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Feb 15, 2025
Regulation of Marijuana in Georgia
Michael Mumper, Executive Director of Georgians for Responsible Marijuana Policy
Michael Mumper explains the status of “medical marijuana” under state law, while warning of severe health effects and social costs associated with the marijuana that is vastly more potent than what was available in the 70s and 80s. Mr. Mumper also explains – in the language of the layman – the problem with the “Delta 8 loophole” that allows harmful levels of the drug to be present in candies and other “edibles” that are widely available and, in fact, marketed to children. He urges Georgians to contact the legislative committees that are currently considering two bills, SB 33 and HB 265, that would close the loophole and help protect our children. He asks that we urge the members of those committees to hear and pass those bills!
Resources:
Michael Mumper explains the status of “medical marijuana” under state law, while warning of severe health effects and social costs associated with the marijuana that is vastly more potent than what was available in the 70s and 80s. Mr. Mumper also explains – in the language of the layman – the problem with the “Delta 8 loophole” that allows harmful levels of the drug to be present in candies and other “edibles” that are widely available and, in fact, marketed to children. He urges Georgians to contact the legislative committees that are currently considering two bills, SB 33 and HB 265, that would close the loophole and help protect our children. He asks that we urge the members of those committees to hear and pass those bills!
Resources:
- Georgians for Responsible Marijuana Policy website
- Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities, Georgia General Assembly
- House Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Georgia General Assembly
- Article: "Cannabis and Catholics: Lighting up the moral perspective" by Gerald Korson
- Book: Tell Your Children: The Truth about Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence by Alex Berenson
