Bill > HB342

This bill modifies Georgia's medical cannabis regulations by updating advertising restrictions and location requirements for medical cannabis licensees. Specifically, the bill maintains existing proximity restrictions that prevent licensees from operating within 3,000 feet of schools, early care programs, or religious worship sites, while giving local governments some flexibility to modify these zoning requirements. The most significant change involves advertising regulations, where licensees will now be permitted to advertise and market low THC oil and products to registered patients and the public, subject to new regulatory oversight. The commission responsible for medical cannabis regulation will be required to develop rules ensuring that such advertising does not include unsupported medical claims and is not harmful to the public. Previously, licensees were largely prohibited from advertising, with only limited ability to provide information directly to physicians. The bill represents a shift towards more open communication about medical cannabis products while maintaining consumer protections through regulatory guidelines.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70099