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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Two Tennessee lawmakers have proposed bills that would legalize the possession and casual exchange of up to half an ounce of marijuana.

WKRN News 2 reports that the bills have been proposed by Rep. Harold Love and Sen. Jeff Yarbro of Nahsville and would amend the TN Code to allow possession and casual, non-monetary exchange in small amounts.

Possession, casual exchange, or distribution of one ounce or more would become a misdemeanor with a $100 fine.

The amendment would not affect hashish, which would still be illegal without a prescription.

If passed, the amendment would take effect on July 1 of this year.

*WKRN News 2 contributed to this report.