A Pre-Roll Is Now a Felony? Alabama and Texas Are Failing Their People
On July 7, 2025, a 26-year-old woman named Mary Natasa Noble was arrested in Athens, Alabama for possessing seven hemp pre-rolls and a vape pen—products that were completely legal under federal law just weeks before. Now, she’s facing a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, thanks to House Bill 445, signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey.
For a pre-roll.A hemp pre-roll.
This is not a public safety issue. This is political posturing at its worst.
Alabama and …


