How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Georgia
If you live in Georgia and want access to low-THC medical cannabis, you’ll need a Low THC Oil Registry Card. This card allows you to legally purchase and possess cannabis oil that contains up to 5% THC. But you must meet the rules and be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition by a licensed doctor. Here are the simple steps to get a medical marijuana card in Georgia:
✅ Confirm you have a qualifying medical condition
✅ Visit a licensed physician in Georgia
✅ Get added to the state registry
✅ Pick up your Low THC Oil card at a public health office
✅ Buy legal low-THC oil from a licensed dispensary or pharmacy
Let’s take a closer look at who qualifies, how the process works, and what products are legal.
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Who Can Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Georgia?
To get a Low THC Oil card, you must:
✅ Be a Georgia resident
✅ Be diagnosed with a qualifying condition
✅ Be certified by a licensed physician in Georgia
✅ Register with the Georgia Department of Public Health
Who Else Can Apply?
In addition to patients, the law allows caregivers to apply:
✅ A legal guardian of an adult with a qualifying condition
✅ A parent or legal guardian of a minor with a qualifying condition
Caregivers must also register and receive their own card.
Qualifying Medical Conditions in Georgia
To get a Low THC Oil card in Georgia, you must have one of the following approved medical conditions:
✅ Cancer (end stage or treatment-related symptoms)
✅ Seizure disorders (epilepsy or trauma-related)
✅ Parkinson’s disease (severe or end stage)
✅ Multiple sclerosis (severe or end stage)
✅ Autism spectrum disorder (any age, with severity rules)
✅ PTSD (from direct trauma, for adults 18+)
✅ Intractable pain
✅ Crohn’s disease
✅ Peripheral neuropathy
✅ ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
✅ Alzheimer’s disease (severe or end stage)
✅ HIV/AIDS (severe or end stage)
✅ Tourette’s syndrome (diagnosed as severe)
✅ Epidermolysis bullosa
✅ Mitochondrial disease
✅ Sickle cell disease (severe or end stage)
✅ Patients in hospice programs
✅ Other end-stage or wasting illnesses
These conditions listed in OCGA §31-2A-18 which outlines Georgia’s medical cannabis program and qualifying medical conditions.
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What Is Low THC Oil?
Georgia defines Low THC Oil as an extract that contains:
✅ No more than 5% THC by weight
✅ At least as much CBD as THC
✅ For oral use only – smoking or vaping is not allowed under the law
How to Get Certified by a Doctor for Low THC Oil in Georgia
To get a Low THC Oil card, you need to:
1. Make an appointment with a Georgia-licensed physician
2. The doctor must confirm that you have a qualifying condition
3. The doctor will enter your information into the Georgia Low THC Oil Registry
💡 Not all doctors will agree to certify patients—it’s up to their discretion.
How to Register for a Low THC Oil Card
Once you’re certified by a doctor:
✅ The Georgia Department of Public Health will contact you
✅ You’ll receive instructions to pick up your card at a selected public health office
✅ You must pay a small fee (usually $25)
Your card is valid for 2 years and can be renewed.
Where to Buy Low THC Oil in Georgia
Once you have your card, you can legally purchase low-THC oil at:
Licensed dispensaries (approved by the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission)
Independent pharmacies licensed by the Georgia Board of Pharmacy
All products must be lab-tested and properly labeled.
Legal Limits for Possession in Georgia
Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. §16-12-191), to legally possess Low THC Oil, you must:
✅ Have 20 ounces or less
✅ Be listed in the state registry
✅ Carry your registry card at all times
✅ Keep the oil in a proper pharmaceutical container with a THC percentage on the label
Possession without a card is illegal—even if the oil meets the THC limits.
Can’t Get a Medical Card? Delta-8 Is an Option
If you don’t qualify for a medical marijuana card in Georgia or find the process too difficult, you still have another legal option: Delta-8 THC.
Delta-8 is a hemp-derived cannabinoid that’s legal in Georgia if it contains less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC. It’s available without a prescription and can be found in gummies, tinctures, and vapes from licensed stores.
While it’s not the same as medical cannabis, many people use Delta-8 for mild pain, sleep, or stress relief. Just make sure you're buying from a reputable company that follows Georgia's new rules on labeling and testing.
✅ Legal: Gummies, vapes, tinctures, drinks
🚫 Not legal: Flower, brownies, cookies, unlicensed products
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Legal References – Low THC Oil in Georgia
Haleigh’s Hope Act (HB 1) – 2015 law that created Georgia’s Low THC Oil Registry.
Georgia Code § 16-12-191 – Outlines possession limits and legal protections for registered patients and caregivers.
Georgia Department of Public Health – Manages the Low THC Oil Registry and issues medical cards.
Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) – Licenses dispensaries and oversees the legal sale of Low THC Oil.
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