Bill > HB2525

This bill, known as the "Pot for Potholes Act," establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the cultivation, processing, and retail sale of marijuana and marijuana products in Tennessee, to be overseen by the Department of Agriculture. It defines key terms such as "adult" (21 years or older), "cannabinoid" (active compounds in cannabis like THC), "marijuana" (cannabis with over 1% THC), and various types of marijuana establishments including growers, processors, and dispensaries. The act permits adults to possess and cultivate limited amounts of marijuana for personal use, with specific restrictions on where it can be consumed and how it must be stored. It also outlines authorized conduct for licensed marijuana operations, protects individuals from legal repercussions for authorized activities, and sets forth prohibitions against certain actions like smoking in public or selling to minors. The bill details licensing requirements, including priority for disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses, and establishes a 15% state excise tax on marijuana sales, with 75% of the revenue directed to the state highway fund, 20% to counties, and 5% for administrative costs, while also creating a "cannabis community reinvestment fund" for grants to communities disproportionately impacted by past marijuana enforcement. Furthermore, it addresses permissible local regulations, limits the use of certain drug testing results in legal and employment contexts, and mandates the review and potential release of individuals incarcerated for marijuana offenses not involving violence or other controlled substances.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2525&ga=114