Alabama Statutes
§ 28-12-44 — Penalties for Selling Without a License
Alabama·Title 28 Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine·Ch. 12 Consumable Hemp Products·Art. 3 Retailers and Retailer Licenses
(a)Effective January 1, 2026, any person who sells, attempts to sell, furnishes, provides, or gives away a consumable hemp product without a license shall be subject to the following penalties:
(1)For a first offense, the board shall levy a civil penalty of five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(2)For a second offense, the board shall levy a civil penalty of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500).
(3)For a third offense, the board shall levy a civil penalty of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), the person shall be guilty of a Class C felony, and the court shall order any business licenses of the person to be revoked.
(b)All consumable hemp products in that person’s possession shall be considered contraband and may be seized by the board or its agents or any law enforcement officer of the
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Legislative History
(Act 2025-385, §1.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 28-1-1
Possession of Still, Etc., or Illegally Manufactured, Transported or Imported Alcoholic Beverages§ 28-1-4
Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages§ 28-1-6
Issuance of Licenses for Sale of Intoxicating Beverages in Class 1 or Class 2 Municipalities§ 28-1-8
Powdered Alcohol§ 28-10-1
Short Title§ 28-10-2
Legislative Intent§ 28-10-3
Definitions§ 28-10-5
Evidence of Compliance; Certification; Renewal; Rules and Regulations; Enforcement Personnel§ 28-10-6
Requirements for Certification