Butler--Member

senbutler@aol.com/334-261-0884

Arthur Orr--Member

arthur.orr@alsenate.gov/334-261-0758

Garlan Gudger--Member

garlan.gudger@alsenate.gov/334-261-0855

Sam Givhan--Member

sam.givhan@alsenate.gov/334-261-0867

Dan Roberts--Member

dan.roberts@alsenate.gov/334-261-0851

Shay Shelnutt--Member

shay.sd17@gmail.com/334-261-0794

Greg Albritton--Member

galbritton@att.net/334-261-0785

Malika Sanders-Fortier--Member

malika.sanders-fortier@alsenate.gov/334-261-0860

Clyde Chambliss--Member

clyde.chambliss@alsenate.gov/334-261-0872


Tim Melson--Sponsor of the bill: 

tim.melson@alsenate.gov/334-261-0773

**ACTION ALERT**CALL TO ACTION**ACTION ALERT**

Senate Bill 160--Decriminalization and Expungement Bill​

 

​ACTION ALERT--CALL TO ACTION--ACTION ALERT

February 15, 2022

​Hello fellow Cannabis Advocates. 

We have a bill-SB160- that will be in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow morning at 8:30am, cst. It will be up for a vote to either pass to the Full Senate or Fail in committee. I am asking for each of you to please email and/or call the Senate Judiciary Committee members and urge them to vote YES.  A YES vote will move it out of committee and onto the Senate for a debate and vote. I have copied/pasted the committee members below with their contact information.  

​The bill will amend the existing Crimes of Unlawful possession of Cannabis (1st and 2nd degree), revise the existing criminal code and provide for expungement of a charge, finding or conviction under certain circumstances.​

You can view the bill HERE

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I will be streaming the proceedings tomorrow morning LIVE on our Facebook Lobbyist Page. 


Senate Judiciary Committee Member Contact Information

Senator Greg Albritton-R 334-261-0785 galbritton@att.net SB46-YES

Senator Will Barfoot-R 334-261-0895 will.barfoot@alsenate.gov Vice Chairperson SB46-YES

Senator Linda M. Coleman-D 334-261-0864 lcolemanmadison926@yahoo.com SB46-YES

Senator Vivian Figures-D 334-261-0871 vivian.figures@alsenate.gov SB46-YES

Senator Sam Givhan-R 334-261-0867 sam.givhan@alsenate.gov SB46- ABSTAINED

Senator Del Marsh-R 334-261-0712 del.marsh@alsenate.gov SB46- NA

Senator Arthur Orr-R 334-261-0758 arthur.orr@alsenate.gov SB46-NO

Senator Greg Reed-R 334-261-0894 greg.reed@alsenate.gov SB46- NO

Senator Malika S. Fortier-D 334-261-0860 malika.sanders-fortier@alsenate.gov SB46-NA

Senator Bobby Singleton-D 334-261-0335 bsingle362@gmail.com SB46-YES

Senator Rodger M. Smitherman-D 334-261-0870 rodger.smitherman@alsenate.gov Ranking Minority Member SB46-YES

Senator Larry Stutts-R 334-261-0862 larry.stutts@alsenate.gov SB46-NO

Senator Tom Whatley-R 334-261-0865 tom.whatley@alsenate.gov Chairperson SB46-NA

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Action Alerts & Important Information

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Releases Draft Rules

The State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday issued draft rules on physicians offering Medical Cannabis to patients.


Alabamians for Medical Cannabis Freedom, which supported the medical cannabis bill, said in a statement the draft rules followed the legislation passed earlier this year and did not come as a surprise. But the group said it had some concerns with the directions on conventional treatment.

"Can the treatments that have been tried previously by the patients general or specialty physician not serve as the 'prereq' that is required?" the statement said. "If not, then the patient is still looking at 2-3 months of trying treatments that did not work previously.  Most medications take 6-8 weeks to absorb. Here again, we have suffering patients and dying patients because of a rule that should not really be in place. "


ACTION ALERT ⚠️ 📢 ACTION ALERT

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has issued its Draft Rules for certifying physicians to recommend Medical Cannabis to qualified patients.

The public can read the draft rules-attached to this post- and make public comments by emailing the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners at
bme@albme.gov

So that your comment gets to the correct place: Please use the following Subject Line:

Public comment on Proposed Alabama Admin. Code r540-x-25-.01, et.seq

Alabamians for Medical Cannabis Freedom, which supported the medical cannabis bill, said in a statement the draft rules followed the legislation passed earlier this year and did not come as a surprise. But the group said it had some concerns with the directions on conventional treatment.

"Can the treatments that have been tried previously by the patients general or specialty physician not serve as the 'prereq' that is required?" the statement said. "If not, then the patient is still looking at 2-3 months of trying treatments that did not work previously.  Most medications take 6-8 weeks to absorb. Here again, we have suffering patients and dying patients because of a rule that should not really be in

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