Hemp

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is promulgating rules for the hemp-derived cannabinoid products law which was passed by the Tennessee state legislature in 2023. The proposed rules were written to align with federal and state standards already applicable to hemp producers in Tennessee, as well as the new state law requirements for retailers and suppliers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

The department will take all regulatory action necessary to have a licensing program in place on July 1 for retailers and suppliers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. We will educate before we regulate. From July 1 until September 30, the department will issue licenses and conduct outreach to businesses to provide education about requirements. The department will begin regulation and enforcement of licensing requirements on October 1. The department is developing educational materials and assets to facilitate success for licensed businesses.