Marijuana and drugs
What the state legalized, what it did not, and where state and federal law disagree.
10 sections
- Drug PossessionAla. Code § 13A-12-212 — possessing a controlled substance in Schedules I to V is a Class D felony
- MarijuanaAla. Code § 13A-12-214 — possession for personal use is a Class A misdemeanor the first time
- Selling Drugs, and TraffickingAla. Code § 13A-12-211 — distribution is a Class B felony, and trafficking weights bring mandatory minimums
- Drug ParaphernaliaAla. Code § 13A-12-260 — using or possessing it is a Class A misdemeanor; fentanyl test strips are allowed
- Calling for Help in an OverdoseAla. Code § 20-2-281 — no misdemeanor drug charge for the person who called first, used their name and stayed
- Property Seized in a Drug CaseAla. Code § 20-2-93 — $250 in cash and a car worth under $5,000 are exempt, and a seizure order within seven business days
- Underage DrinkingAla. Code § 28-1-5 — no buying, drinking, having or carrying alcohol under 21, and a fake ID costs the license
- Buying Alcohol for a MinorAla. Code § 28-3A-25 — giving or selling alcohol to anyone under 21 is a misdemeanor with a fine of $100 to $1,000
- Tobacco and Vapes Under 21Ala. Code § 28-11-13 — no tobacco or vape under 21, and a class rather than a fine the first time
- Open ContainerAla. Code § 32-5A-330 — no open alcohol in the passenger area, and a fine of no more than $25also here
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