Georgia
In 2015, Georgia passed legislation that allows for the use of medical cannabis. The legislation also established a state-run medical cannabis program.
There is no current legislation being discussed in Georgia that would legalize recreational cannabis.
Current Legislation
Possession
Medical: Adults with a valid medical marijuana card are allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces of medical marijuana, or 7 grams of concentrate, in public. They are also allowed to possess up to 12 mature plants and 12 immature plants in their primary residence.
Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is not legal in Georgia.
Growing
Medical: Adults with a valid medical marijuana card are allowed to grow up to 12 mature plants and 12 immature plants in their primary residence.
Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is not legal in Georgia.
Selling
Medical: The sale of medical marijuana is legal in Georgia. Only licensed medical marijuana dispensaries (MMDs) can sell medical marijuana. MMDs can sell medical marijuana in retail stores, dispensaries, and some hospitals.
Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is not legal in Georgia.
Penalties
Medical: The penalties for violating medical marijuana laws in Georgia are as follows:
For possession of more than 2.5 ounces of medical marijuana, the maximum penalty is a fine of $500.
For possession of more than 7 grams of concentrate, the maximum penalty is a fine of $500.
For cultivation of more than 12 mature plants or 12 immature plants, the maximum penalty is a fine of $500.
Adult-Use: The penalties for violating recreational cannabis laws in Georgia are as follows:
For possession of up to 1 ounce of recreational marijuana, the maximum penalty is a fine of $100.
For possession of more than 1 ounce of recreational marijuana, the maximum penalty is a fine of $1,000 and up to 1 year in jail.
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