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Georgia at a glance

Program: No medical program
Legal allotment: 12,000 mg of THC in products
Qualifying conditions: 18 listed conditions
Out-of-state cards: Not accepted

The figures above are re-checked against Georgia's official program sources every month.

Georgia's Medical Cannabis Program is administered by the Georgia Department of Public Health under OCGA §31-2A-18. Patients with a qualifying condition may obtain a physician certification and register with the Medical Cannabis Patient Registry. Registered patients may possess up to 12,000 milligrams of THC in medical cannabis products. In-state dispensaries are now licensed through the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC). Personal cultivation is not permitted.

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Key Rules

Possession

Registered patients may possess up to 12,000 milligrams of THC in medical cannabis products. Smokable cannabis is not permitted.

Transportation

Medical cannabis products must be in their original container with the registration card during transport.

Employment

Georgia law does not require employers to accommodate medical cannabis use. Consult your employer's policy and an attorney.

Travel

Cannabis products may not be taken across state lines. Doing so violates federal law.

Renewal

Medical cannabis cards must be renewed annually with physician certification.

Qualifying Conditions

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)Alzheimer's diseaseAutism spectrum disorder (18+ or severe autism for minors)Cancer (except non-metastatic skin cancer)Epidermolysis bullosaHospice patient (inpatient or outpatient)HIV (stage III)Inflammatory bowel diseaseIntractable painLupusMitochondrial diseaseMultiple sclerosisParkinson's diseasePeripheral neuropathy (severe)Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, 18+)Seizure disorders (epilepsy or trauma-related head injuries)Sickle cell diseaseTourette's syndrome

Frequently Asked Questions

What is allowed?

Medical cannabis products containing up to 12,000mg of THC. Smokable cannabis is not permitted. In-state dispensaries are now licensed through the GMCC.

Can I grow my own?

No. Personal cultivation is not permitted under Georgia's program.

Where can I buy it?

At licensed Georgia medical cannabis dispensaries. Visit the GA Access to Medical Cannabis Commission website (gmcc.ga.gov) for dispensary locations.

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