(a) It is an offense for a person to disseminate smoking paraphernalia to a minor.

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
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 39-15-408

  • 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) It is an offense to persuade, entice, send, or assist a minor to purchase, acquire, receive or attempt to purchase, acquire or receive smoking paraphernalia.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
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