TN HB0872

Creates the Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act establishing a regulated medical cannabis program for patients with 28 qualifying conditions including cancer, epilepsy, PTSD, chronic pain, opioid addiction, and terminal illnesses

Establishes a 12-member Tennessee Medical Cannabis Program Commission appointed by the governor and legislative speakers to oversee licensing, rulemaking, and patient registration by August 30, 2025

Authorizes up to 12 urban omni licenses ($85,000 application fee) for counties over 366,200 population and 12 rural vertically integrated licenses ($45,000 fee) across the state's three grand divisions, with provisional licenses issued by April 1, 2026

Requires patients to obtain a medical cannabis card ($65 application fee, 2-year validity) with diagnosis from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner; caregivers may assist patients under 18 or those needing help

Imposes a 9% state medical cannabis sales tax allocated to law enforcement training (5%), agriculture programs (30%), community development (10%), veterans PTSD treatment (10%), and program administration (45%), plus a 10% excise tax on non-rural licensees