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As Alabama's medical cannabis industry takes shape, the actions of the AMCC continue to be a focal point of scrutiny and debate.
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medical cannabis stories
State
Time will tell whether these five awards stick, as all previous attempts to do so have been nullified after litigation.
Health
The commission's choices will have long-lasting implications, and careful consideration is needed to avoid potential legal entanglements.
Featured Opinion
As the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission sifts through the applications, a troubling picture is coming into focus.
Health
Due to specific protocols and strict regulations, medical-grade cannabis requires experienced, knowledgeable professionals.
Featured Opinion
Rumors have swirled since the start of the licensing process that some applicants only wanted to quick sell their licenses. But is that possible?
State
Enchanted Green said it has unfairly had its license revoked and called new procedures of the commission arbitrary.
Featured Opinion
After egregious mistake on top of egregious mistake, is it fair to wonder if this whole process is rigged?
State
A secretive process, numerous lawsuits, applicants hiding troubling info — the AMCC's medical marijuana licensing process continues to disappoint.
State
Out of 37 applicants, fewer than a third have presented completely unredacted applications.