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Georgia Cannabis History Cannabis in Georgia is illegal for recreational use, but decriminalized in the cities of Atlanta, Savannah, and a few others. Limited medical use is allowed in the form of cannabis oil containing less than 5% THC.   In 2018, HB 65 added pain and PTSD to the list of qualifying medical conditions.  In April 2019, Georgia's Hope Act, House Bill 324 was approved, allowing in-state cultivation of cannabis and sale of the low-THC oil. Georgia’s medical marijuana laws are more restrictive than many other states.  For example, it does not legalize the sale of marijuana in flower form or...

Florida Cannabis History The Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2, was approved in 2016.  Guidelines for Florida's medical cannabis program are described in SB 8-A: Medical Use of Marijuana.   Amendment 2 added a new section to Florida’s state Constitution, entitled “Medical marijuana production, possession and use" protecting qualified patients, caregivers, physicians, and medical marijuana dispensaries and their staff from criminal prosecutions or civil sanctions under Florida law. Florida Child-Resistant Packaging Rules Medical marijuana products in Florida must be packaged in a receptacle that has a firmly affixed and legible label stating the following information: (I) The marijuana or low-THC cannabis meets the...

Colorado Cannabis History   In November, 2000, Colorado voters approved Amendment 20, which amended the State Constitution to allow the use of medical marijuana marijuana for patients with medical approval. In November 2012, Colorado voters passed Amendment 64, which legalizes marijuana possession for adults.   On Jan. 1, 2014, Colorado businesses opened their doors to begin selling recreational marijuana legally for the first time.   Colorado Child-Resistant Packaging Rules In Colorado, medical and recreational cannabis packaging regulations are established in 12-43.4-202(2)(b), C.R.S and include the following: Child-Resistant Packaging must be: Designed or constructed to be significantly difficult for children under five...

Delaware Cannabis History In 2011, Gov. Jack Markell signed the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act (DMMA), allowing qualifying patients to purchase and consume cannabis for medical use. Cannabis has been decriminalized in Delaware since 2015. Delaware Child-Resistant Packaging Rules Delaware's regulations for child-safe marijuana packaging are outlined in 16 Del.C. Ch. 49A, The Delaware Medical Marijuana Act. Delaware’s cannabis labeling and packaging guidelines include a description of the packaging which must include: The name of the strain, batch, and quantity; The statement “this product is for medical use only, not for resale;” Details indicating (1) the medical marijuana is free of contaminants, and (2) the levels of...