HB290 Alabama 2022 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
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.
Description
Existing law lists tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as a Schedule I controlled substance, but explicitly exempts THC found in hemp
Delta-8 THC is a psychoactive substance that can be derived from hemp
This bill would provide that only non-psychoactive cannabinols derived from or found in hemp are exempt from the Schedule I controlled substances list
Relating to controlled substances; to amend Section 20-2-23, as last amended by Act 2021-325, 2021 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975; to provide further for tetrahydrocannabinol listed as a Schedule I controlled substance.
Subjects
Controlled Substances
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2022 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB290 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |