Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.
Tennessee HB1996 amends Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to permit individuals to possess cannabis obtained directly from a licensed physician or through a diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition. The bill also specifies the penalties for possessing certain amounts of cannabis that were not obtained through these means. This legislation primarily affects individuals seeking to use cannabis for medical purposes and outlines the legal framework for possession based on medical authorization.
Tennessee HB1996 amends Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to permit individuals to possess cannabis obtained directly from a licensed physician or through a diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition. The bill also specifies the penalties for possessing certain amounts of cannabis that were not obtained through these means. This legislation primarily affects individuals seeking to use cannabis for medical purposes and outlines the legal framework for possession based on medical authorization.
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