Updated on May 11, 2020. Medical content reviewed by Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, M.B.A, Chief Medical Officer
Medical marijuana is illegal in Tennessee. However, there is an exception that allows the use of high-CBD, low-THC cannabis oil for seizure patients.
Possession and cultivation of marijuana are both illegal.
Offense |
Penalty |
Incarceration |
Max. Fine |
Possession |
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1/2 oz. or less (First Offense) |
Misdemeanor |
1 year |
$250 |
1/2 oz. or less (Second Offense) |
Misdemeanor |
1 year |
$500 |
1/2 oz. or less (Third Offense) |
Felony |
1 – 6 years |
$1,000 |
Fines for possession are mandatory. | |||
Sale or Distribution |
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1/2 oz. – 10 lbs. |
Felony |
1 – 6 years |
$5,000 |
10 – 70 lbs. |
Felony |
2 – 12 years |
$5,000 |
70 – 300 lbs. |
Felony |
8 – 30 years |
$200,000 |
More than 300 lbs. |
Felony |
15 – 60 years |
$500,000 |
Includes possession with intent to distribute. | |||
Subsequent offense carries higher penalty. | |||
Hash & Concentrates |
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Possession |
Misdemeanor |
11 mos |
$2,500 |
Manufacture, deliver, or sell less than 2 lbs. |
Felony |
6 years |
$5,000 |
Manufacture or delivery |
Felony |
12 years |
$50,000 |
Manufacture, deliver, or sell 2 – 4 lbs. |
Felony |
15 years |
$100,000 |
Manufacture, deliver, or sell 4 – 8 lbs. |
Felony |
30 years |
$200,000 |
Manufacture, deliver, or sell 8 – 15 lbs. |
Felony |
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Manufacture, deliver, or sell more than 15 lbs |
Felony |
60 years |
$500,000 |
Cultivation |
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10 plants or less |
Felony |
1 – 6 years |
$5,000 |
10 – 19 plants |
Felony |
2 – 12 years |
$50,000 |
20 – 99 plants |
Felony |
3 – 15 years |
$100,000 |
100 – 499 plants |
Felony |
8 – 30 years |
$200,000 |
More than 500 plants |
Felony |
15 – 60 years |
$500,000 |
Subsequent offense carries higher penalty. |
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