Rule 351-1-.01 - Organization of the Commission(1) The Georgia's Hope Act provides that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission ("GMCC" or the "Commission"), a State of Georgia executive branch agency, is created to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to provide for the regulated production, growing, manufacturing, and dispensing of products in Georgia for the lawful access to medical cannabis by patients on the Georgia Low-THC Oil Patient Registry.(2) The Georgia's Hope Act further dictates the Commission's composition, methods of appointment, and terms of office. The Act specifies Commission functions and duties thus providing for the implementation of the Georgia's Hope Act through the adoption of rules and regulations.(3) The Commission receives, reviews, and adjudicates complaints with regard to its licensees, licensee conduct, cannabis, and products regulated by the Commission.(4) The public may obtain information from and submit requests to the Executive Director. The contact information for the GMCC Executive Director may be obtained from the Commission's website at www.gmcc.ga.gov.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 351-1-.01
O.C.G.A. §§ 16-12-202, 16-12-203, 16-12-210, 50-13-3.
Original Rule entitled "Organization of the Commission" adopted. F. Mar. 16, 2023; eff. Apr. 5, 2023.