A federal crackdown could be coming for Alabama hemp businesses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Legislature passed its own regulations for hemp products earlier this year. Now, the federal government is stepping in with its own crackdown. This ban for certain hemp products will be voted on by Congress as a part of the budget bill that could re-open the government. “It’s DEFCON one […]
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Hemp companies in Alabama said they are working hard to abide by new state regulations. Those regulations will take effect in the form of a new law July 1. Hemp companies said it will kill small businesses, while the sponsor said it's long overdue. "They're kind…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The clock is ticking for hemp businesses in Alabama. A crackdown on THC will start July 1, and business owners said they are trying to sell their products before they become illegal in the state. "It's heartbreaking, and it's infuriating, too," said Jennifer Boozer, owner of…
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) -- Sudden raids on hemp shops across south Alabama last week sparked outrage and fear across the state, leading a Dothan business owner who is also seeking Alabama's highest office to say Gov. Kay Ivey should feel "ashamed." Special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency raided…