Tennessee Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

Beth Harwell Comes Out In Support of Medical Marijuana

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It's an issue that hasn't gotten much traction in the Volunteer State - but today, House Speaker and Gubernatorial candidate Beth Harwell came out in favor of medical marijuana. In an announcement in Nashville, Speaker Harwell (R-Nashville) called the issue…

Republicans Introduce Medical Marijuana Legislation In Tennessee

January 19, 2018
AggregatedNews
Tennessee
0 Comments

Two Republicans introduced a bill Thursday that would make Tennessee the latest state to allow medical marijuana. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, and Sen. Steve Dickerson, R-Nashville, would only allow oil-based manufactured products, such as pills or lotions, and would…

Tennessee Democrats Vote To Support Medical Marijuana Officially

November 6, 2017
AggregatedNews
Tennessee
0 Comments

As polls show record numbers of Americans supporting medical marijuana, it's only a matter of time before our nation's politicians jump on the bandwagon as well. And it looks like Tennessee Democrats want to be the first ones aboard. The Tennessee Democrats announced that they've…

These 11 States May Change Their Marijuana Laws in 2017

January 24, 2017
AggregatedNews
Connecticut, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin
0 Comments

After four states legalized recreational marijuana last year and twice that many approved new medical marijuana laws, at least eleven more are considering changing their laws in 2017. Here are the states and the legislation they're proposing: 1. Connecticut Not…

Nashville Metro Council Votes 35-3 to Decriminalize Marijuana

September 21, 2016
AggregatedNews
Tennessee
0 Comments

Nashville’s Metro Council made history Tuesday by approving the city’s first measure to allow lesser civil penalties for people caught with small amounts of marijuana, but it may set the stage for a confrontation with the state. Meanwhile, some Nashville judges…

Tennessee Governor Unsupportive of Marijuana Decriminalization in His Cities

Tennessee's two largest cities are considering proposals that would make possession of a small amount of marijuana carry the same penalties as a speeding ticket. Local 24 Watchdog Mike Matthews tells us the Governor doesn't like these ideas at all.…

Tennessee Governor: Medical Marijuana Legislation Unlikely to Pass Soon

This year, Tennessee legalized the use of cannabis oil to treat a small number of specific afflictions. Any legislation that aims to broaden medical marijuana laws in the state likely won't find similar support, Gov. Bill Haslam said. "I don’t see…

Medical Marijuana Extract Now Legal in Tennessee — If You Can Get It

The cause of medicinal marijuana seemingly took a step forward in Tennessee this month when Gov. Bill Haslam signed a measure making an extract of marijuana legal for use in treating intractable epileptic seizures. Initially, the legalization of non-intoxicating cannabidiol…

Tennessee Governor Says He’ll Sign Medical Cannabis Oil Bill

Gov. Bill Haslam will sign into law a measure that allows limited usage of cannabis oil for medical reasons in Tennessee. The governor had said several times he wasn't opposed to the bill, but confirmed Tuesday he could sign the…

Tennessee’s Republican-Led Medical Marijuana Bill Give 50-50 Chance of Passage

Marijuana legally grown, processed and given for treatment at the recommendation of a doctor in Tennessee could become a reality if lawmakers approve a new Republican-led initiative. The chances of changing current law aren't fantastic: Sen. Steve Dickerson, R-Nashville, put…

Tenn. takes first step in hemp production

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 10 a.m. to gather input on the permitting and regulation of industrial hemp, according to a press release. The purpose of this hearing is to receive…

State Agriculture Department Developing Regulations For Production Of Mild Form Of Marijuana

November 8, 2014
Rob Meagher
Hemp Business Executive, Policy & Legal, Tennessee
0 Comments

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture will hold a public hearing on Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. CST in Nashville to gather input on the permitting and regulation of industrial hemp - a mild form of marijuana. The purpose of this hearing is…

New hemp law interests area farmers

October 30, 2014
AggregatedNews
Hemp Business Executive, Policy & Legal, Tennessee
0 Comments

KNOXVILLE (WATE) - It could be about a year before farmers grow their first hemp crops in Tennessee. Until then, the bill's sponsor, state Republican Senator Frank Niceley, is trying to answer questions farmers might have about the new law.…

Tennessee Law

Tennessee Hemp Law Laws Authorizing Commercial Hemp Cultivation Year Passed: 2014 Summary: Senate Bill 2495/House Bill 2445 reclassifies cannabis possessing less than 0.3 percent THC as an industrial crop rather than a controlled substance. The law calls on the state…

Web Page Launched For Farmers Interested In Growing Industrial Hemp

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has launched an informational web page for farmers interested in growing industrial hemp. The page has information about hemp's legal status, and also features aimed at helping to develop state regulations and licensing processes to…