(a) It is unlawful for any person to acquire, receive or otherwise transfer any human organ for valuable consideration and for use in human transplantation if the transfer affects commerce.

Attorney's Note

Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class A misdemeanorup to 11 monthsup to $2,500
For details, see Tenn. Code § 40-35-111

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-30-401

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) Any person, firm, board, corporation or association who violates subsection (a) commits a Class A misdemeanor.
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