Georgia Medical Marijuana: Low-THC Oil Registry Explained

Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Georgia?

Georgia has extremely limited medical marijuana access through the Low-THC Oil Registry established by Haleigh's Hope Act in 2015. This is not a comprehensive medical marijuana program like other states—Georgia only permits low-THC oil with strict limitations.

What Georgia allows:

• Low-THC oil containing less than 5% THC by weight
• CBD content must equal or exceed THC content
• Maximum possession of 20 fluid ounces of low-THC oil
• Products available: tinctures, transdermal patches, lotions, capsules

What remains ILLEGAL in Georgia:

• Raw marijuana flower or leaf
• Smoking, vaping, or inhaling marijuana
• Edible marijuana products
• Recreational marijuana use
• Home cultivation of marijuana plants
• High-THC products (over 5%)

Who Qualifies for Georgia's Low-THC Oil Registry?

As of 2025, 17 medical conditions qualify for Georgia's Low-THC Oil Registry:

1. Cancer (end-stage or causing treatment-related wasting/nausea)
2. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - severe or end-stage
3. Multiple Sclerosis - severe or end-stage
4. Seizure disorders related to epilepsy or traumatic brain injuries
5. Crohn's disease
6. Mitochondrial disease
7. Parkinson's disease - severe or end-stage
8. Tourette's syndrome - severe diagnosis
9. Sickle cell disease - severe or end-stage
10. Alzheimer's disease - severe or end-stage
11. AIDS/HIV - severe or end-stage
12. Autism spectrum disorder (age 18+ or severe autism under 18)
13. Epidermolysis bullosa
14. Peripheral neuropathy - severe or end-stage
15. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - for patients 18+ resulting from direct trauma exposure
16. Intractable pain
17. Hospice care (inpatient or outpatient)

Georgia added conditions progressively: 8 original conditions in 2015, 6 added via Senate Bill 16 in 2017, and PTSD/intractable pain added through House Bill 65 in 2018. Unlike some states, Georgia provides no public petition process to add new qualifying conditions—expansions occur only through legislative action.

How to Get a Low-THC Oil Card in Georgia

Step 1: Qualify with a Georgia Physician

• Must be a Georgia resident
• Must be diagnosed with a qualifying condition
• Must establish a bona fide doctor-patient relationship with a Georgia-licensed physician (MD or DO)
• Telemedicine consultations are NOT permitted—you must see the doctor in person

Step 2: Physician Submits Your Application

• Only the certifying physician can submit your registry application
• You cannot self-register
• Physician must complete Low-THC Oil Certification form and signed waiver

Step 3: Pay the Fee

• Registry card costs $30
• Valid for 5 years from issue date
• Payment via secured portal or money order

Step 4: Receive Your Card

• Card shipped via UPS requiring signature
• After 3 failed delivery attempts, returned to Georgia Department of Public Health
• P.O. Box addresses: card shipped to nearest health department

Important: You must have an active Low-THC Oil Registry Card before legally possessing low-THC oil. Possession without a valid card remains illegal and prosecutable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia’s Medical Marijuana Program

• Can I grow my own marijuana plants if I’m registered?
  No. Georgia law strictly forbids home cultivation of marijuana, regardless of registry status.
• What happens if my card expires?
  You must undergo a renewal process involving your certifying physician. Unregistered possession—even by former cardholders—is still a crime.
• Where can I buy low-THC oil?
  Check with licensed pharmacies and the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission. Always bring your card for legal purchases.
• Are minors eligible for medical marijuana?
  Yes, with physician approval and caregiver registry involvement if diagnosed with a qualifying condition.

Georgia’s Low-THC Oil Registry represents a critical lifeline for many patients but remains a complex and restrictive system. Understanding every step, knowing the strict amount of drug limits, and staying engaged with the current medical and legal environment is essential.

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