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TN HB0074
TN HB0074AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to hemp-derived cannabinoids.
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Introduced
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, establishes mandatory minimum penalties of 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine for a person convicted of knowingly selling or distributing a product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid to a person who is under 21 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill establishes mandatory minimum penalties for individuals who knowingly sell or distribute hemp-derived cannabinoid products to persons under 21 years of age. Specifically, the legislation mandates that anyone convicted of such an offense must serve a minimum of 48 consecutive hours in county jail and pay a fine of at least $500, with potential penalties ranging up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a maximum fine of $1,500. Hemp-derived cannabinoids are chemical compounds extracted from hemp plants that can have various effects, and this bill aims to restrict their sale to minors by implementing strict legal consequences. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and law enforcement time to prepare for the new regulations. By creating these penalties, the Tennessee General Assembly seeks to protect young people from potential health risks associated with these products and discourage their distribution to individuals under the legal age.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 01/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0074&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0074.pdf |
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