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Where Can I Buy CBD Oil In Alabama 2024?

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Medically reviewed by Kimberly Langdon, MD

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You can get all the normal range of CBD oils in Alabama that you can buy elsewhere in the US. Photo: Shutterstock

If you’re wondering where you can buy CBD oil in Alabama, the answer is everywhere — from various online sites to brick-and-mortar stores. Just as in the rest of the US, the popularity of hemp-derived CBD as a health-and-wellness supplement in Alabama has skyrocketed since 2018 when Congress passed legislation legalizing its use federally. Hemp-sourced CBD is used to treat anxiety, pain, stress, and seizures and help people living with such illnesses as MS, It’s now available in Alabama in an array of products from oils and edibles to pet treats and bath bombs.

Alabama, though, still has some of the toughest marijuana laws on its books in the US, and consumption of marijuana-derived CBD oil is illegal in the state. So you want to make sure you’re buying hemp-derived CBD, sourced from industrial hemp containing just trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis. Oil sourced from hemp delivers the medical benefits of cannabis to users but not the high found in marijuana-based products.

Where To Buy CBD Oil In Alabama?

You can get all the normal range of CBD oils in Alabama that you can buy elsewhere in the US. There are many brick-and-mortar outlets selling CBD in Alabama but buying online may give you access to the widest variety of products — from CBD oil tinctures and edibles to creams and balms —  as well as allow you to compare shops on prices.

There’s full-spectrum oil which contains all the cannabinoids normally found in the Cannabis Sativa plant. People often opt for full-spectrum as it provides what experts call the “entourage effect” — the health benefits of all the cannabinoids. Then, there’s broad-spectrum CBD oil which contains all the compounds found in the cannabis plant aside from the psychoactive THC ingredient. There’s also CBD isolate, known as CBD oil in its purest form — without all the other cannabinoids.

Where Can I Buy CBD Oil In Alabama?

As in the rest of the US, CBD has become one of the hottest-selling supplements in Alabama. And there are plenty of outlets selling CBD oil from specialty cannabis products shops, to vitamin and supplements, health food, and herbal medicine stores as well as pharmacies. Generally, Alabama’s in-store CBD sellers offer a narrower range of product choices than online outlets. Some of the online shopping outlets are based in Alabama while others are headquartered elsewhere in the US and many of them offer nationwide free shipping. 

Most importantly, you want reputable CBD brands whose products are independently tested for potency, quality, and safety. Ahead of all else, you want products that are derived from organic, US-grown hemp that’s been tested in licensed third-party labs for potency and purity. You want to be sure of what you’re buying as possession and sale of CBD oil from industrial hemp containing just 0.3% THC is legal in the state thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill[1] passed by Congress. But possession and use of marijuana, even though it comes from the same cannabis plant family, can carry a big fine or jail term.

Local stores

CBD Store in Birmingham and 25 other cities, such as Montgomery, Orange Beach, Hampton Cove, and Trussville, sells its products under the brand name SunMed. It offers full-spectrum and broad-spectrum tinctures in a variety of strengths and flavors from blackberry and blueberry to citrus. There are also “fun” CBD edibles such as Broad Spectrum Vegan Gummy Bears. Then, there are topicals from everyday skincare such as Hemp Topical Skin Lotion to specialized beauty items like peppermint Limited Edition Full Spectrum Topical Cream and bath bomb pampering products.

CBDivine, which sells its products under the trade name CBDivine, offers full-spectrum tinctures, sleep gummies, topical salves, heat relief roll-ons, full-spectrum sprays, and other products. Customers can also shop online from CBDivine. There is also Simply CBD in Daphne which sells CBD Extra Strength Water-Soluble Tincture, protein powder, Canadips Cannabis Pouches, Gummy Worms, and other products.

Online Shops

  • Among the online retailers, there’s Spruce, known for its 2,400mg maximum potency CBD oil tincture that targets pain relief
  • There’s also Simply CBD. which says it offers the highest quality oils, edibles, capsules, and balms. 
  • CBDDistillery, one of the biggest names in the industry, sells a range of pure cannabidiol and CBD oil products at value-driven price points; and Industrial Hemp Farms.

It’s often more convenient to buy your CBD products via a trustworthy online store as you generally get access to a wider variety of products plus you have a chance to compare prices across outlets. Also, you can easily check the company’s third-party lab reports — you always want an online company that independently tests its products and makes its reports accessible to customers. 

Is CBD Oil Legal In Alabama?

Marijuana in Alabama

CBD oil sourced from the marijuana plant remains illegal in Alabama. Congress in 2018 passed legislation federally legalizing CBD oil with trace THC but marijuana and its active THC ingredient remain illegal. Some 11 US states have independently legalized the recreational use of marijuana but Alabama is not among them and possession of CBD oil with THC levels above 0.3% carries fines up to $15,000 and/or one year in jail. 

Hemp in Alabama

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CBD products containing less than 0.3% of THC are legal in Alabama. Photo: Shutterstock

CBD oil derived from industrial hemp containing less than 0.3% of the psychoactive ingredient THC is legal in Alabama thanks to a 2018 Farm Bill that removed hemp from the list of controlled substances and made it an agricultural commodity. The legislative amendment  paved the way for commercial production of CBD oils sourced from industrial hemp in the state,

Alabama’s Attorney General Steve Marshall confirmed in a separate statement that CBD products containing less than 0.3% of THC sold by licensed companies were legal. The keyword here is “licensed companies” as it is still a felony to produce hemp-derived CBD oil without a license. The federal amendment to the Agricultural Act paved the way for the commercial production of CBD oils sourced from industrial hemp in the state.  

How To Choose The Best CBD Oil Products?

While rigorously conducted medical studies on the benefits of CBD oil are still relatively few, available scientific and anecdotal evidence suggests that it can help in a variety of medical conditions including:

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Pain and inflammation
  • Nausea
  • Inflammatory skin conditions such as dermatitis, itchiness, and acne
  • Epileptic seizures
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis

In choosing a CBD product, first of all, look for a product with a COA that lists the compounds the product contains and select one derived from organically grown hemp that’s cultivated on land tested for toxic substances. Hemp plants are known as bio accumulators — meaning that they absorb everything from the soil they’re grown in from pesticides to fertilizers so you want to avoid any toxic residues.

You also want to buy from a company that has its products tested by a third-party lab. A good company will post those results on its website. Also, the best CBD oils are extracted using supercritical CP2 which ensures that the product is free from any residues or additives. You don’t want CBD oils made using chemicals such as propane or butane as they can leave contaminants. Also, avoid any products that make far-fetched claims as to their medical efficacy. As the saying goes: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Tips To Choose The Right CBD Oil

The first thing to remember is that CBD oil products are sold in a wide variety of concentrations and the higher the concentration, the bigger the effect. The information about the concentration will be on the label so make sure you consult that.  The advice is always to start with a low-to-moderate dose and go higher if necessary. And if you purchase a CBD oil that says it has a strength of 1,000mg CBD, you won’t need as many drops as if you buy a CBD oil containing 250mg of CBD.

Then, you have to decide whether you want a full-spectrum CBD oil that contains all the cannabinoids and terpenes found in hemp or a broad-spectrum that has almost all the hemp compounds but no THC. Then there is CBD isolate which only contains pure cannabidiol. Many experts recommend full-spectrum CBD oil for the so-called “entourage effect” of all the compounds in cannabis working synergistically together to enhance the therapeutic outcome.

Final Thoughts 

The big takeaway for CBD users when buying CBD oil in Alabama is: do your homework. The CBD oil market is relatively new in Alabama compared to many other US states so you want to purchase CBD oil from a reputed, trustworthy source that uses industrial hemp to make its hemp CBD products. Buying CBD online also gives you the chance to access CBD products of the best quality and prices and examine lab reports on the items sold by companies. 

For quality assurance, you want to make sure the seller gets each batch of its products tested by a third party. Of course, you should also buy products that are made from organically grown plants. Also, as CBD is a natural chemical compound, most people tolerate it well but consult a doctor before consuming any CBD products if only to ensure it won’t interact with any medicines you’re taking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CBD oil legal in Alabama?

Alabama is well-known for its tough laws on marijuana use but the use of hemp-derived products with trace amounts of the psychoactive compound THC is completely federally legal thanks to federal legislation passed in 2018 legalizing hemp.

Should I buy CBD oil in Alabama at local retail outlets or online?

Ever since the sale of CBD oil was legalized, specialty stores have been sprouting in Alabama to sell tinctures, ointments, and other products with CBD. Also, a lot of stores have added CBD items to their sales ranges. Still, the best place to purchase CBD products may be online as online retailers usually offer the biggest selection of products and you can comparison shop for price and quality.

Can any store in Alabama sell CBD products?

They sure can, thanks to the federal farm act legislation in 2018. You can even buy CBD products at gas stations. The stores must ensure, though, that the CBD products they’re selling are derived from industrial hemp and that the THC level is below 0.3%. However, e-commerce giant Amazon’s commercial rules specifically ban the sale of CBD in any product sold on its retail site.

Can pharmacies sell CBD products in Alabama?

Thanks to a state bill signed in 2019, pharmacies have been able to join other Alabama retailers in selling CBD oils and other products.

What are the benefits of CBD oil and other products?

There has been a wide variety of health benefits claimed for CBD including reducing stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and inflammation as well as easing insomnia. CBD is also used to treat epilepsy and is extremely effective in alleviating some childhood forms of epilepsy syndromes that don’t respond to usual anti-seizure drugs.

Can the use of CBD cause side effects?

Usually, CBD is well-tolerated by the body, but it can produce side effects such as nausea and fatigue as well as make people irritable. There has not been enough rigorous scientific research to say what constitutes an effective dose

When I’m buying CBD products, what should I look for?

The bottom line in choosing a CBD product: look for ones that are made from organically grown hemp. You also want a company whose products are tested by an independent laboratory. And a nice-to-have (some users may say essential), are CBD oils extracted using supercritical CP2 which ensures that the product is free from any residues or additives.


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  1. Usda.gov. (2018). Farm Bill. [online] Available at: https://www.usda.gov/farmbill.

Medically reviewed by:

Kimberly Langdon

Nell MacRae is from Ottawa, Canada’s capital. She’s an experienced journalist who writes on the medical uses of CBD and other health topics. In her spare time, Nell enjoys walking, bicycling and playing the piano.

Medically reviewed by:

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