Legalization in Georgia

The legalization of marijuana is a hotly contested debate in many corners of the globe, especially as with each passing election cycle more and more states are taking the steps towards full legalization. But what happens when the law permits residents to consume marijuana, but outlaws the cultivation and sale of it?   Case Study: […]

A bill that allows the growing and selling of medical marijuana has been approved in the state of Georgia. The bill means that cannabis dispensaries can better serve state residents who have prescriptions for medical marijuana. It will also allow for the cultivation of medical marijuana within state lines.   About Georgia’s Medical Marijuana Bill […]

Georgia enacts law to normalize access to medical marijuana Although Georgia does not permit the recreational use of marijuana, it has inched steadily toward allowing medical marijuana for the treatment of certain illnesses.  On April 17, 2019, Georgia’s Governor signed HB 324, a law that will go into effect on July 1, 2019. The law […]

Wondering what kind of steps are being taken to change the attitudes surrounding marijuana? Statistics from 2018 showed that a person was arrested every 48 seconds for possessing marijuana. Of those arrests, 87 percent were for possession only.   Marijuana Legalization in Georgia If you haven’t heard about it yet, there are some major changes […]

Marijuana has come a long way since being demonized as “Mexican loco weed.” Now, two in three Americans support legalization. Judging by statistics from recent years, support will continue to grow, causing many to look to the future. What is the future of weed in America, and how will it affect people in the country? […]

The state of Georgia took a major step by legalizing medical marijuana, albeit in a restricted fashion, earlier this year in 2017. The state legislature passed Senate Bill SB16 to expand the list of conditions that qualify medically: Cancer Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) Seizure disorders (epilepsy, traumatic brain injury) Multiple sclerosis Crohn’s disease Mitochondrial disease […]

What’s the current state of cannabis legalization in Georgia? Here’s the progress that has happened in the last year. The timeline begins in April 2015, when Governor Nathan Deal signed a medical marijuana bill into law. This legislation allowed patients with certain medical conditions to legally use low THC/high CBD cannabis oil. House Bill 1, […]

Medical and Recreational Marijuana in Georgia: The Movers Behind the Movement Just a few years ago, talk of cannabis legalization was mostly wistful thinking and the goal of a few small (though dedicated) groups of activists. Today, you can’t turn on the news without hearing about the potential for states without legal medical or recreational […]

Efforts to Legalize Medicinal Marijuana in Georgia The fight to legalize marijuana for both recreational and medicinal purposes remains a multi-year legislative battle in states across the country. Georgia is no exception, and despite progress, the fight for adequate access to medicinal marijuana wages on for many patients suffering from debilitating conditions in the Peach […]

Medical Marijuana in Georgia: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going Slow but Steady As of September 2017, more than 2,500 Georgians are allowed to use medical marijuana—specifically cannabis oil—to treat their various conditions. How did we get to this point? In this blog, we’ll look at the recent history of legislation and what’s in store […]