TCA 39-15-408
Dissemination of smoking paraphernalia to minors
MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Giving smoking paraphernalia to a minor or persuading/assisting a minor to purchase or acquire smoking paraphernalia is illegal. Violations are Class C misdemeanors punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or up to $50 in fines.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass C Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail30 days
Maximum Fine$50
Penalty SummaryClass C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
(a) It is an offense for a person to disseminate smoking paraphernalia to a minor. (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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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section39-15-408
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50