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TN HB0072

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Howell

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes criminal penalties for certain hemp-derived cannabinoid violations: 48 consecutive hours to 11 months and 29 days in county jail, plus fines of $500 to $2,500

  • Prohibits retail sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid products to customers or employees under 21 years of age

  • Makes it unlawful for retailers to knowingly allow employees under 21 to access, handle, or sell hemp-derived cannabinoid products on premises

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to hemp-derived cannabinoids.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/19/2025
Judiciary2/12/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/5/2025
Judiciary1/16/2025

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