New Alabama laws took effect Jan. 1, 2026, tightening hemp product rules and revising nonresident income tax. The laws set new rules for the sale and packaging of consumable hemp, as well as tax obligations for short-term workers.
HB445 enforces stricter regulations on hemp products, including edibles, beverages and topicals. Products sold in violation of the law are considered contraband. Law enforcement can seize these products without a warrant. Only licensed retailers may sell consumable hemp products to adults 21 and older.
Retailers must keep certificates of analysis for each product. They must provide these immediately to law enforcement or the Alabama ABC Board upon request. Beverages and edibles are limited to 10 milligrams of THC per serving. Beverages are also capped at 12 fluid ounces.
Other consumable hemp products may not exceed 40 milligrams of THC. Retailers must individually wrap edibles, and no one may include alcohol in any product except as a flavoring agent. A first offense results in a $5,000 civil fine. A second offense leads to a $7,000 fine. A third offense carries a $10,000 fine, a Class C felony and the loss of a business license.
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