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TN SB2486

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Janince Bowling

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes adults 21 and older who register with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to cultivate up to 15 marijuana plants (maximum 5 mature) at their private residence for personal use, effective January 1, 2027

  • Requires cultivation to occur in a locked area not visible to the public, with storage limited to 16 ounces of dried marijuana trim in a locked container; prohibits production of concentrates and oils

  • Establishes a registration system costing $100, valid for 3 years, with one registration covering all adults in the household; violations result in permanent revocation and criminal penalties

  • Prohibits cultivation, use, or exchange of marijuana in the presence of minors and requires restricting minors' access to cultivation and storage areas

  • Creates a farmers' market support program funded by 90% of surplus registration fees beginning in 2027, with grants divided among the state's three grand divisions

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40 and Title 43, relative to the "Freedom to Farm Act."

Agriculture

Last Action

Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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