Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana Introduced in Alabama

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013.

by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director

Many traditionally write off the Southern United States as an area dead to cannabis law reform, but one Representative is behind a new effort that can change all of that.

This week, Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) has introduced House Bill 550, the Alabama Cannabis and Hemp Reform Act of 2013. This measure would legalize the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana and the…