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O.C.G.A. 2-23-3(16) - 'Legal limit means a total delta-9-THC concentration that is the lesser of (A) 0.3 percent; or (B) the percentage limit set forth in 7 U.S.C. Section 1639o.' [Total-THC cap does not bind non-detect EPN; the synthetic-origin exclusion does.]","excerpt_source_url":"https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2024-signed-legislation/sb-494/download","citations":[{"title":"Georgia SB 494 (2024), enrolled - O.C.G.A. 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