DEA Cracks Down on Georgia's Medical Marijuana Pharmacy Plans

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has warned Georgia against allowing pharmacies to distribute medical marijuana, stating that it would violate federal law. Despite state law allowing pharmacies to sell these products, the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission acknowledges that it cannot override the federal ban. The DEA memo states that pharmacies cannot lawfully possess, handle, or dispense marijuana or related products containing more than 0.3% THC. Georgia allows patients with medical needs to purchase medical marijuana products with up to 5% THC, but the DEA considers products with a THC content above 0.3% to be illegal. Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states, while 23 states allow some form of medical cannabis.