ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The Georgia Hemp Farm Bill will go into effect on October 1, 2024, placing restrictions on hemp products manufactured and sold in the Peach State.
The General Assembly passed the Georgia Hemp Farming Act in March, which now imposes age restrictions on the possession of consumable hemp products and requires consumable hemp retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers to license to operate in Georgia. In addition to requiring certification, inspections and regulations are also in place. requirements.
In Georgia, it is illegal to sell hemp products for consumption to anyone under the age of 21. People under the age of 21 also cannot purchase or possess consumable hemp products.
The new law is in response to Congress' legalization of hemp production in the 2018 Farm Bill.
Hemp is a cannabis plant that naturally contains small amounts of the psychoactive cannabinoid delta-9 THC, as well as other natural cannabinoids that may be used for medical purposes. In recent years, consumable hemp products such as oils, gummies, and beverages have been sold across the state.
Read the Georgia Hemp Farming Law.
“Consumable cannabis products are dangerous to minors, and unregulated cannabis products are dangerous to all Georgians,” Governor Brian Kemp said. “Aware of these risks, we want consumers to be aware of these new laws and that all law enforcement officers in the state will be enforcing them starting October 1st. ”
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