Hemp

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture promulgated emergency rules for the purpose of establishing a licensing program for retailers and suppliers of hemp-derived cannabinoid (HDC) products. Under the emergency rules, the Department will be enforcing all statutory and licensing requirements. The final rules will be completed as soon as possible. The proposed rules are 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 established a licensing program on July 1, 2024 for retailers and suppliers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. 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.