Controlled Substances - As introduced, enacts the "Pot for Potholes Act"; establishes a regulatory structure for the cultivation, processing, and retail sale of marijuana and marijuana products in this state to be administered by the department of agriculture. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

HB 703, the "Pot for Potholes Act," establishes Tennessee’s first regulatory framework for legal marijuana cultivation, processing, and retail sales under the Department of Agriculture. It directly affects businesses seeking licenses to operate cannabis facilities, adult consumers (21+), and the state agency managing compliance. Key provisions include requiring child-resistant packaging for products, defining edible marijuana (like infused foods), creating batch tracking for traceability, and setting safety standards to protect minors. The bill amends multiple state codes to formalize licensing rules, product testing requirements, and restrictions on advertising near community facilities like parks and schools.