Tennessee HB1243 regulates the sale and distribution of smoking hemp and hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

HB1243 amends Tennessee law to regulate the sale and distribution of smoking hemp and products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids. It requires smoking hemp sold at retail to meet child-resistant standards and include specific labeling. The bill mandates licensing for businesses manufacturing or selling these products and prohibits sales within 500 feet of schools unless they were selling such products before the act's effective date. It also imposes a 6% tax on retail sales of these products and allows for unannounced inspections to ensure compliance. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB1243 regulates the sale and distribution of smoking hemp and hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

HB1243 amends Tennessee law to regulate the sale and distribution of smoking hemp and products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids. It requires smoking hemp sold at retail to meet child-resistant standards and include specific labeling. The bill mandates licensing for businesses manufacturing or selling these products and prohibits sales within 500 feet of schools unless they were selling such products before the act's effective date. It also imposes a 6% tax on retail sales of these products and allows for unannounced inspections to ensure compliance. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.