Alabama Statewide Rule
Alabama Home Cannabis Cultivation Strict Prohibition
Key Facts
- Statute
- Code §13A-12-211
- Home grow
- Prohibited statewide
- Patient grow
- Not allowed
- Licensing body
- AMCC
- Felony class
- Class C
Summary
Alabama prohibits all home cultivation of cannabis statewide. Even patients enrolled in the medical cannabis program cannot grow plants at home; only licensed cultivators authorized by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission may produce cannabis lawfully.
This chapter supersedes state criminal and civil laws pertaining to the recommending, acquisition, possession, use, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, research and development, and sale of medical cannabis. The acquisition, possession, use, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, research and development, transportation, testing, or sale of cannabis or medical cannabis in compliance with this chapter and rules of the commission does not constitute a violation of Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 13A, or any other law to the contrary.
Full Breakdown
Under the Darren Wesley 'Ato' Hall Compassion Act (Code §20-2A-1 et seq.) and Alabama's controlled substances laws (§13A-12-211 et seq.), cannabis cultivation by individuals remains a felony. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) issues a limited number of cultivator licenses; no home-grow option exists for patients or caregivers. Possession or cultivation of any number of plants outside of a licensed facility is unlawful. Local governments cannot decriminalize personal cultivation, as Alabama Code preempts contrary municipal ordinances. Possessing cannabis seeds or paraphernalia for cultivation also remains prohibited statewide.
Violations & Penalties
Home cultivation is a Class C felony with imprisonment of one year and one day to ten years and substantial fines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can medical cannabis patients grow plants at home in Alabama?
Can a city decriminalize personal cannabis cultivation?
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