Tennessee’s hemp regulatory framework has undergone a dramatic transition, shifting authority from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture under SB 378 to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission under HB 1376. Rather than a clean handoff, the state now operates under overlapping regulatory regimes, with “legacy licensees” continuing under the prior system while new entrants must comply with TN ABC’s stricter licensing and compliance framework. This dual structure has created a complex compliance environment where timing, license status, and agency jurisdiction are now central determinants of operational legality.

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