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Calculated Shard: 197 (from laksa021)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa197.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.tn.gov/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.tn.gov/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana.html","crawl_time":1776233962,"first_indexed_time":1603377290,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,tn!www,\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana.html s443","src_root_hash":"10339664519647807397","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Hemp & Marijuana","meta_descriptions":["Here you'll find facts, data, and FAQs about hemp, marijuana, and TBI's work to analyze related plant material submitted to our state's three crime laboratories."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Human Trafficking\nCybercrime\nCurrent Drug Trends\nOpioids\nIdentity Theft\nCrime Statistics\nOfficer-Involved Shootings\nHemp & Marijuana\nPatient Abuse\nSex Assault Kits (SAK)\nMedicaid Fraud\nDrug-Endangered Children\nThe Issue\nCannabis sativa\nhas been cultivated for both its psychoactive properties (marijuana) and as a source of fiber (hemp). Both cultivars, marijuana and hemp, are the same plant -\nCannabis sativa\n. Tennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as\nCannabis sativa\ncontaining less than 0.3% THC. Marijuana,\nCannabis sativa\ncontaining greater than 0.3% THC, is still illegal in Tennessee.\nTBI, and other crime labs, have historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to\nCannabis sativa\n. This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive.\nDifferentiating between hemp and marijuana is a topic of great interest for crime labs on a national scale. It is influenced not only by federal law, but by the laws of each individual state.\nReports and Publications\nLaboratory Statistics\nBelow you will find the number of times each year the statewide TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU)\nidentified plant material as marijuana.  While the numbers have been down in recent years, it is important to note that it may be the result of a policy change that requires our FCU scientists to maximize laboratory case outputs by\nprioritizing cases with the highest penalty phases. Reductions in the number of marijuana reports may also be associated with a decrease in submissions related to widespread confusion surrounding the differences between hemp and marijuana.\n2005\n10,505\n2006\n11,632\n2007\n11,885\n2008\n10,605\n2009\n10,274\n2010\n9,477\n2011\n8,655\n2012\n9,458\n2013\n10,090\n2014\n8,622\n2015\n8,798\n2016\n9,241\n2017\n9,414\n2018\n10,652\n2019\n9,795\n2020\n7,051\n2021\n4,592\n2022\n4,354\n2023\n4,914\n2024\n4,800\nBelow you will find the number of times each year the TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU) identified THC. THC is typically identified in samples that are not plant material, such as food stuffs, vape cartridges, oils, etc. THC identification has increased dramatically in recent years.\n2005\n16\n2006\n39\n2007\n35\n2008\n36\n2009\n51\n2010\n51\n2011\n99\n2012\n107\n2013\n160\n2014\n196\n2015\n318\n2016\n340\n2017\n364\n2018\n497\n2019\n680\n2020\n594\n \n \n                                                                                                        Delta 9\n2021\n             615\n                      \n2022\n417\n \n2023\n492\n \n2024\n472\n \nTBI is aware of other cannabanoids that may be produced synthetically, derived from hemp, or derived from marijuana. We strive to provide appropriate testing as needed by the law enforcement community. \nResources\nCLICK HERE\n for info on the substance misuse hotline\nCampaigns and Visuals\nTBI's Testing Process\nThe Tennessee Bureau of Investigation uses a three-step protocol for submissions of plant material.\nPresumptive Testing\nIn addition to traditional microscopic analysis and color test, TBI performs a second color test to estimate the THC-to-CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red.\n \nColor Test Demonstration\nSamples testing positive for the microscopic and both color tests are reported as:\nCannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is marijuana.\nSamples testing positive for the microscopic but negative for the new color test are reported as:\nCannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is hemp.\n Additional testing will only be performed at the District Attorney General’s request.\nComparative Testing\n(Greater or Less than 1.0%)\nSamples requiring further identification will be instrumentally analyzed along with a known, 1% THC control standard to estimate the THC concentration. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nCBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it's not psychoactive.\nDelta-9 THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the principal psychoactive chemical of the cannabis plant.\nTennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as\nCannabis sativa\ncontaining less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC.\nMarijuana,\nCannabis sativa\ncontaining greater than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, is still illegal in Tennessee.\nTBI currently uses a three-step testing protocol.  TBI, like other crime labs, has historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to\nCannabis sativa\n. This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive.\nWe perform a second color test to estimate the THC to CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red.\nHemp has a higher amount of CBD. Marijuana has a higher amount of Delta-9 THC.  The color test used in TBI's crime laboratories indicates the difference between the two based upon that ratio, but does not indicate the actual percentages.\nTesting to determine the quantitative THC percentage in plant material is both expensive and time-consuming, with regard to equipment and personnel. We are currently performing Delta-9 comparison testing when requested by District Attorney Generals. They are better suited to evaluate the circumstances and needs surrounding arrest and prosecution.\n \nYes. TBI currently tests misdemeanor amounts, and will continue to test Delta-9 THC at the request of the respective District Attorney General. \nTBI is opposed to the legalization of marijuana in any form outside of the FDA and DEA approval process utilized for all other forms of medicine.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Main Content](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana.html#main)\n\n[Go to TN.gov](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/)\n\n[![State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/dam\/headers\/tbi.png)](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi.html)\n\n[Go to TN.gov](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/)\n\nSection\n\n- [Go to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi.html)\n- [I'd Like To...](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/general-information.html)\n  - [Send TBI A Tip](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/general-information\/tbi-tips.html)\n  - 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Both cultivars, marijuana and hemp, are the same plant - *Cannabis sativa*. Tennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as *Cannabis sativa* containing less than 0.3% THC. Marijuana, *Cannabis sativa* containing greater than 0.3% THC, is still illegal in Tennessee.\n\nTBI, and other crime labs, have historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to *Cannabis sativa*. This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive.\n\nDifferentiating between hemp and marijuana is a topic of great interest for crime labs on a national scale. It is influenced not only by federal law, but by the laws of each individual state.\n## Reports and Publications\n### Laboratory Statistics\nBelow you will find the number of times each year the statewide TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU)  \n identified plant material as marijuana. While the numbers have been down in recent years, it is important to note that it may be the result of a policy change that requires our FCU scientists to maximize laboratory case outputs by  \n prioritizing cases with the highest penalty phases. Reductions in the number of marijuana reports may also be associated with a decrease in submissions related to widespread confusion surrounding the differences between hemp and marijuana.\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| 2005 | 10,505 |\n| 2006 | 11,632 |\n| 2007 | 11,885 |\n| 2008 | 10,605 |\n| 2009 | 10,274 |\n| 2010 | 9,477 |\n| 2011 | 8,655 |\n| 2012 | 9,458 |\n| 2013 | 10,090 |\n| 2014 | 8,622 |\n| 2015 | 8,798 |\n| 2016 | 9,241 |\n| 2017 | 9,414 |\n| 2018 | 10,652 |\n| 2019 | 9,795 |\n| 2020 | 7,051 |\n| 2021 | 4,592 |\n| 2022 | 4,354 |\n| 2023 | 4,914 |\n| 2024 | 4,800 |\n\nBelow you will find the number of times each year the TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU) identified THC. THC is typically identified in samples that are not plant material, such as food stuffs, vape cartridges, oils, etc. THC identification has increased dramatically in recent years.\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| 2005 | 16 |\n| 2006 | 39 |\n| 2007 | 35 |\n| 2008 | 36 |\n| 2009 | 51 |\n| 2010 | 51 |\n| 2011 | 99 |\n| 2012 | 107 |\n| 2013 | 160 |\n| 2014 | 196 |\n| 2015 | 318 |\n| 2016 | 340 |\n| 2017 | 364 |\n| 2018 | 497 |\n| 2019 | 680 |\n| 2020 | 594 |\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n|   |   | **Delta 9** |\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| 2021 | 615 |   |\n| 2022 | 417 |   |\n| 2023 | 492 |   |\n| 2024 | 472 |   |\n\nTBI is aware of other cannabanoids that may be produced synthetically, derived from hemp, or derived from marijuana. We strive to provide appropriate testing as needed by the law enforcement community.\n\n## Resources\n[![Graphic for TN Alliance for Drug Endangered Children](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/tn\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana\/jcr%3Acontent\/content\/tn_columnctrl\/column_parsys0\/tn_image.img.jpg\/1745871937156.jpg)](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tddtf\/community-services\/tn-drug-endangered-children.html)\n\n[CLICK HERE](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tddtf\/community-services\/tn-drug-endangered-children.html) for info on TADEC\n\n[![Graphic for TN Redline hotline 1-800-889-9789](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/tn\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana\/jcr%3Acontent\/content\/tn_columnctrl\/column_parsys1\/tn_image.img.png\/1745871949844.png)](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/behavioral-health\/substance-abuse-services\/prevention\/tennessee-redline.html)\n\n[CLICK HERE](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/behavioral-health\/substance-abuse-services\/prevention\/tennessee-redline.html) for info on the substance misuse hotline\n## Campaigns and Visuals\n### TBI's Testing Process\nThe Tennessee Bureau of Investigation uses a three-step protocol for submissions of plant material.\n\n**Presumptive Testing**  \n In addition to traditional microscopic analysis and color test, TBI performs a second color test to estimate the THC-to-CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red.\n\nColor Test Demonstration\n\n![Picture of green leafy substance](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/tn\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana\/jcr%3Acontent\/content\/tn_columnctrl_1471900971\/column_parsys0\/tn_image.img.png\/1745871534448.png)\n\n![picture of forensic scientist ](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/tn\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana\/jcr%3Acontent\/content\/tn_columnctrl_1471900971\/column_parsys1\/tn_image.img.png\/1745871527992.png)\n\n![picture of forensic scientist ](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/tn\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana\/jcr%3Acontent\/content\/tn_columnctrl_1471900971\/column_parsys2\/tn_image.img.png\/1745871522520.png)\n\nSamples testing positive for the microscopic and both color tests are reported as: Cannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is marijuana.\n\nSamples testing positive for the microscopic but negative for the new color test are reported as: Cannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is hemp.\n\nAdditional testing will only be performed at the District Attorney General’s request.\n\n**Comparative Testing**  \n **(Greater or Less than 1.0%)**  \n Samples requiring further identification will be instrumentally analyzed along with a known, 1% THC control standard to estimate the THC concentration.\n## Frequently Asked Questions\nWhat is CBD?\n\nCBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it's not psychoactive.\n\nWhat is Delta-9 THC?\n\nDelta-9 THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the principal psychoactive chemical of the cannabis plant.\n\nWhat determines whether a plant material is hemp or marijuana?\n\nTennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as *Cannabis sativa* containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC.\n\nMarijuana, *Cannabis sativa* containing greater than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, is still illegal in Tennessee.\n\nHow can you tell whether a green, leafy substance is hemp or marijuana?\n\nTBI currently uses a three-step testing protocol. TBI, like other crime labs, has historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to *Cannabis sativa*. This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive.\n\nWe perform a second color test to estimate the THC to CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red.\n\nHemp has a higher amount of CBD. Marijuana has a higher amount of Delta-9 THC. The color test used in TBI's crime laboratories indicates the difference between the two based upon that ratio, but does not indicate the actual percentages.\n\nTesting to determine the quantitative THC percentage in plant material is both expensive and time-consuming, with regard to equipment and personnel. We are currently performing Delta-9 comparison testing when requested by District Attorney Generals. They are better suited to evaluate the circumstances and needs surrounding arrest and prosecution.\n\nDoes TBI test misdemeanor amounts of the plant material?\n\nYes. TBI currently tests misdemeanor amounts, and will continue to test Delta-9 THC at the request of the respective District Attorney General.\n\nWhat is TBI's stance on legalizing marijuana?\n\nTBI is opposed to the legalization of marijuana in any form outside of the FDA and DEA approval process utilized for all other forms of medicine.\n\n- Social Media\n- [facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TBInvestigation\/)\n- [twitter](http:\/\/twitter.com\/TBInvestigation)\n- [youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCFKwjOBKQodTh_rIp-J644g)\n- [instagram](https:\/\/instagram.com\/TBInvestigation\/)\n- [wordpress](http:\/\/tbinews.wordpress.com\/)\n- [linkedin](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company-beta\/6132952\/)\n\n[About Us](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/who-we-are.html \"About Us\")\n\n- [TBI's Divisions](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/divisions.html \"TBI's Divisions\")\n- [TBI Offices](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/who-we-are\/tbi-offices.html \"TBI Offices\")\n- [Employment](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/employment.html \"Employment\")\n- [TBI Social Media Acceptable Use Policy](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/who-we-are\/tbi-social-media-acceptable-use-policy.html \"TBI Social Media Acceptable Use Policy\")\n\nHelpful Links\n\n- [Law Enforcement Resources](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/law-enforcement-resources\/law-enforcement-resources0.html \"Law Enforcement Resources\")\n- [Tennessee Drug-Free Zones](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/law-enforcement-resources\/tennessee-drug-free-zones.html \"Tennessee Drug-Free Zones\")\n- [CJIS Audit Information](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/law-enforcement-resources\/cjis-audit-information.html \"CJIS Audit Information\")\n- [Tennessee Criminal Justice Directory](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/law-enforcement-resources\/tennessee-criminal-justice-directory.html \"Tennessee Criminal Justice Directory\")\n- [Tennessee Department Of Treasury Tort Liability Claims](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/law-enforcement-resources\/treasury-tort-liability.html \"Tennessee Department Of Treasury Tort Liability Claims\")\n- [CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal](https:\/\/cimrs2.calea.org\/68 \"CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal\")\n\nPublic Registries\n\n- [Tennessee Sex Offender Registry](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/general-information\/redirect-tennessee-sex-offender-registry-search.html \"Tennessee Sex Offender Registry\")\n- [Tennessee Animal Abuse Registry](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/tennessee-animal-abuse-registry.html \"Tennessee Animal Abuse Registry\")\n- [Tennessee Drug Offender Registry](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/footer---tennessee-drug-offender-registry.html \"Tennessee Drug Offender Registry\")\n- [Tennessee Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi\/general-information\/redirect-tennessee-persistent-domestic-violence-registry.html \"Tennessee Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry\")\n\n**Tennessee Bureau of Investigation**  Director David B. Rausch\n\nHeadquarters  \n 901 R.S. 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Both cultivars, marijuana and hemp, are the same plant - *Cannabis sativa*. Tennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as *Cannabis sativa* containing less than 0.3% THC. Marijuana, *Cannabis sativa* containing greater than 0.3% THC, is still illegal in Tennessee.\n\nTBI, and other crime labs, have historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to *Cannabis sativa*. This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive.\n\nDifferentiating between hemp and marijuana is a topic of great interest for crime labs on a national scale. It is influenced not only by federal law, but by the laws of each individual state.\n\nReports and Publications\n\nLaboratory Statistics\n\nBelow you will find the number of times each year the statewide TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU)  \n identified plant material as marijuana. While the numbers have been down in recent years, it is important to note that it may be the result of a policy change that requires our FCU scientists to maximize laboratory case outputs by  \n prioritizing cases with the highest penalty phases. Reductions in the number of marijuana reports may also be associated with a decrease in submissions related to widespread confusion surrounding the differences between hemp and marijuana.\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| 2005 | 10,505 |\n| 2006 | 11,632 |\n| 2007 | 11,885 |\n| 2008 | 10,605 |\n| 2009 | 10,274 |\n| 2010 | 9,477 |\n| 2011 | 8,655 |\n| 2012 | 9,458 |\n| 2013 | 10,090 |\n| 2014 | 8,622 |\n| 2015 | 8,798 |\n| 2016 | 9,241 |\n| 2017 | 9,414 |\n| 2018 | 10,652 |\n| 2019 | 9,795 |\n| 2020 | 7,051 |\n| 2021 | 4,592 |\n| 2022 | 4,354 |\n| 2023 | 4,914 |\n| 2024 | 4,800 |\n\nBelow you will find the number of times each year the TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU) identified THC. THC is typically identified in samples that are not plant material, such as food stuffs, vape cartridges, oils, etc. THC identification has increased dramatically in recent years.\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| 2005 | 16 |\n| 2006 | 39 |\n| 2007 | 35 |\n| 2008 | 36 |\n| 2009 | 51 |\n| 2010 | 51 |\n| 2011 | 99 |\n| 2012 | 107 |\n| 2013 | 160 |\n| 2014 | 196 |\n| 2015 | 318 |\n| 2016 | 340 |\n| 2017 | 364 |\n| 2018 | 497 |\n| 2019 | 680 |\n| 2020 | 594 |\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n|   |   | **Delta 9** |\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| 2021 | 615 |   |\n| 2022 | 417 |   |\n| 2023 | 492 |   |\n| 2024 | 472 |   |\n\nTBI is aware of other cannabanoids that may be produced synthetically, derived from hemp, or derived from marijuana. We strive to provide appropriate testing as needed by the law enforcement community.\n\nResources\n\n[![Graphic for TN Alliance for Drug Endangered Children](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/tn\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana\/jcr%3Acontent\/content\/tn_columnctrl\/column_parsys0\/tn_image.img.jpg\/1745871937156.jpg)](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tddtf\/community-services\/tn-drug-endangered-children.html)\n\n[![Graphic for TN Redline hotline 1-800-889-9789](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/tn\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana\/jcr%3Acontent\/content\/tn_columnctrl\/column_parsys1\/tn_image.img.png\/1745871949844.png)](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/behavioral-health\/substance-abuse-services\/prevention\/tennessee-redline.html)\n\n[CLICK HERE](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/behavioral-health\/substance-abuse-services\/prevention\/tennessee-redline.html) for info on the substance misuse hotline\n\nCampaigns and Visuals\n\nTBI's Testing Process\n\nThe Tennessee Bureau of Investigation uses a three-step protocol for submissions of plant material.\n\n**Presumptive Testing**  \n In addition to traditional microscopic analysis and color test, TBI performs a second color test to estimate the THC-to-CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red.\n\nColor Test Demonstration\n\n![Picture of green leafy substance](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/tn\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana\/jcr%3Acontent\/content\/tn_columnctrl_1471900971\/column_parsys0\/tn_image.img.png\/1745871534448.png)\n\n![picture of forensic scientist ](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/tn\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana\/jcr%3Acontent\/content\/tn_columnctrl_1471900971\/column_parsys1\/tn_image.img.png\/1745871527992.png)\n\n![picture of forensic scientist ](https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/content\/tn\/tbi\/crime-issues\/crime-issues\/hemp---marijuana\/jcr%3Acontent\/content\/tn_columnctrl_1471900971\/column_parsys2\/tn_image.img.png\/1745871522520.png)\n\nSamples testing positive for the microscopic and both color tests are reported as: Cannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is marijuana.\n\nSamples testing positive for the microscopic but negative for the new color test are reported as: Cannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is hemp.\n\nAdditional testing will only be performed at the District Attorney General’s request.\n\n**Comparative Testing**  \n **(Greater or Less than 1.0%)**  \n Samples requiring further identification will be instrumentally analyzed along with a known, 1% THC control standard to estimate the THC concentration.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\nCBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it's not psychoactive.\n\nDelta-9 THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the principal psychoactive chemical of the cannabis plant.\n\nTennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as *Cannabis sativa* containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC.\n\nMarijuana, *Cannabis sativa* containing greater than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, is still illegal in Tennessee.\n\nTBI currently uses a three-step testing protocol. TBI, like other crime labs, has historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to *Cannabis sativa*. This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive.\n\nWe perform a second color test to estimate the THC to CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red.\n\nHemp has a higher amount of CBD. Marijuana has a higher amount of Delta-9 THC. The color test used in TBI's crime laboratories indicates the difference between the two based upon that ratio, but does not indicate the actual percentages.\n\nTesting to determine the quantitative THC percentage in plant material is both expensive and time-consuming, with regard to equipment and personnel. We are currently performing Delta-9 comparison testing when requested by District Attorney Generals. They are better suited to evaluate the circumstances and needs surrounding arrest and prosecution.\n\nYes. TBI currently tests misdemeanor amounts, and will continue to test Delta-9 THC at the request of the respective District Attorney General.\n\nTBI is opposed to the legalization of marijuana in any form outside of the FDA and DEA approval process utilized for all other forms of medicine.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Human Trafficking Cybercrime Current Drug Trends Opioids Identity Theft Crime Statistics Officer-Involved Shootings Hemp & Marijuana Patient Abuse Sex Assault Kits (SAK) Medicaid Fraud Drug-Endangered Children The Issue Cannabis sativa has been cultivated for both its psychoactive properties (marijuana) and as a source of fiber (hemp). Both cultivars, marijuana and hemp, are the same plant - Cannabis sativa . Tennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as Cannabis sativa containing less than 0.3% THC. Marijuana, Cannabis sativa containing greater than 0.3% THC, is still illegal in Tennessee. TBI, and other crime labs, have historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to Cannabis sativa . This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive. Differentiating between hemp and marijuana is a topic of great interest for crime labs on a national scale. It is influenced not only by federal law, but by the laws of each individual state. Reports and Publications Laboratory Statistics Below you will find the number of times each year the statewide TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU) identified plant material as marijuana. While the numbers have been down in recent years, it is important to note that it may be the result of a policy change that requires our FCU scientists to maximize laboratory case outputs by prioritizing cases with the highest penalty phases. Reductions in the number of marijuana reports may also be associated with a decrease in submissions related to widespread confusion surrounding the differences between hemp and marijuana. 2005 10,505 2006 11,632 2007 11,885 2008 10,605 2009 10,274 2010 9,477 2011 8,655 2012 9,458 2013 10,090 2014 8,622 2015 8,798 2016 9,241 2017 9,414 2018 10,652 2019 9,795 2020 7,051 2021 4,592 2022 4,354 2023 4,914 2024 4,800 Below you will find the number of times each year the TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU) identified THC. THC is typically identified in samples that are not plant material, such as food stuffs, vape cartridges, oils, etc. THC identification has increased dramatically in recent years. 2005 16 2006 39 2007 35 2008 36 2009 51 2010 51 2011 99 2012 107 2013 160 2014 196 2015 318 2016 340 2017 364 2018 497 2019 680 2020 594 Delta 9 2021 615 2022 417 2023 492 2024 472 TBI is aware of other cannabanoids that may be produced synthetically, derived from hemp, or derived from marijuana. We strive to provide appropriate testing as needed by the law enforcement community. Resources CLICK HERE for info on the substance misuse hotline Campaigns and Visuals TBI's Testing Process The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation uses a three-step protocol for submissions of plant material. Presumptive Testing In addition to traditional microscopic analysis and color test, TBI performs a second color test to estimate the THC-to-CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red. Color Test Demonstration Samples testing positive for the microscopic and both color tests are reported as: Cannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is marijuana. Samples testing positive for the microscopic but negative for the new color test are reported as: Cannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is hemp. Additional testing will only be performed at the District Attorney General’s request. Comparative Testing (Greater or Less than 1.0%) Samples requiring further identification will be instrumentally analyzed along with a known, 1% THC control standard to estimate the THC concentration. Frequently Asked Questions CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it's not psychoactive. Delta-9 THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the principal psychoactive chemical of the cannabis plant. Tennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as Cannabis sativa containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC. Marijuana, Cannabis sativa containing greater than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, is still illegal in Tennessee. TBI currently uses a three-step testing protocol. TBI, like other crime labs, has historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to Cannabis sativa . This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive. We perform a second color test to estimate the THC to CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red. Hemp has a higher amount of CBD. Marijuana has a higher amount of Delta-9 THC. The color test used in TBI's crime laboratories indicates the difference between the two based upon that ratio, but does not indicate the actual percentages. Testing to determine the quantitative THC percentage in plant material is both expensive and time-consuming, with regard to equipment and personnel. We are currently performing Delta-9 comparison testing when requested by District Attorney Generals. They are better suited to evaluate the circumstances and needs surrounding arrest and prosecution. Yes. TBI currently tests misdemeanor amounts, and will continue to test Delta-9 THC at the request of the respective District Attorney General. TBI is opposed to the legalization of marijuana in any form outside of the FDA and DEA approval process utilized for all other forms of medicine.
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Both cultivars, marijuana and hemp, are the same plant - Cannabis sativa. Tennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as Cannabis sativa containing less than 0.3% THC. Marijuana, Cannabis sativa containing greater than 0.3% THC, is still illegal in Tennessee. TBI, and other crime labs, have historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to Cannabis sativa. This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive. Differentiating between hemp and marijuana is a topic of great interest for crime labs on a national scale. It is influenced not only by federal law, but by the laws of each individual state. ## Reports and Publications ### Laboratory Statistics Below you will find the number of times each year the statewide TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU) identified plant material as marijuana. While the numbers have been down in recent years, it is important to note that it may be the result of a policy change that requires our FCU scientists to maximize laboratory case outputs by prioritizing cases with the highest penalty phases. Reductions in the number of marijuana reports may also be associated with a decrease in submissions related to widespread confusion surrounding the differences between hemp and marijuana. \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| 2005 \| 10,505 \| \| 2006 \| 11,632 \| \| 2007 \| 11,885 \| \| 2008 \| 10,605 \| \| 2009 \| 10,274 \| \| 2010 \| 9,477 \| \| 2011 \| 8,655 \| \| 2012 \| 9,458 \| \| 2013 \| 10,090 \| \| 2014 \| 8,622 \| \| 2015 \| 8,798 \| \| 2016 \| 9,241 \| \| 2017 \| 9,414 \| \| 2018 \| 10,652 \| \| 2019 \| 9,795 \| \| 2020 \| 7,051 \| \| 2021 \| 4,592 \| \| 2022 \| 4,354 \| \| 2023 \| 4,914 \| \| 2024 \| 4,800 \| Below you will find the number of times each year the TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU) identified THC. THC is typically identified in samples that are not plant material, such as food stuffs, vape cartridges, oils, etc. THC identification has increased dramatically in recent years. \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| 2005 \| 16 \| \| 2006 \| 39 \| \| 2007 \| 35 \| \| 2008 \| 36 \| \| 2009 \| 51 \| \| 2010 \| 51 \| \| 2011 \| 99 \| \| 2012 \| 107 \| \| 2013 \| 160 \| \| 2014 \| 196 \| \| 2015 \| 318 \| \| 2016 \| 340 \| \| 2017 \| 364 \| \| 2018 \| 497 \| \| 2019 \| 680 \| \| 2020 \| 594 \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| \| \| Delta 9 \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| 2021 \| 615 \| \| \| 2022 \| 417 \| \| \| 2023 \| 492 \| \| \| 2024 \| 472 \| \| TBI is aware of other cannabanoids that may be produced synthetically, derived from hemp, or derived from marijuana. We strive to provide appropriate testing as needed by the law enforcement community. ## Resources [![Graphic for TN Alliance for Drug Endangered Children](https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana/jcr%3Acontent/content/tn_columnctrl/column_parsys0/tn_image.img.jpg/1745871937156.jpg)](https://www.tn.gov/tddtf/community-services/tn-drug-endangered-children.html) [CLICK HERE](https://www.tn.gov/tddtf/community-services/tn-drug-endangered-children.html) for info on TADEC [![Graphic for TN Redline hotline 1-800-889-9789](https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana/jcr%3Acontent/content/tn_columnctrl/column_parsys1/tn_image.img.png/1745871949844.png)](https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/tennessee-redline.html) [CLICK HERE](https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/tennessee-redline.html) for info on the substance misuse hotline ## Campaigns and Visuals ### TBI's Testing Process The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation uses a three-step protocol for submissions of plant material. Presumptive Testing In addition to traditional microscopic analysis and color test, TBI performs a second color test to estimate the THC-to-CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red. Color Test Demonstration ![Picture of green leafy substance](https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana/jcr%3Acontent/content/tn_columnctrl_1471900971/column_parsys0/tn_image.img.png/1745871534448.png) ![picture of forensic scientist ](https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana/jcr%3Acontent/content/tn_columnctrl_1471900971/column_parsys1/tn_image.img.png/1745871527992.png) ![picture of forensic scientist ](https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana/jcr%3Acontent/content/tn_columnctrl_1471900971/column_parsys2/tn_image.img.png/1745871522520.png) Samples testing positive for the microscopic and both color tests are reported as: Cannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is marijuana. Samples testing positive for the microscopic but negative for the new color test are reported as: Cannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is hemp. Additional testing will only be performed at the District Attorney General’s request. Comparative Testing (Greater or Less than 1.0%) Samples requiring further identification will be instrumentally analyzed along with a known, 1% THC control standard to estimate the THC concentration. ## Frequently Asked Questions What is CBD? CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it's not psychoactive. What is Delta-9 THC? Delta-9 THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the principal psychoactive chemical of the cannabis plant. What determines whether a plant material is hemp or marijuana? Tennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as Cannabis sativa containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC. Marijuana, Cannabis sativa containing greater than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, is still illegal in Tennessee. How can you tell whether a green, leafy substance is hemp or marijuana? TBI currently uses a three-step testing protocol. TBI, like other crime labs, has historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to Cannabis sativa. This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive. We perform a second color test to estimate the THC to CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red. Hemp has a higher amount of CBD. Marijuana has a higher amount of Delta-9 THC. The color test used in TBI's crime laboratories indicates the difference between the two based upon that ratio, but does not indicate the actual percentages. Testing to determine the quantitative THC percentage in plant material is both expensive and time-consuming, with regard to equipment and personnel. We are currently performing Delta-9 comparison testing when requested by District Attorney Generals. They are better suited to evaluate the circumstances and needs surrounding arrest and prosecution. Does TBI test misdemeanor amounts of the plant material? Yes. TBI currently tests misdemeanor amounts, and will continue to test Delta-9 THC at the request of the respective District Attorney General. What is TBI's stance on legalizing marijuana? 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Both cultivars, marijuana and hemp, are the same plant - Cannabis sativa. Tennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as Cannabis sativa containing less than 0.3% THC. Marijuana, Cannabis sativa containing greater than 0.3% THC, is still illegal in Tennessee. TBI, and other crime labs, have historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to Cannabis sativa. This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive. Differentiating between hemp and marijuana is a topic of great interest for crime labs on a national scale. It is influenced not only by federal law, but by the laws of each individual state. Reports and Publications Laboratory Statistics Below you will find the number of times each year the statewide TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU) identified plant material as marijuana. While the numbers have been down in recent years, it is important to note that it may be the result of a policy change that requires our FCU scientists to maximize laboratory case outputs by prioritizing cases with the highest penalty phases. Reductions in the number of marijuana reports may also be associated with a decrease in submissions related to widespread confusion surrounding the differences between hemp and marijuana. \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| 2005 \| 10,505 \| \| 2006 \| 11,632 \| \| 2007 \| 11,885 \| \| 2008 \| 10,605 \| \| 2009 \| 10,274 \| \| 2010 \| 9,477 \| \| 2011 \| 8,655 \| \| 2012 \| 9,458 \| \| 2013 \| 10,090 \| \| 2014 \| 8,622 \| \| 2015 \| 8,798 \| \| 2016 \| 9,241 \| \| 2017 \| 9,414 \| \| 2018 \| 10,652 \| \| 2019 \| 9,795 \| \| 2020 \| 7,051 \| \| 2021 \| 4,592 \| \| 2022 \| 4,354 \| \| 2023 \| 4,914 \| \| 2024 \| 4,800 \| Below you will find the number of times each year the TBI Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Unit (FCU) identified THC. THC is typically identified in samples that are not plant material, such as food stuffs, vape cartridges, oils, etc. THC identification has increased dramatically in recent years. \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| 2005 \| 16 \| \| 2006 \| 39 \| \| 2007 \| 35 \| \| 2008 \| 36 \| \| 2009 \| 51 \| \| 2010 \| 51 \| \| 2011 \| 99 \| \| 2012 \| 107 \| \| 2013 \| 160 \| \| 2014 \| 196 \| \| 2015 \| 318 \| \| 2016 \| 340 \| \| 2017 \| 364 \| \| 2018 \| 497 \| \| 2019 \| 680 \| \| 2020 \| 594 \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| \| \| Delta 9 \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| 2021 \| 615 \| \| \| 2022 \| 417 \| \| \| 2023 \| 492 \| \| \| 2024 \| 472 \| \| TBI is aware of other cannabanoids that may be produced synthetically, derived from hemp, or derived from marijuana. We strive to provide appropriate testing as needed by the law enforcement community. Resources [![Graphic for TN Alliance for Drug Endangered Children](https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana/jcr%3Acontent/content/tn_columnctrl/column_parsys0/tn_image.img.jpg/1745871937156.jpg)](https://www.tn.gov/tddtf/community-services/tn-drug-endangered-children.html) [![Graphic for TN Redline hotline 1-800-889-9789](https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana/jcr%3Acontent/content/tn_columnctrl/column_parsys1/tn_image.img.png/1745871949844.png)](https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/tennessee-redline.html) [CLICK HERE](https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/tennessee-redline.html) for info on the substance misuse hotline Campaigns and Visuals TBI's Testing Process The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation uses a three-step protocol for submissions of plant material. Presumptive Testing In addition to traditional microscopic analysis and color test, TBI performs a second color test to estimate the THC-to-CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red. Color Test Demonstration ![Picture of green leafy substance](https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana/jcr%3Acontent/content/tn_columnctrl_1471900971/column_parsys0/tn_image.img.png/1745871534448.png) ![picture of forensic scientist ](https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana/jcr%3Acontent/content/tn_columnctrl_1471900971/column_parsys1/tn_image.img.png/1745871527992.png) ![picture of forensic scientist ](https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tbi/crime-issues/crime-issues/hemp---marijuana/jcr%3Acontent/content/tn_columnctrl_1471900971/column_parsys2/tn_image.img.png/1745871522520.png) Samples testing positive for the microscopic and both color tests are reported as: Cannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is marijuana. Samples testing positive for the microscopic but negative for the new color test are reported as: Cannabis – Visual and chemical color testing presumptively indicate the exhibit is hemp. Additional testing will only be performed at the District Attorney General’s request. Comparative Testing (Greater or Less than 1.0%) Samples requiring further identification will be instrumentally analyzed along with a known, 1% THC control standard to estimate the THC concentration. Frequently Asked Questions CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it's not psychoactive. Delta-9 THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the principal psychoactive chemical of the cannabis plant. Tennessee has legalized the cultivation of hemp and defined hemp as Cannabis sativa containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC. Marijuana, Cannabis sativa containing greater than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, is still illegal in Tennessee. TBI currently uses a three-step testing protocol. TBI, like other crime labs, has historically performed plant material testing by microscopically looking for unique botanical characteristics and performing a color test for compounds exclusive to Cannabis sativa. This historic testing is relatively quick and inexpensive. We perform a second color test to estimate the THC to CBD ratio. Marijuana has a high ratio of THC to CBD (typically 9:1 or greater) and will turn the second color test blue. Hemp has a lower ratio of THC to CBD and will turn the second color test red. Hemp has a higher amount of CBD. Marijuana has a higher amount of Delta-9 THC. The color test used in TBI's crime laboratories indicates the difference between the two based upon that ratio, but does not indicate the actual percentages. Testing to determine the quantitative THC percentage in plant material is both expensive and time-consuming, with regard to equipment and personnel. We are currently performing Delta-9 comparison testing when requested by District Attorney Generals. They are better suited to evaluate the circumstances and needs surrounding arrest and prosecution. Yes. TBI currently tests misdemeanor amounts, and will continue to test Delta-9 THC at the request of the respective District Attorney General. TBI is opposed to the legalization of marijuana in any form outside of the FDA and DEA approval process utilized for all other forms of medicine.
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