TCA 39-15-412
Multiple violations
MISDEMEANOR BClass B Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
It is illegal for a smoking paraphernalia vendor to continue selling these items after being convicted three separate times of smoking-related violations. A vendor convicted three times is banned from selling smoking paraphernalia or having it for resale for five years from their last conviction. Violating this ban is a Class B misdemeanor punished by up to six months in jail and a $500 fine.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass B Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail6 months
Maximum Fine$500
Penalty SummaryClass B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
(a) Any vendor of smoking paraphernalia convicted of violating §§ 39-15-408 – 39-15-411 on three (3) separate occasions is prohibited from selling smoking paraphernalia, or from possession of smoking paraphernalia for resale, for a period of five (5) years from the date of the last conviction. (b) A violation of this prohibition is a Class B misdemeanor.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR B
TCA Section39-15-412
Max Jail6 months
Max Fine$500