Psychoactive cannabinoids; psychoactive derivatives of hemp added as Schedule I drug; possession and use of psychoactive cannabinoids prohibited and criminal penalties provided; consumable hemp product laws repealed

SB 321 reclassifies psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp (including Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC) as Schedule I controlled substances, effectively banning them under state law. This directly affects consumers who use these products and businesses selling consumable hemp products containing psychoactive compounds. The bill repeals existing laws allowing the sale of such products to adults over 21 and adds criminal penalties: possession for personal use becomes a Class A misdemeanor, while other possession carries felony charges. These changes align penalties with those for marijuana possession. The bill is pending committee review in Alabama's Senate Healthcare Committee.