NuggMD Patient FAQs — Georgia

NuggMD connects prospective patients with state-licensed medical cannabis doctors for online evaluations from home, helping patients get required medical evaluations quickly and easily.

Only a physician, such as an MD or DO, can recommend low-THC oil in Georgia.

Georgia's medical cannabis program is exclusively available to state residents.

Yes, but you must have been a Georgia resident for at least one year before signing up for the low-THC oil registry.

No prohibitions exist against residents with criminal records obtaining medical marijuana cards. However, parole or probation conditions may restrict use—consult legal counsel for guidance.

NuggMD provides low-cost, no-risk evaluations; patients pay only if approved. Georgia's state registration fee is $25.

State residents with a qualifying condition diagnosed by a state-licensed practitioner may qualify. Patients under 18 require a parent or guardian to register as their caregiver.

Qualifying conditions include: AIDS (severe/end stage), Alzheimer's disease (severe/end stage), ALS (severe/end stage), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer (end stage with wasting/nausea), Crohn's disease, Epidermolysis bullosa, Intractable pain, Mitochondrial disease, Multiple sclerosis (severe/end stage), Parkinson's disease (severe/end stage), Peripheral neuropathy (severe/end stage), PTSD (18+ with direct trauma exposure), Seizure disorders (epilepsy-related or trauma head injury), Sickle cell disease (severe/end stage), Tourette's syndrome (severe), and hospice enrollment.

No. Unfortunately, you must have a qualifying condition to get a medical marijuana card in Georgia.

Insurance won't cover medical marijuana costs because cannabis remains federally illegal, though this could change if federal policy shifts.

The state registration is only $25 for five years for all applicants.

A low-THC oil registry card is the only means for Georgia residents to legally possess low-THC cannabis oil, with additional benefits unavailable to non-card holders.

NuggMD evaluations are fast, but the state takes approximately three weeks before your card is ready for pickup at a Georgia health department location. Promptly submit your waiver form to avoid delays.

Georgia processes applications within approximately 15 business days once the physician enters it into the system. You'll receive a health department call when your card is ready for pickup from one of 20 state offices.

Georgia's low-THC cannabis cards are valid for five years.

Renewal of your Georgia medical marijuana ID and doctor's certification is required every five years.

Absolutely. You may see any Georgia-licensed MD or DO for renewal evaluations. All NuggMD practitioners maintain state licensure and required cannabis training certifications.

With NuggMD, you are only charged for your evaluation if you are approved.

You're charged only if approved; otherwise evaluations are free. Refunds may be requested before certification submission to the state via support@nuggmd.com with 'Refund Request' subject line. Allow 3-5 business days processing. Refunds unavailable more than 30 days post-evaluation or after state certification.

Once state-approved, you'll be contacted to select a state office location for card pickup. The state won't mail cards.

Request card reprint through the patient portal.

The only cannabis product legally available in Georgia is low-THC oil. No flower, edibles, or oils exceeding 5% THC with equal/greater CBD amounts are permitted. Home cultivation is prohibited.

Card holders purchase low-THC cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries.

You may possess up to 20 fluid ounces of low-THC oil containing maximum 5% THC by weight with equal or greater CBD amounts. Carry your Georgia Low THC Oil Registry Card at all times when possessing product.

Medical cannabis products are subject to Georgia state sales and use tax, ranging 7-9% depending on location.

Absolutely not. Cannabis cannot be smoked in Georgia. The only legal form is low-THC oil (maximum 5% THC, equal/greater CBD). This oil contains mostly carrier oil unsuitable for smoking due to lung damage risk.

You may transport cannabis if tightly sealed. Never drive under cannabis influence, as 1:1 THC oil can impair driving ability.

No, Georgia does not allow for the home delivery of low-THC oil. Patients purchase from licensed dispensaries.

No. Neither patients nor caregivers are allowed to cultivate cannabis at home in Georgia.

Medical cannabis patients cannot cultivate cannabis in Georgia.

This depends on destination state reciprocity policies, which vary. Some states prohibit out-of-state cards entirely—verify specific state rules.

Georgia dispensaries may permit purchases with valid state-issued registration cards allowing equivalent low-THC oil possession if you've been in-state less than 45 days. No formal reciprocity laws exist.

Yes, employers are still allowed to test for cannabis in Georgia.

Law doesn't specifically address this, as Georgia's prohibition on home cultivation and smoking makes patient use unlikely to cause landlord conflicts. Consult attorneys regarding specific tenancy concerns.

Georgia's limited program doesn't address these rights. School admission conflicts seem unlikely given low-THC oil's legal use without smoking or cultivation.

Yes. Georgia hasn't included any discrimination protections yet for medical cannabis patients awaiting an organ transplant.

Federal law prohibits gun ownership for firearms registration applicants who use cannabis. Georgia hasn't enacted local protections for medical patients.

Only parents of children or legal guardians of adults or children can become medical marijuana caregivers in Georgia.

The patient's provider registers a primary caregiver if deemed necessary. Currently, only legal guardians or parents qualify.

Your physician designates your primary caregiver if determined necessary. Only parents of children or legal guardians may serve.

Only parents of children or legal guardians of adults or children may become caregivers.

Your physician must designate your primary caregiver. Only parents or legal guardians qualify for this role.