Alabama Officials Re-Award Medical Marijuana Business Licenses, Expanding State's Cannabis Industry

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has re-awarded licenses for the production and distribution of medical cannabis after a two-month delay caused by questions about the evaluation process. Most of the previously awarded licenses were restored, and additional licenses were granted to firms looking to grow medical cannabis. The commission may consider new applications in the future. The University of South Alabama identified human errors in the evaluation process, including duplicate scores and data entry mistakes. The commission aims to be more transparent and independent in its decision-making. The medical cannabis program in Alabama was approved in 2021 and will allow patients with certain conditions to use medical cannabis in various forms, excluding smoking and food consumption.