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This bill, known as the "Pot for Potholes Act," establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for marijuana legalization in Tennessee, allowing adults 21 and older to possess up to 60 grams of marijuana (with no more than 15 grams as concentrate), cultivate up to 12 marijuana plants at home, and purchase marijuana from licensed dispensaries. The bill creates a detailed licensing system administered by the Department of Agriculture, prioritizing licenses for disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses, and sets up specific rules for cultivation, processing, testing, and sale of marijuana products. It introduces a 15% marijuana tax, with 75% of the revenue directed to the state highway fund and 20% distributed to counties, and provides protections for marijuana users in areas like employment and public assistance. The bill also includes provisions for expungement and release of certain marijuana-related offenses, allows local governments to ban marijuana sales with a two-thirds vote, and establishes strict regulations on packaging, advertising, and sales to prevent access by minors. Additionally, the legislation modifies numerous existing state laws to accommodate marijuana legalization, with implementation set for January 1, 2026.

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