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HB 2241

Alcoholic Beverage Commission - As introduced, authorizes a retailer to deliver hemp derived cannabinoid products to a consumer, including by means of a licensed delivery service; reduces the wholesale tax on hemp derived cannabinoid products from 2 cents per milligram to 1 cent per milligram. - Amends TCA Title 57.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Chris Hurt

Tennessee bill allows retailers to deliver hemp cannabinoids to consumers and cuts wholesale tax from 2 cents to 1 cent per milligram to expand the market.

Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2241

Legislative bill overview

HB 2241 authorizes retailers to deliver hemp-derived cannabinoid products directly to consumers through licensed delivery services and reduces the wholesale tax on these products from 2 cents to 1 cent per milligram. The bill amends Tennessee's alcoholic beverage regulations to accommodate the growing hemp cannabinoid market.

Why is this important

Hemp-derived cannabinoids (such as delta-8 and delta-10 THC) operate in a legal gray area federally and represent a rapidly expanding retail sector in states where cannabis remains prohibited. This bill would legitimize the distribution infrastructure and lower the tax burden, potentially increasing tax revenue through higher sales volumes while reducing prices for consumers and retailers.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory clarity: Hemp cannabinoids exist in federal legal limbo; placing them under the Alcoholic Beverage Commission may create conflicts with federal enforcement or other state regulatory bodies
  • Consumer protection: Reduced oversight compared to traditional cannabis markets raises questions about product testing, potency labeling, and age verification for delivery services
  • Tax revenue trade-off: Cutting the wholesale tax in half prioritizes market expansion over short-term state revenue, with uncertain long-term revenue impact

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

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