Alabama

Alabama law permits possession of medical marijuana for registered patients with qualifying conditions, but cultivation is prohibited. Possession limits and allowable product forms are specified within the state's medical marijuana program.

Public consumption and possession in vehicles remain strictly prohibited.

Alabama gives employers broad discretion to implement drug testing programs, including random testing, postaccident testing, and testing based on reasonable suspicion, but employers must still comply with federal regulations and employee rights. Remember, establishing robust documentation is a key risk mitigant for employers in states like the Alabama.

If impairment could lead to significant harm to employees, customers, or the public, such as those involving operating heavy machinery or handling hazardous materials.

Privacy Laws protects the confidentiality of drug test results, limiting access and prohibiting their use in criminal proceedings, but employers can still take employment actions based on positive results.