Bill > SB274

This bill modifies Alabama state law regarding psychoactive cannabinoids, which are chemical compounds derived from hemp that can produce intoxicating effects, including delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol. The legislation introduces new criminal penalties for possession and sale of these substances, creating two distinct degrees of unlawful possession: a first-degree offense (a Class C or D felony) for possessing psychoactive cannabinoids for distribution or for repeat offenders, and a second-degree offense (a Class A misdemeanor) for first-time personal possession. Additionally, the bill criminalizes the production, manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, delivering, or bringing psychoactive cannabinoids into the state, which is classified as a Class D felony. The law provides an exception for uses authorized under Chapter 2A of Title 20 and is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, effectively prohibiting most interactions with psychoactive cannabinoids and establishing significant legal consequences for violations.

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