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CBD Laws in Tennessee

How Tennessee law treats cbd, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: Hemp CBD products in Tennessee fall under the Alcoholic Beverage Commission's hemp rules (Public Chapter 526, effective January 1, 2026). Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Frequently Asked Questions - Hemp FAQs, Q9, Q10, Q24 (citing Public Chapter 526 (2025))

CBDHemp CBD products in Tennessee fall under the Alcoholic Beverage Commission's hemp rules (Public Chapter 526, effective January 1, 2026). CBD products with non-detectable THC (for example THC-free or non-detect distillate products) are legal and need no TABC license. CBD products with a detectable amount of THC up to 0.3% total THC (counting THCA) are 'hemp-derived cannabinoid products' that may be sold only by TABC-licensed retailers in person, with a QR code linking to a certificate of analysis on each product; this includes topical products absorbed through the skin, such as lotions, balms and patches. Products over 0.3% total THC, or containing THCp or synthetic cannabinoids, are illegal.
Source: Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Frequently Asked Questions - Hemp FAQs, Q9, Q10, Q24 (citing Public Chapter 526 (2025))

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Is CBD legal in Tennessee?
Hemp CBD products in Tennessee fall under the Alcoholic Beverage Commission's hemp rules (Public Chapter 526, effective January 1, 2026). CBD products with non-detectable THC (for example THC-free or non-detect distillate products) are legal and need no TABC license. CBD products with a detectable amount of THC up to 0.3% total THC (counting THCA) are 'hemp-derived cannabinoid products' that may be sold only by TABC-licensed retailers in person, with a QR code linking to a certificate of analysis on each product; this includes topical products absorbed through the skin, such as lotions, balms and patches. Products over 0.3% total THC, or containing THCp or synthetic cannabinoids, are illegal.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.