Georgia Expands Medical Marijuana Access, Allows Vaping for Patients with Newly-Signed Law

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Kemp signed Senate Bill 220, known as the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," on Tuesday to expand access to medical cannabis in the state.

Georgia expands medical marijuana access, allows vaping for patients with newly-signed law

With the new law signed by Gov. Kemp on Tuesday, Georgia becomes the 41st state to specifically use cannabis for medical purposes.

Georgia Expands Medical Cannabis Access

Following these expansions, NORML classifies Georgia as the 41st medical cannabis state. The post Georgia Expands Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.

Georgia Governor Signs Bill To Expand Medical Marijuana Access By Allowing Vaping And Adding New Qualifying Conditions

Georgia’s governor has signed a bill to expand medical marijuana access in the state. SB 220, which Gov. Brian Kemp (R) approved on Tuesday, will add new qualifying conditions for the program, allow patients to vaporize medical cannabis and change THC potency limits, among other reforms. Under the legislation, patients with lupus will be allowed to legally access medical marijuana, building on the state’s current law that allows certain people w…

Georgia Just Made A Major Cannabis Move

Georgia just approved one of its biggest medical cannabis expansions in years after Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 220 into law this week. The new law is called the “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act.” (Marijuana Moment) Here is what changed: More Medical Conditions Now Qualify The law adds lupus, severe arthritis, and severe insomnia to the approved conditions list. It also removes strict wording that previously limited access for so…

Georgia Governor Signs Bill to Significantly Expand Medical Cannabis Program

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) has signed legislation into law that will make wide-ranging changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including new qualifying conditions, longer-lasting patient cards and a major change to how THC limits are handled. Senate Bill 220, known as the Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act, was approved by the Senate 38 to 14 before the House gave it final ap…