Delta 8 THC is legal according to Alabama state law. Like federal law, Alabama specifically legalized all derivates, cannabinoids, and isomers of hemp including all tetrahydrocannabinols other than delta 9 THC.

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ALABAMA CODE 2-8-381

Relating to hemp; to amend Sections 2-8-381, 2-8-383, 20-2-2, Code of Alabama 1975, and 20-2-23 as last amended by Act 2018-552, 2018 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975; to require the Department of Agriculture and Industries, in consultation with the Governor and Attorney General, to develop a plan for monitoring and regulating the production of hemp, and submit the plan to the federal Secretary of Agriculture; to exclude from Schedule I controlled substances classified as tetrahydrocannabinols (THCs) derived from hemp; and to revise definitions.

Ҥ2-8-381.

“(3) HEMP PRODUCTS. Any and all products made from industrial hemp, including, but not limited to, cloth, cordage, fiber, food, fuel, paint, paper, particleboard, plastics, seed, seed meal and seed oil for consumption, and for cultivation if the seeds originate from industrial hemp varieties.

“(4) INDUSTRIAL HEMP or HEMP. The plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, cultivated or possessed by a licensed grower 9; otherwise in accordance with the state’s USDA-approved regulatory plan, whether growing or not, with a delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. Industrial hemp shall be considered an agricultural crop or an agricultural commodity, or both, in all respects under state law. The term excludes marijuana as defined in subdivision (l4) of Section 20-2-2.

Ҥ20-2-2.

“(14) MARIJUANA. All parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of the plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. Such term does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination. Marijuana does not include hemp as defined in Section 2-8-381.

Ҥ20-2-23.

“(b) The controlled substances listed in this section are included in Schedule I:

(3) Any material, compound, mixture or preparation which contains any quantity of the following hallucinogenic substances, their salts, isomers and salts of isomers, unless specifically excepted, whenever the existence of these salts, isomers and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation:

“q. Tetrahydrocannabinols, except for tetrahydrocannabinols in hemp, as defined in Section 2-8-381.

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Cannabis Policy in Alabama

Last year, the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved SB 98 11-0, which states that those caught with at most one ounce of marijuana would only be punished by a $250 fine for the first two offenses, and a $500 fine for any subsequent offenses.

The future of Medical marijuana in Alabama was looking bright, even going as far as the Alabama Senate approving the Compassion Act – SB165 – with a 22 – 11 vote. Unfortunately, while it seemed to have strong support in the House, the COVID-19 Pandemic derailed the legislative session and the bill has yet to receive a house vote. Although this is a huge setback for those eager to see medical cannabis come to Alabama, the future’s still bright and everyone is hoping for a vote to come soon.

Can You Buy Delta 8 in Alabama?

Absolutely, you can! Before hemp became legal in Alabama, it started with the 2018 Farm Bill. Over the years, there have been 18 farm bills, but the 2018 Farm Bill happens to be one of the most pivotal bills to date. Not only did this bill federally legalize hemp, but it also legally separated hemp and marijuana, removing hemp from the Controlled Substance Act of 1970. Since this bill was activated, most states have implemented their legislation on hemp, including Alabama. As of September 29, 2021, all derivatives, isomers, and cannabinoids from hemp are legal in AL.

How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy Delta THC in Alabama?

You must be 21 years or older to purchase Delta 8 in Alabama.