THCa Info Packet 

By: Theresa Yarbrough

GEORGIA’S HEMP INDUSTRY UNDER ATTACK—TAKE ACTION NOW!

Legislation like SB 494 is threatening your access to safe, legal hemp products, strangling independent retailers, and favoring corporate interests. Meanwhile, Georgia lawmakers have raised THC limits for corporate marijuana stores while refusing to restore THCa sales

How does this affect YOU?

✔ Struggling to find trusted hemp products?

✔ Think consumers—not politicians—should decide what’s available?

✔ Ready to help restore THCa products to Georgia’s hemp retailers?

💡 No guilt—just action. Let’s see who’s truly ready to fight for hemp’s future.

🎤 Hemp Stakeholders Meeting—May 17, 25 Join the Georgia Cannabis Industry Alliance (GA CIA) & Southern Expressions Cannabis for an exclusive Hemp Stakeholders Meeting to:

✔ Learn how SB 494 impacts businesses & consumers.

✔ Explore strategies to repeal harmful laws & restore hemp products.

✔ Organize industry-wide action to protect Georgia’s hemp future.

📅 Date: May, 17, 2025  Location: 1650 Marietta Blvd. NW Atlanta, GA.
Time: 6:00PM 

💡 This meeting is for everyone who has been affected by hemp stakeholders:
✔ consumer

✔ farmer

✔ processor

✔ wholesaler
✔ retailer
✔ someone who lost their job
Stay engaged!

🔄 Spread the word. Share this message. Let’s protect Georgia’s hemp industry—together! 

Understanding THCa & Its Role in Hemp

What is THCa? THCa (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in both hemp and marijuana. In its raw form, THCa is non-psychoactive, but when heated, it converts into THC, producing intoxicating effects.

🔥 THCa in Cannabis

Raw cannabis flower can contain 30-40% THCa but remains non-intoxicating unless heated.

✔ Once smoked, vaped, or cooked, THCa decarboxylates into Delta-9 THC, creating psychoactive effects.

Why Does THCa Matter?

✔ Therapeutic Potential – Supports inflammation relief, digestion, and neuroprotection.

✔ Legal Status – Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp-derived THCa is legal as long as THC remains below 0.3% by dry weight.
When SB 494 passed, many patients lost their medicine. Not everyone is legally allowed to purchase marijuana from corporate medical operations and depended on THCa.

🏥 Medical Benefits of THCa & High THC Levels

✔ Legal Status – Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp-derived THCa is legal as long as THC remains below 0.3% by dry weight.

✔ Pain Management – THC is widely used for chronic pain relief, making high-THCa strains beneficial for patients with severe pain conditions.

✔ Anti-Inflammatory Properties – THCa has anti-inflammatory effects, which may help with arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.

✔ Nausea & Appetite Stimulation – THC is commonly prescribed for chemotherapy-induced nausea and appetite loss in patients with wasting syndromes.

✔ Neuroprotective Potential – Studies suggest THCa may have protective effects on brain cells, making it a candidate for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research.

💡 Why High THCa Levels Matter

✔ Higher THCa content means more THC after heating, making it more effective for patients needing strong symptom relief.

✔ THCa can be consumed raw for non-psychoactive benefits, allowing access to therapeutic effects without intoxication.

✔ Once decarboxylated, the resulting THC percentage depends on efficiency of conversion—typically around 80-90% of the original THCa content becomes THC. Strains with high THCa levels are often preferred for medical cannabis patients seeking potent relief.

⚠️ Georgia’s Hemp Industry in Danger

✔ SB 494 blocks hemp retailers from selling THCa products.

✔ Small businesses suffer while corporate cannabis expands.

✔ Advocacy groups like the GA CIA are fighting for repeal to restore access.

📢 How You Can Take Action

✔ Stay informed – Follow updates on hemp legislation.

✔ Support repeal efforts – Engage with the GA CIA & legislators.

✔ Attend upcoming events – The GA CIA & Southern Expressions Cannabis are hosting follow-up meetings for consumers & advocates.

💥 Are you ready to spread awareness, protect access, and stand up for hemp? 🚀 If you’re interested in joining this fight, we’d love to hear from you!

Ask for Information about our Amendment to Repeal SB 494