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Licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries in Alabama approved

  • December 12, 2025
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Licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries in Alabama approved

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has approved licenses for three dispensary companies. This latest development signals a major step toward launching the state’s long-delayed medical marijuana program after years of litigation and stalled licensing, according to various news reports.

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AMCC Chairman Rex Vaughn reportedly called the Dec. 11 vote a “milestone.” He estimated products could reach patients by spring 2026. Advocates who have pushed for the program since Alabama passed the Compassion Act in 2021, celebrated the news. Meanwhile, a fourth dispensary license remains temporarily paused amid ongoing lawsuits regarding integrated “seed-to-sale” licenses.

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Alabama commission approves licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries as program eyes 2026 start -Associated Press/Alabama Daily News

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission unanimously votes to give dispensary licenses to 3 companies -WVTM 13/NBC

Alabama’s long wait for medicinal cannabis could be nearing end as commission awards dispensary licenses -AL.com

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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled by The Alabama Baptist from various news reports.

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