Alabama businesses that sell smokables, gummies, beverages, and other products containing THC from hemp are waiting to learn when some of their best selling products will become illegal.

Businessowners say they have not gotten clear answers from the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, which will enforce the new law signed by Gov. Kay Ivey in May.

“We have products we have to sell. We have bills we have to pay, taxes we have to pay, rent we have to cover,” said Jennifer Boozer, owner of CannaBama a store in Mobile.

“It’s utter chaos. And none of us can make any decisions at all about anything,” Boozer said.

In May, the Legislature approved HB445 by Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest, after lawmakers heard pros and cons during public hearings that drew overflow crowds.

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