Cannabis in Tennessee

Neither medical nor adult-use cannabis are legal in Tennessee. The only exception is high-CBD (no minimum amount required) and low-THC (less than 0.9%) cannabis oil for seizure patients.

Overview of Key Tennessee Cannabis Laws

Is medical cannabis allowed? Limited to high-CBD, low-THC oil

Is adult-use cannabis allowed? No

Personal Laws

Cannabis has not been decriminalized in Tennessee. Possession of 1/2 oz. or less is a misdemeanor penalized with a maximum fine of $250 and up to 1 year in jail for a first offense. Possession fines are mandatory.

Personal Possession

Overall Possession: None

Personal Growing

Personal growing is not allowed in Tennessee.

Registered Medical Patient Growing: N/A

Medical Cannabis Patient Qualification and Registry

Patients with qualifying conditions who receive a recommendation from a licensed doctor for high-CBD, low-THC cannabis oil may use it.

Qualifying medical conditions include:

Intractable seizures

Business Laws

The state of Tennessee does not have a regulated cannabis industry.

License Types

N/A

License Fees

N/A

License Timeline

N/A

Testing

N/A

Training

There is no required training for cannabis industry business owners or workers in Tennessee.

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Sources and More Information

Data current as of 1/24/20.