Is HHC-P (Hexahydrocannabiphorol) Legal in Tennessee? (2026)

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Safety requirements -- packaging, cartridge/vape and serving/package caps (form rule)

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(a)
(1) Except as provided in subdivisions (a)(2)-(5), an HDCP that is sold at retail must:
(A) Satisfy the child-resistant effectiveness standards under 16 CFR 1700.15(b)(1) when tested in accordance with the requirements of 16 CFR 1700.20;
(B) Be packaged in a single package or container that contains no more than the milligram equivalent of twenty (20) servings, or three hundred (300) milligrams of hemp-derived cannabinoids, in the aggregate, in a manner to be determined by the commission by rule; and
(C) Be labeled with:
(i) A list of ingredients and possible allergens and a nutritional fact panel;
(ii) A conspicuous warning statement having a minimum font size of eleven-point font concerning the risk of impairment from consumption of the product, keeping the product out of the reach of children, and other warning information as required by rule of the commission;
(iii) If the product is ingestible or inhalable in cartridge form, the amount of hemp-derived cannabinoid in each serving of the product, measured in milligrams;
(iv) The total amount of hemp-derived cannabinoid in the entire package, measured in milligrams;
(v) The net weight of the product;
(vi) A quick response (QR) code that can be scanned to access a website providing the product’s batch number, date received, date of testing completion, and method of analysis for the testing report required under Sec. 57-7-107, including information regarding results of the product’s full-panel and potency tests conducted pursuant to Sec. 57-7-107(a);
(vii) An expiration date; and
(viii) For hemp plant parts or hemp flower, the percentages and identity of each hemp-derived cannabinoid present in the HDCP.
(2) For HDCP beverage products, if the HDCP:
(A) Is a beverage product other than such product described in subdivision (a)(2)(B), the container must utilize a traditional pull-tab, an aluminum can device currently approved for soft drinks and malt beverages, or a screw-top or cork-style cap used for containers of wine and other alcoholic beverage products; or
(B) Is in a container with a volume equal to or less than seven hundred fifty milliliters (750 ml) and contains more than one (1) serving, the container must be resealable in a manner to support multi-day use.
(3) For HDCPs in cartridge form, the HDCP must be packaged in a single cartridge that contains not more than forty (40) servings, not to exceed five hundred (500) milligrams per cartridge.
(4) For hemp plant parts and hemp flower, the HDCP must be packaged in a single package or container that contains not more than one-half (0.5) of an ounce by weight of HDCP, regardless of the milligram content of hemp-derived cannabinoids in such hemp plant parts or hemp flower.
(5) For HDCPs in the form of a smokeless pouch that contains a hemp-derived cannabinoid for ingestion or absorption, be sold in a single container or tin that contains no more than fifteen (15) pouches, and no more than six (6) milligrams of hemp-derived cannabinoids per pouch.

(d) An HDCP mixed or infused with, or otherwise used as an ingredient in, beer or alcoholic beverages, must not be manufactured, sold, provided, or served to a consumer in this state and is otherwise strictly prohibited.

(f) Except as provided in subdivisions (a)(2)-(5), an ingestible HDCP containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid must not:
(1) Be sold in a serving that contains more than fifteen (15) milligrams, in the aggregate, of one (1) or more hemp-derived cannabinoids;
(2) If the HDCP is a hemp-derived cannabinoid beverage product, be sold:
(A) Except as provided in this subdivision (f)(2), in a container that contains more than two (2) servings;
(B) In a container with a volume greater than seven hundred fifty milliliters (750 ml), unless the container is a standard fifteen- and one-half gallon (15.5 gal.) keg container or a seven- and three-fourths gallon (7.75 gal.) keg container of HDCP beverage product for wholesale sale to a retail licensee only for retail sale in single servings by the glass; or
(C) In a concentration greater than fifteen (15) milligrams of one (1) or more hemp-derived cannabinoids per serving, with the maximum amount of milligrams of hemp-derived cannabinoids per container calculated by multiplying the standard number of servings per type of container by fifteen (15) milligrams; or
(3) Be formed into the shape of an animal or cartoon character.

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57-7-110. Safety requirements for hemp-derived cannabinoid products - Proper storage by consumer - Prohibited advertising

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57-7-110.  Safety  requirements  for  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  products  - Proper

storage by consumer - Prohibited advertising.

(a)

(1)  Except as  provided  in  subdivisions  (a)(2)-(5),  an  HDCP that  is  sold  at

retail  must:

(A)  Satisfy  the  child-resistant  effectiveness  standards  under  16
CFR  1700.15(b)(1)  when  tested  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  of
16 CFR  1700.20;

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(B)  Be  packaged  in  a single package or container that contains  no
more  than  the  milligram  equivalent  of  twenty  (20)  servings,  or  three
hundred
the
(300)  milligrams  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids,
aggregate,  in  a manner to  be  determined by the commission  by rule;  and

in

(C)  Be  labeled with:

(i)  A  list  of  ingredients  and  possible  allergens  and  a

nutritional fact panel;

(ii)  A  conspicuous  warning  statement  having  a  minimum
font  size  of  eleven-point  font  concerning  the  risk  of  impairment
from  consumption  of  the  product,  keeping  the  product  out  of  the
reach  of  children,  and  other  warning  information  as  required  by
rule  of the  commission;

(iii)  If the product is  ingestible or inhalable in  cartridge form,
the  amount  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  in  each  serving  of  the
product,  measured  in  milligrams;

(iv)  The  total  amount  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  in  the

entire package,  measured in  milligrams;

(v) The  net weight of the product;

(vi)  A  quick  response  (QR)  code  that  can  be  scanned  to
access  a  website  providing  the  product’s  batch  number,  date
received,  date  of  testing  completion,  and  method  of  analysis  for
the  testing  report  required  under§ 57-7-107,  including  information
regarding  results  of  the  product’s  full-panel  and  potency  tests
conducted pursuant to§ 57-7-107(a);

(vii) An  expiration date;  and

(viii)  For hemp plant parts  or hemp flower,  the  percentages
and  identity  of  each  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  present  in  the
HDCP.

(2)  For HDCP beverage products,  if the  HDCP:

(A)  Is  a  beverage  product  other  than  such  product  described  in
subdivision  (a)(2)(B),  the  container  must  utilize  a  traditional  pull-tab,  an
aluminum  can  device  currently  approved  for  soft  drinks  and  malt
beverages,  or  a  screw-top  or  cork-style  cap  used  for  containers  of wine
and  other alcoholic beverage products;  or

(B)  Is  in  a  container  with  a  volume  equal  to  or  less  than  seven
hundred  fifty  milliliters  (750  ml)  and  contains  more  than  one  (1)  serving,
the container must be  resealable in  a manner to support multi-day use.

(3)  For HDCPs  in  cartridge form,  the HDCP must be  packaged  in  a single
cartridge  that  contains  not  more  than  forty  ( 40)  servings,  not  to  exceed  five
hundred (500) milligrams per cartridge.

(4)  For  hemp  plant  parts  and  hemp flower,  the  HDCP  must  be  packaged
in  a single  package  or container that  contains  not  more than  one-half (0.5)  of an
ounce  by  weight  of  HDCP,  regardless  of the  milligram  content  of  hemp-derived
cannabinoids in  such  hemp plant parts or hemp flower.

(5)  For  HDCPs  in  the  form  of  a smokeless  pouch  that  contains  a hemp
derived  cannabinoid  for  ingestion  or  absorption,  be  sold  in  a single  container  or
tin  that  contains  no  more  than  fifteen  (15)  pouches,  and  no  more  than  six  (6)
milligrams of hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per pouch.

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(b)  A  person  who  obtains  an  HDCP  that  is  sold  at  retail  shall  store  any
unconsumed portion of the  product in  its original  packaging.  It is  a Class C misdemeanor
offense for a person to  violate this subsection  (b).

(c)  A  retailer or  supplier of an  HDCP  shall  not  advertise,  market,  or offer for sale
an  HDCP  by  using,  depicting,  or  signifying,  in  the  labeling  or  design  of  the  product  or
product packaging,  or in  advertising  or  marketing  materials for the  product,  trade  dress,
trademarks,  branding,  or  other  related  product  imagery  or  scenery,  characters,  or
symbols  known  to  appeal  primarily  to  persons  under  twenty-one  (21)  years  of  age,
to,  superheroes,  comic  book  characters,  video  game
including,  but  not
characters,  television  show  characters,  movie  characters,  or  unicorns  or  other  mythical
creatures.

limited

(d)  An  HDCP  mixed  or infused  with,  or otherwise  used  as  an  ingredient  in,  beer
or  alcoholic  beverages,  must  not  be  manufactured,  sold,  provided,  or  served  to  a
consumer in this state and  is otherwise strictly prohibited.

(e)  An  HDCP  must  not  be  labeled  or  otherwise  marketed  to  make  any  health
related  claims,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  claims  pertaining  to  diagnoses,  cures,  or
mitigation or treatment of any human disease or other condition.

(f)  Except as  provided  in  subdivisions (a)(2)-(5),  an  ingestible HDCP containing a

hemp-derived cannabinoid  must not:

(1)  Be  sold  in  a serving  that  contains  more than  fifteen  (15)  milligrams,  in

the aggregate,  of one (1)  or more hemp-derived cannabinoids;

(2)  If  the  HDCP  is  a  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  beverage  product,  be

sold:

(A)  Except as  provided  in  this subdivision  (f)(2),  in  a container that

contains more than two (2)  servings;

(B)  In  a  container with  a volume  greater than  seven  hundred  fifty
milliliters (750  ml),  unless the container is  a standard fifteen- and  one-half
gallon  (15.5 gal.)  keg  container or a seven- and  three-fourths gallon  (7.75
gal.)  keg  container  of  HDCP  beverage  product  for  wholesale  sale  to  a
retail  licensee only for retail  sale in  single servings by the glass;  or

(C)  In  a  concentration  greater than  fifteen  (15)  milligrams  of  one
(1)  or  more  hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per  serving,  with  the  maximum
amount  of  milligrams  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per  container
calculated  by  multiplying  the  standard  number  of  servings  per  type  of
container by fifteen  (15)  milligrams;  or

(3)  Be formed  into the shape of an  animal or cartoon  character.

(g)  The  commission  may  promulgate  rules  for  the  packaging,  labeling,  and

display of HDCPs that are offered for sale in this state.

SECTION  1.  Tennessee  Code  Annotated,  Title  43,  Chapter 27,  Part  2,  is  amended  by

deleting the part.

SECTION  10.

Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary:

(1)  Before  January  1,  2026,  or  until  the  commission  has  the  capacity  to
process  applications  for  licensure  under  this  chapter,  whichever  is  later,  the
department  of  agriculture  shall  continue  to  process  and  renew  HDCP  supplier
and  retail  applications  and  licenses  pursuant to  § 43-27-205.  If such  a license  is
set  to  expire  before  January  1,  2026,  or  such  time  as  the  commission  has  the
capacity  to  process  and  issue  licenses  under this  chapter,  the  department  shall

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continue to  receive  applications  and  issue  licenses,  and  all  such  licenses  issued
by  the  department  must  not  expire  before  twelve  (12)  months  from  the  date  of
issuance.

(2)  A  license  issued  pursuant  to  subdivision  ( 1)  is  subject  to  Tennessee
Code  Annotated,  Title  43,  Chapter  27,  Part  2,  as  it  existed  prior to  the  effective
date  of this  act,  until  the  expiration  of the  license  in  accordance with  subdivision
(1 ).

(b)  For  all  other  purposes,  this  act  takes  effect  January  1,  2026,  the  public

welfare requiring  it.

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57-7-110. Safety requirements for hemp-derived cannabinoid products - Proper storage - Prohibited advertising (serving and package caps)

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(a)(1) Except as provided in subdivisions (a)(2)-(5), an HDCP that is sold at retail must: (A) Satisfy the child-resistant effectiveness standards under 16 CFR 1700.15(b)(1) when tested in accordance with the requirements of 16 CFR 1700.20; (B) Be packaged in a single package or container that contains no more than the milligram equivalent of twenty (20) servings, or three hundred (300) milligrams of hemp-derived cannabinoids, in the aggregate, in a manner to be determined by the commission by rule; and (C) Be labeled with: (i) A list of ingredients and possible allergens and a nutritional fact panel; (ii) A conspicuous warning statement having a minimum font size of eleven-point font concerning the risk of impairment from consumption of the product, keeping the product out of the reach of children, and other warning information as required by rule of the commission; (iii) If the product is ingestible or inhalable in cartridge form, the amount of hemp-derived cannabinoid in each serving of the product, measured in milligrams; (iv) The total amount of hemp-derived cannabinoid in the entire package, measured in milligrams; (v) The net weight of the product; (vi) A quick response (QR) code that can be scanned to access a website providing the product’s batch number, date received, date of testing completion, and method of analysis for the testing report required under Sec. 57-7-107, including information regarding results of the product’s full-panel and potency tests conducted pursuant to Sec. 57-7-107(a); (vii) An expiration date; and (viii) For hemp plant parts or hemp flower, the percentages and identity of each hemp-derived cannabinoid present in the HDCP. (2) For HDCP beverage products, if the HDCP: (A) Is a beverage product other than such product described in subdivision (a)(2)(B), the container must utilize a traditional pull-tab, an aluminum can device currently approved for soft drinks and malt beverages, or a screw-top or cork-style cap used for containers of wine and other alcoholic beverage products; or (B) Is in a container with a volume equal to or less than seven hundred fifty milliliters (750 ml) and contains more than one (1) serving, the container must be resealable in a manner to support multi-day use. (3) For HDCPs in cartridge form, the HDCP must be packaged in a single cartridge that contains not more than forty (40) servings, not to exceed five hundred (500) milligrams per cartridge. (4) For hemp plant parts and hemp flower, the HDCP must be packaged in a single package or container that contains not more than one-half (0.5) of an ounce by weight of HDCP, regardless of the milligram content of hemp-derived cannabinoids in such hemp plant parts or hemp flower. (5) For HDCPs in the form of a smokeless pouch that contains a hemp-derived cannabinoid for ingestion or absorption, be sold in a single container or tin that contains no more than fifteen (15) pouches, and no more than six (6) milligrams of hemp-derived cannabinoids per pouch. (b) A person who obtains an HDCP that is sold at retail shall store any unconsumed portion of the product in its original packaging. It is a Class C misdemeanor offense for a person to violate this subsection (b). (c) A retailer or supplier of an HDCP shall not advertise, market, or offer for sale an HDCP by using, depicting, or signifying, in the labeling or design of the product or product packaging, or in advertising or marketing materials for the product, trade dress, trademarks, branding, or other related product imagery or scenery, characters, or symbols known to appeal primarily to persons under twenty-one (21) years of age, including, but not limited to, superheroes, comic book characters, video game characters, television show characters, movie characters, or unicorns or other mythical creatures. (d) An HDCP mixed or infused with, or otherwise used as an ingredient in, beer or alcoholic beverages, must not be manufactured, sold, provided, or served to a consumer in this state and is otherwise strictly prohibited. (e) An HDCP must not be labeled or otherwise marketed to make any health-related claims, including, but not limited to, claims pertaining to diagnoses, cures, or mitigation or treatment of any human disease or other condition. (f) Except as provided in subdivisions (a)(2)-(5), an ingestible HDCP containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid must not: (1) Be sold in a serving that contains more than fifteen (15) milligrams, in the aggregate, of one (1) or more hemp-derived cannabinoids; (2) If the HDCP is a hemp-derived cannabinoid beverage product, be sold: (A) Except as provided in this subdivision (f)(2), in a container that contains more than two (2) servings; (B) In a container with a volume greater than seven hundred fifty milliliters (750 ml), unless the container is a standard fifteen- and one-half gallon (15.5 gal.) keg container or a seven- and three-fourths gallon (7.75 gal.) keg container of HDCP beverage product for wholesale sale to a retail licensee only for retail sale in single servings by the glass; or (C) In a concentration greater than fifteen (15) milligrams of one (1) or more hemp-derived cannabinoids per serving, with the maximum amount of milligrams of hemp-derived cannabinoids per container calculated by multiplying the standard number of servings per type of container by fifteen (15) milligrams; or (3) Be formed into the shape of an animal or cartoon character. (g) The commission may promulgate rules for the packaging, labeling, and display of HDCPs that are offered for sale in this state.

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57-7-110. Safety requirements for hemp-derived cannabinoid products - Proper storage by consumer - Prohibited advertising

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57-7-110.  Safety  requirements  for  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  products  - Proper

storage by consumer - Prohibited advertising.

(a)

(1)  Except as  provided  in  subdivisions  (a)(2)-(5),  an  HDCP that  is  sold  at

retail  must:

(A)  Satisfy  the  child-resistant  effectiveness  standards  under  16
CFR  1700.15(b)(1)  when  tested  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  of
16 CFR  1700.20;

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(B)  Be  packaged  in  a single package or container that contains  no
more  than  the  milligram  equivalent  of  twenty  (20)  servings,  or  three
hundred
the
(300)  milligrams  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids,
aggregate,  in  a manner to  be  determined by the commission  by rule;  and

in

(C)  Be  labeled with:

(i)  A  list  of  ingredients  and  possible  allergens  and  a

nutritional fact panel;

(ii)  A  conspicuous  warning  statement  having  a  minimum
font  size  of  eleven-point  font  concerning  the  risk  of  impairment
from  consumption  of  the  product,  keeping  the  product  out  of  the
reach  of  children,  and  other  warning  information  as  required  by
rule  of the  commission;

(iii)  If the product is  ingestible or inhalable in  cartridge form,
the  amount  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  in  each  serving  of  the
product,  measured  in  milligrams;

(iv)  The  total  amount  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  in  the

entire package,  measured in  milligrams;

(v) The  net weight of the product;

(vi)  A  quick  response  (QR)  code  that  can  be  scanned  to
access  a  website  providing  the  product’s  batch  number,  date
received,  date  of  testing  completion,  and  method  of  analysis  for
the  testing  report  required  under§ 57-7-107,  including  information
regarding  results  of  the  product’s  full-panel  and  potency  tests
conducted pursuant to§ 57-7-107(a);

(vii) An  expiration date;  and

(viii)  For hemp plant parts  or hemp flower,  the  percentages
and  identity  of  each  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  present  in  the
HDCP.

(2)  For HDCP beverage products,  if the  HDCP:

(A)  Is  a  beverage  product  other  than  such  product  described  in
subdivision  (a)(2)(B),  the  container  must  utilize  a  traditional  pull-tab,  an
aluminum  can  device  currently  approved  for  soft  drinks  and  malt
beverages,  or  a  screw-top  or  cork-style  cap  used  for  containers  of wine
and  other alcoholic beverage products;  or

(B)  Is  in  a  container  with  a  volume  equal  to  or  less  than  seven
hundred  fifty  milliliters  (750  ml)  and  contains  more  than  one  (1)  serving,
the container must be  resealable in  a manner to support multi-day use.

(3)  For HDCPs  in  cartridge form,  the HDCP must be  packaged  in  a single
cartridge  that  contains  not  more  than  forty  ( 40)  servings,  not  to  exceed  five
hundred (500) milligrams per cartridge.

(4)  For  hemp  plant  parts  and  hemp flower,  the  HDCP  must  be  packaged
in  a single  package  or container that  contains  not  more than  one-half (0.5)  of an
ounce  by  weight  of  HDCP,  regardless  of the  milligram  content  of  hemp-derived
cannabinoids in  such  hemp plant parts or hemp flower.

(5)  For  HDCPs  in  the  form  of  a smokeless  pouch  that  contains  a hemp
derived  cannabinoid  for  ingestion  or  absorption,  be  sold  in  a single  container  or
tin  that  contains  no  more  than  fifteen  (15)  pouches,  and  no  more  than  six  (6)
milligrams of hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per pouch.

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(b)  A  person  who  obtains  an  HDCP  that  is  sold  at  retail  shall  store  any
unconsumed portion of the  product in  its original  packaging.  It is  a Class C misdemeanor
offense for a person to  violate this subsection  (b).

(c)  A  retailer or  supplier of an  HDCP  shall  not  advertise,  market,  or offer for sale
an  HDCP  by  using,  depicting,  or  signifying,  in  the  labeling  or  design  of  the  product  or
product packaging,  or in  advertising  or  marketing  materials for the  product,  trade  dress,
trademarks,  branding,  or  other  related  product  imagery  or  scenery,  characters,  or
symbols  known  to  appeal  primarily  to  persons  under  twenty-one  (21)  years  of  age,
to,  superheroes,  comic  book  characters,  video  game
including,  but  not
characters,  television  show  characters,  movie  characters,  or  unicorns  or  other  mythical
creatures.

limited

(d)  An  HDCP  mixed  or infused  with,  or otherwise  used  as  an  ingredient  in,  beer
or  alcoholic  beverages,  must  not  be  manufactured,  sold,  provided,  or  served  to  a
consumer in this state and  is otherwise strictly prohibited.

(e)  An  HDCP  must  not  be  labeled  or  otherwise  marketed  to  make  any  health
related  claims,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  claims  pertaining  to  diagnoses,  cures,  or
mitigation or treatment of any human disease or other condition.

(f)  Except as  provided  in  subdivisions (a)(2)-(5),  an  ingestible HDCP containing a

hemp-derived cannabinoid  must not:

(1)  Be  sold  in  a serving  that  contains  more than  fifteen  (15)  milligrams,  in

the aggregate,  of one (1)  or more hemp-derived cannabinoids;

(2)  If  the  HDCP  is  a  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  beverage  product,  be

sold:

(A)  Except as  provided  in  this subdivision  (f)(2),  in  a container that

contains more than two (2)  servings;

(B)  In  a  container with  a volume  greater than  seven  hundred  fifty
milliliters (750  ml),  unless the container is  a standard fifteen- and  one-half
gallon  (15.5 gal.)  keg  container or a seven- and  three-fourths gallon  (7.75
gal.)  keg  container  of  HDCP  beverage  product  for  wholesale  sale  to  a
retail  licensee only for retail  sale in  single servings by the glass;  or

(C)  In  a  concentration  greater than  fifteen  (15)  milligrams  of  one
(1)  or  more  hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per  serving,  with  the  maximum
amount  of  milligrams  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per  container
calculated  by  multiplying  the  standard  number  of  servings  per  type  of
container by fifteen  (15)  milligrams;  or

(3)  Be formed  into the shape of an  animal or cartoon  character.

(g)  The  commission  may  promulgate  rules  for  the  packaging,  labeling,  and

display of HDCPs that are offered for sale in this state.

(4) "Hemp-derived cannabinoid  product" or “HDCP”:

(A)  Means  a product that  contains  or  that  is  labeled  as  containing
a hemp-derived cannabinoid  and that is  produced,  marketed,  or otherwise
intended  to  be  ingested  orally,  inhaled,  or  absorbed  through  the  skin,
including hemp and  hemp plant  parts,  and  any product that may contain  a
hemp-derived  cannabinoid  that  is  extracted  from  hemp  plants  or  hemp
plant parts;  and

(B)  Includes:

(i)  Intermediate products  intended for subsequent use  as  a

component in  a later finished  HDCP;  and

(ii)  Except  as  excluded  under  subdivision

(3)(C)(x),
harvested  hemp  and  hemp  plant  parts,  otherwise  known  as  hemp
flower;

SECTION  1.  Tennessee  Code  Annotated,  Title  43,  Chapter 27,  Part  2,  is  amended  by

deleting the part.

SECTION  10.

Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary:

(1)  Before  January  1,  2026,  or  until  the  commission  has  the  capacity  to
process  applications  for  licensure  under  this  chapter,  whichever  is  later,  the
department  of  agriculture  shall  continue  to  process  and  renew  HDCP  supplier
and  retail  applications  and  licenses  pursuant to  § 43-27-205.  If such  a license  is
set  to  expire  before  January  1,  2026,  or  such  time  as  the  commission  has  the
capacity  to  process  and  issue  licenses  under this  chapter,  the  department  shall

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continue to  receive  applications  and  issue  licenses,  and  all  such  licenses  issued
by  the  department  must  not  expire  before  twelve  (12)  months  from  the  date  of
issuance.

(2)  A  license  issued  pursuant  to  subdivision  ( 1)  is  subject  to  Tennessee
Code  Annotated,  Title  43,  Chapter  27,  Part  2,  as  it  existed  prior to  the  effective
date  of this  act,  until  the  expiration  of the  license  in  accordance with  subdivision
(1 ).

(b)  For  all  other  purposes,  this  act  takes  effect  January  1,  2026,  the  public

welfare requiring  it.

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57-7-110.  Safety  requirements  for  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  products  - Proper

storage by consumer - Prohibited advertising.

(a)

(1)  Except as  provided  in  subdivisions  (a)(2)-(5),  an  HDCP that  is  sold  at

retail  must:

(A)  Satisfy  the  child-resistant  effectiveness  standards  under  16
CFR  1700.15(b)(1)  when  tested  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  of
16 CFR  1700.20;

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(B)  Be  packaged  in  a single package or container that contains  no
more  than  the  milligram  equivalent  of  twenty  (20)  servings,  or  three
hundred
the
(300)  milligrams  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids,
aggregate,  in  a manner to  be  determined by the commission  by rule;  and

in

(C)  Be  labeled with:

(i)  A  list  of  ingredients  and  possible  allergens  and  a

nutritional fact panel;

(ii)  A  conspicuous  warning  statement  having  a  minimum
font  size  of  eleven-point  font  concerning  the  risk  of  impairment
from  consumption  of  the  product,  keeping  the  product  out  of  the
reach  of  children,  and  other  warning  information  as  required  by
rule  of the  commission;

(iii)  If the product is  ingestible or inhalable in  cartridge form,
the  amount  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  in  each  serving  of  the
product,  measured  in  milligrams;

(iv)  The  total  amount  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  in  the

entire package,  measured in  milligrams;

(v) The  net weight of the product;

(vi)  A  quick  response  (QR)  code  that  can  be  scanned  to
access  a  website  providing  the  product’s  batch  number,  date
received,  date  of  testing  completion,  and  method  of  analysis  for
the  testing  report  required  under§ 57-7-107,  including  information
regarding  results  of  the  product’s  full-panel  and  potency  tests
conducted pursuant to§ 57-7-107(a);

(vii) An  expiration date;  and

(viii)  For hemp plant parts  or hemp flower,  the  percentages
and  identity  of  each  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  present  in  the
HDCP.

(2)  For HDCP beverage products,  if the  HDCP:

(A)  Is  a  beverage  product  other  than  such  product  described  in
subdivision  (a)(2)(B),  the  container  must  utilize  a  traditional  pull-tab,  an
aluminum  can  device  currently  approved  for  soft  drinks  and  malt
beverages,  or  a  screw-top  or  cork-style  cap  used  for  containers  of wine
and  other alcoholic beverage products;  or

(B)  Is  in  a  container  with  a  volume  equal  to  or  less  than  seven
hundred  fifty  milliliters  (750  ml)  and  contains  more  than  one  (1)  serving,
the container must be  resealable in  a manner to support multi-day use.

(3)  For HDCPs  in  cartridge form,  the HDCP must be  packaged  in  a single
cartridge  that  contains  not  more  than  forty  ( 40)  servings,  not  to  exceed  five
hundred (500) milligrams per cartridge.

(4)  For  hemp  plant  parts  and  hemp flower,  the  HDCP  must  be  packaged
in  a single  package  or container that  contains  not  more than  one-half (0.5)  of an
ounce  by  weight  of  HDCP,  regardless  of the  milligram  content  of  hemp-derived
cannabinoids in  such  hemp plant parts or hemp flower.

(5)  For  HDCPs  in  the  form  of  a smokeless  pouch  that  contains  a hemp
derived  cannabinoid  for  ingestion  or  absorption,  be  sold  in  a single  container  or
tin  that  contains  no  more  than  fifteen  (15)  pouches,  and  no  more  than  six  (6)
milligrams of hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per pouch.

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(b)  A  person  who  obtains  an  HDCP  that  is  sold  at  retail  shall  store  any
unconsumed portion of the  product in  its original  packaging.  It is  a Class C misdemeanor
offense for a person to  violate this subsection  (b).

(c)  A  retailer or  supplier of an  HDCP  shall  not  advertise,  market,  or offer for sale
an  HDCP  by  using,  depicting,  or  signifying,  in  the  labeling  or  design  of  the  product  or
product packaging,  or in  advertising  or  marketing  materials for the  product,  trade  dress,
trademarks,  branding,  or  other  related  product  imagery  or  scenery,  characters,  or
symbols  known  to  appeal  primarily  to  persons  under  twenty-one  (21)  years  of  age,
to,  superheroes,  comic  book  characters,  video  game
including,  but  not
characters,  television  show  characters,  movie  characters,  or  unicorns  or  other  mythical
creatures.

limited

(d)  An  HDCP  mixed  or infused  with,  or otherwise  used  as  an  ingredient  in,  beer
or  alcoholic  beverages,  must  not  be  manufactured,  sold,  provided,  or  served  to  a
consumer in this state and  is otherwise strictly prohibited.

(e)  An  HDCP  must  not  be  labeled  or  otherwise  marketed  to  make  any  health
related  claims,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  claims  pertaining  to  diagnoses,  cures,  or
mitigation or treatment of any human disease or other condition.

(f)  Except as  provided  in  subdivisions (a)(2)-(5),  an  ingestible HDCP containing a

hemp-derived cannabinoid  must not:

(1)  Be  sold  in  a serving  that  contains  more than  fifteen  (15)  milligrams,  in

the aggregate,  of one (1)  or more hemp-derived cannabinoids;

(2)  If  the  HDCP  is  a  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  beverage  product,  be

sold:

(A)  Except as  provided  in  this subdivision  (f)(2),  in  a container that

contains more than two (2)  servings;

(B)  In  a  container with  a volume  greater than  seven  hundred  fifty
milliliters (750  ml),  unless the container is  a standard fifteen- and  one-half
gallon  (15.5 gal.)  keg  container or a seven- and  three-fourths gallon  (7.75
gal.)  keg  container  of  HDCP  beverage  product  for  wholesale  sale  to  a
retail  licensee only for retail  sale in  single servings by the glass;  or

(C)  In  a  concentration  greater than  fifteen  (15)  milligrams  of  one
(1)  or  more  hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per  serving,  with  the  maximum
amount  of  milligrams  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per  container
calculated  by  multiplying  the  standard  number  of  servings  per  type  of
container by fifteen  (15)  milligrams;  or

(3)  Be formed  into the shape of an  animal or cartoon  character.

(g)  The  commission  may  promulgate  rules  for  the  packaging,  labeling,  and

display of HDCPs that are offered for sale in this state.

(4) "Hemp-derived cannabinoid  product" or “HDCP”:

(A)  Means  a product that  contains  or  that  is  labeled  as  containing
a hemp-derived cannabinoid  and that is  produced,  marketed,  or otherwise
intended  to  be  ingested  orally,  inhaled,  or  absorbed  through  the  skin,
including hemp and  hemp plant  parts,  and  any product that may contain  a
hemp-derived  cannabinoid  that  is  extracted  from  hemp  plants  or  hemp
plant parts;  and

(B)  Includes:

(i)  Intermediate products  intended for subsequent use  as  a

component in  a later finished  HDCP;  and

(ii)  Except  as  excluded  under  subdivision

(3)(C)(x),
harvested  hemp  and  hemp  plant  parts,  otherwise  known  as  hemp
flower;

( 1)  It  is  an  offense  for  a  person  or  entity  to  engage  in  the  business  of
manufacturing,  the  wholesale  distribution  of,  or  selling  HDCPs  in  this  state
without a valid  license required by this chapter.

SECTION  1.  Tennessee  Code  Annotated,  Title  43,  Chapter 27,  Part  2,  is  amended  by

deleting the part.

SECTION  10.

Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary:

(1)  Before  January  1,  2026,  or  until  the  commission  has  the  capacity  to
process  applications  for  licensure  under  this  chapter,  whichever  is  later,  the
department  of  agriculture  shall  continue  to  process  and  renew  HDCP  supplier
and  retail  applications  and  licenses  pursuant to  § 43-27-205.  If such  a license  is
set  to  expire  before  January  1,  2026,  or  such  time  as  the  commission  has  the
capacity  to  process  and  issue  licenses  under this  chapter,  the  department  shall

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continue to  receive  applications  and  issue  licenses,  and  all  such  licenses  issued
by  the  department  must  not  expire  before  twelve  (12)  months  from  the  date  of
issuance.

(2)  A  license  issued  pursuant  to  subdivision  ( 1)  is  subject  to  Tennessee
Code  Annotated,  Title  43,  Chapter  27,  Part  2,  as  it  existed  prior to  the  effective
date  of this  act,  until  the  expiration  of the  license  in  accordance with  subdivision
(1 ).

(b)  For  all  other  purposes,  this  act  takes  effect  January  1,  2026,  the  public

welfare requiring  it.

Instrument

Unlawful to manufacture, cultivate, produce, or sell certain cannabinoids

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57-7-114. Unlawful to manufacture, cultivate, produce, or sell certain cannabinoids.

(a) It is an offense to manufacture, cultivate, produce, or sell in this state:
(1) Hemp, harvested hemp, hemp plant parts, HDCPs, or another product that contains a total THC content, or a total theoretical THC content, in excess of three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis;
(2) A synthetic cannabinoid, or an HDCP or any other product, which contains a synthetic cannabinoid; or
(3) A derivative of hemp or an HDCP that contains tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCp).
(b) A person who violates subsection (a) commits a Class A misdemeanor.

Instrument

Hemp-derived cannabinoid and synthetic cannabinoid definitions; 57-7-110. Safety requirements for hemp-derived cannabinoid products; 57-7-114. Unlawful to manufacture, cultivate, produce, or sell certain cannabinoids

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(3)  “Hemp-derived cannabinoid”:

(A)  Means:

(i)  A  cannabinoid  other  than  delta-9  tetrahydrocannabinol,
or  an  isomer derived  from  such  cannabinoid,  that  is  derived  from
hemp  in  a  concentration  of  more  than  one-tenth  of  one  percent
(0.1%);

(ii)  A

delta-9
tetrahydrocannabinol  in  a  concentration  of  not  more  than  three
tenths of one  percent (0_3%)  on  a dry weight basis;  or

hemp-derived

containing

product

(iii) A hemp-derived  product containing  a total THC  content
or a total theoretical THC  content of not more than  three-tenths  of
one percent (0.3%) on  a dry weight basis;

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(B)  Includes,  but is  not limited to:

(i)  Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol;

(ii)  Delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol;

(iii)  Hexahydrocannabinol;  and

(iv) Tetrahydrocannabivarin  (THCv);  and

(C)  Does not include:

(i)  Cannabichromene (CBC/CBCa/CBCv);

(ii)  Cannabicitran (CBT/CBTa);

(iii)  Cannabicyclol (CBL/CBLa);

(iv)  Cannabidiol (CBD/CBDa/CBDv/CBDp);

(v)  Cannabielsoin (CBE/CBEa);

(vi)  Cannabigerol (CBG/CBGa/CBGv/CBGm);

(vii)  Cannabinol  (CBN/CBNa);

(viii)  Cannabivarin  (CBV/CBVa);

(ix)  Hemp-derived  feed  products  allowed  under  title  44,

chapter 6;

(x)  Hemp-derived  fiber,  grain,  or  stalk;  provided,  that  the
product  does  not  contain  a  hemp-derived  cannabinoid
in  a
concentration  of more  than  three-tenths  of one  percent  (0.3%)  on
a dry weight basis;

(xi) Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid  (THCa)  in  a concentration
greater than  three-tenths  of one  percent  (0.3%)  on  a dry  weight
basis;

(xii) Tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCp);

(xiii) A synthetic cannabinoid;  or

(xiv)  A  substance  that  is  categorized  as  a  Schedule  I
including  a

controlled  substance  on  or  after  July  1,  2023,
substance that may be  identified in  subdivision  (3)(8);

(4) "Hemp-derived cannabinoid  product" or “HDCP”:

(A)  Means  a product that  contains  or  that  is  labeled  as  containing
a hemp-derived cannabinoid  and that is  produced,  marketed,  or otherwise
intended  to  be  ingested  orally,  inhaled,  or  absorbed  through  the  skin,
including hemp and  hemp plant  parts,  and  any product that may contain  a
hemp-derived  cannabinoid  that  is  extracted  from  hemp  plants  or  hemp
plant parts;  and

(B)  Includes:

(i)  Intermediate products  intended for subsequent use  as  a

component in  a later finished  HDCP;  and

(ii)  Except  as  excluded  under  subdivision

(3)(C)(x),
harvested  hemp  and  hemp  plant  parts,  otherwise  known  as  hemp
flower;

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(5)  “Manufacture”  means  to  compound,  blend,  extract,  infuse,  cook,  or
otherwise  make  or  prepare  HDCPs,  including  the  processes  of  extraction,
infusion,  packaging,  repackaging,  labeling,  and relabeling  of HDCPs;

(6)  "Proof  of  age"  means  a  valid  driver  license  or  other  government
issued  identification  card  that  contains  a photograph  of the  person  and  confirms
the  person’s age as twenty-one (21) years of age or older;

(7)  “Retailer”  means  a  person  or  entity  that  sells,  markets,  or  advertises
as  a  seller,  provides  samples  with  or  without  a  fee  or  charge,  or  otherwise
distributes  to  the  public,  with  or without  compensation,  HDCPs  for  consumption
and  not for resale;

(8)  “Serving”  means  a  quantity  of  an  HDCP  reasonably  suitable  for  a

single person’s daily use;

(9)  “Supplier” means a person or entity that:

(A)  Sells  HDCPs  to  wholesalers  licensed  under  this  chapter  for

repackaging  and for resale,  but not for consumption;

(B)  Manufactures hemp-derived cannabinoids or HDCPs;  or

(C)  Contracts  for  the  manufacture  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids
or  HDCPs,  whether  located  inside  or  outside  of this  state,  and  that  sells
finished,  packaged  HDCPs to wholesalers  licensed  under this  chapter for
resale and  not for consumption;

(10)  "Synthetic  cannabinoid"  means  a  substance  with  an  identical  or
substantially  similar  chemical  structure  to  or  the  pharmacological  activity  of  a
cannabinoid,  but  that  is  not  extracted  from  hemp  or hemp  plant  parts  or derived
from  hemp or hemp plant parts;

(11)  "Tetrahydrocannabinolic  acid"  or  “THCa”  is  the  precursor  of delta-9

THC;

(12)  “THC” means a tetrahydrocannabinol,  tetrahydrocannabinolic acid,  a

THC component,  or any derivative thereof;

(13)

"THC  component"  means  a  naturally  occurring  cannabinoid

component of industrial hemp or hemp;

(14)  "Total THC"  means a hemp-derived  cannabinoid  or a combination  of
tetrahydrocannabinol,  tetrahydrocannabinolic  acid,  a  THC  component,  or  a
derivative thereof;

(15)  "Total  theoretical  tetrahydrocannabinol  content"  or  "total  theoretical
THC  content"  is the  maximum  amount of possible  delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol  if
total  conversion  were  to  occur,  calculated  as  the  sum  of  the  concentration  of
delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol  added  to  the  amount of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid
after  such  amount  is  multiplied  by  eight  hundred  seventy-seven  thousandths
(0.877)  on  a  dry  weight  basis  and  reported  to  two  (2)  significant  figures,  and
expressed in  a mathematical formula as follows:

Total theoretical THC = ([delta 9 THC] + ([THCa] x 0.877));  and

(16)  'Wholesaler"  means  a  person  or  entity  that  purchases  finished  and
packaged  for  consumption  HDCPs,  not  considered  intermediate  products  still  in
the pre-packaging stage,  from  suppliers licensed under this chapter,  or from  other
wholesalers  licensed  under this  chapter,  and  that sells  HDCPs for resale  and  not
for consumption.

57-7-103.  License required  for manufacturing,  producing,  or selling  hemp-derived

cannabinoid products - Offenses and penalties.

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(a)

( 1)  It  is  an  offense  for  a  person  or  entity  to  engage  in  the  business  of
manufacturing,  the  wholesale  distribution  of,  or  selling  HDCPs  in  this  state
without a valid  license required by this chapter.

57-7-110.  Safety  requirements  for  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  products  - Proper

storage by consumer - Prohibited advertising.

(a)

(1)  Except as  provided  in  subdivisions  (a)(2)-(5),  an  HDCP that  is  sold  at

retail  must:

(A)  Satisfy  the  child-resistant  effectiveness  standards  under  16
CFR  1700.15(b)(1)  when  tested  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  of
16 CFR  1700.20;

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(B)  Be  packaged  in  a single package or container that contains  no
more  than  the  milligram  equivalent  of  twenty  (20)  servings,  or  three
hundred
the
(300)  milligrams  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids,
aggregate,  in  a manner to  be  determined by the commission  by rule;  and

in

(C)  Be  labeled with:

(i)  A  list  of  ingredients  and  possible  allergens  and  a

nutritional fact panel;

(ii)  A  conspicuous  warning  statement  having  a  minimum
font  size  of  eleven-point  font  concerning  the  risk  of  impairment
from  consumption  of  the  product,  keeping  the  product  out  of  the
reach  of  children,  and  other  warning  information  as  required  by
rule  of the  commission;

(iii)  If the product is  ingestible or inhalable in  cartridge form,
the  amount  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  in  each  serving  of  the
product,  measured  in  milligrams;

(iv)  The  total  amount  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  in  the

entire package,  measured in  milligrams;

(v) The  net weight of the product;

(vi)  A  quick  response  (QR)  code  that  can  be  scanned  to
access  a  website  providing  the  product’s  batch  number,  date
received,  date  of  testing  completion,  and  method  of  analysis  for
the  testing  report  required  under§ 57-7-107,  including  information
regarding  results  of  the  product’s  full-panel  and  potency  tests
conducted pursuant to§ 57-7-107(a);

(vii) An  expiration date;  and

(viii)  For hemp plant parts  or hemp flower,  the  percentages
and  identity  of  each  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  present  in  the
HDCP.

(2)  For HDCP beverage products,  if the  HDCP:

(A)  Is  a  beverage  product  other  than  such  product  described  in
subdivision  (a)(2)(B),  the  container  must  utilize  a  traditional  pull-tab,  an
aluminum  can  device  currently  approved  for  soft  drinks  and  malt
beverages,  or  a  screw-top  or  cork-style  cap  used  for  containers  of wine
and  other alcoholic beverage products;  or

(B)  Is  in  a  container  with  a  volume  equal  to  or  less  than  seven
hundred  fifty  milliliters  (750  ml)  and  contains  more  than  one  (1)  serving,
the container must be  resealable in  a manner to support multi-day use.

(3)  For HDCPs  in  cartridge form,  the HDCP must be  packaged  in  a single
cartridge  that  contains  not  more  than  forty  ( 40)  servings,  not  to  exceed  five
hundred (500) milligrams per cartridge.

(4)  For  hemp  plant  parts  and  hemp flower,  the  HDCP  must  be  packaged
in  a single  package  or container that  contains  not  more than  one-half (0.5)  of an
ounce  by  weight  of  HDCP,  regardless  of the  milligram  content  of  hemp-derived
cannabinoids in  such  hemp plant parts or hemp flower.

(5)  For  HDCPs  in  the  form  of  a smokeless  pouch  that  contains  a hemp
derived  cannabinoid  for  ingestion  or  absorption,  be  sold  in  a single  container  or
tin  that  contains  no  more  than  fifteen  (15)  pouches,  and  no  more  than  six  (6)
milligrams of hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per pouch.

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(b)  A  person  who  obtains  an  HDCP  that  is  sold  at  retail  shall  store  any
unconsumed portion of the  product in  its original  packaging.  It is  a Class C misdemeanor
offense for a person to  violate this subsection  (b).

(c)  A  retailer or  supplier of an  HDCP  shall  not  advertise,  market,  or offer for sale
an  HDCP  by  using,  depicting,  or  signifying,  in  the  labeling  or  design  of  the  product  or
product packaging,  or in  advertising  or  marketing  materials for the  product,  trade  dress,
trademarks,  branding,  or  other  related  product  imagery  or  scenery,  characters,  or
symbols  known  to  appeal  primarily  to  persons  under  twenty-one  (21)  years  of  age,
to,  superheroes,  comic  book  characters,  video  game
including,  but  not
characters,  television  show  characters,  movie  characters,  or  unicorns  or  other  mythical
creatures.

limited

(d)  An  HDCP  mixed  or infused  with,  or otherwise  used  as  an  ingredient  in,  beer
or  alcoholic  beverages,  must  not  be  manufactured,  sold,  provided,  or  served  to  a
consumer in this state and  is otherwise strictly prohibited.

(e)  An  HDCP  must  not  be  labeled  or  otherwise  marketed  to  make  any  health
related  claims,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  claims  pertaining  to  diagnoses,  cures,  or
mitigation or treatment of any human disease or other condition.

(f)  Except as  provided  in  subdivisions (a)(2)-(5),  an  ingestible HDCP containing a

hemp-derived cannabinoid  must not:

(1)  Be  sold  in  a serving  that  contains  more than  fifteen  (15)  milligrams,  in

the aggregate,  of one (1)  or more hemp-derived cannabinoids;

(2)  If  the  HDCP  is  a  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  beverage  product,  be

sold:

(A)  Except as  provided  in  this subdivision  (f)(2),  in  a container that

contains more than two (2)  servings;

(B)  In  a  container with  a volume  greater than  seven  hundred  fifty
milliliters (750  ml),  unless the container is  a standard fifteen- and  one-half
gallon  (15.5 gal.)  keg  container or a seven- and  three-fourths gallon  (7.75
gal.)  keg  container  of  HDCP  beverage  product  for  wholesale  sale  to  a
retail  licensee only for retail  sale in  single servings by the glass;  or

(C)  In  a  concentration  greater than  fifteen  (15)  milligrams  of  one
(1)  or  more  hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per  serving,  with  the  maximum
amount  of  milligrams  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per  container
calculated  by  multiplying  the  standard  number  of  servings  per  type  of
container by fifteen  (15)  milligrams;  or

(3)  Be formed  into the shape of an  animal or cartoon  character.

(g)  The  commission  may  promulgate  rules  for  the  packaging,  labeling,  and

display of HDCPs that are offered for sale in this state.

57-7-114.  Unlawful

to  manufacture,  cultivate,  produce,  or  sell  certain

cannabinoids.

(a)  It is  an  offense to manufacture,  cultivate,  produce,  or sell  in this state:

(1)  Hemp,  harvested hemp,  hemp plant parts,  HDCPs,  or another product
that contains  a total THC content,  or a total theoretical THC  content,  in  excess  of
three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on  a dry weight basis;

(2)  A  synthetic  cannabinoid,  or  an  HDCP  or  any  other  product,  which

contains a synthetic cannabinoid;  or

(3)  A

of
tetrahydrocannabiphorol  (THCp).

derivative

hemp

or

an  HDCP

that

contains

(b)  A person who violates subsection  (a)  commits a Class A misdemeanor.

SECTION  1.  Tennessee  Code  Annotated,  Title  43,  Chapter 27,  Part  2,  is  amended  by

deleting the part.

SECTION  10.

Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary:

(1)  Before  January  1,  2026,  or  until  the  commission  has  the  capacity  to
process  applications  for  licensure  under  this  chapter,  whichever  is  later,  the
department  of  agriculture  shall  continue  to  process  and  renew  HDCP  supplier
and  retail  applications  and  licenses  pursuant to  § 43-27-205.  If such  a license  is
set  to  expire  before  January  1,  2026,  or  such  time  as  the  commission  has  the
capacity  to  process  and  issue  licenses  under this  chapter,  the  department  shall

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continue to  receive  applications  and  issue  licenses,  and  all  such  licenses  issued
by  the  department  must  not  expire  before  twelve  (12)  months  from  the  date  of
issuance.

(2)  A  license  issued  pursuant  to  subdivision  ( 1)  is  subject  to  Tennessee
Code  Annotated,  Title  43,  Chapter  27,  Part  2,  as  it  existed  prior to  the  effective
date  of this  act,  until  the  expiration  of the  license  in  accordance with  subdivision
(1 ).

SECTION  11.  If any  provision  of this  act or its  application to  any  person  or circumstance
is  held  invalid,  then  the  invalidity  does  not affect other provisions  or applications  of the  act that
can  be  given effect without the  invalid  provision  or application,  and to that end,  the  provisions of
this act are severable.

SECTION  12.  The  headings  in  this  act  are  for  reference  purposes  only  and  do  not
constitute  a part  of the  law enacted  by  this  act.  However,  the  Tennessee  Code  Commission  is
requested to include the headings in  any compilation  or publication containing this  act.

SECTION  13.

(a)  For  purposes  of  promulgating  rules  and  carrying  out  administrative  duties
necessary  to  effectuate  this  act,  this  act  takes  effect  upon  becoming  a  law,  the  public
welfare requiring  it.

Instrument

Hemp-derived cannabinoid and synthetic cannabinoid definitions; 57-7-110. Safety requirements for hemp-derived cannabinoid products; 57-7-114. Unlawful to manufacture, cultivate, produce, or sell certain cannabinoids

Source

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(3)  “Hemp-derived cannabinoid”:

(A)  Means:

(i)  A  cannabinoid  other  than  delta-9  tetrahydrocannabinol,
or  an  isomer derived  from  such  cannabinoid,  that  is  derived  from
hemp  in  a  concentration  of  more  than  one-tenth  of  one  percent
(0.1%);

(ii)  A

delta-9
tetrahydrocannabinol  in  a  concentration  of  not  more  than  three
tenths of one  percent (0_3%)  on  a dry weight basis;  or

hemp-derived

containing

product

(iii) A hemp-derived  product containing  a total THC  content
or a total theoretical THC  content of not more than  three-tenths  of
one percent (0.3%) on  a dry weight basis;

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(B)  Includes,  but is  not limited to:

(i)  Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol;

(ii)  Delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol;

(iii)  Hexahydrocannabinol;  and

(iv) Tetrahydrocannabivarin  (THCv);  and

(C)  Does not include:

(i)  Cannabichromene (CBC/CBCa/CBCv);

(ii)  Cannabicitran (CBT/CBTa);

(iii)  Cannabicyclol (CBL/CBLa);

(iv)  Cannabidiol (CBD/CBDa/CBDv/CBDp);

(v)  Cannabielsoin (CBE/CBEa);

(vi)  Cannabigerol (CBG/CBGa/CBGv/CBGm);

(vii)  Cannabinol  (CBN/CBNa);

(viii)  Cannabivarin  (CBV/CBVa);

(ix)  Hemp-derived  feed  products  allowed  under  title  44,

chapter 6;

(x)  Hemp-derived  fiber,  grain,  or  stalk;  provided,  that  the
product  does  not  contain  a  hemp-derived  cannabinoid
in  a
concentration  of more  than  three-tenths  of one  percent  (0.3%)  on
a dry weight basis;

(xi) Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid  (THCa)  in  a concentration
greater than  three-tenths  of one  percent  (0.3%)  on  a dry  weight
basis;

(xii) Tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCp);

(xiii) A synthetic cannabinoid;  or

(xiv)  A  substance  that  is  categorized  as  a  Schedule  I
including  a

controlled  substance  on  or  after  July  1,  2023,
substance that may be  identified in  subdivision  (3)(8);

(4) "Hemp-derived cannabinoid  product" or “HDCP”:

(A)  Means  a product that  contains  or  that  is  labeled  as  containing
a hemp-derived cannabinoid  and that is  produced,  marketed,  or otherwise
intended  to  be  ingested  orally,  inhaled,  or  absorbed  through  the  skin,
including hemp and  hemp plant  parts,  and  any product that may contain  a
hemp-derived  cannabinoid  that  is  extracted  from  hemp  plants  or  hemp
plant parts;  and

(B)  Includes:

(i)  Intermediate products  intended for subsequent use  as  a

component in  a later finished  HDCP;  and

(ii)  Except  as  excluded  under  subdivision

(3)(C)(x),
harvested  hemp  and  hemp  plant  parts,  otherwise  known  as  hemp
flower;

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(5)  “Manufacture”  means  to  compound,  blend,  extract,  infuse,  cook,  or
otherwise  make  or  prepare  HDCPs,  including  the  processes  of  extraction,
infusion,  packaging,  repackaging,  labeling,  and relabeling  of HDCPs;

(6)  "Proof  of  age"  means  a  valid  driver  license  or  other  government
issued  identification  card  that  contains  a photograph  of the  person  and  confirms
the  person’s age as twenty-one (21) years of age or older;

(7)  “Retailer”  means  a  person  or  entity  that  sells,  markets,  or  advertises
as  a  seller,  provides  samples  with  or  without  a  fee  or  charge,  or  otherwise
distributes  to  the  public,  with  or without  compensation,  HDCPs  for  consumption
and  not for resale;

(8)  “Serving”  means  a  quantity  of  an  HDCP  reasonably  suitable  for  a

single person’s daily use;

(9)  “Supplier” means a person or entity that:

(A)  Sells  HDCPs  to  wholesalers  licensed  under  this  chapter  for

repackaging  and for resale,  but not for consumption;

(B)  Manufactures hemp-derived cannabinoids or HDCPs;  or

(C)  Contracts  for  the  manufacture  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids
or  HDCPs,  whether  located  inside  or  outside  of this  state,  and  that  sells
finished,  packaged  HDCPs to wholesalers  licensed  under this  chapter for
resale and  not for consumption;

(10)  "Synthetic  cannabinoid"  means  a  substance  with  an  identical  or
substantially  similar  chemical  structure  to  or  the  pharmacological  activity  of  a
cannabinoid,  but  that  is  not  extracted  from  hemp  or hemp  plant  parts  or derived
from  hemp or hemp plant parts;

57-7-110.  Safety  requirements  for  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  products  - Proper

storage by consumer - Prohibited advertising.

(a)

(1)  Except as  provided  in  subdivisions  (a)(2)-(5),  an  HDCP that  is  sold  at

retail  must:

(A)  Satisfy  the  child-resistant  effectiveness  standards  under  16
CFR  1700.15(b)(1)  when  tested  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  of
16 CFR  1700.20;

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(B)  Be  packaged  in  a single package or container that contains  no
more  than  the  milligram  equivalent  of  twenty  (20)  servings,  or  three
hundred
the
(300)  milligrams  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids,
aggregate,  in  a manner to  be  determined by the commission  by rule;  and

in

(C)  Be  labeled with:

(i)  A  list  of  ingredients  and  possible  allergens  and  a

nutritional fact panel;

(ii)  A  conspicuous  warning  statement  having  a  minimum
font  size  of  eleven-point  font  concerning  the  risk  of  impairment
from  consumption  of  the  product,  keeping  the  product  out  of  the
reach  of  children,  and  other  warning  information  as  required  by
rule  of the  commission;

(iii)  If the product is  ingestible or inhalable in  cartridge form,
the  amount  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  in  each  serving  of  the
product,  measured  in  milligrams;

(iv)  The  total  amount  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  in  the

entire package,  measured in  milligrams;

(v) The  net weight of the product;

(vi)  A  quick  response  (QR)  code  that  can  be  scanned  to
access  a  website  providing  the  product’s  batch  number,  date
received,  date  of  testing  completion,  and  method  of  analysis  for
the  testing  report  required  under§ 57-7-107,  including  information
regarding  results  of  the  product’s  full-panel  and  potency  tests
conducted pursuant to§ 57-7-107(a);

(vii) An  expiration date;  and

(viii)  For hemp plant parts  or hemp flower,  the  percentages
and  identity  of  each  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  present  in  the
HDCP.

(2)  For HDCP beverage products,  if the  HDCP:

(A)  Is  a  beverage  product  other  than  such  product  described  in
subdivision  (a)(2)(B),  the  container  must  utilize  a  traditional  pull-tab,  an
aluminum  can  device  currently  approved  for  soft  drinks  and  malt
beverages,  or  a  screw-top  or  cork-style  cap  used  for  containers  of wine
and  other alcoholic beverage products;  or

(B)  Is  in  a  container  with  a  volume  equal  to  or  less  than  seven
hundred  fifty  milliliters  (750  ml)  and  contains  more  than  one  (1)  serving,
the container must be  resealable in  a manner to support multi-day use.

(3)  For HDCPs  in  cartridge form,  the HDCP must be  packaged  in  a single
cartridge  that  contains  not  more  than  forty  ( 40)  servings,  not  to  exceed  five
hundred (500) milligrams per cartridge.

(4)  For  hemp  plant  parts  and  hemp flower,  the  HDCP  must  be  packaged
in  a single  package  or container that  contains  not  more than  one-half (0.5)  of an
ounce  by  weight  of  HDCP,  regardless  of the  milligram  content  of  hemp-derived
cannabinoids in  such  hemp plant parts or hemp flower.

(5)  For  HDCPs  in  the  form  of  a smokeless  pouch  that  contains  a hemp
derived  cannabinoid  for  ingestion  or  absorption,  be  sold  in  a single  container  or
tin  that  contains  no  more  than  fifteen  (15)  pouches,  and  no  more  than  six  (6)
milligrams of hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per pouch.

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(b)  A  person  who  obtains  an  HDCP  that  is  sold  at  retail  shall  store  any
unconsumed portion of the  product in  its original  packaging.  It is  a Class C misdemeanor
offense for a person to  violate this subsection  (b).

(c)  A  retailer or  supplier of an  HDCP  shall  not  advertise,  market,  or offer for sale
an  HDCP  by  using,  depicting,  or  signifying,  in  the  labeling  or  design  of  the  product  or
product packaging,  or in  advertising  or  marketing  materials for the  product,  trade  dress,
trademarks,  branding,  or  other  related  product  imagery  or  scenery,  characters,  or
symbols  known  to  appeal  primarily  to  persons  under  twenty-one  (21)  years  of  age,
to,  superheroes,  comic  book  characters,  video  game
including,  but  not
characters,  television  show  characters,  movie  characters,  or  unicorns  or  other  mythical
creatures.

limited

(d)  An  HDCP  mixed  or infused  with,  or otherwise  used  as  an  ingredient  in,  beer
or  alcoholic  beverages,  must  not  be  manufactured,  sold,  provided,  or  served  to  a
consumer in this state and  is otherwise strictly prohibited.

(e)  An  HDCP  must  not  be  labeled  or  otherwise  marketed  to  make  any  health
related  claims,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  claims  pertaining  to  diagnoses,  cures,  or
mitigation or treatment of any human disease or other condition.

(f)  Except as  provided  in  subdivisions (a)(2)-(5),  an  ingestible HDCP containing a

hemp-derived cannabinoid  must not:

(1)  Be  sold  in  a serving  that  contains  more than  fifteen  (15)  milligrams,  in

the aggregate,  of one (1)  or more hemp-derived cannabinoids;

(2)  If  the  HDCP  is  a  hemp-derived  cannabinoid  beverage  product,  be

sold:

(A)  Except as  provided  in  this subdivision  (f)(2),  in  a container that

contains more than two (2)  servings;

(B)  In  a  container with  a volume  greater than  seven  hundred  fifty
milliliters (750  ml),  unless the container is  a standard fifteen- and  one-half
gallon  (15.5 gal.)  keg  container or a seven- and  three-fourths gallon  (7.75
gal.)  keg  container  of  HDCP  beverage  product  for  wholesale  sale  to  a
retail  licensee only for retail  sale in  single servings by the glass;  or

(C)  In  a  concentration  greater than  fifteen  (15)  milligrams  of  one
(1)  or  more  hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per  serving,  with  the  maximum
amount  of  milligrams  of  hemp-derived  cannabinoids  per  container
calculated  by  multiplying  the  standard  number  of  servings  per  type  of
container by fifteen  (15)  milligrams;  or

(3)  Be formed  into the shape of an  animal or cartoon  character.

(g)  The  commission  may  promulgate  rules  for  the  packaging,  labeling,  and

display of HDCPs that are offered for sale in this state.

57-7-114.  Unlawful

to  manufacture,  cultivate,  produce,  or  sell  certain

cannabinoids.

(a)  It is  an  offense to manufacture,  cultivate,  produce,  or sell  in this state:

(1)  Hemp,  harvested hemp,  hemp plant parts,  HDCPs,  or another product
that contains  a total THC content,  or a total theoretical THC  content,  in  excess  of
three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on  a dry weight basis;

(2)  A  synthetic  cannabinoid,  or  an  HDCP  or  any  other  product,  which

contains a synthetic cannabinoid;  or

(3)  A

of
tetrahydrocannabiphorol  (THCp).

derivative

hemp

or

an  HDCP

that

contains

(b)  A person who violates subsection  (a)  commits a Class A misdemeanor.

SECTION  1.  Tennessee  Code  Annotated,  Title  43,  Chapter 27,  Part  2,  is  amended  by

deleting the part.

SECTION  10.

Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary:

(1)  Before  January  1,  2026,  or  until  the  commission  has  the  capacity  to
process  applications  for  licensure  under  this  chapter,  whichever  is  later,  the
department  of  agriculture  shall  continue  to  process  and  renew  HDCP  supplier
and  retail  applications  and  licenses  pursuant to  § 43-27-205.  If such  a license  is
set  to  expire  before  January  1,  2026,  or  such  time  as  the  commission  has  the
capacity  to  process  and  issue  licenses  under this  chapter,  the  department  shall

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continue to  receive  applications  and  issue  licenses,  and  all  such  licenses  issued
by  the  department  must  not  expire  before  twelve  (12)  months  from  the  date  of
issuance.

(2)  A  license  issued  pursuant  to  subdivision  ( 1)  is  subject  to  Tennessee
Code  Annotated,  Title  43,  Chapter  27,  Part  2,  as  it  existed  prior to  the  effective
date  of this  act,  until  the  expiration  of the  license  in  accordance with  subdivision
(1 ).

SECTION  11.  If any  provision  of this  act or its  application to  any  person  or circumstance
is  held  invalid,  then  the  invalidity  does  not affect other provisions  or applications  of the  act that
can  be  given effect without the  invalid  provision  or application,  and to that end,  the  provisions of
this act are severable.

SECTION  12.  The  headings  in  this  act  are  for  reference  purposes  only  and  do  not
constitute  a part  of the  law enacted  by  this  act.  However,  the  Tennessee  Code  Commission  is
requested to include the headings in  any compilation  or publication containing this  act.

SECTION  13.

(a)  For  purposes  of  promulgating  rules  and  carrying  out  administrative  duties
necessary  to  effectuate  this  act,  this  act  takes  effect  upon  becoming  a  law,  the  public
welfare requiring  it.

Instrument

Hemp-derived cannabinoid products: total THC limit, flower package cap, direct-to-consumer ban

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57-7-114. Unlawful to manufacture, cultivate, produce, or sell certain cannabinoids. (a) It is an offense to manufacture, cultivate, produce, or sell in this state: (1) Hemp, harvested hemp, hemp plant parts, HDCPs, or another product that contains a total THC content, or a total theoretical THC content, in excess of three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis; (2) A synthetic cannabinoid, or an HDCP or any other product, which contains a synthetic cannabinoid; or (3) A derivative of hemp or an HDCP that contains tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCp). (b) A person who violates subsection (a) commits a Class A misdemeanor.

From 57-7-110: (4) For hemp plant parts and hemp flower, the HDCP must be packaged in a single package or container that contains not more than one-half (0.5) of an ounce by weight of HDCP, regardless of the milligram content of hemp-derived cannabinoids in such hemp plant parts or hemp flower.

57-7-113. Direct-to-consumer shipping and delivery services unlawful. (a) It is unlawful for a person or entity: (1) To ship an HDCP directly to a consumer in this state; or (2) To utilize a delivery service to deliver an HDCP to a consumer.

SECTION 13. (a) For purposes of promulgating rules and carrying out administrative duties necessary to effectuate this act, this act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it. (b) For all other purposes, this act takes effect January 1, 2026, the public welfare requiring it.

Instrument

Tenn. Pub. Ch. 526 (2025) (HB 1376), Tenn. Code tit. 57, ch. 7

Source

https://www.tn.gov/abc/public-information-and-forms/newsroom/2025/6/11/information-release--tabc-reminds-hemp-businesses-of-current-regulations-and-addresses-upcoming-changes.html

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[TABC information release, June 11, 2025:] "House Bill 1376 was enacted as Public Chapter 526." [Oversight moves to TABC] “on January 1, 2026.” "Suppliers must ensure that all products do not exceed a total THC concentration of 0.3% on a dry weight basis." [Products with THCa] "exceeding 0.3% on a dry weight basis" [are prohibited.] [Retail sales] “only to individuals aged 21 and over.” "Separate licensing will be required for suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers of HDC products." [Statute text in Tenn. Code 57-7 not fetched; agency summary used.]

Instrument

Controlling provision (official text)

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(C) Does not include:

(i) Cannabichromene (CBC/CBCa/CBCv);

(ii) Cannabicitran (CBT/CBTa);

(iii) Cannabicyclol (CBL/CBLa);

(iv) Cannabidiol (CBD/CBDa/CBDv/CBDp);

(v) Cannabielsoin (CBE/CBEa);

(vi) Cannabigerol (CBG/CBGa/CBGv/CBGm);

Instrument

Controlling provision (official text)

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(15) "Total theoretical tetrahydrocannabinol content" or "total theoretical
THC content" is the maximum amount of possible delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol if
total conversion were to occur, calculated as the sum of the concentration of
delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol added to the amount of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid
after such amount is multiplied by eight hundred seventy-seven thousandths
(0.877) on a dry weight basis and reported to two (2) significant figures, and
expressed in a mathematical formula as follows: