TCA 39-17-105
Charge for use of public toilet facility prohibited
MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
It is illegal for anyone operating public toilet facilities to charge people for using them. Each toilet facility charged for counts as a separate offense. 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 maintaining toilet facilities available to the public to impose a charge for the use of the facility. (b) Each toilet facility maintained in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense. (c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section39-17-105
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50