Senate Bill 56 says that on Sept. 1, the company RX Connection, along with others, can apply for an integrated facility license.
Tucked away in a small town, developers want to bring a big operation to DeKalb County.
The town of Henagar could be home to a medical marijuana facility, but that’s only if the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission grants a license for an integrated facility.
Residents were able to attend a town hall on Tuesday to speak with developers. They were able to ask questions or discuss any concerns about bringing a medical marijuana processing facility to North Alabama.
Majority of people who attended were more excited than hesitant about what the plant could bring to a rural area.
“It’s just another step on making Henagar a better place to live and work,” said Nancy McLoda, a local to Henagar.
“I think it’s a fantastic idea,” said Lisa King, a resident of Henagar.
For Lisa King, she lives on the road where the Henagar Industrial Park is located, but the close proximity to a future medical marijuana plant doesn’t bother her. She’s looking at a much bigger picture.
“The revenue that it would bring in would help the town, not only that, the employees that they’re going to have are going to want to spend their money in the city limits,” said King.
Majority of residents are in agreement, more jobs will fuel growth in a rural area.
“It’s industry, it’s jobs, good paying jobs,” said Brooks Smith, a resident of Henagar. “200 for this kind of an area is a huge, huge improvement.”
RX Connections, the prospect company, said they’ve already outlined how many jobs the medical marijuana plant may see. Eventually, they’re projecting 200 jobs will be open, from starting construction to full operation.
Troy King, former Attorney General and lawyer for RX Connection said the positions will drive the economy and provide a competitive employment option.
“We would like to help people who have to go across the state line or county line,” said Troy King.
The annual investment is starting at $18 million dollars. The more people hired for the plant, the higher that number may climb.
“We’re here because of what we see in the people,” said Troy King. “We see people who are hard working, we see people who are committed, who are honest, who have a good work ethic, all of those things brought us here.”
Lisa King’s one question: What will safety measures look like?
“There will be incredible security to track what’s there, to secure the facility, to make sure what’s there it cannot leave and make sure it’s accounted for,” said Troy King.
The town hall meeting was a way for RX Connection to speak with residents directly and assure them that a medical marijuana plant will drive the small town to be a power-house for growth, jobs and revenue.
“The question is, is your area going to be apart of producing medicines that will help people all over the state or not?” said Troy King. “We would like to come to Henagar.”
Senate Bill 56 says that on Sept. 1, the company RX Connection, along with others, can apply for an integrated facility license.
It’s unclear how long it’ll take for the company to find out whether or not they’ll be granted a license.
According to Senate Bill 56, on Sept. 1, individuals are also able to apply for a license in an independent category such as: cultivator, processor, secure transporter, state testing lab or dispensary.
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