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Cannabis — RestrictedAsia-Pacific

Georgia

Georgia maintains strict cannabis prohibition under criminal law, though a landmark 2018 Constitutional Court ruling decriminalized personal consumption, making it unconstitutional to punish individuals for private use. Cultivation, sale, and distribution remain criminal offenses with significant penalties under the Criminal Code.

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Regulator
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
Key Legislation
Criminal Code of Georgia, Articles 260-274; Constitutional Court Ruling
Year Legalized
2018 (personal consumption decriminalized by court ruling)
Program Size
No legal market; personal use decrimi...

Key Facts

  • The Constitutional Court ruled in 2018 that punishing individuals for personal cannabis consumption violates constitutional rights to free personal development
  • Cultivation, production, sale, and distribution of cannabis remain criminal offenses with penalties of up to 14 years imprisonment
  • Possession of cannabis in amounts exceeding personal use thresholds can result in 6-12 years imprisonment
  • There is no medical cannabis program or licensing framework for commercial cannabis activities
  • Georgia has seen multiple legislative attempts to further liberalize cannabis policy following the 2018 court ruling, but none have succeeded

Key Legislation

Criminal Code of Georgia, Articles 260-274; Constitutional Court Ruling (2018)

Regulatory Body

Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia

Country Info
ISO Code
GE
Region
Asia-Pacific
Tier
Tier 3 — Restricted
Status
Cannabis — Restricted
Sources
Ministry of Internal Affairs of GeorgiaConstitutional Court of Georgia
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.