Cannabis in Georgia (country)

Large scale cultivation and sale of cannabis remains illegal, although there have been active discussions in Georgia's political circles on commercializing marijuana.

The advocacy group White Noise Movement states that over 100 people are drug tested by Georgian police daily.

In December 2016, the Court further declared that imprisonment for use of small amounts of cannabis, as well as its purchase, retention, and production for personal use, was unconstitutional.

"[7][8] The ruling made legal the use and possession of cannabis in Georgia but kept in place penalties for cultivation and sale of the drug.

[11][12][13] In December 2016 the White Noise Movement held a protest outside the Parliament building calling for decriminalization of drugs, including cannabis.

Local rumors suggest that historically the Svans plied the stem fibers into cloth and rope, pressed the seeds for oil, and consumed cannabis-infused dishes, including Kubdari, Khachapuri and Pkhali.