Is THCA Legal in Georgia?
Georgia’s 2024 law (SB 494) tightened hemp product sales with age gates, testing, and restrictions; regulators caution against introducing THC-laden hemp foods.
Quick Summary (2024–2025)
- SB 494 effective Oct 1, 2024: testing, labeling, and 21+ requirements for consumable hemp products; enforcement communications continued into 2025.
- Regulatory warnings: GA Dept. of Agriculture flags THC-laced foods as unlawful under FDCA and state law after SB 494 effective date.
- Sales channels: intoxicating hemp products face heightened scrutiny and may be treated as unlawful if outside the medical cannabis system.
References: Georgia Dept. of Agriculture: Hemp Program · Axios: New hemp law overview
Wholesale Buyer Notes
- Be conservative: avoid shipping intoxicating hemp (including THCA-rich flower) to general retail in GA.
- COAs & age-gating: batch COAs, packaging compliance, and 21+ controls expected where products are allowed.
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