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GA SB33
Bill
Status
4/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kay Kirkpatrick
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AI Summary
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Amends the Georgia Hemp Farming Act to exclude products containing synthetic cannabinoids from the definition of "consumable hemp product" and defines synthetic cannabinoids as those not naturally produced by the Cannabis sativa L. plant
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture, designated agents, and law enforcement officers to impound cannabis or synthetic cannabinoid products that exceed legal delta-9-THC limits or are adulterated with synthetic cannabinoids, drugs, pesticides, or other banned substances
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Requires consumable hemp products to have a full panel certificate of analysis conducted within the last 12 months, display a department-approved THC warning sticker, and include product composition information via label or QR code
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Classifies synthetic cannabinoids as "restricted dangerous drugs" under Georgia's dangerous drug laws, with felony penalties for possession ranging from 1-15 years based on quantity, and 5-30 years (or up to life for repeat offenses) for manufacturing or distributing
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Creates civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation per day for Georgia Hemp Farming Act violations, with misdemeanor charges for first offenses escalating to high and aggravated misdemeanors for subsequent offenses; effective January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
"Georgia Hemp Farming Act"; total THC concentration of consumable hemp products; provide limits
Last Action
Senate Sent to Governor
4/10/2026