Georgia weighs ban on synthetic hemp, expansions on medical marijuana

March 31, 2026

Georgia could soon restrict synthetic hemp products and legalize vaping medical cannabis.

As what’s effectively a national ban on most hemp product coming in November, the Georgia General Assembly is considering laws to ban synthetic hemp products, expand who can qualify for medical cannabis, lift the cap on THC concentrations and allow for vaping of cannabis products. (Photo Illustration: Chris Skinner for the AJC | Source: Getty)

Georgia lawmakers are weighing changes to how people can — and cannot — use hemp ahead of a looming federal restriction on hemp products.

Proposals advancing through the stateLegislature would ban synthetic hemp products, expand who qualifies for medical cannabis and lift the cap on the concentration of THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana plants.

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