New Georgia hemp law disrupting small businesses in Dublin [Video]

DUBLIN, Ga. — A new Georgia law is shaking things up in the hemp-sale industry. 

Governor Kemp signed the Georgia Hemp Farming Act in May, and it covers new guidelines sellers have to follow.

You must now be 21 or older to buy consumable hemp products, sellers will need to better label their goods, and businesses must get state licenses to manufacture or sell hemp products. 

It’s started affecting business at The CBD Source in downtown Dublin. 

“People are scared. I don’t know if it’s actually people are scared to buy it and get in trouble walking out the store,” owner Joseph Loadholt said. 

Loadholt opened his business in 2023, but said this summer his sales have dropped almost 50%. He thinks that could be from confusion surrounding the bill, over what’s legal or illegal. 

“I’ve gotten to the point where the first …