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This bill provides comprehensive regulation for hemp-derived cannabinoid (HDCP) products in Tennessee, establishing a detailed framework for manufacturing, distributing, and selling these products. The bill creates a licensing system requiring suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers to obtain specific permits from the state commission, with annual fees ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the license type. It imposes strict age restrictions, mandating that only individuals 21 and older can purchase HDCPs and prohibiting direct-to-consumer shipping. The legislation sets specific safety requirements for product packaging, including child-resistant containers, mandatory labeling with ingredient lists and warning statements, and limits on serving sizes and cannabinoid concentrations. The bill also establishes a wholesale tax of two cents per milligram of hemp-derived cannabinoid and creates comprehensive testing requirements, mandating that each product batch undergo full-panel and potency testing by certified third-party laboratories. Additionally, the bill prohibits certain marketing practices, such as using imagery that might appeal to minors, and restricts the use of HDCPs in workplaces and while operating vehicles. Enforcement mechanisms include civil penalties, potential license revocation, and criminal misdemeanor charges for serious violations. The bill is set to take full effect on January 1, 2026, with some administrative provisions becoming effective immediately, and aims to balance product regulation with public health and safety concerns.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1376&ga=114