Tennessee HB0981 amends marijuana laws to decriminalize possession of small amounts and casual exchanges of marijuana.

Tennessee HB0981 amends existing marijuana laws to decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and casual exchanges of up to one-tenth of an ounce. Municipalities and counties can impose civil penalties for these activities. The bill also increases the threshold for marijuana possession to be considered an offense from one-half ounce to one ounce. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB0981 amends marijuana laws to decriminalize possession of small amounts and casual exchanges of marijuana.

Tennessee HB0981 amends existing marijuana laws to decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and casual exchanges of up to one-tenth of an ounce. Municipalities and counties can impose civil penalties for these activities. The bill also increases the threshold for marijuana possession to be considered an offense from one-half ounce to one ounce. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.