Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission: Difference between revisions

From Bhamwiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Created page with "The '''Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission''' ('''AMCC''') is a state agency created in 2021 by the Darren Wesley "Ato" Hall Compassion Act (Act of Alabama 2021 to regulate the cultivation, testing, transport, distribution and sale of products made from marijuana (''cannabis sativa'') for approved medical treatments. The commission is funded by license fees and a 9% tax on gross sales. It selected John McMillan, then Alabama State Treasurer, to ser...")
 
No edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
The '''Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission''' ('''AMCC''') is a state agency created in [[2021]] by the  [[Darren Wesley "Ato" Hall Compassion Act]] ([[Act of Alabama 2021|Act of Alabama 2021]] to regulate the cultivation, testing, transport, distribution and sale of products made from marijuana (''cannabis sativa'') for approved medical treatments.
The '''Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission''' ('''AMCC''') is a state agency created in [[2021]] by the  [[Darren Wesley "Ato" Hall Compassion Act]] ([[Act of Alabama 2021|Act of Alabama 2021]] to regulate the cultivation, testing, transport, distribution and sale of products made from marijuana (''cannabis sativa'') for approved medical treatments.


The commission is funded by license fees and a 9% tax on gross sales. It selected [[John McMillan]], then [[Alabama State Treasurer]], to serve as its executive director.
The activities of the 12-member commission are funded by license fees and a 9% tax on gross sales. It selected [[John McMillan]], then [[Alabama State Treasurer]], to serve as its executive director. The commission meets twice a month at the Alabama State House in Montgomery.
 
==Members==
* [[Rex Vaughn]], chair
* [[Sam Blakemore]]
* [[Dwight Gamble]]
* [[James Harwell]]
* [[Taylor Hatchett]]
* [[Eric Jensen]]
* [[Angela Martin]]
* [[Charles Price]]
* [[Dion Robinson]]
* [[William Saliski Jr]]
* [[Loree Skelton]]
* [[Jerzy Szaflarski]]


==Licensees==
==Licensees==
Under the law, the application process for licenses began on [[September 1]], [[2022]]. The commission planned to license as many as 12 cultivators, 4 processors and 4 dispensaries (with up to 3 locations each). In addition, up to 5 integrated companies could be licensed to grow, process, transport and dispense medical cannabis, with that type of license allowing up to 5 dispensary locations per company.
Under the law, the application process for licenses began on [[September 1]], [[2022]]. The commission planned to license as many as 12 cultivators, 4 processors and 4 dispensaries (with up to 3 locations each). In addition, up to 5 integrated companies could be licensed to grow, process, transport and dispense medical cannabis, with that type of license allowing up to 5 dispensary locations per company.


In the first year of licensing, 90 companies applied for approval by the commission, from which 23 were selected during a closed meeting on Monday [[June 12]], [[2023]]. Due to faults in the process, the AMCC awarded a new set of licenses on [[August 10]] of that year, but then rescinded those as well.  
In the first year of licensing, 90 companies applied for approval by the commission, from which 23 were selected during a closed meeting on Monday [[June 12]], [[2023]]. Due to faults in the process, the AMCC awarded a new set of licenses on [[August 10]] of that year, but then rescinded those as well. After revising its regulations, the AMCC began a new round of hearings in late 2023 with a goal of announcing awards in December of that year and issuing actual licenses in January [[2024]].


===June 2023===
===June 2023===
Line 23: Line 37:
* Dispensaries: [[CCS of Alabama]] in [[Birmingham]]; RJK Holdings AL in Montgomery: Statewide Property Holdings AL in Montgomery: and [[Yellowhammer Medical Dispensaries]] in [[Birmingham]]
* Dispensaries: [[CCS of Alabama]] in [[Birmingham]]; RJK Holdings AL in Montgomery: Statewide Property Holdings AL in Montgomery: and [[Yellowhammer Medical Dispensaries]] in [[Birmingham]]
* Integrated Facilities: Insa Alabama LLC in Montgomery; Flowerwood Medical Cannabis in Loxley; Southeast Cannabis Company in Theodore; [[Sustainable Alabama]] in [[Salem]]; and TheraTrue Alabama in Montgomery
* Integrated Facilities: Insa Alabama LLC in Montgomery; Flowerwood Medical Cannabis in Loxley; Southeast Cannabis Company in Theodore; [[Sustainable Alabama]] in [[Salem]]; and TheraTrue Alabama in Montgomery
==References==
* Cason, Mike (May 10, 2021) "What’s in Alabama’s medical marijuana bill?" {{BN}}
* Cason, Mike (May 17, 2021) "Gov. Kay Ivey signs Alabama’s medical marijuana bill." {{BN}}
* Cason, Mike (September 9, 2021) "Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission wants plants in ground next year." {{BN}}
* Cason, Mike (September 9, 2021) "Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission picks State Treasurer John McMillan as executive director." {{BN}}
* Cason, Mike (June 12, 2023) "These are the 21 companies the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission awarded licenses." {{AL}}
* Willis, Alexander (June 14, 2023) "Who are they? The 21 companies selected for medical marijuana." ''[[Anniston Star]]''
* Thrailkill, Laurel (August 11, 2023) "These Birmingham businesses were awarded medical cannabis licenses." {{BBJ}}
* Cason, Mike (October 9, 2023) "Bill sponsor says Alabama needs to end delays of medical cannabis program." {{AL}}
* Cason, Mike (October 26, 2023) "[https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/alabama-medical-marijuana-commission-hopes-new-licensing-plan-can-deliver-products-by-spring.html Alabama medical marijuana commission hopes new licensing plan can deliver products by spring]." {{AL}}
==External links==
* [https://amcc.alabama.gov/ Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission] at alabama.gov


[[Category:Alabama government|Medical Cannabis Commission]]
[[Category:Alabama government|Medical Cannabis Commission]]
[[Category:Public authorities]]
[[Category:Public authorities]]
[[Category:2021 establishments]]
[[Category:2021 establishments]]
[[Category:Cannabis]]

Revision as of 12:36, 30 October 2023

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) is a state agency created in 2021 by the Darren Wesley "Ato" Hall Compassion Act (Act of Alabama 2021 to regulate the cultivation, testing, transport, distribution and sale of products made from marijuana (cannabis sativa) for approved medical treatments.

The activities of the 12-member commission are funded by license fees and a 9% tax on gross sales. It selected John McMillan, then Alabama State Treasurer, to serve as its executive director. The commission meets twice a month at the Alabama State House in Montgomery.

Members

Licensees

Under the law, the application process for licenses began on September 1, 2022. The commission planned to license as many as 12 cultivators, 4 processors and 4 dispensaries (with up to 3 locations each). In addition, up to 5 integrated companies could be licensed to grow, process, transport and dispense medical cannabis, with that type of license allowing up to 5 dispensary locations per company.

In the first year of licensing, 90 companies applied for approval by the commission, from which 23 were selected during a closed meeting on Monday June 12, 2023. Due to faults in the process, the AMCC awarded a new set of licenses on August 10 of that year, but then rescinded those as well. After revising its regulations, the AMCC began a new round of hearings in late 2023 with a goal of announcing awards in December of that year and issuing actual licenses in January 2024.

June 2023

August 2023

References

External links

Retrieved from "http://bhamwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Alabama_Medical_Cannabis_Commission&oldid=207998"