Alabama Cannabis Coalition
| Founder | H. Marty Schelper[1] |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Activism |
| Website | alabamacannabiscoalition |
The Alabama Cannabis Coalition is an American advocacy group promoting the legalization of marijuana in the U.S. state of Alabama.[2][3]
Activities
The organization has criticized anti-cannabis bills that have been passed in the Alabama Legislature.[4] Marty Schelper, the founder of the organization, releases statements on behalf of it.[5][6] It criticized the delay in efforts to legalize medical marijuana, after a 2021 law was passed in the state that legalized it.[7]
The organization criticized a 2025 bill that made the possession of any smokable hemp product a class C felony.[8]
The organization also issues endorsements for various political offices.[9]
See also
References
- ^ Crane, Lisa. "Alabama Cannabis Coalition not happy with marijuana reclassification". WTVM. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ Ramey, Andrea. "Alabama Cannabis Coalition urges lawmakers to change medical marijuana law". WPMI. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ Scott, Alexis. "Alabama Cannabis Coalition seeking legislation for recreational use of marijuana". WAAY. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ Wise, Erin. "Hemp industry supporters gather outside State House to protest several hemp-related bills". ABC 33/40. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ Crane, Lisa. "Cannabis business owners say new law will cripple the industry in Alabama". WVTM. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ Lange, Tony. "Alabama Governor Signs Bill to Regulate THC Products, Ban Smokable Hemp". Cannabis Business Times. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ Sharp, John. "Alabama Cannabis Coalition 'extremely disappointed' in lack of medical marijuana progress". AL.com. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ Jobin, Alex. "Cannabis Coalition warns of increased law enforcement crackdowns as HB445 takes effect". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Will Boyd wins cannabis group endorsement, unveils plan to reverse hemp ban". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 4 August 2025.