Medical marijuana commission schedules first meeting

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Commission on Medical Cannabis is holding its first meeting this month.

The 11 member panel is responsible for making recommendations about what type of medical marijuana the state should allow. The commission was created by a law passed this session that allows people with certain medical conditions to use cannabis oil legally in Georgia with their doctor’s approval.

Commission members include the law’s sponsor, Rep. Allen Peake, along with representatives from medicine, law enforcement, and state agency leaders.

The commission must submit a report to the governor and general assembly by the end of the year.

The first meeting is scheduled for June 16th at the Capitol. The featured presenter is Mike Liszewski from Americans for Save Access. The commission is also expecting an update on the status of the low THC registry.