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This bill, known as the "Pot for Potholes Act," comprehensively legalizes and regulates marijuana in Tennessee by establishing a detailed regulatory framework for the cultivation, processing, sale, and personal use of marijuana. Adults 21 and older would be authorized to possess up to 60 grams of marijuana (with no more than 15 grams in concentrate form), cultivate up to 12 marijuana plants at home, and transfer small amounts to other adults without compensation. The Department of Agriculture would oversee licensing and regulation of marijuana establishments, including growers, processors, dispensaries, transporters, and testing facilities. The bill creates a 15% marijuana tax, with 75% of the revenue directed to the state highway fund and 20% distributed among counties. Notably, the legislation also includes provisions for immediate release of individuals currently incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses that do not involve violent felonies or other drug crimes. Local governments can ban marijuana sales within their jurisdictions with a two-thirds vote, but such bans would expire annually. The bill provides protections for marijuana users, including preventing discrimination in employment, public assistance, and professional licensing based solely on marijuana use, and takes effect on January 1, 2026, with some initial rule-making provisions taking effect immediately.

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