(a) A violation of this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $50
For details, see Tenn. Code § 40-35-111

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 62-5-103

  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
(b) It is the duty of the district attorney general to prosecute violations of this chapter.