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GA HB337
GA HB337Agriculture; use, production, manufacturing, and dispensing of medical marijuana; authorize
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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 11 of Title 2, Chapter 12 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to seeds and plants generally, offenses against public health and morals, general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health, and general provisions relative to torts, respectively, so as to authorize the use, production, manufacturing, and dispensing of medical marijuana in this state; to provide for the medical conditions for which medical marijuana may be prescribed and used; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the use, production, manufacturing, and dispensing of medical marijuana in Georgia. It replaces references to "low THC oil" throughout the existing law with "medical marijuana," which is defined more broadly to include all parts of the cannabis plant. The bill outlines the medical conditions for which medical marijuana may be prescribed and used, and provides legal protections for health care institutions and providers that allow individuals or caregivers to possess, administer, or use medical marijuana on their premises. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Michelle Au (D)*,
James Beverly (D)*,
Viola Davis (D)*,
Pete Marin (D)*,
Kim Schofield (D)*,
Inga Willis (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64219 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/214227 |
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