HB297 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.

HB297 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40. · Informed CitizenryHB297 amends the Tennessee Code to change the classification of possessing a small amount of marijuana. Specifically, it establishes that knowingly possessing marijuana not in excess of one-eighth…Open in Informed Citizenry