Nothing in this chapter shall require persons who are lawfully in possession of marijuana or a controlled substance under a valid medical prescription or a licensed pharmacist or medical practitioner licensed to dispense marijuana or any controlled substance to pay the tax required under this chapter when such person, pharmacist, or practitioner is lawfully using, possessing, consuming, storing, or transferring such marijuana or controlled substance.
(Code 1981, §48-15-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1231, § 1.)