Resignation of Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Chair

Dr. Steve Stokes, the chairman of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, has resigned following a court challenge that questioned his eligibility for the position. The challenge argued that Stokes' role as a member of the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees violated the state law that established the commission. The commission has been facing multiple lawsuits over its licensing process, which was marred by scoring errors. Stokes had also faced criticism for alleged conflicts of interest. The commission is scheduled to meet on August 10 to reveal the results of a re-scoring of license applications and issue new licenses.