Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-27-210: Limitations on right to use hemp-derived cannabinoid - Rights of others
Where this section sits in the code
- TN Code
- Title 43
- Chapter 27
(a) This part does not permit a person to: (1) Undertake any task under the influence of a hemp-derived cannabinoid when doing so would constitute negligence or professional malpractice; or (2) Operate, navigate, or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or any other vehicle while under the influence of a hemp-derived cannabinoid. (b) This part does not require: (1) An employer to accommodate the use of a hemp-derived cannabinoid in a workplace or an employee working while under the influence of a hemp-derived cannabinoid; (2) An individual or establishment in lawful possession of property to allow a guest, client, customer, or other visitor to use a hemp-derived cannabinoid on or in that property; or (3) An individual or establishment in lawful possession of property to admit a guest, client, customer, or other visitor who is impaired as a result of the person's use of a hemp-derived cannabinoid. (c) This part does not exempt a person from prosecution for a criminal offense related to impairment or intoxication resulting from use of a hemp-derived cannabinoid or relieve a person from any requirement under law to submit to a breath, blood, urine, or other test to detect the presence of a controlled substance. (d) This part does not: (1) Limit the ability of an employer to establish, continue, or enforce a drug-free workplace program or policy; (2) Create a cause of action against an employer for wrongful discharge or discrimination; or (3) Allow the possession, sale, manufacture, or distribution of any substance that is otherwise prohibited by title 39, chapter 17, part 4. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 423, s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
(a) This part does not permit a person to: (1) Undertake any task under the influence of a hemp-derived cannabinoid when doing so would constitute negligence or professional malpractice; or (2) Operate, navigate, or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or any other vehicle while under the influence of a hemp-derived cannabinoid.
(1) Undertake any task under the influence of a hemp-derived cannabinoid when doing so would constitute negligence or professional malpractice; or
(2) Operate, navigate, or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or any other vehicle while under the influence of a hemp-derived cannabinoid.
(b) This part does not require: (1) An employer to accommodate the use of a hemp-derived cannabinoid in a workplace or an employee working while under the influence of a hemp-derived cannabinoid; (2) An individual or establishment in lawful possession of property to allow a guest, client, customer, or other visitor to use a hemp-derived cannabinoid on or in that property; or (3) An individual or establishment in lawful possession of property to admit a guest, client, customer, or other visitor who is impaired as a result of the person's use of a hemp-derived cannabinoid.
(1) An employer to accommodate the use of a hemp-derived cannabinoid in a workplace or an employee working while under the influence of a hemp-derived cannabinoid;
(2) An individual or establishment in lawful possession of property to allow a guest, client, customer, or other visitor to use a hemp-derived cannabinoid on or in that property; or
(3) An individual or establishment in lawful possession of property to admit a guest, client, customer, or other visitor who is impaired as a result of the person's use of a hemp-derived cannabinoid.
(c) This part does not exempt a person from prosecution for a criminal offense related to impairment or intoxication resulting from use of a hemp-derived cannabinoid or relieve a person from any requirement under law to submit to a breath, blood, urine, or other test to detect the presence of a controlled substance.
tor who is impaired as a result of the person's use of a hemp-derived cannabinoid.
(c) This part does not exempt a person from prosecution for a criminal offense related to impairment or intoxication resulting from use of a hemp-derived cannabinoid or relieve a person from any requirement under law to submit to a breath, blood, urine, or other test to detect the presence of a controlled substance.
(d) This part does not: (1) Limit the ability of an employer to establish, continue, or enforce a drug-free workplace program or policy; (2) Create a cause of action against an employer for wrongful discharge or discrimination; or (3) Allow the possession, sale, manufacture, or distribution of any substance that is otherwise prohibited by title 39, chapter 17, part 4.
(1) Limit the ability of an employer to establish, continue, or enforce a drug-free workplace program or policy;
(2) Create a cause of action against an employer for wrongful discharge or discrimination; or
(3) Allow the possession, sale, manufacture, or distribution of any substance that is otherwise prohibited by title 39, chapter 17, part 4.
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