Articles tagged with "Georgia"
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Georgia’s New Law Will Finally Allow Access to Cannabis Oil
The Associated Press - Published on April 17, 2019Read morePatients will finally be able to legally purchase the low-THC cannabis oil that they’ve long been allowed to possess.
Georgia Lawmakers Approve PTSD, Intractable Pain as Qualifying Conditions
Leafly Staff - Published on March 30, 2018Read moreGeorgia law gives Gov. Nathan Deal, a Republican in the last year of his final term, 40 days to decide whether to sign or veto legislation, or allow it to become law without his name.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Outraged Over Georgia PTSD Bill
The Associated Press - Published on March 20, 2018Read moreRep. David Clark, a Republican Army veteran who sponsored the bill, accused Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle of “playing politics” and stifling the proposal by calling for another study committee.
Jury Acquits ‘Nice Guy’ Who Admitted Selling Cannabis to a Cop
Tom McCain - Published on November 15, 2017Read moreLast month I watched a trial jury do the right thing and let a defendant go free—despite the fact that, by the strict letter of the law, the man was guilty.
ACLU Sues Georgia Police Over DUI Marijuana Arrests
The Associated Press - Published on September 29, 2017Read moreThe ACLU of Georgia filed the federal lawsuit earlier this week against the Cobb County Police Department.
Atlanta Just Decriminalized Cannabis
Gage Peake - Published on September 27, 2017Read moreOn Monday, the Atlanta City Council voted to pass a bill that would decriminalize possession of up to an ounce.
High School Athlete With Epilepsy Fights to Bring CBD Oil on Campus
Gage Peake - Published on May 23, 2017Read more17-year-old CJ Harris, a senior-to-be at Warner Robins High School in central Georgia, has to meet his dad, Curtis Harris, at lunch every day.
Georgia’s Allen Peake Wins Medical Marijuana Expansion in Georgia
The Associated Press - Published on May 9, 2017Read moreGeorgia Gov. Nathan Deal approved an expansion of the state’s MMJ program Tuesday, adding six qualifying conditions to the state’s cannabis program.
State of the Leaf: California Has New Regs, Arkansas Has Reciprocity, and Florida Allows No Leaf
Jay Lassiter - Published on May 3, 2017Read moreMeanwhile, in Georgia, Rep. Allen Peake dispenses CBD oil out of his office.
Georgia Lawmaker Deals Cannabis Oil in Shadows of the Law
The Associated Press - Published on April 28, 2017Read moreA conservative Christian lawmaker is shepherding cannabis oil to sick people who are allowed to use marijuana, but have no legal way of obtaining it.