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HB 1376

Alcoholic Beverage Commission - As enacted, provides for the regulation of the manufacturing, supplying, wholesale distribution, and retail sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products by the commission and department of revenue; creates licenses for suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers; establishes taxes for such products and the manner in which such taxes are collected and allocated; establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 43, Chapter 27; Title 53, Chapter 11; Title 57 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Tennessee establishes regulated licensing and taxation system for hemp-derived cannabinoid products, effective January 1, 2026, under Alcoholic Beverage Commission oversight.

Pub. Ch. 526
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Bill Summary · HB 1376

Legislative bill overview

HB 1376 establishes a regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid products in Tennessee through the Alcoholic Beverage Commission and Department of Revenue. The bill creates licensing requirements for suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers of these products, implements a tax structure, and establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations.

Why is this important

This legislation brings hemp-derived cannabinoids (products like delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, and others) under state regulatory oversight for the first time, creating a formal market structure previously operating in a legal gray area. The tax revenue generated and regulatory controls aim to address product safety, prevent sales to minors, and establish consistent statewide standards while generating state revenue.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional clarity: "Hemp-derived cannabinoid products" encompasses numerous compounds with varying potency and effects; concerns exist about whether regulations adequately distinguish between different product types and their actual psychoactive properties
  • Market disruption: Previously unregulated retailers and manufacturers may face compliance costs or be unable to meet licensing requirements, potentially eliminating existing businesses
  • Federal-state conflict: While hemp is federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, some hemp-derived cannabinoids operate in legal ambiguity; enforcement could face legal challenges if federal agencies take action

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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