The Alabama ABC Board released a list of proposed rules this week relating to the implementation of a new hemp law state lawmakers passed during the 2025 session.

The rules will be subject to a public comment period before the final set of rules is approved by the ABC Board at a later date.

Payne Baker, general counsel for the Alabama Wellness Collective, a hemp advocacy organization, told 1819 News his organization opposes the proposed rules.

“The Alabama Wellness Collective strongly opposes the proposed Alabama ABC Board rules and regulations, which go far beyond the already overreaching provisions of HB445. These rules will cause lasting harm to Alabama’s small businesses, the state’s hemp industry, and the many residents who rely on these products for relief,” Baker said. “The

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