SB182 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Shay ShelnuttSenator

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Psychoactive cannabinoids; prohibit sale of beverages containing psychoactive cannabinoids; criminal penalties provided

Summary

SB182 would ban beverages containing psychoactive cannabinoids (including delta-9-THC) in Alabama and impose penalties, with limited medical cannabis exemptions.

What This Bill Does

The bill defines psychoactive cannabinoids to include delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 THC. It prohibits the sale of any beverage that contains psychoactive cannabinoids, except as allowed under medical cannabis laws. It says no beverage with psychoactive cannabinoids may be sold to anyone under 21, and it creates penalties for sellers and for under-21 possession, including fines. It requires child-resistant packaging for any psychoactive cannabinoids sold in the state and sets an effective date of October 1, 2025.

Who It Affects

• Individuals under 21: cannot purchase or possess beverages with psychoactive cannabinoids; violations lead to citations and fines, with higher penalties for subsequent offenses.
• Retailers, distributors, and marketers of beverages containing psychoactive cannabinoids: cannot sell or market these beverages to under-21; face Class B misdemeanor penalties; must ensure products are located in areas inaccessible to those under 21 and use child-resistant packaging.

Key Provisions

• Defines psychoactive cannabinoids to include delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 THC derived from hemp CBD.
• Prohibits sale, distribution, or marketing of psychoactive cannabinoids to individuals under 21; requires products to be in areas not accessible to those under 21.
• Sellers violating the under-21 rule face Class B misdemeanor; under-21 possession results in a uniform nontraffic citation with fines of $50-$200 per violation; third or subsequent convictions carry $400 per violation and may include community service; no other court costs or fees.
• Requires that psychoactive cannabinoid products be packaged in child-resistant containers.
• Adds Section 13A-12-214.5 to prohibit sale of beverages containing any psychoactive cannabinoids; violations are Class B misdemeanor.
• Effective date: October 1, 2025.
• Contains exceptions for beverages allowed under existing medical cannabis laws.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes & Offenses