Georgia Cannabis Freedom Act
Tagline: Whole Plant, Full Plant
What It Does
- Legalizes Cannabis for All Adults: Repeals all existing cannabis laws, allowing adults 21+ to possess, grow, and use cannabis in all forms—flower, edibles, concentrates—with no THC caps.
- Empowers Citizens: Grants every Georgian the right to grow.
- Creates Jobs and Revenue: Establishes a licensed cannabis industry, prioritizing local businesses and communities harmed by past laws.
Why It Matters
- Beats the Illicit Market: Legal home growing meets personal demand without feeding unlicensed sales.
- Economic Boost: Taxes cannabis like alcohol (5% flower, 7% edibles, 10% concentrates), funding:
- 38% Education
- 29% Restorative Justice
- 19% Public Health
- 9% Rural Development
- 5% Industry Sustainability innovation
- Restores Justice: Automatically expunges non-violent cannabis convictions within 12 months, reinvesting in affected communities.
- Sustainable Future: Recognizes cannabis as a renewable resource, with tax incentives for eco- friendly cultivation.
Key Features
- Possession: Up to 2 oz in public, unlimited at home.
- Safety: Mandatory full panel testing.
- Freedom: No discrimination in jobs, housing, or custody for legal use.
- Oversight: Georgia Cannabis Authority (GCA) ensures fair licensing and tax alignment with alcohol rates.
Public Support
- 66%+ of Georgians back legalization or decriminalization (MPP, 2022)—this Act delivers what we want, with added environmental and equity wins.
Call to Action
- Legislators: Sponsor this bill to lead Georgia into a freer, fairer future. Contact your colleagues to get it moving.
- Citizens: Tell your representatives—support the "Georgia Cannabis Freedom Act" for jobs, justice, and personal liberty. Visit the Capitol or call (404) 656-5000.
Whole Plant, Full Plant—Let’s Grow Georgia Together.