Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Marijuana Card in Georgia (2026)

Georgia’s medical marijuana access is currently limited to low-THC cannabis oil (up to 5% THC) under the Low THC Oil Registry, administered by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). While recreational cannabis remains illegal, patients with qualifying conditions can legally obtain low-THC oil after going through a physician certification and state registration process.

Qualifying Medical Conditions

As of 2025, Georgia recognizes the following 17 qualifying conditions for the Low THC Oil program:

  • AIDS (severe or end-stage)
  • Alzheimer’s disease (severe or end-stage)
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (severe or end-stage)
  • Autism (severe, for patients 18 years or older)
  • Cancer
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Epidermolysis bullosa
  • Intractable pain
  • Mitochondrial disease
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD, for patients at least 18 years old)
  • Sickle cell disease
  • Seizure disorders
  • Tourette syndrome
  • Hospice patients

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a legal resident of Georgia
  • Be 18 years or older or be a legal guardian/caregiver applying for a minor patient
  • Have a certified diagnosis of a qualifying condition by a licensed Georgia physician registered to recommend low-THC oil

Application Process

  1. Consult a Registered Physician: Schedule an evaluation with a Georgia-licensed doctor registered to recommend low-THC oil. If you qualify, the physician will complete a Low THC Oil Waiver (signed & notarized) and a Certification form.
  2. Physician Submits Forms: The physician submits the completed waiver and certification forms to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Low THC Oil Registry.
  3. Pay the Application Fee: After approval, you or your caregiver pay the fee through the secured portal or by money order.
  4. Receive Your Card: The Low THC Oil Registry card is shipped by UPS to your residential address; you must be available to sign for it.
  5. Purchase Medical Cannabis Oil: Cardholders are legally allowed to buy low-THC cannabis oil from licensed pharmacies and dispensaries in Georgia.

Important Notes

Georgia’s program currently limits medical cannabis to low-THC oil products containing less than 5% THC. Raw cannabis flower and inhaled products are not permitted. Legislative efforts to expand the program, including raising THC limits and allowing vaping, were underway in 2025 but not yet enacted.

Official Resources & Links