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Georgia CBD Program


Certain states that outlaw medical marijuana have CBD programs instead. These programs allow medicine containing the cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD). Some lawmakers who stand against medical marijuana do not have the same opinion about CBD. Since CBD does not cause psychoactive effects on its own, they don’t consider it as “risky” as marijuana.

Georgia has a CBD program that lets some patients use marijuana-derived CBD.

CBD Laws in Georgia

Georgia law allows patients to own and use cannabis oil with less than 5 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), known as low-THC oil. The oil must have at least the same percentage of CBD as it does THC to stay legal. A patient may have up to 20 ounces of oil at one time.

CBD legalization in Georgia first began in 2015, when lawmakers passed Haleigh’s Hope Act. This law established the first eligible conditions and the definition of low-THC oil. In 2017, SB 65 doubled the list of ailments that qualify under the program. It also removed a one-year residency requirement and allowed certain out-of-state patients to have low-THC oil.

State laws do not have provisions for selling, making or delivering low-THC oil, but registered patients cannot technically obtain medicine legally. Georgia does not ban hemp-derived CBD oil sales, however. So, many patients avoid registering and buy hemp-based products.

What Conditions Qualify for Low-THC Oil in Georgia?

Under Georgia CBD laws, patients with these conditions can use low-THC oil:

Who Qualifies for Georgia CBD Medicine?

The state treats qualification for low-THC oil the same way legal states handle medical marijuana. They require a full registration process that grants the patient a special ID. If the patient has a caregiver, they must also apply for a card. Signing up for the state registry costs $25, and the registration cards stay valid for two years.

Out-of-state patients who have medical marijuana cards from their home states may also own and use low-THC oil. They cannot have any other kind of cannabis medicine while staying in Georgia.

The Importance of CBD Programs

In a state like Georgia that doesn’t permit cannabis medicine, patients at least have one option when they can use CBD. Georgia’s current laws may have many limits. However, they also protect patients who already have low-THC oil. Register for our newsletter to learn if Georgia gives patients more liberty in the future.