HB290 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jamie KielRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Controlled substances, to exempt non-psychoactive cannabinols derived from hemp from the controlled substance list, Sec. 20-2-23 am'd.

Summary

HB290 tightens the hemp exemption in Alabama's Schedule I list to only non-psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill amends the Schedule I definitions to exempt only non-psychoactive cannabinols derived from or found in hemp (as defined by state law). This means hemp-derived psychoactive cannabinoids, such as delta-8 THC, would no longer be exempt and could be treated as Schedule I substances. The general structure of the controlled substances list remains, but the exemption scope is narrowed to align with the non-psychoactive requirement. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Hemp product manufacturers, processors, growers, and retailers: under the bill, non-psychoactive hemp cannabinols would remain exempt, while psychoactive hemp-derived cannabinoids would lose the exemption and become controlled.
• Consumers and the general public: access to certain hemp-derived products (notably psychoactive ones like delta-8) could change, with some products potentially becoming illegal under Schedule I unless they are non-psychoactive.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 20-2-23 to specify that only non-psychoactive cannabinols derived from or found in hemp are exempt from Schedule I.
• Explicitly clarifies that delta-8 THC and other psychoactive hemp-derived cannabinoids would not be exempt under the new language.
• Defines the exemption scope in relation to hemp as defined in Section 2-8-381, tying the exemption to non-psychoactive status.
• Maintains the overall Schedule I framework and related substance listings, with the exemption narrowing taking effect as described.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Controlled Substances