The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners announced on Friday that it's accepting applications for physicians seeking a medical cannabis certification permit under Alabama law.
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission issued three of the four required dispensary licenses in December to in-state businesses on Thursday, after years of litigation brought implementation of Alabama’s medical cannabis law to a halt.
Physicians must obtain an annual certification permit from the board to certify or recommend patients for the use of medical cannabis in Alabama. To be eligible, physicians must hold an active, unrestricted Alabama medical license and meet additional requirements, including completion of a four-hour educational course related to medical cannabis offered by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.
Applications are subject to review and approval by the Board of Medical Examiners.
“The Board’s role is to administer the physician certification process and ensure compliance with the requirements established by the law. Physicians considering participation in the medical cannabis program should review the requirements carefully before applying for a certification permit,” said William Perkins, executive director of the Board of Medical Examiners.
John McMillan, executive director of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, added, “With the issuance of dispensary licenses, Alabama’s medical cannabis program has reached an important milestone. We appreciate a strong working relationship with the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and look forward to having physicians certified to recommend patients for medical cannabis treatment.”
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