Alabama Regulators Approve Hemp Product Rule Despite Opposition From Key Lawmaker

Alabama Regulators Approve Hemp Product Rule Despite Opposition From Key Lawmaker

“Nowhere in the authorizing legislation does it provide for a Responsible Consumable Hemp Product Program.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector The Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board Thursday approved an emergency, temporary rule regulating the sale of consumable hemp products, over the opposition of a state representative who sponsored the law leading to the regulation. The rule creates the Responsible Consumable Hemp Product Program a…

ABC Board passes emergency rule on hemp products over opposition from law's sponsor

(Left to right) Randy Dempsey, Melissa Morrissette, Alan Spencer and John Knight discussing an emergency rule establishing the Responsible Consumable Hemp Product Program on Dec. 18, 2025, at the Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board meeting in Montgomery, Alabama. The board approved the rule 2-1 despite opposition from the sponsor of the law. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)The Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board Thursday approved an …

ABC Board passes emergency rule on hemp products over opposition from law’s sponsor

The Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board Thursday approved an emergency, temporary rule regulating the sale of consumable hemp products, over the opposition of a state representative who sponsored the law leading to the regulation.