Georgia Hemp Laws 2025: What’s New and What It Means for You

Georgia Hemp Laws: What's Changing in 2025?

The hemp industry in Georgia is evolving quickly, and staying informed is key—whether you're a customer, retailer, or advocate. Here’s a breakdown of the most important legislative updates shaping hemp in 2025:

New Regulations Now in Effect

The Georgia Hemp Farming Act, effective October 1, 2024, introduced a series of new rules for businesses and consumers:

• 21+ Only — Hemp-derived consumable products can now only be sold to adults 21 and older.

• Licensing Required — Retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers must be officially licensed to sell or produce consumable hemp goods.

• Stricter Testing Standards — Products must meet expanded lab testing and labeling requirements to ensure purity, safety, and compliance.

These changes aim to create a more transparent, professional, and safer hemp marketplace—but they also raise the bar for businesses operating in the state.

Proposed Limits on THC Beverages and Potency

In March 2025, lawmakers debated a bill that would:

• Ban THC-infused beverages

• Limit potency of consumable hemp products

While the bill passed the Senate, it stalled in the House—thanks in part to strong pushback from hemp advocates and small business owners who cited potential economic harm and reduced access to alternative wellness products.

Lawmakers have agreed to study the issue further, with more regulatory decisions expected later this year.

What This Means for Georgia’s Hemp Industry

For hemp businesses like us—and the customers we serve—these updates mean:

• A more regulated (but also more respected) industry

• More clarity and confidence for consumers

• A need to stay nimble as laws evolve

At High Rise, we're committed to not only meeting these new standards—but exceeding them. Every product we offer is third-party lab tested, crafted with care, and compliant with Georgia law.

We believe in the power of hemp, and we’re here to help you navigate it, every step of the way.

Want to stay updated? Come back here each week for fresh updates on hemp laws, wellness insights, and industry news that matters.

Sources:

• Georgia Governor’s Office — Georgia Hemp Farming Act Takes Effect

• Athens Banner-Herald — Hemp Products Bill Sees Multiple Changes

• Axios Atlanta — What Passed on Crossover Day

• Axios Atlanta — Georgia Eyes Ban on Delta-THC Beverages