Georgia medical cannabis program facts
| Run by | Georgia Department of Public Health |
|---|---|
| How access works | Your certifying physician enters you into the registry, and you receive a Low THC Oil Card |
| Adult use | Recreational cannabis is illegal; only registered patients may possess low-THC oil |
| State fee | The card costs $30 and lasts five years; paying online adds a $3.75 fee |
| Validity | Five years from the date the card is issued |
| Telehealth | Only a physician licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board can certify you. Pick phone or video when you book, and we will tell you if video is needed. |
Georgia medical cannabis law highlights
- Only low-THC oil is permitted, and it can contain no more than 5% THC.
- As a registered patient or caregiver, you may hold up to 20 fluid ounces of low-THC oil.
- Smokable flower and other forms of cannabis are still illegal in Georgia.
Conditions that can qualify in Georgia
- Cancer (end stage or with wasting/nausea)
- ALS
- Seizure disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
- Crohn's disease
- Mitochondrial disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Sickle cell disease
- Tourette's syndrome
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Alzheimer's disease
- AIDS
- Peripheral neuropathy
- PTSD
- Intractable pain
- End-stage hospice care
How to get a low THC oil card in Georgia
Schedule a phone or video evaluation of about 5–10 minutes through My IV Doctors
A physician licensed in Georgia certifies that you have one of the 17 qualifying conditions
The physician adds you to the Low THC Oil Registry
Pay the Department of Public Health its $30 card fee
Purchase low-THC oil at a licensed Georgia dispensary
Georgia medical cannabis rules
- Only low-THC oil is allowed, with THC capped at 5%.
- You can possess up to 20 fluid ounces.
- Any other form of marijuana is still illegal to possess.
