Another Alabama hemp store is announcing changes to the way it does business ahead of a new law taking effect next week.
Birmingham’s Magic City Organics on 37th Street South has announced to customers that its THC/CBD online store will pause operations Monday afternoon and end pickup and delivery the same day.
In addition, customers in store will no longer see smokable and synthetic products.
But though store’s owners admit that “time is not on our side right now,” they made clear that they plan to fight the new state law covering hemp products.
“This is not goodbye – but it is a major pivot as we adapt to new regulations,” the owners stated in an email to customers.
For the time being, the shop will continue to offer “Alabama compliant cannabis products and non-cannabis alternatives,” as well as new herbal products in coming weeks.
The new state law, with some provisions set to begin July 1, puts hemp-derived products and retailers under regulation by the ABC Board, imposes a 10% tax, bans some items and has civil and criminal penalties for violations. The new law also sets up new requirements for packaging, labeling and testing.
Online sales into or out of Alabama and direct home shipments will also be banned.
Opponents of the law say many adults buy the products for relief of pain, anxiety and sleeplessness.
The law has prompted some shops statewide to close and make changes. It also comes after state and local law enforcement executed search warrants at hemp specialty shops in Troy, Enterprise, Clanton, Wetumpka and Montgomery on Monday.
At a news conference Friday, prosecutors said the raids were not related to the law.
Magic City Organic plans to relocate its website and resume shipping to customers outside of Alabama “once we’ve settled into a new facility out of state.”
“Shipping into Alabama remains uncertain at this time due to restrictive legislation, unclear language and pending guidance from the Attorney General’s Office and the ABC Board,” the store announced.
One of the criticisms of the law was that its beginning date – July 1 – is unclear, as other sections of the bill carry a Jan. 1, 2026 effective date.
“Behind the scenes, our team at the Alabama Wellness Collective continues to fight for the hemp industry – through litigation, advocacy, and ongoing conversations with state leaders,” the store announced. “We will never stop fighting for Alabama.”
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