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Alabama

Hemp-derived THC beverage regulation

Alabama

State Regulated
Beverage Status State Regulated
Cannabis Regulation Medical
Retail Outside Dispensary? Yes, but limited.
Section 01

General Regulation

Hemp Derived THC Beverage Status State Regulated
Cannabis Regulation Medical
Retail Outside Dispensary System? Yes, but limited.
Hemp Beverages Specifically Regulated? Yes.
Serving / Potency / Dosage / THC Type Limit

Yes. 10mg/serving cap for beverages and gummies. Serving size limited to 12 fl. ounces/355 mls. A 'carton' of drinks may not exceed 40 mg total (i.e., a four-pack).

DTC from Out-of-State No.
Licensing

New law requires the Alabama ABC to oversee licensing for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. The AL ABC cannot issue a license without approval by the local governing body of the county or municipality where the business is located. Currently out of state sellers must simply register labels but go through a licensed wholesaler.

Additional Notes

Pre-application documents are available here: https://alabcboard.gov/licensing-compliance/hemp

Section 02

Labeling & Packaging Requirements

State Has Labeling Rules? Yes.
State Has Packaging Rules? Yes.
Label / Product Registration

Y

Symbol Required? No.
Symbol Detail
Best By / Expiration / Use By

28-12-25(3) "expiration date" - under the state's general food laws, an expiration date is an 'open-date-statement' that is descriptive and is the same as "best by" or "use by" (see Ala. Admin. Code 80-1-22-.33 for a full list). After any open-date statement date passes, the food is considered out-of-date. The state also incorporates the US FDA rules.

Labeling Description

All containers must include, at a minimum: (1) A list of all ingredients in descending order of predominance; (2) A scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the certificate of analysis; (3) The manufacture date and expiration date; (4) The batch number which corresponds to the certificate of analysis; (5) The total number of milligrams of THCs found in the container; (6) The serving size; (7) The total number of milligrams of THCs per serving; and [warning statement].

Warning Statement

The following warnings:

a. To keep the product out of reach of children;

b. That consumption of the product may cause the person to fail a drug test due to THC being present;

c. That the product is not safe nor intended for any person under 21 years of age;

d. That the product is not safe for any person who is pregnant or breastfeeding; and

e. That the product may impair a person's ability to drive and operate machinery.

Packaging Description

(1) May not bear the likeness or contain cartoon-like characteristics of a real or fictional person, animal, or fruit that appeals to children;

(2) May not be modeled after a brand of products primarily consumed by or marketed to children;

(3) May not include a statement, artwork, or design that could reasonably mislead an individual to believe that the package contains anything other than a consumable hemp product; and

(4) Must be child-resistant.

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