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TN SB1461
TN SB1461AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 67 and Title 68, Chapter 7, relative to medical cannabis.
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Introduced
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 67 and Title 68, Chapter 7.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act," which establishes a medical cannabis program in Tennessee. The key provisions include: defining terms like "allowable amount of cannabis," "debilitating medical condition," and "medical cannabis establishment"; granting legal protections for the medical use of cannabis; authorizing the Tennessee Department of Health to issue registry identification cards to qualifying patients and designated caregivers, and to register medical cannabis establishments; setting requirements and restrictions for medical cannabis establishments; and establishing penalties for violations. The bill also requires the Department of Health to promulgate rules to implement the program and to report annually on its progress.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/21/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
- ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Illegal Drugs and Narcotics Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1461&ga=113 | 02/01/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0172 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0172.pdf | 02/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1461.pdf | 02/01/2023 |
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