Changes might be coming to Georgia’s medical cannabis laws in the near future. A House study committee is currently researching and identifying the impact and effects of marijuana consumption on patients and reporting findings to other lawmakers.
According to a new report released by the Georgia Recorder,
The committee will hold three additional hearings between now and October to examine medical studies, solicit expert testimony and compare Georgia’s marijuana laws to those of other states before compiling a report on official policy recommendations.
Who is on this House committee on medical marijuana?
The committee is made up of people from all areas of expertise on the subject:
- lawmakers
- agency leaders
- medical professionals
- everyday citizens
What is the committee trying to find out?
Basically, the committee is taking a look at two different policy subsets. They’re looking at medical cannabis’ regulation & effects and commercial hemp products’ regulation and effects.
The committee will focus on discussing product regulation, restriction, banning, and/or patient access to the proper forms of product.
What’s the argument?
Fox5 Atlanta reports both sides of the argument, saying,
Several parents testified that their children developed schizophrenia after extended use of these potent cannabis products, raising concerns about the mental health impact of unregulated access… On the other hand, multiple advocates spoke in favor of the products, highlighting their potential benefits for managing chronic pain and other medical conditions.
The House committee will hold its next meeting on Aug. 21 in Augusta.
You can learn more about Georgia’s access to medical cannabis (or get more patient information) on the GA Access to Medical Cannabis Commission’s website, here.
And to check out the current laws regarding medical marijuana in the state of Georgia, check out the commission’s Georgia Law page, here!