The proposed bill HB445 Engrossed seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the manufacture, wholesale distribution, and retail sale of consumable hemp products in Alabama by adding Chapter 12 to Title 28 of the Code of Alabama 1975. Key provisions include licensing requirements for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, overseen by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, along with a prohibition on sales to minors, mandatory testing and labeling, and a ban on inhalable hemp products. The bill imposes a seven percent excise tax on gross sales, with proceeds directed to the Consumable Hemp Product Compliance Fund for enforcement activities. Additionally, it outlines civil and criminal penalties for violations, allows for the seizure of unlawful products, and emphasizes public health and safety through age verification and compliance measures.

The bill also includes the repeal of Section 13A-12-214.4, which relates to the sale of psychoactive cannabinoids, and introduces specific licensing fees and requirements for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. Effective January 1, 2026, manufacturers must obtain approval for product labels and maintain records for three years, while retailers must verify customer age and adhere to strict packaging requirements. The legislation sets THC limits for consumable hemp products and prohibits online sales and direct shipments. Furthermore, it mandates the destruction of unlawful products and establishes procedures for the seizure and disposal of such items. Overall, HB445 aims to create a structured and regulated environment for the hemp industry in Alabama while ensuring consumer safety and compliance with established regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-12-1, 28-12-2, 2-8-381, 28-12-3, 28-12-4, 41-4-80, 41-4-96, 41-19-1, 41-19-12, 28-12-5, 28-12-20, 28-3A-24, 28-3A-26, 28-12-21, 28-12-22, 28-12-41, 28-12-42, 28-12-42, 28-12-23, 28-12-24, 28-12-25, 28-12-26, 28-12-27, 28-12-40, 28-12-41, 28-12-42, 28-12-43, 28-1-5, 28-12-44, 28-12-43, 28-3A-25, 28-12-45, 28-12-40, 28-12-41, 28-12-42, 28-12-46, 28-12-5, 28-12-41, 28-12-42, 13A-12-214
Engrossed: 13A-12-214, 28-12-1, 28-12-2, 2-8-381, 28-12-3, 28-12-4, 41-4-80, 41-4-96, 41-19-1, 41-19-12, 28-12-5, 28-12-20, 28-3A-24, 28-3A-26, 28-12-21, 28-12-22, 28-12-41, 28-12-42, 28-12-42, 28-12-23, 28-12-24, 28-12-25, 28-12-26, 28-12-27, 28-12-40, 28-12-41, 28-12-42, 28-12-43, 28-1-5, 28-12-44, 28-12-43, 28-3A-25, 28-12-45, 28-12-40, 28-12-41, 28-12-42, 28-12-46, 28-12-47, 28-12-5, 28-12-41, 28-12-42, 28-12-40, 28-12-46, 13A-12-214