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Georgia’s Mixed Signals: Hemp Flower Ban vs. Marijuana Decriminalization
The State of Georgia has created a perplexing and frustrating landscape for cannabis consumers and the hemp industry. While the sale of hemp flower is banned statewide, marijuana has been decriminalized in several cities, leading to significant confusion. In these...
What Does Having a Georgia Medical Card Really Mean?
As cannabis laws continue to evolve across the country, the introduction of medical cannabis programs has left many people with questions. What does having a Georgia medical card actually mean? What rights or risks come with it? At Alpine Dispensary in Helen, GA,...
Why Cannabis Research is So Limited and How It Affects Legalization
Cannabis has been at the center of cultural, medical, and legal debates for decades. Despite strides in state-level legalization and the 2018 Farm Bill making hemp-derived THC ∆9 legal under certain conditions, barriers to cannabis research remain a critical roadblock...
The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Upcoming Amendments on Hemp-Infused Edibles: What You Need to Know
As the Hemp industry evolves in Georgia, new regulations are constantly shaping what consumers can expect on store shelves. Recently, the Georgia Department of Agriculture proposed amendments that would set caps (limits) on the milligrams per serving for Hemp-derived...
Why Accurate Testing Matters for THCa Hemp Flower: The Case for Cold Chromatography
Understanding THCa: The Molecule Behind the Confusion If you’re exploring hemp products, you might have come across THCa hemp flower. THCa, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a natural compound found in hemp and cannabis plants. Unlike THC, THCa doesn’t cause any...
The Negative Impact of Georgia’s S.B. 494 and H.B. 1322 on CBD Access and the Economy
Recent legislation in Georgia—Senate Bill 494 (S.B. 494) and House Bill 1322 (H.B. 1322)—is raising serious concerns among CBD consumers and small businesses. These laws, aimed at increasing regulation on CBD products, may actually end up doing more harm than good. At...
494 Adjustments
As federal law makers look to loosen the restrictions on THC & cannabis, the state of Georgia has made a huge leap in the opposite direction. Georgia SB 494 that Governor Kemp signed on April 30, 2024, has not only created a bureaucratic nightmare, but it has...