Alabama
Medical

Alabama Cannabis Laws & Dispensary Compliance Guide

Last reviewed: June 14, 2026

Francine Whu Muhammad, JD
Reviewed byFrancine Whu Muhammad, JDSenior Director, Compliance & Enterprise Risk

Dutchie does not provide compliance advice. Merchants are responsible for their own compliance. External Dutchie compliance documentation may be updated from time to time and has been prepared for informational purposes only, is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or compliance advice. Merchants should consult their own tax, legal and compliance advisors to determine how best to operate within the cannabis industry.

Market Status
Medical
Traceability
METRC
Regulator
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC)

Market Type

Alabama is regulated by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) Alabama only allows the sale of medical cannabis to registered qualifying patients.

Metrc & Inventory

Alabama has selected METRC as their state traceability system. In Alabama, patient allotments are tracked directly within the seed-to-sale system. All inventory actions and sales must be reported in real time.

Product Forms

Per §20-2A-33, Alabama enumerates the allowable medical cannabis forms:

  • Oral tablet, capsule, or tincture
  • Gelatinous cube, gelatinous rectangular cuboid, or lozenge
  • Gel, oil, cream, or other topical preparation
  • Suppository
  • Transdermal patch
  • Nebulizer, or liquid or oil for an inhaler
Prohibited formsRaw plant material, any product administered by smoking, combustion, or vaping, and food products infused with cannabis (such as cookies or candies) are prohibited.

Purchase Limits

Patient purchase limitsIn Alabama, a qualifying patient may purchase up to:
  • A 60 day supply of cannabis, or
  • A number of doses equal to the number of days since the patient’s last purchase, or
  • An amount as recommended by a registered physician.

Days Supply may vary by patient, however a standard supply is benchmarked at 50mg. With physician approval after 90 days of continuous care, a day’s supply may be increased to 75mg per day. Terminally ill patients may be prescribed more than 75mg per day.

Minor patient restrictionMinor patients in Alabama may not purchase products that exceed 3% THC

Taxes

Medical cannabis sales are subject to a 9% gross proceeds tax.

Delivery

Delivery not permittedCannabis delivery is not permitted in Alabama.

State Resources

Recent Updates

Operator Licensing was reviewed and completed in Dec. 2023

Licensing on holdAlabama’s cannabis licensing is currently on hold pending litigation.
About the author
Roy Sherwood
Written by
Roy Sherwood
Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Frequently asked questions

What type of cannabis market is Alabama?
Alabama is a Medical cannabis market.
Who regulates cannabis in Alabama?
Cannabis in Alabama is regulated by Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC).
What cannabis traceability system does Alabama use?
Alabama uses METRC as its cannabis traceability system.
What are the cannabis purchase limits in Alabama?
In Alabama, a qualifying patient may purchase up to: A 60 day supply of cannabis, or A number of doses equal to the number of days since the patient’s last purchase, or An amount as recommended by a registered physician. Days Supply may vary by patient, however a standard supply is benchmarked at 50mg.
How is cannabis taxed in Alabama?
Medical cannabis sales are subject to a 9% gross proceeds tax.
Is cannabis delivery allowed in Alabama?
Cannabis delivery is not permitted in Alabama.