More than a dozen marijuana bills were filed in the Tennessee legislature. Here’s what they’d change
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaTennessee March 22, 2021 0
At least 17 pieces of legislation related to marijuana have been introduced this year in Tennessee. Many of those bills pertain to medical cannabis, while others seek to reduce penalties for marijuana possession. Neither approach is likely to succeed this year, largely due to top Republican officials’ resistance to permitting... Read more
Memphis lawmaker takes aim at decriminalizing marijuana possession under an ounce in Tennessee
Marijuana Industry NewsTennessee January 29, 2021 0
You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Tennessee / Memphis lawmaker takes aim at decriminalizing marijuana possession under an ounce in Tennessee January 29, 2021 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment Memphis Representative London Lamar thinks it’s high time for Tennessee to catch up with its neighboring states.... Read more
Tennessee medical marijuana bill delayed indefinitely by Senate amendment
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaTennessee March 12, 2020 0
A far-reaching Tennessee medical cannabis bill passed a critical vote in the state Senate on Wednesday, but only after it was amended to delay its enactment, potentially indefinitely, until the federal government downgrades the illegality of marijuana. The bill, introduced by two medical doctors, Sen. Steve Dickerson, R-Nashville, and Rep. Bryan... Read more
Medical marijuana advocates urge Tennessee police not to oppose new legislation
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaTennessee January 14, 2020 0
Proponents of medical marijuana launched their next legislative effort Thursday with an attempt to convince law enforcement officials from across the state not to oppose legal dispensaries selling cannabis products to sick Tennesseans. Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Tullahoma, said she intends to introduce a bill in the coming months that... Read more
