After more than four years of delays, lawsuits and false starts, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted Thursday to award the state’s first medical marijuana dispensary licenses, clearing the biggest and most pressing roadblock between patients and a functioning program.

This morning at the State House, the commission moved forward with issuing the state’s first four dispensary licenses needed before doctors can be certified and patients can legally purchase medical cannabis products.

Following a recommended order from an administrative law judge, commissioners approved dispensary licenses for GP6 Wellness LLC, RJK Holdings LLC and CCS of Alabama LLC.

A fourth license for Yellowhammer Medical Dispensaries LLC was also granted but stayed until a January 26 hearing, meaning it won’

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