Cannabis & hemp regulatory news and information about

Georgia

Recreational Marijuana Status:
Illegal
Medical Marijuana Status:
Limited

Seed Legality

Viable marijuana seeds are contraband in GA; only sterilized seed is exempt. Hemp seed requires a GDA license.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal

O.C.G.A. § 16-13-21 defines marijuana to include 'the seeds thereof,' exempting only 'completely sterilized samples of seeds... incapable of germination,' so viable seed sale, purchase, and gifting are all prosecutable under the Georgia Controlled Substances Act (possession under 1 oz is a misdemeanor; sale/distribution is a felony). Georgia has no adult-use or home-cultivation program — its low-THC oil registry does not permit growing. Viable hemp seed (≤0.3% delta-9 THC) may only be acquired and planted by growers licensed under the Georgia Hemp Farming Act, O.C.G.A. § 2-23-1 et seq., with SB 494 (2024) tightening hemp product rules.

Key law:
O.C.G.A. § 16-13-21; O.C.G.A. § 2-23-1 et seq. (Georgia Hemp Farming Act)
Last reviewed:
July 3, 2026
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This section is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Seed laws change frequently — verify current law with qualified counsel before making decisions.

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