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Regulatory Framework

Tennessee currently does not have a regulatory framework for cannabis as both medical and adult-use cannabis remain illegal under state and federal law. All cannabis-related activities are regulated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation due to its classification as a Schedule I substance [1][2].

Legal Status

Market Status Act/Law Year
Adult-Use Illegal Federal classification as Schedule I [1][2] N/A
Medical Illegal Federal classification as Schedule I [1][2] N/A
Homegrow Illegal Federal classification as Schedule I [1][2] N/A

Track-and-Trace

There is no track-and-trace system in place for cannabis in Tennessee due to its illegal status [1][2].

Licensing

License Type Description
None No cannabis licensing system exists in Tennessee due to its illegal status.

Possession Limits

Item Possession Limit
Cannabis Possession is illegal under both state and federal law. Possession of a half ounce or less is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. [3]

Medical Cannabis

Tennessee does not have a medical cannabis program due to the federal classification of cannabis as a Schedule I drug, which makes it illegal to dispense or write a prescription for cannabis [1][2].

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