Tennessee Code 69-11-123 – Criminal penalties
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| class C misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $50 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 69-11-123
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of environment and conservation, the commissioner's duly authorized representatives, and in the event of the commissioner's absence or a vacancy in the office of commissioner, the deputy commissioner. See Tennessee Code 69-11-102
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Person: means any individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust corporation, company, county, municipal or quasi-municipal corporation, public utility, utility or other district, the state of Tennessee and its departments, divisions, institutions, and agencies, and the duly authorized officers, agents, and representatives thereof, or any combination of any of the above. See Tennessee Code 69-11-102
Any person who willfully and knowingly falsifies any records, information, plans, specifications, or other data required by the commissioner or who willfully fails, neglects, or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. No process by warrant, presentment or indictment shall be issued except upon application of the commissioner or such application for process authorized by the commissioner.