Possession of any quantity of processed cannabis for personal use is generally considered a misdemeanor with up to one year in prison or a $6,000 fine. However, the penalty is a lot steeper for possession linked to any other purpose. For instance, possession of marijuana for any purpose beyond personal use is classified a felony. This felony could lead to up to 10 years in prison or a $15,000 maximum fine.
Unfortunately, marijuana has not been decriminalized in Alabama. There were plans for the state’s Senate to pass a bill on decriminalizing marijuana but it was ultimately derailed by the coronavirus pandemic and the extended lockdowns.