SB66 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tim MelsonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to cannabis; to prohibit the sale, distribution, marketing, or possession of psychoactive cannabinoids found in hemp for certain age groups; to levy a five percent tax on the gross proceeds of products containing psychoactive cannabinoids sold at retail; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Summary: SB66 bans hemp-derived psychoactive cannabinoids for people under 21, imposes a 5% tax on their sale, and sets penalties and packaging rules.
What This Bill Does
It makes it illegal to sell, distribute, market, or possess psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp if you are under 21. It adds a 5% tax on the gross proceeds of products containing these cannabinoids. It requires that such products be kept in places not accessible to those under 21 and in child-resistant containers. Violations lead to penalties for sellers who illegally sell to someone under 21, and penalties for under-21 individuals who possess these cannabinoids, including fines and potential community service, with higher penalties on repeat offenses.

Who It Affects
Individuals under 21 years old: they would be prohibited from buying or possessing psychoactive cannabinoids and would face citations and fines if found in possession.
Retailers/sellers of hemp-derived psychoactive cannabinoids: they must ensure sales are not made to anyone under 21, keep products in restricted-access areas, package products in child-resistant containers, and would face penalties if they sell to someone under 21 or otherwise fail to comply.

Key Provisions
Definition of psychoactive cannabinoids to include cannabinoids derived from or found in hemp, such as delta-8-THC and delta-10-THC.
Prohibition on selling, distributing, marketing, or possessing psychoactive cannabinoids to individuals under 21.
Required placement: products must be located in an area where individuals under 21 are not permitted access.
Penalties for sellers: selling to someone under 21 is a Class B misdemeanor.
Penalties for under-21 possession: citation with fines of $50-$200 per violation (and possible community service in lieu of fines); third or subsequent convictions carry a $400 fine per violation.
Packaging requirement: all psychoactive cannabinoids sold must be in child-resistant containers.
Local funds note: the bill is exempt from local funding requirements because it defines a new crime or amends an existing one.
Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Cannabis, sale to minors of psychoactive cannabinoids prohibited; 5% tax on gross proceeds levied