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Alabama Approves Three Medical Cannabis Dispensaries for 2026

12/12/2025

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The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission approved licenses for three dispensaries on December 11, 2025.
The licenses take effect January 8, 2026, allowing each company to operate three storefronts.
Rex Vaughn, Chairman of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, stressed the decision after years of delays.
Advocates Amanda Taylor welcomed progress, while critic Marty Schelper questioned competition in the program, which aims for up to 37 dispensaries serving patients with qualifying conditions.

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The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission approved licenses for three dispensaries on December 11, 2025.
The licenses take effect January 8, 2026, allowing each company to operate three storefronts.
Rex Vaughn, Chairman of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, stressed the decision after years of delays.
Advocates Amanda Taylor welcomed progress, while critic Marty Schelper questioned competition in the program, which aims for up to 37 dispensaries serving patients with qualifying conditions.