Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Proposes Ownership and Transport Rule Changes

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The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is moving forward with proposed changes to the state's medical marijuana program, including rules around ownership changes and the transportation of lab samples. The commission is seeking public comment on the updates, which are aimed at making the process more "robust and flexible." The changes would not affect doctors approved to recommend medical cannabis or companies already licensed to operate in the state.

Why it matters

As Alabama's medical marijuana program continues to evolve, these proposed rule changes by the commission aim to provide more clarity and security around key aspects of the industry, such as business ownership and the handling of lab samples. This could help ensure the program runs smoothly and safely as more patients gain access to medical cannabis.

The details

The commission's proposed rule changes focus on areas like general provisions, regulations for patients and caregivers, and application and licensing requirements. The two main changes discussed were making the process for ownership changes "more robust and flexible," and implementing new, more secure requirements for transporting lab samples.

• The commission met on February 13, 2026 to discuss the proposed rule changes.
• The commission is expected to meet again on March 12, 2026 to further consider the changes.

What’s next

The commission will be seeking public comment on the proposed rule changes before potentially implementing them.