Addie McCluskey
Elmore Autauga News
Millbrook City Council voted to table their decision on Hill Liquor and Wine’s request for an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license to sell consumable hemp products, Feb. 24, 2026, during their regular meeting, following questions on the details of the new state law.
The law, which took effect Jan. 1, 2026, allows retailers to apply for a license to sell consumable hemp products under strict guidelines. Products must be sold in child-resistant packaging, contain no more than 10 milligrams per single serving or 40 milligrams per carton, and be limited to customers age 21 and older.
During the discussion, councilors directed questions for Hill Liquor and Wine Manager Cannon Patel to Millbrook Police Chief P.K. Johnson.
“What kind of products will you be selling?” asked Johnson. “You do understand that there’s going to be some stringent regulations because everything is new to both the ABC Board and your local law enforcement. Are you aware of the label requirements?”
Patel said the business plans to sell only liquid hemp products containing no more than 10 milligrams per 12-ounce serving. She added that the products would be kept separate from other merchandise and emphasized that only customers 21 and older are permitted to enter the store.
“We are aware of the law,” said Patel. “We do not intend to order anything that is outside of those limits and regulations.
City Clerk Anita Weaver raised concerns about whether the license would later allow the business to expand into other products, such as hemp gummies, even if the initial intent was to sell only liquid products. Johnson responded based on his interpretation of the law.
“They could still do that later without any further approval as long as they fall within the limits of what this new law says,” said Johnson. “As I stated in the work session, this went into effect January 1, so there is still a lot of leeway, but it sounds to me that she is very knowledgeable on this.”
Patel directed the conversation back to the council, reassuring them of the company’s commitment to compliance.
“Any information that you guys want to provide for us to follow, I can assure you that we will follow these regulations,” said Patel.
Mayor Al Kelley suggested Patel and her team meet with city officials to further review the law and address outstanding questions. Council President Michael Gay agreed, noting the city is navigating the new law alongside applicants.
“You are the first that has come before us,” said Gay. “On our side, we are learning too, so that we can properly represent the city to you, but we have a lot more questions than we do answers.”
Following the discussion, the council voted to table the request, allowing additional time for review and discussion before making their final decision.
