Georgia Bill Adds Pain and PTSD to State’s Medical Marijuana Program

House Bill 65 is now law in Georgia. Those with PTSD and intractable pain are now part of the state’s low-THC, CBD oil program. Legislation to allow in-state production of medical marijuana did not pass, but two new conditions being allowed is a step forward.

Georgians who have registry cards still don’t have a way to purchase their medicine in the state, but are allowed to possess and use it, Politically Georgia reports. The debate over in-state access is expected to heat back up during the next legislative session. HB 65 does, however, call for a study commission to evaluate necessary security, product labeling, testing, dispensing and manufacturing of the medical marijuana oil in-state.

Georgia has about 4,000 existing patients in its medical marijuana registry – which is expected to climb rapidly with the addition of intractable pain and PTSD.