Georgia law, decoded
The rules, minus the legalese.
Georgia rewrote its medical cannabis law on July 1, 2026. Here's what changed, what's allowed and what still isn't — every point linked to the state's own pages.
12,000
mg THC
Most a patient or caregiver can have at once
1,200
mg / pack
Most THC allowed in a single package
21+
to vape
Vaping flower or oil is for patients 21 and older
0
smoking
Smoking any cannabis is still illegal — vaporize only
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How we got here
- 15
2015
Haleigh's Hope Act
Registered patients may possess low-THC oil (5% THC cap) — but there's no legal way to buy it in-state.
- 19
2019
Georgia's Hope Act (HB 324)
Creates the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission and licenses in-state growers and dispensaries.
- 23
2023
First dispensaries open
Licensed stores start selling low-THC oil products to registered patients.
- 26
2026
Putting Georgia's Patients First Act (SB 220)
"Low THC oil" becomes "medical cannabis." The 5% cap is replaced by a 12,000 mg limit, vaping is allowed for 21+, pharmacies can dispense, and new conditions are added. Took effect July 1.
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Terpy says
No — only medical cannabis for registered patients and caregivers with a valid card. Having any cannabis without a card is still against state and federal law.
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Plain-English summary for education only — not legal advice. Laws and rules change; the linked state pages are the final word. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law. Last checked October 3, 2026.