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Protests Flare in Georgia After Cultivation Licenses Are Awarded

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The state recently awarded cultivation licenses to six growers, all of whom are expected to launch their businesses in the next few months. Class 1 permits allow growers to cultivate the plant over 100,000 square feet of space. Class 2 licenses allow growers to cultivate the plant over 50,000 square feet of space.

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Georgia Medical Cannabis Patients Can Now Purchase Cannabis Oil From Pharmacies

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Georgia medical cannabis patients will soon have greater access to treatment as cannabis oil will be sold in many more pharmacies. Eligible patients were granted access to low-THC marijuana oil. In 2019, Georgia’s General Assembly passed Georgia’s Hope Act, which legalized the regulated cultivation of marijuana in the State.

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Cannabis laws in Texas

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In recent years, lawmakers have eased up on a number of cannabis-derived formulations, and since 2015, people with epilepsy can obtain cannabis oil that contains less than 0.5% Patients do not need to register with the state or pay a fee to access the medical cannabis program. THC under the Texas Compassionate Use Ac t. Shutterstock).

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Cannabis laws in the Philippines

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A 2019 report from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) revealed that cannabis was the second most commonly used drug in the country, with methamphetamine being the most commonly used drug. However, the law does not allow for the cultivation of cannabis in the country, and all medical cannabis products must be imported.

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Cannabis laws in Morocco

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In 2019, Morocco passed a law legalizing the use of medical cannabis for certain qualifying medical conditions. The law allows for the cultivation, production, and distribution of medical cannabis products. The law also allows for the cultivation of cannabis for medical use, but only by licensed producers.

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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained

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The bill was enacted as soon as Governor Nathan Deal signed it, permitting possession for eight qualifying medical conditions but not allowing cultivation or distribution within the state. In April 2019, House Bill 324 was approved, enabling in-state cultivation and the sale of low-THC oil.

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Cannabis laws in Georgia

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In-state cultivation and distribution weren’t legalized until 2019. But the law required the medical program to be overseen by a governor-appointed board and there was no legal access to cannabis, so no patients were ever served. Cultivation is a felony charge with 1 – 10 years in jail and fines starting at $5,000.

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