Alabama Administrative Code
Title 80 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES
Chapter 80-14-1 - Medical Cannabis Cultivation
Section 80-14-1-.02 - Definitions

(1) Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, Commission, or AMCC means the state agency created by Act #2021-450 to regulate the medical cannabis industry in Alabama.

(2) Cultivation. The growing of cannabis until the time of harvest. Cultivation may occur on the premises of a licensed cultivator or a licensed integrated facility.

(3) Cultivator means an individual or entity licensed by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to grow cannabis.

(4) Cultivation Facility. The enclosed structure, or portion of an enclosed structure, where cannabis is planted, grown, harvested, and stored to await transport or processing.

(5) Department means the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries.

(6) Enclosed Structure. A permanent structure to cultivate cannabis using artificial light exclusively or as a supplement to natural sunlight. The term may include a greenhouse or similar structure that protects plants from variable temperature, precipitation, wind, and other elements. The enclosed structure must meet the security requirements of 20-2A-1 et. seq., Code of Ala. 1975.

(7) Integrated Facility means an entity licensed by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to grow, process, transport, and dispense cannabis.

(8) Operations Plan. The detailed plan that a Cultivator or Integrated Facility submits to the Department and the Commission, describing the operating standards the Cultivator or Integrated Facility will use to ensure the health, safety, and security of the public and the integrity of medical cannabis facility operations.