TCA 39-17-606
Signage
MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Every state lottery retailer must post a large, visible sign (at least 17 inches by 22 inches) in English and Spanish stating that lottery tickets cannot be sold to anyone under 18 and that proof of age may be required. Failing to post this sign is a Class C misdemeanor (up to 30 days jail and $50 fine).
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass C Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail30 days
Maximum Fine$50
Penalty SummaryClass C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
(a) Each state lottery retailer shall display, in a prominent place at the location where the retailer sells lottery tickets or shares, a sign, at least seventeen inches (17″) high and twenty-two inches (22″) wide, stating: ATTENTION: STATE LAW STRICTLY PROHIBITS THE SALE OF LOTTERY TICKETS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS; PROOF OF AGE MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE. * * * ATENCION: POR LEY DEL ESTADO DE TENNESSEE ES ESTRICTAMENTE PROHIBIDO VENDER BOLETAS DE LOTERIA A PERSONAS MENORES DE DIECIOCHO AÑOS; PRUEBA DE EDAD PUEDE SER REQUERIDA PARA COMPRARLAS. (A) A person who sells state lottery tickets or shares on behalf of the corporation pursuant to a contract or an employee or agent of the person. See Tennessee Code 39-17-601(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section39-17-606
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50