Criminal Offenses - As enacted, establishes mandatory minimum penalties of 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine for a person convicted of knowingly selling or distributing a product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid to a person who is under 21; prohibits a retailer from knowingly allowing an employee younger than 21 to access, handle, or sell any product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid on the premises of the retail establishment. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
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History
2025
Apr 4Comp. became Pub. Ch. 77Latest
Mar 10Companion House Bill substitutedMajor
Mar 10Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
Mar 7Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/10/2025
Mar 4Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1 3/4/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
Feb 26Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
Feb 10Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
Jan 27Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor