"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 state permission, 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 buy medical marijuana products with up to 5% THC, but the DEA considers products with a THC content above 0.3% to be illegal. The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission acknowledges that it cannot override the federal directive.