2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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Home cannabis cultivation is illegal in Jefferson County. Alabama prohibits recreational and medical marijuana growing. The 2021 Alabama Compassion Act authorized medical cannabis but only through licensed producers - patients cannot grow. Possession of plants brings felony charges. CBD hemp under 0.3% THC is legal.
Alabama medical cannabis dispensaries operating under the 2021 Compassion Act face strict zoning and buffer requirements. Jefferson County cities can opt out of dispensary siting. Birmingham, Hoover, and several suburbs have varied positions. Recreational sales remain illegal statewide. License awards have been tied up in litigation since 2023.
1 cities in Jefferson County have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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