INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS State by State WA VT NH MT OR ID WY NV UT CA CO KS MO KY NC TN AZ NM TX OK AR MS LA FL AK AL GA SC NE IA OH IL IN WV VA DE MD DC SD ND MN MA WI MI PA NJ NY RI CT ME HI ■ Medical ■ Recreational Note: This map does not include states that have legalized only CBD-based oils. ©2022 MJBizDaily, a division of Emerald X. All rights reserved. Data is current as of Oct. 11, 2022. State News Alabama The state received 221 requests for medical cannabis business license applications during the first two weeks after launching the process in September. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) will issue: * Up to 12 cultivator licenses. * Up to four processor licenses. * Up to four dispensary licenses (each permit allows up to three locations). * Up to five integrated facility licenses. * An unspecified number of secure transport and testing lab licenses. The AMCC will accept completed applications until Dec. 30, and license winners likely will be announced in June 2023. Each applicant for an MMJ business license must pay a nonrefundable $2,500 fee. Applicants who are awarded licenses then must pay $40,000-$50,000 in fees. 32 November-December 2022 | MJBizMagazine