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TCA 39-17-415

Criteria and controlled substances for Schedule VI

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What does this charge mean?

This statute defines Schedule VI controlled substances, which include marijuana, THC (the active ingredient in cannabis), and synthetic versions of cannabis compounds. The statute itself does not create a crime—it only classifies these substances; however, possessing or selling them violates other Tennessee drug laws. Note: Industrial hemp (containing less than 0.3% THC) is specifically excluded from this classification.

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(a) There is established a Schedule VI for the classification of substances which the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services, upon the agreement of the commissioner of health, upon considering the factors set forth in § 39-17-403, decides should not be included in Schedules I through V. The controlled substances included in Schedule VI are: (a)(38) or a specific statute exists covering the same or similar conduct. See Tennessee Code 39-11-106(1) Marijuana; (2) Tetrahydrocannabinols; and (3) Synthetic equivalents of the substances contained in the plant, or in the resinous extractives of Cannabis, sp. and/or synthetic substances, derivatives, and their isomers with similar chemical structure and pharmacological activity, such as the following: (A) 1 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol, and its optical isomers; (B) 6 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol, and its optical isomers; or (C) 3, 4 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol, and its optical isomers. (b) Since nomenclature of these substances is not internationally standardized, compounds of these structures, regardless of numerical designation of atomic positions are covered. (c) This section does not categorize hemp, as defined in § 43-27-101, as a controlled substance.
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