TCA 39-17-1327
Unlawful disclosure of information regarding firearms by government personnel
FELONY EClass E Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
It is illegal for government officials and employees to intentionally disclose information identifying someone as a firearm purchaser or owner for the purpose of creating a federal gun registry or facilitating gun confiscation. Violation is a Class E felony (1-6 years imprisonment and/or up to $3,000 fine). This law does not apply to information disclosed as part of lawful government functions like licensing or criminal investigations.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass E Felony
Maximum Jail1-6 years
Maximum Fine$3,000
Penalty SummaryClass E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
(a) It is an offense for any personnel, including elected and appointed officials, of this state, a local governmental entity, or a political subdivision of this state, when acting in the person‘s official capacity or disclosing information obtained in the person’s official capacity, to intentionally disclose information that identifies another person as the purchaser or owner of a firearm, firearm ammunition, or firearm accessory for the purpose of: (1) Compiling or facilitating the compilation of a federal firearms registry or database; or (2) The confiscation of firearms. (b) This section does not apply to information that is provided to a government entity pursuant to § 38-8-116, § 38-8-123, § 39-17-1315, § 39-17-1316, § 39-17-1351, § 39-17-1365, or § 39-17-1366, or as part of a criminal investigation. (c) A violation of this section is a Class E felony.
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Quick Facts
FELONY E
TCA Section39-17-1327
Max Jail1-6 years
Max Fine$3,000