Bill > HB2062

This bill proposes to amend Tennessee law concerning marijuana possession by increasing the amount considered a "small amount" from one-half ounce to five ounces, meaning that possessing up to five ounces of marijuana would no longer be classified as a more serious offense but rather a Class A misdemeanor. For this offense, the bill revises the penalties to impose a $500 fine for a first offense and a $1,000 fine for any subsequent offenses, rather than the previous penalties associated with the smaller possession limit. These changes are intended to adjust the legal thresholds and associated fines for minor marijuana possession in Tennessee, with the act scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.