Alabama has 3 licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in 3 cities, run by two companies licensed by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC). Alabama is a medical-only state, and its program is brand new: the first dispensary opened on June 4, 2026. Only registered patients and caregivers with a valid Alabama medical cannabis card may enter a dispensary. Alabama does not allow raw plant material, anything that can be smoked or vaped, or food products such as cookies and candies.
Below are the stores open now, how the program will grow and how to get a card. For possession penalties and the rest of the law, read our guide to Alabama marijuana laws. To compare other states, start at the national dispensary directory.
Alabama's Licensed Dispensaries
Our directory lists three stores from two companies. Two belong to CCS of Alabama, LLC, which does business as Callie's Apothecary, and both operate under the same AMCC dispensary license, DSPY000137. Alabama lets one dispensary license cover up to three sites, which is why the number repeats. The third, Bama Bloom Athens, is run by GP6 Wellness, LLC. The AMCC lists its Athens address as a dispensing site for GP6 Wellness. We do not show a license number for that listing yet.
| Store | Address | City | County | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callie's Apothecary Montgomery | 5232 Atlanta Highway | Montgomery | Montgomery | DSPY000137 |
| Callie's Apothecary Talladega | 309 Battle Street W | Talladega | Talladega | DSPY000137 |
| Bama Bloom Athens | 809 US Highway 72 W, Suites A & B | Athens | Limestone | Not listed |
The AMCC issued license DSPY000137 to CCS of Alabama on January 8, 2026, and it runs to January 8, 2027. Alabama does not have separate city pages in our directory. Open any listing for its map and contact details.
Montgomery, Talladega and Athens
Callie's Apothecary Montgomery is on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery, the state capital, in Montgomery County. It was the first dispensary in Alabama, opening on June 4, 2026. Callie's Apothecary Talladega is on Battle Street West in Talladega, in Talladega County. The AMCC set its opening for August 28, 2026, making it the state's second dispensary.
By late August, the AMCC said Callie's Apothecary had served more than 800 patients and made nearly 1,300 sales at the Montgomery store.
Bama Bloom Athens is on U.S. Highway 72 West in Athens, in Limestone County. Spectrum News reported on September 18, 2026, that it had opened that week, the first dispensary serving Athens and North Alabama. It is the northernmost store on our list.
The AMCC lists weekday hours for all three stores, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call ahead before you drive.
How Alabama's Program Will Grow
Alabama's medical cannabis law, Act 2021-450, was signed on May 17, 2021, but it took five years for sales to begin. License awards were challenged, rescinded and awarded again before the first store opened.
- Dispensary licenses: The law limits the AMCC to four dispensary licenses, and each licensee may run up to three dispensaries.
- Integrated facility licenses: The AMCC may also issue up to five integrated facility licenses, each with up to five dispensaries.
- Delays: One dispensary license is stayed, and the integrated facility licenses are tied up in administrative and legal challenges. The AMCC said in August 2026 that these disputes had stalled 28 dispensary locations.
AMCC Director John McMillan said a fully built program means at least 37 dispensaries across Alabama. Based on the licenses issued so far, the AMCC lists dispensing sites in nine cities: Athens, Attalla, Bessemer, Birmingham, Daphne, Mobile, Montgomery, Oxford and Talladega.
More stores are on the way. In August, the AMCC said Callie's Apothecary planned a third store in Bessemer. GP6 Wellness has AMCC-listed sites in Birmingham and Attalla, and RJK Holdings AL plans stores in Oxford, Mobile and Daphne. We add each new store when it opens. The AMCC patient page posts opening announcements.
Who Can Buy
- Registered patients: Alabama residents 19 or older with a qualifying condition and a recommendation from a registered certifying physician.
- Caregivers: A patient under 19 must have a parent or legal guardian as a registered caregiver. An adult patient may name a parent, legal guardian, grandparent, spouse or a person with a health care power of attorney.
The card is for Alabama residents only, so a medical card from another state will not get you in the door. Adults without a card cannot buy anywhere in Alabama.
How to Get an Alabama Medical Cannabis Card
- See a registered certifying physician. The doctor must be certified by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and registered with the AMCC. The AMCC posts a list of these physicians.
- Get entered in the registry. If the physician recommends medical cannabis, the physician enters your information in the AMCC patient registry first.
- Register and pay. You then complete your own registration. The fee is $40 with a digital card, $10 more for a physical card and $25 for a replacement.
- Renew every year. A card is valid for one year from the date it is issued.
The list of qualifying conditions is in our Alabama marijuana law guide.
What You Can Buy
The AMCC allows only these product types:
- Tablets, capsules and lozenges
- Tinctures
- Non-sugar-coated gelatinous cubes
- Gels, oils and creams for topical use
- Suppositories and transdermal patches
- Nebulizers, and liquids or oils for use in an inhaler
Raw plant material, anything that could be smoked or vaped, and food products such as cookies or candies are not allowed. Health insurers do not have to cover the cost.
The Law Outside the Program
Cannabis bought outside the program is still illegal in Alabama. Possessing marijuana for personal use is a Class A misdemeanor with a fine of up to $6,000, and nobody may grow it at home. Medical cannabis that has been diverted from a patient, caregiver or licensed business is illegal to possess or use. Crossing a state line with cannabis is a federal offense, and our federal marijuana law guide explains that side.
Each neighboring state sets its own rules. See our Mississippi dispensaries and Florida dispensaries, or read our guides to Georgia and Tennessee marijuana laws. This page is general information, not medical or legal advice.
Alabama Dispensary FAQ
How many dispensaries are in Alabama?
Our directory lists 3 licensed medical cannabis dispensaries, in Montgomery, Talladega and Athens. Callie's Apothecary runs the Montgomery and Talladega stores, and Bama Bloom runs the Athens store. More are planned as the AMCC's licensing disputes are resolved.
When did Alabama's first dispensary open?
June 4, 2026, in Montgomery. The AMCC set August 28, 2026, as the opening date for the second, in Talladega, and Bama Bloom opened in Athens in mid-September 2026.
Can you buy recreational weed in Alabama?
No. Alabama has no adult-use stores, and only registered patients and caregivers may enter a dispensary.
Can you buy flower or vapes in Alabama?
No. Raw plant material and anything that can be smoked or vaped are banned. Products come as tablets, capsules, oils, creams, patches and similar forms.
Can out-of-state patients buy in Alabama?
No. You must live in Alabama to get an Alabama card, and only Alabama cardholders may enter a dispensary.
How much does an Alabama medical cannabis card cost?
$40 with a digital card, plus $10 for a physical card. Cards are valid for one year.
Do Alabama listings show license numbers?
Where we have it. The two Callie's Apothecary listings show AMCC dispensary license DSPY000137, which they share. The Bama Bloom Athens listing does not show a license number yet.
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How we build this directory: Store names, addresses and license numbers come from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission's dispensary licensee summary, and we list a store only after the AMCC or local news confirms it has opened. We last checked in November 2026. The Callie's Apothecary phone number is the one the licensee gave the AMCC, so both of its stores share it. We assign each store to a county from the AMCC's facility list and refresh the directory as new stores open. For the rules in every state, see our state-by-state cannabis law guides.