(a) Notwithstanding this part, a person convicted of a violation of § 39-13-211, § 39-13-212, or § 39-13-215 shall be punished one (1) classification higher than is otherwise provided if the violation occurred as provided in subsection (b).
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 39-13-209

  • Minor: means any person under eighteen (18) years of age. See Tennessee Code 39-11-106
  • Person: includes the singular and the plural and means and includes any individual, firm, partnership, copartnership, association, corporation, governmental subdivision or agency, or other organization or other legal entity, or any agent or servant thereof. See Tennessee Code 39-11-106
(b) This section applies if:

(1) The violation was committed by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle, as defined by § 55-1-103; and
(2) The victim was a minor at the time of the violation.
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