The following words or phrases, whenever they appear in ABC Rules and Regulations 20-X-30 through 20-X-35, shall have the meaning ascribed to them as follows:
Child-resistant packaging: Packaging that is designed in a way to make it extremely difficult for a child under five to open and complies with the standards and testing procedures established under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, 15 U.S.C. §§1471-1477, and 16 C.F.R. §1700.20. For the purpose of this definition, standard aluminum beverage cans with pop-tops that meet the federal standards, such as those used for beer and other alcoholic beverages, are considered child resistant provided the cans have not been modified to make opening them easier. Packaging that does meet the requirements would include, but is not limited to, standard screw caps, and Sports Cap/Push Pull Caps.Decarboxylation: A chemical reaction where a carboxyl group is removed from a molecule, typically resulting in the release of carbon dioxide. In the context of cannabis, decarboxylation is the process of heating cannabis to activate its cannabinoids like THC and CBD, converting them from their inactive, acidic forms into their active, neutral forms.Flavoring Agent: A substance used to enhance or modify the flavor and aroma of a consumable hemp product, typically derived from fruit, vegetables, herbs, or spices. If alcohol is used as a flavoring agent, the alcohol by volume shall not exceed .5% for the finished product and the label must be in conformance with federal standards.Author: ABC Board
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §28-12-3.
History: New Rule: Published October 31, 2025; effective December 15, 2025, operative January 1, 2026.