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SB 1007

Licenses - As introduced, extends to smoking hemp the existing licensure and certain other requirements for hemp-derived cannabinoid products; imposes a tax on the privilege of engaging in the business of selling smoking hemp and products containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid in this state. - Amends TCA Section 1-3-113; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 43, Chapter 27; Section 53-11-451 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Page Walley

Tennessee bill imposing licensing requirements and excise taxes on smokable hemp and hemp-derived cannabinoid product sales to regulate market and generate state revenue.

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Bill Summary · SB 1007

Legislative bill overview

SB 1007 would establish licensing requirements and a state tax on the sale of smokable hemp and hemp-derived cannabinoid products in Tennessee. The bill applies existing regulatory frameworks to these products and creates a new revenue stream through excise taxation on their commercial sale.

Why is this important

As hemp-derived cannabinoids (including delta-8 and delta-10 THC) have proliferated in retail markets, states are grappling with how to regulate these products. This bill addresses a regulatory gap by subjecting smokable hemp to the same licensing and oversight as other hemp products while generating tax revenue. The outcome affects retailers, consumers, and state revenue allocation.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional clarity: "Hemp-derived cannabinoid products" may lack precise definitions, creating enforcement ambiguity and potential loopholes or overly broad application
  • Tax burden on retailers: New licensing fees and excise taxes could increase costs for small businesses and potentially drive consumers toward unregulated markets
  • Smokable hemp distinction: Singling out smokable forms for specific regulation raises questions about why other consumption methods (edibles, tinctures) are treated differently, and whether this adequately addresses public health concerns

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

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