TN HB2525

Legalizes recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, allowing possession of up to 60 grams (with max 15 grams as concentrate) and home cultivation of up to 12 plants in a secured, non-visible area

Establishes a licensing system through the Department of Agriculture for marijuana growers, processors, dispensaries, transporters, testing facilities, and research facilities, with priority given to disadvantaged businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and existing hemp license holders

Imposes a 15% state marijuana tax on dispensary sales, with 75% of revenue directed to the state highway fund, 20% distributed to counties, and 5% retained for administrative costs; also creates a Cannabis Community Reinvestment Fund receiving 5% of tax revenue

Permits counties and municipalities to ban marijuana sales/cultivation within their jurisdiction by two-thirds vote (before September 30, 2026), but such bans expire after one year and disqualify localities from receiving grant funds

Requires the Department of Correction to review and list persons incarcerated for marijuana offenses by December 31, 2026, and mandates immediate release for those serving sentences solely for marijuana offenses without accompanying violent felonies or firearm offenses