The proposed bill, HB445, introduces comprehensive regulations for the sale and distribution of consumable hemp products in Alabama, effective January 1, 2026. It establishes Chapter 12 in Title 28 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which includes mandatory testing and labeling requirements to ensure public health and safety, particularly for minors. Key provisions prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products to individuals under 21 years of age, ban smokable hemp products, and restrict online sales and direct deliveries. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is authorized to license retailers, enforce compliance, and impose penalties for violations. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 13A-12-214.4, which pertains to the sale of psychoactive cannabinoids.

To support the enforcement of these regulations, the bill creates the Consumable Hemp Product Compliance Fund, funded by licensing and labeling fees, and introduces a 10 percent excise tax on retail sales of consumable hemp products. Retailers must obtain a license, undergo background checks, and maintain specific operational standards, including child-resistant packaging and detailed labeling. The bill also outlines penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential license revocation. Overall, HB445 aims to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding consumable hemp products, ensuring they are sold responsibly and safely while addressing public health concerns.

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
Enrolled: 13A-12-214, 28-12-1, 28-12-2, 2-8-381, 28-12-21, 28-12-20, 28-12-60, 28-12-3, 28-12-4, 41-4-80, 41-4-96, 41-19-1, 41-19-12, 28-12-5, 28-12-20, 28-12-22, 28-12-24, 28-12-23, 28-12-25, 28-12-21, 28-12-22, 28-12-23, 28-12-24, 28-12-25, 28-12-40, 28-12-41, 28-12-42, 28-3A-24, 28-3A-26, 28-12-43, 28-12-44, 28-12-45, 28-12-46, 28-1-5, 28-12-47, 28-12-48, 28-12-49, 28-12-46, 28-3A-25, 28-12-60, 28-12-61, 28-12-62, 20-2-93, 13A-12-214