House Bill 2241 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to hemp-derived cannabinoid products (HDCP). Notably, it reduces the tax rate on HDCP from "two cents (2) per milligram" to "one cent (1) per milligram." The bill also removes a subdivision from Section 57-7-106(b)(5) and modifies Section 57-7-113(a) to make it unlawful for any person or entity to ship HDCP directly to consumers in Tennessee. Additionally, it introduces a new definition for "Delivery service" and outlines the conditions under which licensed retailers can deliver HDCP to consumers, including age verification and record-keeping requirements.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a licensing framework for delivery services that wish to deliver HDCP, detailing the application process, fees, and requirements for delivery personnel, including age and background checks. It mandates that delivery services must derive at least 50% of their gross sales from food delivery and sets limits on the distance for deliveries. The legislation also includes provisions for fines and license suspensions for delivery services that violate the regulations, while ensuring that retailers are not penalized for the actions of delivery drivers after the products have been picked up. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 57-7-108(a)(1), 57-7-108, 57-7-106(b)(5), 57-7-106, 57-7-113(a), 57-7-113, 57-7-102