Tennessee · 114

SB 215

Criminal Offenses - As enacted, establishes mandatory minimum penalties of 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine for a person convicted of knowingly selling or distributing a product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid to a person who is under 21; prohibits a retailer from knowingly allowing an employee younger than 21 to access, handle, or sell any product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid on the premises of the retail establishment. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

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Tennessee SB 215 establishes mandatory minimum penalties of 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine for knowingly selling or distributing hemp-derived cannabinoid products to individuals under 21. The bill also prohibits retailers from allowing employees younger than 21 to access, handle, or sell such products on their premises. It amends sections within TCA Titles 39, 43, and 49.

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SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to… upper pass 0 0 1 Mar 4, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0