ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia's medical cannabis and hemp industries are once again under the spotlight as state lawmakers begin reevaluating how the state regulates the production and sale of those products.
Nearly every U.S. state has legalized some form of medical or recreational marijuana. While Georgia legalized medical cannabis use a decade ago, the state remains one of the most restrictive in terms of who qualifies and what products are available.
Lawmakers gathered in a packed committee room at the State Capitol on Tuesday to discuss how to grow or restrict Georgia's cannabis industry safely and legally. The focus is on two specific sectors: hemp-derived products such as CBD, and low-THC oil permitted for medical use.
Roughly 13,000 Georgians are registered for Georgia's low-THC oil program. One of them, Yolanda Bennett, told lawmakers the current products are not effective enough to manage her chronic pain.
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