Alabama Medical Cannabis Program
About
Patients with qualifying, debilitating medical conditions can receive a registry identification card for legal access to medical marijuana in the state of Alabama.
The Alabama’s medical cannabis program is under development and is not registering patients or caregivers at this time.
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) was established through legislation in the 2021 session of the Alabama legislature and subsequently signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. The AMCC is composed of fourteen board members appointed by key state authorities, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senate Pro Tem, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, State Health Officer, Attorney General, and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
The AMCC board members bring diverse expertise in fields such as medicine, pharmacy, agricultural lending and practices, law enforcement, legal compliance, and mental health.
The primary goal of the AMCC is to facilitate the implementation and administration of medical cannabis laws in Alabama. This involves ensuring registered qualified patients have access to medical cannabis-derived from cannabis cultivated within the state. Additionally, the AMCC holds the responsibility of granting licenses to facilities engaged in the processing, transportation, testing, or dispensing of medical cannabis.
The AMCC has been granted the authority to administer and enforce the laws and regulations governing medical cannabis in Alabama.
ALlowed Products
Medical cannabis products that are approved for use in Alabama:
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Tinctures
- Gels, oils, and creams for topical use
- Suppositories
- Transdermal patches
- Nebulizers
- Liquids or oils for use in an inhaler
Prohibited products
Products That Are Not Allowed:
- Raw plant material
- Products that could be smoked or vaped
- Food products such as cookies or candies
qualifying health conditions
Conditions qualify for medical cannabis treatment:
- Autism
- Cancer-related weight loss or chronic pain
- Crohn’s
- Depression, epilepsy or condition causing seizures
- HIV/AIDS-related nausea or weight loss
- Panic disorder
- Parkinson’s
- Persistent nausea not related to pregnancy
- PTSD
- Sickle Cell
- Spasticity associated with diseases including ALS, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries
- Terminal illnesses
- Tourette’s
- Chronic pain for which conventional therapies and opiates should not be used or are ineffective
PATIENT AND CAREGIVER REGISTRATION
When will medical cannabis product be available?
The Alabama’s medical cannabis program is under development and is not registering patients or caregivers at this time.
Beginning September 1, 2022, the Commission will begin to accept medical cannabis business applications. Once the business licenses have been awarded, physicians may begin the certification process to recommend medical cannabis to qualified patients.
Please check the AMCC website often for program updates.
General FAQs
When will medical cannabis product be available?
The date when medical cannabis will be available is uncertain. Please check AMCC website frequently for updates.
What physicians are approved to issue medical cannabis cards in Alabama?
Currently no physicians are approved to certify patients.
Where are the dispensaries located?
There are no dispensaries in Alabama at this time.
What are the age restrictions?
Patients 19 or older with a qualifying condition could receive a medical cannabis card to buy the products. Parents and others could register as caregivers to obtain the products for minors.
Does insurance cover the cost of medical cannabis?
Health insurers are not required to cover the cost of medical cannabis.
When can I apply for a license to grow and/or manufacture medical cannabis?
Beginning September 1, 2022, a person may apply to the commission for a license for an integrated facility or for a license as a cultivator processor, secure transporter, state testing laboratory or dispensary.
Is it illegal to use or sell medical marijuana for purposes other than what’s allowed under the law?
Yes – it is illegal to distribute, possess, manufacture, or use medical cannabis or a medical cannabis product that has been diverted from a registered qualified patient, a registered caregiver, or a licensed cultivator, processor, secure transporter, dispensary, or a state testing laboratory.
Allowed Products
Tablets
Tinctures
Capsules
Medical cannabis tablets are a form of medication that contains cannabinoids, which are compounds found in the cannabis plant. These tablets are formulated to provide a consistent and precise dose of cannabis for medical use.
Capsules
Tinctures
Capsules
Medical cannabis capsules are similar to tablets in that they also contain compounds from the cannabis plant for medical use, but they are in the form of a small, soft gelatin shell. They are designed to provide a consistent and precise dose of cannabis in a convenient form for patients.
Tinctures
Tinctures
Gels, Oils, and Creams
Medical cannabis tinctures are liquid extracts made from cannabis plants that are used for medical purposes. Tinctures are typically administered by placing a few drops under the tongue or in the mouth, where they are absorbed through the mucous membranes and into the bloodstream.
Gels, Oils, and Creams
Gels, Oils, and Creams
Gels, Oils, and Creams
Medical cannabis topicals are products that are applied to the skin for localized relief of pain, inflammation, or other symptoms. They contain cannabinoids like THC and CBD, as well as other therapeutic compounds like terpenes, flavonoids, and essential oils.
Suppositories
Gels, Oils, and Creams
Transdermal Patches
Medical cannabis suppositories are a type of medication delivery method that involves inserting a small, cylindrical tablet containing cannabis extracts into the rectum. The suppository is designed to dissolve and release the active compounds, including cannabinoids like THC and CBD, into the bloodstream and provide systemic relief.
Transdermal Patches
Gels, Oils, and Creams
Transdermal Patches
Medical cannabis transdermal patches are a type of medication delivery method that involves applying a patch containing cannabis extracts directly to the skin. The patch is designed to release a precise and consistent dose of cannabinoids like THC and CBD into the bloodstream over a period of time.
Nebulizers
Liquids or oils for use in an inhaler
Liquids or oils for use in an inhaler
Medical cannabis nebulizers are a type of medication delivery method that involves inhaling a mist or vapor containing cannabis extracts. Nebulizers are often used to deliver medication directly to the lungs and respiratory system.
Liquids or oils for use in an inhaler
Liquids or oils for use in an inhaler
Liquids or oils for use in an inhaler
Medical cannabis inhalers work by using a device that contains a measured dose of cannabis extracts in a cartridge. The patient places the inhaler in their mouth and inhales, which activates the device and releases the dose of cannabis extract into the lungs.
Prohibited Products
Raw plant material
Food products such as cookies or candies
Products that could be smoked or vaped
Products that could be smoked or vaped
Food products such as cookies or candies
Products that could be smoked or vaped
Food products such as cookies or candies
Food products such as cookies or candies
Food products such as cookies or candies