TCA 57-3-903
Advertising, offering for sale or selling wine at less than cost – Misdemeanor – Prima facie violation of part
MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Advertising, offering for sale or selling wine at less than cost – Misdemeanor – Prima facie violation of part — Class C misdemeanor. Up to 30 days in jail and $50 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass C Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail30 days
Maximum Fine$50
Penalty SummaryClass C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
(a) It is a Class C misdemeanor for any retailer to advertise, offer to sell, or sell at retail, wine at less than cost to the retailer. (b) The advertising, sale or offer to sell of wine by any retailer at less than cost to the retailer shall be prima facie evidence of both a violation of this part, and of intent to injure competitors or destroy substantially or lessen competition.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section57-3-903
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50