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GA SB479
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michael Williams
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AI Summary
- Legalizes possession of up to 10 ounces of medical marijuana for individuals registered with the Georgia Department of Public Health or holding a valid out-of-state registration card (out-of-state cards expire after 45 days in Georgia); unregistered possession of 10 ounces or less is punishable as a misdemeanor
- Renames the Low THC Oil Patient Registry to the Medical Marijuana Patient Registry and expands its scope to cover medical marijuana broadly, defined as all parts of the cannabis plant converted into liquid or solid form, including low THC oil
- Creates a licensing framework for up to 10 dispensaries and up to 2 production facilities authorized to cultivate cannabis and produce medical marijuana, with Georgia postsecondary educational institutions given right of first refusal on production facility licenses
- Requires production facility license bidders to demonstrate a net worth of at least $1 million, limits license contracts to five years, and prohibits subcontracting with entities owned by state employees or their immediate families
- Establishes a semiannual license fee of $25,000 and requires the Department of Public Health to report annually to the General Assembly by December 31 on production volumes, costs, and distribution data from licensees
Legislative Description
Low THC Oil; circumstances for the lawful possession or control of low THC oil and medical marijuana; provide; Medical Marijuana Patient Registry; create
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/26/2018
Full Bill Text
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