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TN SB1072
TN SB1072AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4, relative to marijuana.
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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
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. It defines a "personal-use quantity of marijuana" as one ounce or less, five grams or less of marijuana resin or concentrates, and infused products with 1,000 milligrams or less of THC. Possession of these personal-use quantities would be a civil violation punishable by a $25 fine or community service, rather than a criminal offense. The bill also places restrictions on how law enforcement can use the odor of marijuana as a basis for search and seizure, and prohibits certain adverse actions against individuals based solely on the detection of marijuana metabolites.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 04/24/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1072&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0309 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0309.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1072.pdf |
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