HB550 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the possession and use of cannabis is a criminal act
This bill would allow the possession, use, and cultivation of limited amounts of cannabis for personal use by persons 21 years of age or older; would authorize the Department of Revenue to regulate the cultivation, processing, packaging, testing, transportation, display, and sale of cannabis and cannabis accessories; would prohibit the sale of cannabis except by regulated retail cannabis stores; and would provide for a tax on the sale of cannabis
This bill would also authorize the medical use of cannabis for certain qualifying patients who have been diagnosed by a physician as having a serious medical condition
To allow the possession, use, and cultivation of limited amounts of cannabis for personal use by adults; to authorize the Department of Revenue to regulate the cultivation, processing, packaging, testing, transportation, display, and sale of cannabis and cannabis accessories; to prohibit the sale of cannabis except by regulated retail cannabis stores; to provide for a tax on the sale of cannabis; and to authorize the medical use of cannabis only for certain qualifying patients who have been diagnosed by a physician as having a serious medical condition.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB550 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |