Section 13A-12-214.4 - Sale or distribution of psychoactive cannabinoids in hemp to minors; violations(a) As used in this section, "psychoactive cannabinoids" means cannabinoids derived from or found in hemp as defined in Section 2-8-381, including, but not limited to, delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol and delta-10-tetrahydrocannabinol. (b) Except as provided in Chapter 2A of Title 20, psychoactive cannabinoids shall not be sold, distributed, or marketed to, or possessed by an individual who is under 21 years of age. (c) Any psychoactive cannabinoids lawfully sold in this state must be located in an area in which individuals under the age of 21 years are not permitted access. (d) Any person who sells, distributes, or markets psychoactive cannabinoids to individuals under 21 years of age shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (e) Any individual under 21 years of age who is in possession of psychoactive cannabinoids shall be issued a citation similar to a uniform nontraffic citation and shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200) for each violation or community service in equal value of the fine and shall be assessed no other court costs or fees. In addition, on a third or subsequent conviction, including convictions in district court or municipal court, the individual shall be issued a citation similar to a uniform nontraffic citation and shall be fined four hundred dollars ($400) for each violation or community service in equal value of the fine. (f) Any psychoactive cannabinoids sold in this state shall be packaged in child-resistant containers. Ala. Code § 13A-12-214.4 (1975)
Added by Act 2023-169,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.