Psychoactive cannabinoids; prohibit sale of beverages containing psychoactive cannabinoids; criminal penalties provided

SB 182 prohibits the sale of any beverage containing psychoactive cannabinoids (including delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 THC derived from hemp) in Alabama, with exceptions only for products under medical cannabis laws. It directly affects beverage manufacturers, retailers, and distributors by banning these products in all non-medical contexts. The bill adds a new legal section requiring beverages to contain no psychoactive cannabinoids, imposing Class B misdemeanor penalties for violations. This applies to all such beverages, not just specific types, and takes effect October 1, 2025. The law clarifies that delta-9 THC is explicitly included in the definition of prohibited compounds.