TCA 39-15-409
Acquisition of smoking paraphernalia by minor prohibited
MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Minors cannot purchase or acquire smoking paraphernalia; violating minors are subject to juvenile court proceedings. If the violator is 18 or older, the violation is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or up to $50 in fines, and the case goes to general sessions court instead of juvenile court.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass C Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail30 days
Maximum Fine$50
Penalty SummaryClass C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
A minor shall not, directly or indirectly, purchase or acquire smoking paraphernalia. Any minor purchasing or acquiring smoking paraphernalia is subject to juvenile proceedings; provided, that a violation of this section by a minor who is eighteen (18) years of age or older is a Class C misdemeanor and such minor is subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate general sessions court.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section39-15-409
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50