TCA 39-17-509
Preemption
VIOLATIONViolation
What does this charge mean?
This statute declares that state law preempts (overrides) all local laws on lottery matters. Cities, counties, and other local governments cannot create their own rules about lotteries or punish lottery-related conduct—only the state of Tennessee can do this.
Penalty Details
ClassificationViolation
Penalty SummaryViolation
The general assembly, by enacting this part, intends to preempt any other regulation of the area covered by this part. No governmental subdivision or agency may enact or enforce a law that regulates or makes any conduct in the area covered by this part an offense, a violation, or the subject of a criminal or civil penalty or sanction of any kind.
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TCA Section39-17-509