A Guide to Georgia’s Marijuana Laws by NORML

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Possession

Personal Use

1 oz or less misdemeanor 1 year $ 1,000
More than 1 oz felony 1 – 10 years $ 0

With intent to distribute

10 lbs or less felony 1 – 10 years $ 0
10 – 2000 lbs felony 5 – 30 years $ 100,000
2000 – 10,000 lbs felony 7 – 30 years $ 250,000
More than 10,000 lbs felony 15 – 30 years $ 1,000,000
Within 1,000 feet of school grounds, a park, or a housing project, or in a drug free zone felony 20 -40 years $ 40,000

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