Georgia instituted a medical marijuana program in 2015, allowing certain patients to possess and consume cannabis with up to five percent THC content.  Until April of this year, there was no legal means to purchase low THC cannabis in the state. Almost two dozen states have medical marijuana programs; another two dozen have recreational programs.

Georgia’s plans for a cannabis supply chain included pharmacies, a novel approach untried in other states. The Georgia Board of Pharmacy began accepting applications in October, with over 100 pharmacies intending to distribute cannabis produced by one of two sanctioned production entities in the state, Botanical Sciences.  Over 20 have been licensed to date.

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