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TN HB0981
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Larry Miller
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AI Summary
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Removes criminal penalties for possessing less than 1 ounce (28.35 grams) of marijuana plant material or 5 or fewer marijuana plants in Tennessee
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Allows "casual exchange" of up to 0.1 ounce (2.835 grams) of marijuana without penalty, defined as spontaneous sharing without payment or exchange of anything of value
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Municipalities and counties may establish civil penalties up to $250 for public possession or display of marijuana plants ($25 per 0.1 ounce, $50 per plant)
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Applies only to marijuana in plant form; resins, concentrates, derivatives, and oils remain subject to existing criminal penalties
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 18, Part 3; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40, relative to marijuana.
Controlled Substances
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
4/1/2025