Georgia Remains Firm on Prohibiting Recreational Marijuana
While 24 states in the US have legalized recreational marijuana, Georgia remains one of the few states that still prohibits it. According to NORML, possessing even a small amount of cannabis for personal use can result in a misdemeanor charge, punishable by up to 12 months in jail or a $1,000 fine. Possessing more than an ounce can lead to a felony charge, carrying penalties of 1 to 10 years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.
However, Georgia does allow medical marijuana, but only in the form of low-THC oil (5% THC or less). Registered patients are allowed to possess up to 20 fluid ounces of this oil.
The states that have legalized recreational marijuana are:
* Washington (2012)
* Alaska (2014)
* Oregon (2014)
* California (2016)
* Montana (2020)
* Colorado (2012)
* Nevada (2016)
* Arizona (2020)
* New Mexico (2021)
* Minnesota (2023)
* Missouri (2022)
* Illinois (2019)
* Michigan (2018)
* Ohio (2023)
* Virginia (2021)
* Maryland (2023)
* Maine (2016)
* Delaware (2023)
* New Jersey (2020)
* New York (2021)
* Vermont (2018)
* Massachusetts (2016)
* Rhode Island (2022)
* Connecticut (2021)
For those interested in learning more about marijuana laws in Georgia and other states, visit the US News and World Report website.
