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TN HB0309

TN HB0309
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4, relative to marijuana.


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Introduced
01/19/2023
In Committee
01/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, decriminalizes the possession of certain amounts of marijuana by making such possession a civil violation punishable by a $25 fine or community service; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

AI Summary

This bill decriminalizes the possession of certain amounts of marijuana in Tennessee, making it a civil violation punishable by a $25 fine or community service. It defines "personal-use quantity of marijuana" as up to 1 ounce of marijuana, 5 grams or less of marijuana resin or concentrates, and infused products containing 1,000 mg or less of THC. The bill also prohibits the use of the odor of marijuana alone as the basis for a stop or search, and restricts the ability of employers, government agencies, and courts to take adverse actions based solely on the detection of marijuana metabolites.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee (on 02/28/2023)

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