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Alabama's THC Ban Sparks Layoffs, Business Woes

6/2/2025

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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey enacted HB 445, prohibiting smokable THC products while allowing consumable THC with strict regulations.
Store owners, including Douglas Kennedy, anticipate severe business challenges, raising concerns about sustainability.
Troy Blevins, owner of Green Room Dispensary, announced layoffs linked to reduced product availability.
The law will be effective from July 1, 2025, with full enforcement commencing on January 1, 2026.

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Story summary

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey enacted HB 445, prohibiting smokable THC products while allowing consumable THC with strict regulations.
Store owners, including Douglas Kennedy, anticipate severe business challenges, raising concerns about sustainability.
Troy Blevins, owner of Green Room Dispensary, announced layoffs linked to reduced product availability.
The law will be effective from July 1, 2025, with full enforcement commencing on January 1, 2026.