(a) A county may by resolution of its county legislative body prohibit or restrict the consumption of any alcoholic beverage or beer in public parks or recreation areas that are not within the corporate boundaries of a municipality. Such areas shall be prominently posted by the county in order to give the public reasonable notice.

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 5-5-127

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
(b) A violation of such a resolution shall upon conviction be a Class A misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).
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