"Federal Agency Blocks Georgia's Pharmacy Sale of Medical Marijuana"

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has warned Georgia to halt its plans to allow pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana products, stating that it violates federal law. Despite being allowed under state law, the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission cannot override the federal directive. 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 certain illnesses to purchase medical marijuana products with up to 5% THC. The recent DEA notice has sparked debate between those who support and oppose marijuana legalization.