HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — It has been more than four years since Alabama legalized medical cannabis, and that program is still not underway and no patients have access.

But there are signs of progress – if no timetable yet.

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission told News 19 today that administrative law hearings — related to challenges to the commission’s cannabis business license awards — are underway.

Advocate Jennifer Boozer Stewart, communications director for the Alabama Cannabis Coalition, said there is some movement.

"In spite of four years of lawsuits and licenses being given and taken back, I do know right now, the administrative appeals process for dispensary licenses has been underway since August 29,” she said. “They predict that process will be over by October and from w

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