Controlled Substances - As introduced, permits a person to possess cannabis that was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition by, a licensed physician; specifies the sentences permitted for possessing certain amounts of cannabis that was not obtained directly from, or pursuant to a diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition by, a licensed physician. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

Summary

The bill adds a new rule that a person may only legally possess cannabis if it was obtained directly from a licensed physician for a qualifying medical condition. Possession without that medical link becomes a Class A misdemeanor, with fines, community service, and possible jail time that increase for larger amounts and repeat offenses. It also requires officers to issue citations instead of arresting people for the first offense.

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