Senate Bill 1007 aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish regulations surrounding the sale and distribution of smoking hemp and products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids. Key changes include the redefinition of terms such as "manufacture," "retailer," and "supplier," as well as the introduction of a new definition for "smoking hemp." The bill mandates that any person or entity engaged in the manufacturing or selling of smoking hemp must obtain a valid license by July 1, 2025, and outlines specific labeling requirements for retail products, including child-resistant packaging and QR codes linking to potency test results.

Additionally, the bill imposes a new six percent sales tax on the retail sale of smoking hemp and related products. It also includes provisions for random inspections to ensure compliance with the new regulations and establishes penalties for violations, including the seizure of non-compliant products. The act will take effect immediately for rule promulgation purposes, while the broader provisions will be enforced starting July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 43-27-201, 43-27-202, 43-27-203(a), 43-27-203, 43-27-205, 43-27-206(a), 43-27-206, 43-27-206(b)(1)(C), 43-27-206(b)(3)(A), 43-27-206(b)(3)(B), 43-27-206(d)(1), 43-27-209, 43-27-210, 67-6-232(a), 67-6-232, 67-6-232(c)