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Georgia Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Conditional: Recreational cannabis is illegal in Georgia, which has a medical cannabis program only (formerly known as "low-THC oil").

ConditionalVerified Jul 12, 2026

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Recreational cannabis is illegal in Georgia, which has a medical cannabis program only (formerly known as "low-THC oil"). SB 220 (signed May 12, 2026, with most provisions effective July 1, 2026) removed the 5% THC cap, set a 12,000 mg personal possession limit with a maximum of 1,200 mg per package, added inhalation and vaporization for patients 21 and older (smoking is still prohibited), and expanded the qualifying conditions to add lupus.

Official source: dph.georgia.gov →

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Cannabis Legal Status in states bordering Georgia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

AlabamaConditional
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Alabama, and only registered medical patients 19 and older with a qualifying condition may use it. The first legal medical sales began May 4, 2026. Smokable flower and edibles are not allowed.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: amcc.alabama.gov · Full Alabama rule →
FloridaConditional
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Florida, and only patients registered with the Office of Medical Marijuana Use may use it. An adult-use measure (Amendment 3) failed in 2024.
Verified Jul 12, 2026 · Source: knowthefactsmmj.com · Full Florida rule →
North CarolinaRestricted
Cannabis is illegal in North Carolina for both recreational and medical use, and there is no comprehensive medical program. Only hemp products under 0.3% THC, such as CBD, are legal. An advisory council recommended THC legalization in April 2026, but no law has passed.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: ncleg.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
South CarolinaRestricted
Cannabis is illegal in South Carolina for both recreational and medical use. The only permitted products are low-THC CBD oil for qualifying epilepsy patients (Julian's Law) and hemp under 0.3% THC. A medical bill remains stalled.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: scstatehouse.gov · Full South Carolina rule →
TennesseeRestricted
Cannabis is illegal in Tennessee, which has no recreational program and no operational medical program. The only allowance is a narrow one for low-THC CBD oil (under 0.9% THC) for qualifying patients. Marijuana (more than 0.3% delta-9 THC) is illegal.
Verified Jul 16, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →

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