Bill > HB2502

This bill enacts the "Tennessee Medical Autonomy Related to Cannabis Act," which amends various state laws to legalize and regulate the medical use of cannabis in Tennessee. The key provisions include: - Establishing a licensing and regulatory framework for medical cannabis establishments (growers, processors, dispensaries, transporters, and testing facilities), including application and license fees. - Authorizing qualifying patients 18 years or older with a healthcare practitioner's recommendation to possess, use, and transfer medical cannabis. - Prohibiting certain conduct, such as smoking cannabis in public places or providing it to minors, and establishing penalties. - Requiring the state Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Revenue to promulgate rules and administer the program. - Imposing state and local taxes on medical cannabis sales and providing tax refunds for certain in-state purchases by licensees. - Restricting local governments from effectively banning medical cannabis operations, with exceptions. - Protecting certain rights and prohibiting adverse actions against individuals based solely on their authorized use or status under the Act.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2502&ga=113