Section 20-2A-1 – Short Title.
Section 20-2A-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Darren Wesley ‘Ato’ Hall Compassion Act. (Act 2021-450, §1.)
Section 20-2A-10 – Medical Cannabis Commission Fund.
Section 20-2A-10 Medical Cannabis Commission Fund. (a) There is created a special account in the State Treasury to be known as the Medical Cannabis Commission Fund. Expenditures from the Medical Cannabis Commission Fund may be made only by the commission to implement, administer, and enforce this chapter. Specifically, the Medical Cannabis Commission Fund includes all […]
Section 20-2A-11 – Possession of Lawfully Obtained Medical Cannabis Card.
Section 20-2A-11 Possession of lawfully obtained medical cannabis card. The possession of a medical cannabis card lawfully obtained pursuant to this chapter does not infringe on the cardholder’s state or federal constitutional rights. (Act 2021-450, §1.)
Section 20-2A-12 – Severability.
Section 20-2A-12 Severability. The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any part of this chapter is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the declaration shall not affect the part that remains. (Act 2021-450, §1.)
Section 20-2A-13 – Ineligibility to Receive Compensation Due to Impairment of Employee by Medical Cannabis.
Section 20-2A-13 Ineligibility to receive compensation due to impairment of employee by medical cannabis. An employee who is injured or killed under circumstances that might otherwise make the employee or the employee’s dependents eligible to receive worker’s compensation benefits under Chapter 5 of Title 25 is, along with the employee’s dependents, ineligible to receive compensation […]
Section 20-2A-2 – Legislative Findings.
Section 20-2A-2 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds all of the following: (1) It is not the intent of this chapter to provide for or enable recreational use of marijuana in the State of Alabama. (2) Medical research indicates that the administration of medical cannabis can successfully treat various medical conditions and alleviate the symptoms of […]
Section 20-2A-3 – Definitions.
Section 20-2A-3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) APPLICANT. The entity or individual seeking a license under Article 4. (2) BOARD. The State Board of Medical Examiners. (3) CANNABIS. a. Except as provided in paragraph b., all parts of any plant of the genus cannabis, whether growing […]
Section 20-2A-4 – Relation to Other Laws.
Section 20-2A-4 Relation to other laws. This chapter supersedes state criminal and civil laws pertaining to the recommending, acquisition, possession, use, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, research and development, and sale of medical cannabis. The acquisition, possession, use, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, research and development, transportation, testing, or sale of cannabis or medical cannabis in compliance with this […]
Section 20-2A-5 – Data Security.
Section 20-2A-5 Data Security. All data related to the implementation of this chapter, including, but not limited to, application forms, licensing information, physician certifications, registration of qualified patients and designated caregivers, compliance, and the status of cannabis research programs must be maintained in a secure system developed or procured by the commission. Data may not […]
Section 20-2A-6 – Application of Chapter; Authorized Use of Medical Cannabis Construed for Medical, Employment, and Child Welfare Purposes.
Section 20-2A-6 Application of chapter; authorized use of medical cannabis construed for medical, employment, and child welfare purposes. (a) This chapter does not do any of the following: (1) Require an insurer, organization for managed care, health benefit plan, or any individual or entity providing coverage for a medical or health care service to pay […]
Section 20-2A-7 – Possession of Marijuana by Registered Qualified Patient; Liability of Registered Certifying Physician; Arrest or Prosecution for Conduct Pursuant to Chapter; Violations of Criminal Law.
Section 20-2A-7 Possession of marijuana by registered qualified patient; liability of registered certifying physician; arrest or prosecution for conduct pursuant to chapter; violations of criminal law. (a) A registered qualified patient 19 years of age or older or registered caregiver is not subject to arrest or prosecution for unlawful possession of marijuana if he or […]
Section 20-2A-8 – Diversion of Medical Cannabis or Medical Cannabis Products; Prohibited Conduct.
Section 20-2A-8 Diversion of medical cannabis or medical cannabis products; prohibited conduct. (a)(1) An individual may not distribute, possess, manufacture, or use medical cannabis or a medical cannabis product that has been diverted from a registered qualified patient, a registered caregiver, or a licensed cultivator, processor, secure transporter, dispensary, or a state testing laboratory. (2) […]
Section 20-2A-9 – Annual Written Reporst.
Section 20-2A-9 Annual written reporst. The commission shall provide annual written reports to the Legislature, with the first due no later than January 1, 2022, tracking implementation of this chapter. The report shall be made publicly available and posted on the commission’s website. The report shall include all of the following: (1) The number of […]