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Tennessee Marijuana Laws<\/h1>\n
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An overwhelming number of American states have legalized some form of marijuana use. Tennessee is not one of them. Nashville may be a hot destination for music, food, and fun, but be careful with what you bring to the party.<\/p>\r\n

Recreational marijuana (also known as cannabis) is illegal in Tennessee. Aside from some low-THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)<\/a> cannabis oil and other CBD (cannabidiol) products<\/a>, there is no permitted medical marijuana use. Simple possession of marijuana carries a potential for jail time.<\/p>\r\n

Despite the ban on cannabis, Tennessee has dispensaries. That can be confusing. In this article, we’ll look at Tennessee marijuana laws, the punishments for transgressions, and what types of cannabis products are legal.<\/p>\r\n

Read on for a better understanding of the cannabis laws in Tennessee.<\/p>\r\n

Tennessee Marijuana Laws: What To Know<\/h2>\r\n

All marijuana possession and sales remain illegal in Tennessee, even for medicinal uses<\/a>. Some have proposed bills calling for the legalization of marijuana, but lawmakers in the GOP-controlled state house and senate often let them die before ever coming to a vote. There has been talk of permitting medical marijuana use<\/a> if the federal law classification changes, but that’s far from guaranteed.<\/p>\r\n

Possession of up to a half ounce of marijuana is a class A misdemeanor that carries up to just under a year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. Any amount over that can be possession with intent to distribute, a felony.<\/p>\r\n

Private marijuana plant cultivation is not legal under Tennessee law. Growing a single cannabis plant can have you facing a felony.<\/p>\r\n

Marijuana is a Schedule VI drug<\/a> in Tennessee, a special classification by the state. As of September 2024, cannabis remains a Schedule I drug<\/a> in the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA)<\/a>. This means possession violations on federal lands and properties can trigger federal and state crimes.<\/p>\r\n

Tennessee Medical Marijuana Laws<\/h3>\r\n

There is no medical marijuana program in Tennessee. Patients have no access to medical cannabis flower or THC-infused cannabis products such as concentrates, edibles, and tinctures. In 2021, Senate Bill 118 (SB118)<\/a> provided a modest upgrade for low-THC oil use, making it available to patients suffering from the following medical conditions:<\/p>\r\n