Georgia

Georgia law allows registered patients with qualifying medical conditions to possess up to 20 fluid ounces of low THC oil, purchased from a licensed dispensary. Public consumption and possession in vehicles remain strictly prohibited.

Employers can conduct various drug tests, including preemployment, random, reasonable suspicion, and postaccident testing, but requires written policies, employee notice, specific procedures, and protection of employee rights, can maintain drug-free workplaces and take adverse actions against employees who test positive for marijuana, even with a medical marijuana card.

Remember, establishing robust documentation is a key risk mitigant for employers in states like the Georgia.

Georgia defines safety-sensitive positions as those where impairment could lead to serious injury or death, such as operating heavy equipment or performing life-threatening procedures.

Georgia law mandates strict confidentiality of drug test results, limiting access and disclosure to specific individuals and preventing their use in criminal proceedings.