The co-committee chairmen of the Joint Study Commission on Low THC Medical Oil Access, Senator Matt Brass (R – Newnan) and Representative Micah Gravley (R –Douglasville), recently announced details of the third commission hearing, scheduled to take place on Friday, October 5, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in Athens, Georgia. The hearing will focus on the data and policy analysis of states already passing and implementing the expansion of low THC Medical Oil.

“We look forward to further researching what our sister states have experienced while expanding their own laws,” said Sen. Brass. “The best way to ensure we get this right is to take a hard look at the growing pains they have undergone through the implementation and regulation of existing policy.”

“The beauty of taking our time with this important initiative is that we have the opportunity to bring forward legislation that has seen success in other states,” said Rep. Gravley. “Existing state policies give us a great outline of what is working, and more importantly, what is not.”

Commission meetings are open to the public and available through live stream via the Georgia General Assembly website. All those interested in testifying before committee should contact Denese Sampson, [email protected].

Established by House Bill 65, the Joint Study Commission on Low THC Medical Oil Access will examine in-state access to medical cannabis and low THC oil, including the security and control of the process from acquisition and planting of seeds to final destruction of unused portions of the plant; quality control of the manufacturing process and dispensing the final product. The commission will also explore and identify ways to ensure proper security safeguards and systems for evaluating the qualifications of potential licensees, as well as implement a plan to ensure that low THC oil is affordable and readily available statewide to properly registered patients and caregivers. Upcoming meeting details will be announced as available. Live stream and video archives will also be available on the Georgia General Assembly website.