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Is THCV Banned in Tennessee? No, Legal With Restrictions (2026)

No ban: Restricted

As of November 12, 2026, there is no THCV ban in Tennessee; THCV is legal to sell at retail with restrictions (THCV is a named hemp-derived cannabinoid: TABC-licensed retail only, no consumer shipping (TCA 57-7-102, 57-7-113)), and no pending ban or effective date is on file. Federally, Federal hemp redefinition, Dec 11 piece: total THC 0.3% and 0.4 mg total THC per container is scheduled for December 11, 2026.

Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is THCV legal in Tennessee?

When does the Tennessee THCV ban take effect?

No THCV ban is pending in Tennessee as of November 13, 2026.

Watchenforcement date in 28 days (H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781); enforcement action by the authority (Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission), guidance to the sector, not self-executing

in 28 days December 11, 2026
Federal hemp redefinition, Dec 11 piece: total THC 0.3% and 0.4 mg total THC per container
Federal · Enforcement date · H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781
Pub. L. 119-103 (continuing resolution, Sept 2, 2026) delayed the rest of the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781 hemp definition to Dec 11, 2026 (CRS IF13136, Sept 28, 2026): hemp is measured by total tetrahydrocannabinols including THCA (0.3% dry weight), and any final product over 0.4 mg combined total THC and cannabinoids with similar effects per container leaves hemp. A product that leaves hemp is marijuana, Schedule I, in every state.
active January 1, 2026
TABC canvass of 4,400 businesses identifies more than 650 unlicensed hemp-derived cannabinoid retailers after taking over HDCP regulation on January 1, 2026
Tennessee · Enforcement action · Authority (Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission) · guidance to the sector, not self-executing
TABC announced it will focus enforcement on unlicensed operators and product compliance; unlicensed HDCP sale is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days and $2,500), products must test at or below 0.3 percent total THC, and gas stations are no longer eligible for retail licenses.

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North Carolina THCV ban not yet verified
Virginia THCV ban restricted

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