Frequently Asked Questions

1. If you have a qualifying condition(s), consult a registered physician about getting a Low THC Oil card.

2. If approved by your physician, fill out the  Low THC Oil Waiver and have it notarized. Provide the waiver and a valid driver’s license, state-issued identification, passport, military I.D., or other valid forms of identification for you and your caregiver to your physician.

3. Pay for your Low THC Oil card via the secured payment portal or money order. Once your payment is complete, your card will be shipped to the mailing address on file. If you do not have a permanent or secure home address or use a P.O. Box, your card will be shipped to the health department location nearest your residence. Allow up to 10 business days to receive.

According to OCGA §31-2A-18, the Low THC Oil Registry allows physicians fully licensed to practice in Georgia to certify and manage patients who have a qualifying condition to obtain Low THC Oil legally. ​Physician certification is the only way patients and their caregivers* can access Low THC Oil in the state. 

*Caregiver:

1. legal guardian of an adult who has one or more of the conditions specified in the law; or
2. parents, guardian, or legal custodian of a minor who has one or more of the conditions specified in the law

CBD and THC can be found in all cannabis plants; however the level of each cannabinoid depends on the form and strand of cannabis. 

CBD is non psycho active and THC is psychoactive. 

There is no current law that allows provisions for caregivers, parents, or school nurses to administer low-THC oil to their children while at school.

A number of people play a role in this decision. The Governor ultimately will make the decision; however, both the House and the Senate must approve a bill to send to the Governor to sign. Citizens must participate and engage with their representatives to hold them accountable and ensure their needs are being met.

In 2016, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Division of Communications launched the campaign for a low THC registry in GA. According to their site, they are in “close consultation with the Georgia Medical Composite Board” to issue and register citizens for the low THC registry.  

The state assembled a Low THC committee (July 2018) for research and development purposes under Georgia House Bill 1, which led to the creation of HB324. 

Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes; with over 68 cannabinoids and 483 known compounds. In products commonly referred to as whole plan extract or full spectrum.

Hemp is a form of cannabis with low to no THC (THC is one of the 68 cannabinoids found in the plant; most commonly known for its psychoactive effects) and high CBD content; hence Hemp in general, has low to NO psychoactive effects. 

The Low THC Oil card is valid for five years from the date your payment is processed. The expiration date is printed on the front of the card. After that time, you must consult your physician to renew your card.

Low THC Oil can show on drug tests and is used at the patient’s discretion. Georgia law does not prevent an employer from testing for the use of cannabis (for any reason) or taking action against an employee who tests positive for the use of cannabis (for any reason).​