Alabama Administrative Code Title 538 - ALABAMA MEDICAL CANNABIS COMMISSION
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Title 538 – Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission from the Alabama Administrative Code:
📘 Structure & Chapters
Title 538 is organized into 10 chapters:
Chapter 538-X-1 – Definition of Terms
Chapter 538-X-2 – Regulation of Patients and Caregivers
Chapter 538-X-3 – Applications and Licensing Requirements – Generally
Chapter 538-X-4 – Licensee Requirements – Generally
Chapter 538-X-5 – Regulation of Cultivators
Chapter 538-X-6 – Regulation of Processors
Chapter 538-X-7 – Regulation of Secure Transporters
Chapter 538-X-8 – Regulation of Dispensaries
Chapter 538-X-9 – Regulation of Integrated Facilities
Chapter 538-X-10 – Regulation of State Testing Laboratories
🔑 Key Highlights
1. General Provisions (Chapter 538-X-1)
Purpose: To provide registered qualified patients the maximum benefit of medical cannabis with minimum diversion, in accordance with the Act.
Enforcement: The Commission has the authority to administer and enforce these rules.
Fees & Penalties: The Commission shall levy and collect fees and impose fines and penalties as provided in the Act.
Variance Requests: Patients, caregivers, applicants, or licensees may request a variance to relax or suspend these rules under certain circumstances.
Appeals: Appeals from any final determination of the Commission shall be governed by the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
2. Applications and Licensing Requirements (Chapter 538-X-3)
License Requirement: A license is required to operate as an integrated facility, cultivator, processor, secure transporter, dispensary, or state testing laboratory.
Application Process: Applicants must submit applications to the Commission, which will process and evaluate them based on established criteria.
Licensing Standards: The Commission will issue licenses based on standards, procedures, and requirements set forth in the Act and these rules.
Denial & Appeals: If an application is denied, the applicant may request a hearing from the Commission.
3. Regulation of Dispensaries (Chapter 538-X-8)
Licensing: Dispensaries must obtain a license from the Commission to operate.
Requirements: Dispensaries must comply with all regulations regarding security, inventory tracking, and patient verification.
Renewal: Dispensary licenses are subject to renewal as per the guidelines set by the Commission.
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