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Georgia requires physician certification and a state patient or caregiver card for its medical cannabis program.
Medical cannabis registrySources reviewed September 30, 2026. Coverage: Medical-program access, not all legal questions.
Medical possessionUp to 12,000 milligrams THC under current DPH guidanceOfficial source Patient accessCertification by an eligible Georgia physician and state registry cardOfficial source Existing cardsUnexpired Low THC Oil Registry Cards remain valid after the registry’s renamingOfficial source Details worth checking
- DPH updated this guidance July 1, 2026. Older materials describe a 20-fluid-ounce low-THC-oil limit; do not substitute that wording for the current guidance.
- This summary covers the medical registry; it does not establish general adult-use permission.
Official sources
Regulators & contacts
Agency information checked September 30, 2026.
Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC)
Handles production and dispensing licenses and business compliance. Medical patient registry cards are handled separately by the Department of Public Health.
Executive Director Andrew Turnage, listed on the commission’s contact page.
254 Washington Street, Fourth Floor, Suite 420, Atlanta, GA 30334
Georgia Department of Public Health — Medical Cannabis Patient Registry
Administers the medical cannabis patient registry and card process for qualifying patients and caregivers.
Cardcierge
Medical cannabis card information, registration, published fees, and evaluation providers for Georgia.
View medical card informationGeneral information, not legal advice. Laws, effective dates, and local policies change. Confirm the applicable rules with official sources before acting.