§ 43-27-103. Prohibited Acts
The following acts within this state are prohibited: Possession of rooted hemp by any person, other than a common carrier, without a valid license issued by the department; Possession of cannabis with THC concentrations greater than three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis; Failure to pay upon reasonable notice any license, sampling, […]
§ 43-27-104. Authority of Commissioner
The commissioner is authorized to: Administer this chapter; Take all action necessary to obtain primary regulatory authority over the production of hemp in this state, as authorized by Section 297 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334); Promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter […]
§ 43-27-105. Enforcement of Chapter — Sample and Analysis of Hemp Produced in State
The department shall enforce this chapter in a manner that may reasonably be expected to prevent production or distribution of cannabis with THC concentrations exceeding three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis, including random inspections and sampling of hemp licensees to ensure compliance with this chapter and rules promulgated under this chapter. […]
§ 43-27-106. Stop Movement or Destruction Order for Plant or Product Exceeding Authorized Concentrations — Penalties — Evidence
When the commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized agent finds any cannabis or cannabis product to contain THC concentrations greater than three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis, the commissioner may issue either a written stop movement order or written destruction order for the plant or product, as appropriate to best serve the […]
§ 43-27-107. Jurisdiction for Violations
When the commissioner has reason to believe that a person is causing or has caused a violation of this chapter or the rules promulgated under this chapter, the commissioner may initiate proceedings in either the chancery court of Davidson County or the chancery court of the county where the violation occurred, for injunctive relief to […]
§ 43-25-105. Registration Books — Certificate of Registration
The commissioner shall provide a suitable book or books in which to enter the registrations provided for in this chapter; and, upon receipt of such applications for registration, shall cause the registration to be entered in the book or books by counties in compliance with this chapter, and shall issue to the person entitled thereto […]
§ 43-26-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Right to Farm Act.”
§ 43-24-102. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Community garden” means a piece of real property, either on vacant public land or on private land, cultivated by residents of a neighborhood or community, or members of a homeowners or condominium owners association for the purpose of providing the following for the use of […]
§ 43-24-103. Legislative Intent — Local Governments Authorized to Establish Community Gardening Programs — Use of Vacant Public Land — Use of Private Property — Priority in Allotment of Public Land — Private Property Exempt From Certain Requirements
It is the intent of this chapter to create authority for local governments to promote healthy eating and active living in their community by encouraging and supporting community gardens. In furtherance of this intent, local governments are authorized to establish community gardening programs. Any local government may allow and encourage the use of vacant public […]
§ 43-24-104. Chapter to Be Liberally Construed — Property Owners Urged to Expedite Use of Vacant or Unused Property for Community Gardening
It is the policy of the state to encourage community gardening on both public and private property, and to that end this chapter shall be liberally construed. Local governments, homeowner or condominium associations, neighborhood or community associations, and private property owners are urged to expedite the use of vacant or unused real property under their […]