Hold onto your hats, ChumCity citizens! Governor Kay Ivey just signed HB445, totally changing the game for consumable hemp products in Alabama. Get ready for some big changes! This new law is all about regulating hemp-derived THC compounds like delta-8 and delta-10. Say goodbye to smokable hemp – it's officially banned. Plus, there are gonna be some super strict rules on testing, packaging, licensing, and who can buy these goodies. Starting January 1, 2026, everything changes. All hemp products need to be lab-tested and clearly labeled with their THC content. No sales to anyone under 21, and forget about online sales or getting stuff shipped directly. You gotta be a grown-up to play this game! If you're selling hemp products, you NEED a license from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. And trust us, you don't want to mess around – the penalties for not following the rules are serious. State Rep. Andy Whitt championed this legislation. Some folks, especially those focused on public safety, are cheering because they think it'll bring order to a kinda wild market. But some business owners are worried it'll hurt small businesses that sell those popular THC-infused treats. No more hemp cigarettes, cigars, or joints. If you're 21+, you can buy consumable hemp at licensed spots with adult-only access (for the most part). Retail food stores can sell hemp-infused drinks, but they gotta keep them behind glass and away from kid-friendly stuff. Get ready for a 10% excise tax on all retail sales. Most of that cash goes to the state, but some will help local governments enforce these new rules. Oh, and products made with chemically converted psychoactive cannabinoids? Also banned! Violating this law can cost retailers up to $10,000 in fines. Repeat offenders might even face felony charges! Selling to minors or operating without a license? You can kiss your license goodbye. The ABC Board can even seize and destroy illegal hemp products. HB445 also creates the Consumable Hemp Product Compliance Fund to help enforce all of this. The law goes into effect July 1, 2025, but everything should be fully implemented by January 2026. So get ready, ChumCity – things are about to change!Alabama Hemp Law Gets a Major Overhaul!
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