Georgia Cannabis Laws

Legal — Medical Only

Georgia has a very limited medical cannabis program allowing low-THC cannabis oil (up to 5% THC) for registered patients. The state legalized low-THC oil possession in 2015 (Haleigh's Hope Act) and authorized in-state production in 2019. Recreational cannabis is illegal.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

Quick Facts

Minimum Age	18+ (medical only)
Purchase Limits (Rec)	N/A — Not legal
Purchase Limits (Med)	20 fluid ounces of low-THC oil (max 5% THC)
Delivery Allowed	No
Home Growing	Not allowed. Home cultivation is illegal.
Public Consumption	Low-THC oil may be possessed but regulations around consumption are restrictive. General cannabis is fully illegal.
ID Requirements	Georgia Low-THC Oil Registry Card, Government-issued photo ID
Tourist Rules	Georgia does not recognize out-of-state cannabis cards. Only registered Georgia patients may possess low-THC oil.
Penalties	Possession of cannabis (other than registered low-THC oil) of 1 oz or less is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year, $1,000 fine). Over 1 oz is a felony (1-10 years).
Tax Info	Low-THC oil is subject to a 7% excise tax.

Medical Cannabis Program

Qualifying Conditions

Cancer (end-stage or treatment side effects), ALS, seizure disorders, MS, Crohn's, mitochondrial disease, Parkinson's, sickle cell disease, Tourette's, autism, epidermolysis bullosa, Alzheimer's, AIDS, peripheral neuropathy, PTSD (if treated by VA), and intractable pain.

How to Get a Card

Patients must be certified by a physician and registered through the Georgia Department of Public Health's Low-THC Oil Registry.

Cannabis in Georgia: Very Limited Access

Georgia's cannabis laws are among the most restrictive of states with any form of medical program. The 2015 Haleigh's Hope Act legalized possession of low-THC cannabis oil (max 5% THC), but did not authorize any way to produce or purchase it within the state. The 2019 Georgia Hemp Farming Act and HB 324 finally authorized in-state production, with the first licensed products becoming available in recent years.

Only cannabis oil with no more than 5% THC is permitted. Traditional cannabis flower, edibles, and concentrates remain fully illegal.

Next steps: compare dispensaries in Georgia, how to find a licensed dispensary, what to bring to a dispensary, and browse all state cannabis pages.

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Official License Lookup

Verify a dispensary's license on the official Georgia website:

Visit Georgia Cannabis Regulator