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Georgia

State · United States

Prohibition

#41 of 51 in United States
would rank #71 among countries

Recreational: IllegalMedical: Limited

1 oz or less is a misdemeanour with up to a year in jail, though Atlanta and several cities have cut it to a small fine. Only low-THC oil is allowed medically.

State

Score breakdown ▏world average

Federal law still prohibits non-medical cannabis everywhere in the United States; these scores describe state law. Counties and cities can add their own rules, and state law does not apply on federal land. Select a segment to show or hide the rules.

Possession · 25%1/10 United States: 4

adds 2.5 of 25 points

1 oz or less is a misdemeanour with up to a year and a $1,000 fine. More than 1 oz is a felony with one to ten years.

Personal cultivation · 25%1/10 United States: 3

adds 2.5 of 25 points

A felony with one to ten years.

Punishment & enforcement · 20%2/10 United States: 2

adds 4.0 of 20 points

Jail is possible; Atlanta, Savannah and other cities fine small possession instead.

Sharing & gifting · 10%1/10 United States: 4

adds 1.0 of 10 points

Any sale is a felony with a one-year minimum.

Consumption · 10%1/10 United States: 3

adds 1.0 of 10 points

Illegal.

Legal access · 10%1/10 United States: 5

adds 1.0 of 10 points

Only low-THC oil for registered patients, through a few licensed dispensaries.

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Last updated: 4 October 2026

Georgia

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