HB487 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Todd

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Controlled substances, Schedule I, marijuana, term excludes industrial hemp, Sec. 20-2-23 am'd.

Summary

HB487 would treat industrial hemp as not marijuana for Alabama’s Schedule I listings, using a 0.3% THC threshold.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would make industrial hemp not be considered marijuana for scheduling purposes under Alabama law. It defines industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis plant with delta-9 THC concentration not exceeding 0.3% on a dry weight basis. It designates the act as the Alabama Industrial Hemp Act and sets an effective date that is the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Industrial hemp growers, processors, and retailers, who would not be treated as dealing in marijuana as long as their hemp products stay at or below 0.3% THC.
• Law enforcement, public health officials, and the courts, who would distinguish hemp from marijuana for Schedule I purposes, potentially reducing penalties for compliant hemp.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 20-2-23 to exclude industrial hemp from the marijuana definition used in Schedule I listings.
• Defines industrial hemp as a Cannabis plant and any part, with delta-9 THC concentration not exceeding 0.3% on a dry weight basis.
• Names the act the Alabama Industrial Hemp Act and sets its effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.
• Explicitly states that the term marijuana does not include industrial hemp for scheduling purposes.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Controlled Substances