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Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee House passed HB1376, a bill transferring authority over hemp-derived cannabinoid products from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
An amendment made by Representative Mark Cochran (R-Englewood) added on Wednesday that would prevent the sale of hemp containing a total THC content over 0.3%. As most of these products include THCA as a kind of precursor to THC, the bill would essentially ban the sale of TCHA products altogether, or 60% of revenue for local businesses in the hemp industry.
The Tennessee Growers Coalition issued a statement condemning the amendment, saying it “significantly undermines the months of hard work and collaboration the industry has committed to”.
“The TGC has been actively working with lawmakers throughout this process to voice the industry’s concerns and find a workable solution—this amendment disregards that effort entirely,” says the coalition.
Although the legislation passed in the House, the Tennessee Senate has yet to vote. The Senate Bill has to match the House bill before moving to Governor Bill Lee’s desk to be signed into law.
”}]] The Tennessee House passed HB1376, a bill transferring authority over hemp-derived products. Amendment bans sale of hemp with THC content over 0.3%. Tennessee Growers Coalition criticizes amendment. Senate yet to vote. Read More
