Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the amount of marijuana that may be possessed, from one-half ounce to five ounces, for it to be considered a small amount of marijuana and punishable as a Class A misdemeanor; revises penalty to make it punishable by a $500 fine for a first offense and a $1,000 fine for a second or subsequent offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

Summary

The bill changes Tennessee law so that possessing up to five ounces of marijuana is treated as a small amount. Violations remain a Class A misdemeanor but are punished with a $500 fine for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. It updates the statutory language and takes effect July 1, 2026.

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