Alabama Cannabis Coalition

04/06/2026

Are you looking for step-by-step guidance on how to become a medical cannabis patient in Alabama?

We understand how frustrating it can be to try to find clear answers right now. You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why we’ve put together a simple, step-by-step guide to help.

While we continue to encourage the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to launch a full public education campaign, the Alabama Cannabis Coalition has created a clear path forward for patients seeking information today.

✔️ Our website walks you through the process step-by-step
✔️ Easy to follow, all in one place
✔️ No guessing, no searching multiple sources

Here’s how to get started:

Visit the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission website

Create your patient portal (this is free)
https://amcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AMCC-Portal-Instructions-Creating-an-Account.pdf

Review our website for the next steps, including a full list of qualified physicians

As of March 19, 2026, all currently qualified physicians are listed on our website—and more are expected to be added soon.

You don’t have to search endlessly or piece this together on your own. We’ve already done the work to make this process as clear and accessible as possible.

👉 Visit: www.alabamacannabiscoalition.org/medical

04/05/2026

Waste of the Day: Alabama Hired Lawyer for Lawsuits He Caused

William Webster designed a medical ma*****na system for Alabama, but no treatment has resulted. Now Alabama hired Webster to defend it.

April 3, 2026

Topline: Alabama legalized medical ma*****na five years ago, but not one person has received a treatment. A flawed licensing process developed by the state and attorney William Webster has created dozens of ongoing lawsuits.

Alabama hired William Webster to clean up his own mess
Taxpayers and small businesses have paid the price, but not Webster. Alabama paid his law firm $604,000 to represent the state in the legal battles caused by the flawed licensing process he helped design, according to a state audit released on March 20.

Webster’s firm was only supposed to receive $400,000, but the state failed to monitor the contract and mistakenly let the lawyers work too many hours, the audit found.

Key facts: Businesses began applying for licenses to sell medical ma*****na in June 2023. Webster and the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission could have relied on existing procedures developed by the state for awarding licenses. Instead, they relied on “inexperienced and supposedly randomly selected individuals at the University of South Alabama,” according to the Alabama Political Reporter.

Several businesses sued the state, alleging they had been wrongly denied licenses. Court injunctions have stopped any medical ma*****na from being sold in the state until the disputes are resolved.

Webster’s law firm, Webster, Henry, Bradwell, Cohan, Speagle & DeShazo, P.C., was hired to help the state sort out the lawsuits. The audit does not say whether Webster is still receiving money from Alabama, but he has represented the state in court as recently as December 2025.

Background: The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission spent $22.1 million in taxpayer money from May 2021 to September 2025, according to the audit. Payroll and benefits cost $4.4 million. Professional services, including legal fees, cost $4.6 million.

Open the Books has obtained records showing the Commission’s payroll through 2024, including salaries up to $233,935. However, most of the 2025 payroll is redacted, with salaries combined into a single lump sum payment listed as “Journal Entry – No Payee.”

Summary: State lawmakers have already called out the obvious conflict of interest in Webster’s work for Alabama, but it is likely too late for taxpayers to recoup their money.

William Webster designed a medical ma*****na system for Alabama, but no treatment has resulted. Now Alabama hired Webster to defend it.

04/04/2026

Are you registered to vote in the Alabama Primary, May 19, 2026?
Register now before it is too late!

Key deadlines in Alabama

Voter registration deadlines

Online: 15 days before Election Day

By mail: Postmarked by 15 days before Election Day

In person: 15 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot request deadlines

By mail: Received by 7 days before Election Day

In person: 5 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot return deadlines

By mail: Received by Election Day at 12PM

In person: Received by 1 day BEFORE Election Day

Voting dates

Election Day: May 19, 2026

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04/04/2026

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04/04/2026

State Moves Forward with Dispensary Training as Patient Education Questions Remain

Montgomery, AL — The Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC) is raising concerns following confirmation that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has begun training dispensary employees through its “Medical Cannabis Foundations Training Course for Dispensaries.”

The training, scheduled for April 15, is required for dispensary employees seeking certification as “Certified Dispensers,” signaling that the operational infrastructure of Alabama’s medical cannabis program is actively moving forward.

However, while dispensary staff are being trained behind the scenes, patients across Alabama are still being left without clear guidance on how to access the program.

“While the state is preparing dispensaries for operation, patients are still asking a simple question: How do I access it?” said a spokesperson for the Alabama Cannabis Coalition. “Without clear public education, patients' risk being left behind as implementation continues.”

The ACC emphasizes that patient awareness is a critical component of any functioning medical cannabis program. Without a coordinated and accessible public education effort, patients may remain unaware of how to navigate registration, physician certification, and eventual access to products.

On March 22, 2026, the Alabama Cannabis Coalition submitted a formal inquiry to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission and the Office of Kay Ivey requesting information regarding any planned public education campaign.

On April 1, 2026, a response was received indicating that the Commission is exploring ways to better educate physicians and patients as the program moves forward. However, details of a formal public education plan remain unclear.

The Coalition maintains that while progress on the supply side of the program is evident, equal attention must be given to ensuring that Alabama patients are informed, prepared, and able to participate.

“Without informed patients, none of this works.”

The Alabama Cannabis Coalition will continue to monitor developments and advocate for transparency, accessibility, and patient-focused implementation of Alabama’s medical cannabis program.

From the Alabama Cannabis Coalition

04/03/2026

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🚨 Alabama Patients — Start Here 🚨

If you’ve been trying to figure out Alabama’s medical cannabis program… we’ve got you covered.

✅ 29 “Qualified” Physicians (as of 3/19/2026)
📍 Names, phone numbers, and locations listed
🌐 Step-by-step guidance on how the system works

👉 Visit:
https://www.alabamacannabiscoalition.org/medical

The Alabama Cannabis Coalition has built a clear, instructional medical page to help patients and families navigate:

• How to create your patient portal (you can do this NOW — no cost)
• How to find a qualified physician
• What conditions qualify
• What products will be available

⚠️ Important:
We do not provide medical or legal advice—but we do make sure you have access to accurate, organized information in one place.

💬 Built by a grassroots organization, for the people of Alabama.

👏 Special thanks to our Webmaster, Damion McClellen, for helping bring this resource to life.

📈 And we’re not done—
More physicians are being added monthly by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, and dispensary announcements are expected soon.

👉 Take a few minutes. Get informed. Share with others.

04/02/2026

🚨 NEW: Alabama’s medical cannabis program is moving forward—but patients are still asking one critical question…

👉 “How do I access it?”

According to a new AL.com article, dispensary training is underway and infrastructure is progressing.

That’s good news. ✅

But without clear public education, patients risk being left behind.

The Alabama Cannabis Coalition has been saying this from day one:

👉 Without informed patients, none of this works.

We will continue pushing for clear, accessible information for every Alabamian.

📌 Want to stay informed?
Join us: alabamacannabiscoalition.org/medical

Alabama cannabis program faces questions after commission chairman resigns

4/2/2026
Heather Gann

The Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC), an advocacy group pursuing cannabis reform, has raised concerns about the training of dispensary employees during a turbulent time for the state’s medical cannabis commission.

On March 12, Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) Chairman Ronald “Rex” Vaughn II submitted his resignation after Gov. Kay Ivey named him chairman of the Madison County Commission, according to confirmation the ACC says it received from the AMCC.

Vaughn is no longer serving as a member of the commission, but no public announcement has been made regarding his resignation or his replacement for the position, the ACC wrote in its release.

AMCC Executive Director John McMillan told AL.com Thursday the commission would be meeting April 9 to “hopefully” select Vaughn’s replacement.

The ACC also received word this week that the AMCC has begun training dispensary employees through its “Medical Cannabis Foundations Training Course for Dispensaries,” according to a separate release.

The training, scheduled for April 15, is required for dispensary employees seeking certification as “Certified Dispensers.”

The ACC wrote this signals that the operational infrastructure of Alabama’s medical cannabis program is “actively moving forward.”

But the group says Alabamians are still confused about how to use the program.

“While the state is preparing dispensaries for operation, patients are still asking a simple question: How do I access it?” representatives wrote in the release.

“Without clear public education, patients risk being left behind as implementation continues.”

The ACC said patient awareness is “a critical component of any functioning medical cannabis program.”

“Without a coordinated and accessible public education effort, patients may remain unaware of how to navigate registration, physician certification, and eventual access to products,” the group wrote.

McMillan said “the best thing for people to do at this point is go to the AMCC website and educate themselves.”

“Once we get everything going, the dispensaries will be educating patients,” he said Thursday.

The ACC said it submitted a formal inquiry to the AMCC and the Office of Kay Ivey on March 26 requesting information regarding any planned public education campaign.

“On April 1, a response was received indicating that the commission is exploring ways to better educate physicians and patients as the program moves forward,” the release reads.

“However, details of a formal public education plan remain unclear.”

McMillan said the AMCC is aiming to open dispensaries to Alabama patients later this month.

“It’s all coming together, finally,” he said.

https://www.al.com/politics/2026/04/alabama-cannabis-program-faces-questions-after-commission-chairman-resigns.html

Director John McMillan said “the best thing for people to do at this point is go to the AMCC website and educate themselves.”

04/02/2026

🚨 ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The Alabama Cannabis Coalition is proud to announce our endorsement of Taylor Cook for Alabama House District 43 (Shelby County).

🗳️ Alabama Primary Election: May 19, 2026

We encourage voters in District 43 to learn more about his campaign and consider supporting a candidate who is willing to address cannabis policy reform in Alabama.

📣 Statement from Taylor Cook:

“Legalize and Regulate Ma*****na: HB445 was a massive step backward that wastes resources, destroys businesses, and harms everyday people.

I will work to:
✔️ Repeal HB445
✔️ Legalize ma*****na for adult use
✔️ Expunge past non-violent convictions
✔️ Establish responsible regulation

Legalization will reduce incarceration, create jobs, and generate revenue for healthcare, education, and other essential services.”

🌐 Learn more & stay engaged:
www.alabamacannabiscoalition.org

04/02/2026

Mobile approves h**p license process similar to liquor license applications
4/1/2026

The Mobile City Council approved an ordinance to allow h**p retailers to resume business. The ordinance amends the City’s license code to comply with state law regarding the sale of consumable h**p products.

An amendment to the ordinance by Councilman Ben Reynolds allows businesses to apply for h**p licenses in the same way they apply for liquor licenses.

Businesses must go through the city's approval process before applying for a license from the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

All businesses selling h**p products must comply with the city's Unified Development Code (UDC) and operational regulations, including hours of operation, age restrictions, a prohibition on on-site consumption, inspections and zoning requirements. Reynolds said he hopes more protections will be added to the UDC.

“I think it's important that we in this amendment here, it directs us to the UDC for management of these facilities throughout the city,” said Reynolds. “But UDC I think needs some cleanup and we need to be more precise about the density of these things and then also how we're going to manage the zoning for all h**p products, including medical ma*****na. The last thing we want to do is allow what's happened with storage facilities and car washes and you know big money from out of state or out of town comes in and they want to open a h**p shop on every corner. We need to put in protections to make sure that that doesn't happen and we can protect the general health and welfare of our community going forward because these things are not that attractive all the time.”
The application fee for consumable h**p products would be $50 under the new license schedule. The council will revisit the discussion and consider the ordinance at its pre-council and council meeting on Tuesday.

The Mobile City Council approved an ordinance to allow h**p retailers to resume business. The ordinance amends the city’s license code to comply with…

04/02/2026

CONFIRMED: Rex Vaughn Resigned from Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2026

CONFIRMED: Rex Vaughn Resigned from Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

Montgomery, AL — The Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC) has received official confirmation from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) that Chairman Rex Vaughn submitted his resignation on March 12, 2026, and is no longer serving as a member of the Commission.

This confirmation follows recent inconsistent media reporting regarding Mr. Vaughn’s status, which prompted the Alabama Cannabis Coalition to seek direct clarification from the AMCC.

The AMCC confirmed that Mr. Vaughn submitted his resignation to Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter on March 12. No prior official public announcement regarding the resignation had been widely disseminated at the time conflicting reports began to circulate.

The Alabama Cannabis Coalition documented the sequence of events and reporting discrepancies and pursued confirmation in the interest of ensuring that accurate information is available to the public.

“When inconsistencies arise, we believe it is important to seek clarification and share verified information with the public,” said H. Marty Schelper, Founder and President of the Alabama Cannabis Coalition.

Ensuring that citizens have access to accurate and timely public information will be critical as Alabama’s medical cannabis program continues to develop.

This confirmation provides clarity following recent reporting and reinforces the importance of accurate, timely public information as Alabama’s medical cannabis program continues to move forward.
The Alabama Cannabis Coalition remains committed to providing fact-based updates and encouraging transparency as the implementation of Alabama’s medical cannabis program progresses.

Additional information and a documented timeline of events are available through the Alabama Cannabis Coalition.

Media Contact:
H. Marty Schelper
Founder/President
Alabama Cannabis Coalition
[Insert Email]
www.alabamacannabiscoalition.org

About the Alabama Cannabis Coalition
The Alabama Cannabis Coalition is a grassroots, citizen-focused organization dedicated to advocating for responsible cannabis policy and ensuring that citizens have access to accurate, up-to-date information regarding Alabama’s medical cannabis program.

04/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2026

State Moves Forward with Dispensary Training as Patient Education Questions Remain

Montgomery, AL — The Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC) is raising concerns following confirmation that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has begun training dispensary employees through its “Medical Cannabis Foundations Training Course for Dispensaries.”

The training, scheduled for April 15, is required for dispensary employees seeking certification as “Certified Dispensers,” signaling that the operational infrastructure of Alabama’s medical cannabis program is actively moving forward.

However, while dispensary staff are being trained behind the scenes, patients across Alabama are still being left without clear guidance on how to access the program.

“While the state is preparing dispensaries for operation, patients are still asking a simple question: How do I access it?” said a spokesperson for the Alabama Cannabis Coalition. “Without clear public education, patients risk being left behind as implementation continues.”

The ACC emphasizes that patient awareness is a critical component of any functioning medical cannabis program. Without a coordinated and accessible public education effort, patients may remain unaware of how to navigate registration, physician certification, and eventual access to products.

On March 22, 2026, the Alabama Cannabis Coalition submitted a formal inquiry to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission and the Office of Kay Ivey requesting information regarding any planned public education campaign.

On April 1, 2026, a response was received indicating that the Commission is exploring ways to better educate physicians and patients as the program moves forward. However, details of a formal public education plan remain unclear.

The Coalition maintains that while progress on the supply side of the program is evident, equal attention must be given to ensuring that Alabama patients are informed, prepared, and able to participate.

“Without informed patients, none of this works.”

The Alabama Cannabis Coalition will continue to monitor developments and advocate for transparency, accessibility, and patient-focused implementation of Alabama’s medical cannabis program.

Media Contact:
H. Marty Schelper
Founder/President
Alabama Cannabis Coalition
🌐 alabamacannabiscoalition.org
📧 alabamacannabiscoalition@gmail.com

04/02/2026

💬 This is why we do what we do.

One Alabama patient.
One successful journey.

Now imagine how many more could do the same with clear, accessible information.

Without informed patients, none of this works.

🌐 alabamacannabiscoalition.org