Bill > SB1236

This bill amends Tennessee laws related to cannabis products, specifically targeting hemp-derived cannabinoids by removing Tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCp) and Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa) from the list of authorized hemp-derived substances. The bill creates new criminal offenses, making it a Class A misdemeanor to manufacture, produce, sell, distribute, purchase, possess, or accept products containing these specific cannabinoids. It also provides a more precise definition of "hemp" by clarifying the total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration limit and introduces technical definitions like "decarboxylation" and "total THC," which describe methods of measuring potential THC content. The bill requires state departments to test hemp-derived cannabinoid products using post-decarboxylation methods to determine cannabinoid profiles and THC concentrations. Additionally, products containing the newly restricted substances are subject to seizure and forfeiture. The legislation aims to more tightly regulate hemp-derived products and prevent the sale and distribution of substances deemed potentially problematic by Tennessee lawmakers. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1236&ga=114