Georgia Cannabis & Substances Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for cannabis & substances in the state of Georgia. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 7 different categories.
CBD Products
LEGALGeorgia permits hemp-derived CBD products under the Georgia Industrial Hemp Act (O.C.G.A. § 2-23-1 et seq.). Products must contain less than 0.3% THC and comply with state testing and labeling requirements.
Possession
Legal to possess hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC.
Sale
Sale is allowed with proper licensing and compliance with state regulations.
Penalties
N/A
Age Restriction
None
Delta-8 THC
RESTRICTEDGeorgia law (O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30) prohibits synthetic cannabinoids including Delta-8 THC if produced via chemical conversion. The Georgia Hemp Farming Act allows hemp products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, but Delta-8 produced synthetically is illegal. Natural hemp-derived Delta-8 products remain in a legal gray area but are generally restricted.
Possession
Illegal if synthetically produced; natural hemp-derived Delta-8 is restricted.
Retail Sale
Sale of synthetic Delta-8 is prohibited.
Penalties
Possession or sale of synthetic Delta-8 can result in misdemeanor or felony charges.
Age Restriction
21+ for hemp products; Delta-8 generally restricted.
Delta-9 THC Edibles
RESTRICTEDHemp-derived Delta-9 THC edibles (under 0.3% THC by dry weight) are legal with restrictions in Georgia under the 2018 Farm Bill. Senate Bill 494, signed in April 2024 and effective July 1, 2024, introduced new regulations for the hemp industry, including stricter testing and labeling requirements...
Possession
Legal under 0.3% THC by dry weight
Retail Sale
Legal at retail and online
Penalties
Products exceeding 0.3% THC are treated as marijuana.
Age Restriction
21+ in most jurisdictions
Kratom
LEGALKratom is legal in Georgia, with no state laws banning or regulating it. It is not classified as a controlled substance under Georgia Code Title 16, Chapter 13.
Possession
Legal to possess kratom.
Sale
Legal to sell and purchase kratom.
Penalties
N/A
Age Restriction
None
Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms
ILLEGALPsilocybin mushrooms are illegal under Georgia Code Title 16, Chapter 13, Article 2 as Schedule I controlled substances. Possession, sale, or manufacture is prohibited with criminal penalties.
Possession
Illegal; possession is a criminal offense.
Distribution
Illegal; sale or distribution is a felony.
Penalties
Penalties include imprisonment and fines under Georgia Code § 16-13-30.
Age Restriction
None (illegal for all ages).
Recreational Marijuana
ILLEGALRecreational marijuana is illegal in Georgia. No significant legislative changes since 2023.
Personal Possession
Illegal. Possession of 1 oz or less is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail, $1,000 fine). Over 1 oz is a felony (1-10 years). Low-THC oil is allowed for qualifying medical patients.
Retail Purchase
Illegal. Distribution is a felony regardless of amount. Sale within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, or housing projects carries enhanced penalties.
Penalties
Under 1 oz: misdemeanor, up to 1 year. Over 1 oz: felony, 1-10 years. Distribution: felony, 1-10 years (first offense). Near schools: 5-20 years.
Age Restriction
N/A
Salvia
ILLEGALSalvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Georgia. Georgia enforces its ban on Salvia.
Possession
Illegal. Salvia divinorum is classified as a controlled substance in Georgia. Possession is a criminal offense.
Sale
Illegal. Sale and distribution of salvia is prohibited in Georgia.
Penalties
Misdemeanor or felony charges depending on state classification.
Age Restriction
N/A