On Apr. 16, 2015 Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed HB 1 (Haleigh’s Hope Act) into law, allowing the use of cannabis oil that is contains no more than 5% THC for the following conditions: seizure disorders, sickle cell anemia, cancer, Crohn’s disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), multiple sclerosis, mitochondrial disease and Parkinson’s disease. Deal stated at the signing: “For the families enduring separation and patients suffering pain, the wait is finally over… Now, Georgia children and their families may return home while continuing to receive much-needed care. Patients such as Haleigh Cox, for whom this bill is named, and others suffering from debilitating conditions can now receive the treatment they need, in the place where they belong: Georgia.”
At a Glance
At a Glance
Year started: 2015
Age restriction: none
Available for purchase in state: No
Home grow: No
Possession limit: 20 ounces of CBD oil that has no more than five percent THC
Reciprocity: Allows people from other states who have registration cards to legally possess CBD oil in Georgia. However, for cardholders to be protected from potential law enforcement action, their cards must be from states that have similar low-THC cannabis extract laws to Georgia.
Legislation: House Bill 1 – Haleigh’s Hope Act
Important Legislation & Dates
Important Legislation & Dates
Medical marijuana in Georgia became available for certain patients on April 16, 2015, when Governor Nathan Deal, signed House Bill 1, also known as “Haleigh’s Hope Act,” into law.
This law also granted the Georgia University permission to conduct CBD research.
March 1, 2017, the state House passed HB 65, a bill that would greatly expand the Georgia medical marijuana program.
Types of Licenses
Types of Licenses
In-state cultivation, processing or sale of medical marijuana doesn’t exist
Obtaining CBD Oil
Obtaining CBD Oil
Only a physician with whom the patient has a bona-fide doctor-patient relationship may recommend marijuana oil, and only when it is the physician treating the patient for the qualifying condition.
Most patients order their medicine from a reputable producer in a state where the production of marijuana for medicinal purposes is legal. It is very important to order only from producers who have their product tested and properly labeled.
Qualifying Conditions
Qualifying Conditions
• Autism
• HIV
• AIDS
• Alzheimer’s
• Epidermolysis Bullosa
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Tourette’s syndrome
• Autoimmune disease
• Seizure disorders,
• Sickle cell anaemia,
• Cancer,
• Crohn’s disease,
• ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease),
• Multiple sclerosis,
• Mitochondrial disease
• Parkinson’s disease
