Bill > HB1996

This bill amends Tennessee law to allow individuals to possess cannabis if it was obtained directly from, or as a result of a diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition by, a physician licensed in Tennessee, referencing a federal rescheduling of cannabis and defining a "qualifying medical condition" as outlined in § 68-7-101. For individuals possessing cannabis not obtained under these medical provisions, the bill specifies penalties that vary based on the amount possessed: possessing one ounce or less results in a fine of up to $100, community service, or both, with no jail time, and officers are required to issue a citation instead of making an arrest for such minor possession. Possessing more than one ounce but less than half a pound for a first offense carries a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 40 hours of community service, while a second offense of the same amount can result in a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to 30 days in jail, and a third or subsequent offense of that amount can lead to a fine of up to $2,500 and/or up to six months in jail.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1996&ga=114