SB0809Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

Tennessee SB0809 decriminalizes the use of marijuana for individuals aged 21 and older, allowing possession, transfer, and cultivation of specified amounts for personal use, while establishing a regulatory framework for marijuana cultivation, processing, and distribution. The bill affects adults, marijuana establishments, and local governments, outlining authorized uses, protections from legal action, and provisions for local regulation. Key provisions include the establishment of a tax on marijuana sales, requirements for licensing and reporting for dispensaries, and protections against adverse actions based on marijuana use in certain contexts.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0809 decriminalizes the use of marijuana for individuals aged 21 and older, allowing possession, transfer, and cultivation of specified amounts for personal use, while establishing a regulatory framework for marijuana cultivation, processing, and distribution. The bill affects adults, marijuana establishments, and local governments, outlining authorized uses, protections from legal action, and provisions for local regulation. Key provisions include the establishment of a tax on marijuana sales, requirements for licensing and reporting for dispensaries, and protections against adverse actions based on marijuana use in certain contexts.

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Sponsor

Yarbro, Jeff

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 4, 2025

Last Action

February 12, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Controlled SubstancesTitles, ShortRevenue, Dept. ofLicensesCriminal OffensesBusiness and CommerceAgriculture, Dept. of

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SB0809: Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71. | LegisGo