LOCAL 3 INVESTIGATES: Inside the Collapse of Tennessee’s Hemp Industry, Months After New Law

LOCAL 3 INVESTIGATES: Inside the collapse of Tennessee’s hemp industry, months after new law

Tennessee’s House Bill 1376 imposes strict hemp product regulations, including THC limits and extensive safety testing, shifting oversight to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission and raising licensing fees.

Commentary: Tennessee Wrote Its Own Hemp Rules, Congress Should Respect Them

When a Tennessee adult buys a hemp seltzer at the store today, they show their ID, choose a can from a brand registered with the state Department of Revenue and pay a price that includes a tax of $4.40 per gallon.