Can You Grow Weed in Georgia?

No — growing marijuana in Georgia is strictly illegal under state law. Whether it’s one plant or an entire garden, cultivation of THC cannabis is considered a felony. Penalties can include 1 to 10 years in prison, heavy fines, and even loss of driving privileges. This applies even to first-time offenders.

Even if you have a medical marijuana card, you are not allowed to grow your own plants. Georgia’s medical cannabis program only allows patients to possess low-THC oil (up to 5% THC), and even that must come from licensed dispensaries.

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⚖️ What Is Legal in Georgia?

✅ Possession & Use (In Certain Situations)

Thanks to a 2018 court ruling, personal cannabis use in private settings is technically protected as part of your right to privacy. However, public use, buying, selling, or growing cannabis is still illegal statewide.

🏙️ Decriminalized in Some Cities

Cities like Atlanta, Savannah, Athens, Macon, and others have decriminalized possession of small amounts (under 1 ounce). In those areas, you might only face a fine instead of jail time. But growing weed is still a felony, even in these cities.

🏥 Medical Use

Georgia's medical cannabis law (Haleigh’s Hope Act) allows registered patients to use low-THC oil for certain medical conditions. The oil must contain no more than 5% THC, and patients are not allowed to grow their own cannabis. They must purchase products from licensed facilities only.

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🏢 What About Commercial Cultivation?

Georgia’s Hope Act created a limited medical cannabis industry with a few licensed producers allowed to grow cannabis for low-THC oil only. These companies go through a strict approval process and operate under tight regulations. No personal or home growing is permitted under this program.

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🌿 What About Hemp?

Georgia does allow licensed farmers and companies to grow hemp (which contains less than 0.3% THC). However, hemp cultivation is highly regulated, and you must be licensed by the state. This is meant for industrial use and non-psychoactive products like CBD — not to get high.

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🧭 TL;DR — Don’t Try to Grow Weed in Georgia

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🚨 Final Thoughts

While cannabis laws are evolving in other states, Georgia is still one of the strictest when it comes to cultivation. No matter how small, growing weed in Georgia is a serious offense. If you're looking for relief, legal low-THC options are available — but growing your own is absolutely not one of them.

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