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TCA 39-17-651

Offense of selling annual event tickets, shares, chances or similar records for period longer than authorized

MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply

What does this charge mean?

It is illegal to knowingly sell annual event lottery tickets for longer than the state-approved period. This is a Class C misdemeanor (up to 30 days jail and $50 fine, plus $1,000 per day in excess of the authorized period).

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 any person to knowingly sell annual event tickets, shares, chances or similar records for a period longer than the period authorized pursuant to § 3-17-103(d)(3). (A) Authorized by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all members elected to each house of the general assembly. See Tennessee Code 39-17-601Person: includes the singular and the plural and means and includes any individual, firm, partnership, copartnership, association, corporation, governmental subdivision or agency, or other organization or other legal entity, or any agent or servant thereof. See Tennessee Code 39-11-106(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor; provided, however, that the maximum fine shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day in excess of the authorized period.
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Quick Facts

MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section39-17-651
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50