Is CBD flower with less than 0.3% THC legal in Georgia? Here’s everything you need to know about the legal status of hemp flower in Georgia, including where to buy.
Georgia jumped on the hemp bandwagon in 2019 and is the 42nd state to legalize hemp under the 2014 Farm Bill.
The Peach State even expanded its hemp program to include commercial production of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. Despite the progress, Georgia set a lot of restrictions on production and sales of industrial hemp.
Is hemp flower legal in Georgia? Can you legally buy hemp flower in the Peach State? Let’s take a look at Georgia hemp laws.
Is Hemp Flower Legal in Georgia?
Georgia legalized hemp and all hemp products with less than 0.3% THC, but restricted commercial sale of hemp flower.
Under state law, it is unlawful: [1]
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- For any person to cultivate, handle, or process hemp in this state unless such a person holds a hemp grower license or a hemp processor permit issued by the Department of Agriculture.
- To offer for sale at retail the unprocessed flower or leaves of the hemp plant.
The state doesn’t further clarify the term “unprocessed” nor specifies whether or not hemp smokables are included in the category of “unprocessed flower.”
It seems that the state also restricts the distribution of hemp produced out of state. According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA):
“The production and sale of hemp and hemp products is legal under the Georgia Hemp Farming Act. However, ONLY growers licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) are permitted to grow and process hemp in the state of Georgia.” [1]
Gov. Kemp signed the Georgia Hemp Bill into law in May 2019, making Georgia the 42nd state to legalize hemp.
Although hemp is a legal crop in Georgia, the state put a lot of restrictions and excessive licensing fees on both growers ($50 per acre) and processors ($25,000 for annual license).
Where Can You Buy Hemp Flower in Georgia?
The hemp flower market in Georgia is still developing, so many people find the most quality hemp flower online.
Best Hemp Flower on the Market
Here are the hemp strains from reliable companies we recommend and use:
Ghost Rider CBG Flower Pre-Roll from Mr. Hemp Flower
Open to new hemp flower flavors? Try the Ghost Rider CBG Flower from Mr. Hemp Flower.
Cannabigerol (CBG) is a unique cannabinoid that offers a range of benefits. CBG is also the most expensive cannabinoid to extract. So, it’s unlikely you’ll find another CBG product like the Ghost Rider Pre-Roll at such an affordable price — that also contains incredibly high levels of CBGa (19.29 percent).
Outdoor Hulk from Industrial Hemp Farms
This outdoor strain contains over 16% CBDa and 20% total cannabinoids. A lightly seeded flower, Outdoor Hulk is freshly harvested, offers decent sized buds, and makes the user mildly relaxed and not too sleepy. The strain is rich in terpenes, which give it a pleasant, but fragrant, piney smell and flavor.
Pineberry from Dr. Ganja
Pineberry offers high resin content and extensive terpene profile, hence the stronger blend of pine and citrus smell with a dash of sweet hay. This strain features dense flowers that happen to be the most sought after for bedtime. Pineberry contains 17% total cannabinoids and 3% total terpenes.
Is CBD Legal in Georgia?
Georgia prohibits the sale of hemp CBD food products. The state is waiting on FDA’s approval before authorizing the sale of hemp CBD products.
Under the law, hemp products are “all products with the federally defined THC level for hemp derived from, or made by, processing hemp plants or plant parts that are prepared in a form available for commercial sale, but not including food products infused with THC unless approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.” [1]
According to the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner, Georgia allows the sale of hemp products but, “inclusion of cannabidiol (CBD) oil or hemp into a food, animal feed, or dietary supplements renders that product adulterated.” [1]
FAQ
Georgia hasn’t limited the quantity of hemp flower you are allowed to purchase in the state.
Only licensed growers and processors are allowed to buy raw hemp flower in Georgia. It’s unclear whether hemp smokables are considered “unprocessed” in Georgia.
It is unlawful to sell at retail unprocessed hemp flower or leaves of the hemp plant.
Despite the hurdles, you can find hemp flower in local Georgia shops and dispensaries. But, because the legal situation is complicated, many people order their hemp flower online and have it delivered to their homes in discreet packaging.
The legal status of CBD oil in Georgia is murky. The state regulates and authorizes the production and sale of hemp CBD products with less than 0.3% THC, but aside from the prohibition of CBD in food, the regulations regarding hemp CBD oil are vague.