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Help Oppose a Ban on Hemp Products in Georgia
Legislators need to hear from you. Tell them to reject this harmful bill and instead focus on reasonable regulations that ensure product safety while keeping legal hemp products available to responsible adults.
Lawmakers Consider More Restrictions
Georgia’s Hemp Industry Faces New Threats
The future of Georgia’s hemp industry is hanging in the balance as two recently passed Senate bills—Senate Bill 33 (SB 33) and Senate Bill 254 (SB 254)—move to the House for further debate. If enacted, these bills could severely impact small businesses, limit consumer access to trusted products, and dismantle a growing market that has become a go-to alternative for wellness and relaxation.
What’s at Stake?
SB 33, introduced by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R-Marietta), seeks to expand regulation of “intoxicating cannabinoids” beyond Delta-9 THC to include Delta-8, Delta-10, and Delta-11—three cannabinoids that have gained popularity for their mild, legal psychoactive effects. The bill would also require random state inspections of hemp-derived consumable products, creating new hurdles for small businesses.
SB 254, originally designed to cap THC levels in edibles and tinctures, took a drastic turn on the Senate floor when lawmakers amended it to include a full ban on THC-infused beverages. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support (42-14), has sent shockwaves through the industry, raising concerns over the future of hemp-based wellness products in Georgia.
Impact on Local Businesses and Consumers
For The Georgia Hemp Company, a leader in hemp education and premium THC and CBD products, these proposed laws could be devastating. Co-founder Joe Salome warns that this legislation could wipe out an additional 15-20% of their product offerings, after already losing 50% of inventory due to restrictive laws passed in 2024.
The irony? The very products Georgia is trying to ban are still available online, just a click away from out-of-state retailers. This means that instead of keeping the market local and regulated, these laws will drive consumers to purchase from unregulated sources while simultaneously crushing Georgia-based hemp businesses.
“This is an attack on Georgia’s hemp industry. These laws are coming from old, out-of-touch politicians who want to tell us how to live. Consumers have already spoken. THC-infused beverages have become a preferred alternative to alcohol post-COVID, providing relaxation without the negative effects of drinking. The industry is evolving, and lawmakers are trying to stop that progress.”
Joe Salome
CO Founder
What Can You Do?
With thousands of consumers relying on hemp-derived products for anxiety, chronic pain, and relaxation, the time to act is NOW.
Call to Action:
- Contact your state representatives and voice your support for hemp access in Georgia.
- Attend the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 12, at 8 a.m.
- Spread the word! Share this information with fellow hemp supporters and encourage them to stand up for their right to choose natural alternatives.
Hemp businesses across the state have already lost millions due to overregulation. If these bills pass, the industry could face further devastation—but with public action and advocacy, Georgia’s hemp community still has a fighting chance.
For more updates on this ongoing issue, visit www.thegeorgiahempcompany.com
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