ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The Georgia Hemp Farming Act goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, placing restrictions on hemp products made and sold in the Peach State.
The General Assembly passed the Georgia Hemp Farming Act in March, and the law now imposes age restrictions on the possession of consumable hemp products and requires consumable hemp retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers to obtain a license to operate in Georgia, among other testing and regulatory requirements.
In Georgia, selling consumable hemp products to anyone under the age of 21 is illegal. People under 21 also cannot buy or possess consumable hemp products.
The new law is in response to Congress’ legalization of hemp production in the 2018 Farm Bill.
Hemp is a cannabis plant that naturally contains small amounts of the psychoactive cannabinoid delta-9 THC, along with other natural cannabinoids that may be used for medicinal purposes. In recent years, consumable hemp products like oils, gummies, and beverages have been sold throughout the state.
Read the Georgia Hemp Farming Act.
“Consumable hemp products are dangerous to minors and unregulated hemp products are a danger to all Georgians,” said Gov. Brian Kemp. “Knowing these dangers, I want consumers to be aware of these new laws and know that all law enforcement officers in the State will be enforcing them starting October 1.”
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