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Tennessee Cannabis Possession Limits (2026)

Restricted: Marijuana is illegal to possess in Tennessee in any amount.

RestrictedVerified Aug 27, 2026

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Marijuana is illegal to possess in Tennessee in any amount. Simple possession is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. Possessing half an ounce (14.175 grams) or more can be charged as a Class E felony when there is evidence of intent to sell or deliver it. See Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 39-17-418, 39-17-417(g)(1) and 40-35-111(e)(1).

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