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Georgia Cannabis Possession Limits (2026)

Conditional: In Georgia, possession is illegal for anyone who is not registered, and more than 1 ounce is a felony.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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In Georgia, possession is illegal for anyone who is not registered, and more than 1 ounce is a felony. Registered patients were historically limited to 20 fluid ounces of low-THC oil (5% THC or less); under SB 220 (2026) they may hold up to 12,000 milligrams of THC in approved products.

Official source: dph.georgia.gov →

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Cannabis Possession Limits in states bordering Georgia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

AlabamaRestricted
Alabama has no legal recreational possession, and any amount is a misdemeanor. Registered patients may possess only state-approved forms — tablets, tinctures, gels, oils and patches — up to a 70-day supply (AMCC Rule 538-X-2-.08(6)), and purchases are capped at a 60-day supply per transaction.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: amcc.alabama.gov · Full Alabama rule →
FloridaConditional
Cannabis possession is illegal in Florida for anyone who is not a registered patient. Registered patients may possess smokable marijuana, but not more than 4 ounces, dispensed as up to 2.5 ounces per 35-day supply.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: knowthefactsmmj.com · Full Florida rule →
North CarolinaRestricted
Possessing cannabis is illegal in North Carolina, and up to 0.5 ounce is a Class 3 misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $200 and no jail. Larger amounts carry higher penalties.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ncleg.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
South CarolinaRestricted
Possessing cannabis is illegal in South Carolina, and up to 1 ounce (28 grams) is a misdemeanor carrying up to 30 days in jail and a $100–$200 fine for a first offense. More than that can be charged as intent to distribute.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: scstatehouse.gov · Full South Carolina rule →
TennesseeRestricted
Marijuana is illegal to possess in Tennessee in any amount. Simple possession is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. Possessing half an ounce (14.175 grams) or more can be charged as a Class E felony when there is evidence of intent to sell or deliver it. See Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 39-17-418, 39-17-417(g)(1) and 40-35-111(e)(1).
Verified Aug 27, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →

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