FOX 17 Nashville – A host of cannabis laws have been proposed in the Tennessee General Assembly already this session, most focused on decriminalizing marijuana.

Now, SB1461/HB0172, otherwise known as the Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act is seeking to legalize medical marijuana in the state. The bill was introduced in the House last month by Representative Jesse Chism (D-Memphis-D85) and it was introduced in the Senate on Wednesday by Senator London Lamar (D-Memphis-D33).

The bill would allow for medical cardholders to possess 2.5 ounces of cannabis, not including cannabis products and products would not be able to contain more than 2,000 milligrams of THC.

In addition, some cardholders would be allowed to have 6 cannabis plants on their property.

Among the conditions which would be covered under medical use are: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV, Aids, ALS, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis, Alzheimer’s, PTSD, chronic pain, severe acute pain, autism, seizures, severe nausea, wasting syndrome, and chronic muscle spasms.

The bill calls on Tennessee to follow in the footsteps of 37 other sates which have removed state-level criminal penalties for medical use.

POLL: Should Tennessee legalize medical cannabis use? A new bill would allow Tennesseans with a card to possess up to 2.5 ounces. STORY: https://t.co/HshgVj9uAW

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