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Cannabis and hemp laws
Georgia
Recreational cannabis decriminalized, medical limited; CBD and hemp restricted
Adult use
Decriminalized
Medical
Limited
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Georgia?
Georgia decriminalized personal cannabis consumption following two landmark Constitutional Court rulings (Decision N1/3/1282 of July 30, 2018 and earlier Decision N1/13/732 of November 2017).
Is CBD legal in Georgia?
CBD occupies a gray zone in Georgia. There is no dedicated cannabidiol statute.
Is hemp legal in Georgia?
Industrial hemp has no clear standalone legal framework in Georgia. The 2018 Constitutional Court ruling addressed personal consumption rather than commercial cultivation, and Parliament has not passed implementing legislation creating a licensed hemp industry.
Can you travel to Georgia with cannabis or CBD?
Cannabis import and export are prohibited. CBD imports are evaluated case by case by the Revenue Service.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
2018 ruling freed consumption, not cultivation; sowing seeds a crime (Art. 265); seeds themselves in a gray zone.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Unclear / Unregulated
Sale
Unclear / Unregulated
Transacting
Unclear / Unregulated
Gifting
Unclear / Unregulated
Constitutional Court judgments culminating on 30 July 2018 abolished punishment for marijuana consumption and small-scale possession, but Criminal Code Article 265 still criminalizes illegal sowing, growing or cultivating of cannabis plants with penalties up to 11 years depending on scale. Cannabis seeds are not themselves listed as a controlled substance, and no researched source identified a statute regulating their sale or transfer, leaving seed commerce in a legal gray zone while germinating them is a crime. Georgia has no industrial hemp licensing framework, and 2025 Georgian Dream legislation re-tightened penalties for use, possession and sharing of marijuana.
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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.