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You still can’t smoke medical cannabis in Georgia, but you can vape it. What’s the difference?
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Alander Rocha | Georgia Recorder , as published by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· September 8, 2026
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Key points The changes to the medical cannabis program have led to significant growth in patient enrollment, with nearly 50,000 patients as of September 2. A new state law has created confusion over the legal consumption of medical cannabis.
A new state law has created confusion over the legal consumption of medical cannabis. The law allows for the sale of the flower form of the drug, but with restrictions on its use. Vaporization of dry-herb and oil is permitted, but smoking the raw cannabis flower remains illegal.
The changes to the medical cannabis program have led to significant growth in patient enrollment, with nearly 50,000 patients as of September 2. The program has been overhauled to drop the "low THC oil" branding and add qualifying medical conditions.
Further details on the new law and its implications are available, including information on the updated program and its rules.
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Category: News Published: September 8, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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