New state law expected to increase patient access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 837

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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A new state law that took effect Wednesday fundamentally changed Georgia’s medical cannabis program.

The new law, named “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” significantly eases barriers that advocates and physicians said have hindered access to medical cannabis and hampered interest for patients.

Georgia lawmakers first opened the door to medical cannabis in 2015 and created what has been called the state’s low THC oil program ever since. Under the bipartisan measure passed during …

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