Many companies are attempting to obtain medical marijuana in Alabama, but the courts are not making it easy. Lawmakers in the state approved the substance for medical use in 2021.
The availability ofon hold in Alabama as the legal fight continues over the process used to select companies for the lucrative licenses.
Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson on Thursday rejected a request from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to postpone a court hearing related to accusations that commissioners improperly deliberated in private before selecting the winning companies on Aug. 10. Anderson said the court hearing will go forward next week.
The commission asked for a delay to allow the commission to meet again and select new winners without going into executive session. A lawyer for the commission argued a new vote would moot any concerns about the prior meeting.
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