HB1700 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, establishes a defense to prosecution for the possession of marijuana in an amount not to exceed one ounce by declaring such possession is justified if possessed for the treatment of certain provable medical conditions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.

HB1700 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, establishes a defense to prosecution for the possession of marijuana in an amount not to exceed one ounce by declaring such possession is justified if possessed for the treatment of certain provable medical conditions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40. · Informed CitizenryHB1700 amends the Tennessee Code to establish a legal defense for the possession of marijuana in amounts not exceeding one ounce (28.35 grams). Possession is justified if the individual reasonably…Open in Informed Citizenry