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Idaho Cannabis History The use of cannabis is still fully illegal in Idaho, and possession of small amounts is considered a misdemeanor.  The only exception is CBD with 0% THC, which is lower than the 0.3% THC threshold allowed by federal law. In 2015, a bill to legalize CBD oil was passed by both houses of the Idaho Legislature, but was then vetoed by former governor Butch Otter. Idaho Child-Resistant Packaging Rules Since all forms of medical marijuana remain illegal in Idaho, child-resistant packaging standards outlined in The Poison Prevention Packaging Act apply. Detailed child-safe packaging and labeling requirements can also be found...

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...