How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Georgia

Qualifying conditions in Georgia

LOW-THC ONLY: permits oil up to 5% THC. Smoking and vaping not permitted. Limited licensed producers. 16+ qualifying conditions including cancer, ALS, PTSD, Parkinson's, autism, seizure disorders.

How to apply in Georgia

  1. 1
    Find a registered physician

    Locate a physician registered with the Georgia Department of Public Health who can certify your qualifying condition for the low-THC oil registry.

  2. 2
    Get certified

    The physician evaluates your condition and enters your certification into the Low THC Oil Patient Registry. There is no state registration fee.

  3. 3
    Receive your registry card

    Your Low THC Oil Registry Card is issued. Valid for two years. Only low-THC oil (up to 5% THC) is permitted — no flower, edibles, or smokable products.

Official resource

Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission

Start with your state's own official program information.

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Costs in Georgia

State application fee
$25
Renewal fee
$25
Physician evaluation
$100–$250
Card validity
24 months

Timeline

Find a registered physician
1 day
Get certified
1 day
Receive your registry card
14 days

Renewal

Medical cannabis cards in Georgia are valid for 24 months. The renewal fee is $25.

Official Georgia resources

Questions people in Georgia ask

Does Georgia have a medical marijuana program?
Georgia has a limited medical cannabis program. Haleigh's Hope Act (2015, expanded 2019) allows qualifying patients to possess low-THC cannabis oil (up to 5% THC). The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission oversees the licensing of growers and dispensaries.
What is low-THC oil in Georgia?
Low-THC oil is cannabis oil containing no more than 5% THC by weight. This is significantly more restrictive than most states' medical programs, which allow products with higher THC concentrations. Georgia does not permit smokable or vapeable marijuana.
What conditions qualify for a Georgia low-THC oil registry card?
Qualifying conditions include cancer (end-stage or with treatment side effects), ALS, seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, mitochondrial disease, Parkinson's disease, sickle cell disease, Tourette's syndrome, autism with self-injurious behavior, epidermolysis bullosa, Alzheimer's, AIDS, PTSD for veterans, intractable pain, and peripheral neuropathy.
How do I get a Georgia low-THC oil registry card?
A physician registered with the Georgia Department of Public Health must certify that you have a qualifying condition. You then register with the Low THC Oil Patient Registry. There is no state registration fee. The card is valid for two years.