House Bill 1148 aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to cannabis products. The bill introduces new definitions for "Tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCp)" and "Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa)" in Section 39-17-415(a) and adds definitions for "Decarboxylation" and "Total THC" in Section 43-27-101. Additionally, it modifies the definition of "Hemp" to clarify that it includes all derivatives and extracts with a THC concentration of no more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis. The bill also specifies that products containing THCp or THCa are subject to seizure and forfeiture if they are knowingly manufactured or sold.

Furthermore, the bill updates the testing protocols for hemp-derived cannabinoid products, mandating that testing be conducted post-decarboxylation to accurately determine cannabinoid profiles, including THC concentrations. The language in Section 43-27-207(d)(4) is revised to reflect these new testing requirements. Overall, House Bill 1148 seeks to clarify and enhance the regulatory framework surrounding cannabis products in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-415(a), 39-17-415, 43-27-101, 43-27-202(2)(C), 43-27-202, 43-27-203(a), 43-27-203, 43-27-207(d)(4), 43-27-207