Despite considerable opposition from a segment of the Alabama business community, several state lawmakers have pushed forward with efforts to impose strict regulations on psychoactive cannabinoid products such as delta-8 and THC-infused drinks, products derived from cannabis or hemp.
“In 2023, the Alabama Poison Information Center investigated 235 cases involving delta-8, and more than 40% of calls were for children six and under,” Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest, wrote in a recent op-ed. Whitt recently filed House Bill 445, which would impose strict regulations on all consumable hemp products, similar to how alcohol is regulated.
“…This will be a challenging undertaking, but I believe that any measure aimed at protecting the future of our state is one that lawmakers must seriously consider.”