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New law also strengthens penalties for school threats in the state
Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:35am
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Montgomery is set to host Alabama’s first medical cannabis dispensary when Callie’s Apothecary opens on May 4, launching sales statewide. The state has also approved tougher penalties for anyone making terroristic threats against schools and other public facilities, with the law taking effect July 1.
The opening of Alabama’s first medical cannabis dispensary in Montgomery marks a significant milestone for the state’s new medical marijuana program, which has faced questions about its management. The new law targeting school threats also aims to address concerns about campus safety in Montgomery and across Alabama.
Callie’s Apothecary will be the first of what the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission says will be more dispensaries, doctors, and patient cards coming to the state. However, a critical state audit and past lawsuits have raised questions about how the program has been managed so far. The new law on school threats will mean stricter criminal charges, mandatory suspensions, mental health evaluations, and possible expulsions for students accused of making credible threats on campus.
The first medical cannabis dispensary to open in Alabama, located in Montgomery.
The state agency overseeing the implementation of Alabama’s medical marijuana program.
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will continue to oversee the rollout of the state’s medical marijuana program, including the opening of additional dispensaries and the issuance of more patient cards.
The opening of Alabama’s first medical cannabis dispensary in Montgomery and the new law targeting school threats both represent significant developments for the state, though questions remain about the management of the medical marijuana program and the potential impact of the new law on campus safety.
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