Chapter 17 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety and Welfare
- Part 1 - Miscellaneous
- 39-17-101 - Handling snakes so as to endanger life prohibited.
- 39-17-102 - Unlawful disposal of raw sewage Continued violation Enforcement.
- 39-17-103 - Abandonment of airtight containers.
- 39-17-104 - Safety devices on refrigerators required.
- 39-17-105 - Charge for use of public toilet facility prohibited.
- 39-17-106 - Gifts of adulterated candy or food.
- 39-17-107 - Adulteration of food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals.
- 39-17-108 - Tampering with construction signs and barricades Travel on closed roads Definitions.
- 39-17-109 - Airport and aircraft security.
- 39-17-110 - Attachment of signs to barriers constructed or owned by a governmental entity.
- 39-17-111 - Alteration of warning, guard or other safety device from any machine, tool, or other implement.
- 39-17-112 - False academic degrees.
- 39-17-113 - Payment of citations for persons who purchase devices for detection of or interference with devices used to measure the speed of motor vehicles.
- 39-17-114 - Transportation of illegal aliens.
- 39-17-115 - Knowingly manufacturing, providing, transfering or submitting false identification for the purposes of obtaining or maintaining employment.
- Part 2 - [Reserved]
- Part 3 - Disorderly Conduct and Riots
- 39-17-301 - Part definitions.
- 39-17-302 - Riot.
- 39-17-303 - Aggravated riot.
- 39-17-304 - Inciting to riot.
- 39-17-305 - Disorderly conduct.
- 39-17-306 - Disrupting meeting or procession.
- 39-17-307 - Obstructing highway or other passageway.
- 39-17-308 - Harassment.
- 39-17-309 - Civil rights intimidation.
- 39-17-310 - Public intoxication.
- 39-17-311 - Desecration of venerated object.
- 39-17-312 - Abuse of corpse.
- 39-17-313 - [Repealed.]
- 39-17-314 - Civil disorder.
- 39-17-315 - Stalking, aggravated stalking, and especially aggravated stalking.
- 39-17-316 - Noise control at sport shooting ranges.
- 39-17-317 - Disorderly conduct at funerals.
- Part 4 - Drugs
- 39-17-401 - Tennessee Drug Control Act.
- 39-17-402 - Definitions.
- 39-17-403 - Power to schedule dangerous drugs Federal determination Exclusions Revision and publication of schedules.
- 39-17-404 - Name of drug.
- 39-17-405 - Criteria for Schedule I.
- 39-17-406 - Controlled substances in Schedule I.
- 39-17-407 - Criteria for Schedule II.
- 39-17-408 - Controlled substances in Schedule II.
- 39-17-409 - Criteria for Schedule III.
- 39-17-410 - Controlled substances in Schedule III.
- 39-17-411 - Criteria for Schedule IV.
- 39-17-412 - Controlled substances in Schedule IV.
- 39-17-413 - Criteria for Schedule V.
- 39-17-414 - Controlled substances in Schedule V.
- 39-17-415 - Criteria and controlled substances for Schedule VI.
- 39-17-416 - Controlled substances in Schedule VII.
- 39-17-417 - Criminal offenses and penalties.
- 39-17-418 - Simple possession or casual exchange.
- 39-17-419 - Inferences.
- 39-17-420 - Fines and forfeitures.
- 39-17-421 - Substitution of drugs in filling prescriptions prohibited.
- 39-17-422 - Inhaling, selling, giving or possessing glue, paint, gasoline, aerosol, gases, etc., for unlawful purposes.
- 39-17-423 - Counterfeit controlled substances.
- 39-17-424 - Determination whether object is drug paraphernalia.
- 39-17-425 - Unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities.
- 39-17-426 - Delivery, sale or possession of jimsonweed.
- 39-17-427 - Exception.
- 39-17-428 - Mandatory minimum fines Allocation of proceeds.
- 39-17-429 - Accountability for disposition of fines and forfeitures.
- 39-17-430 - Anabolic steroids Prohibited activities.
- 39-17-431 - Immediate methamphetamine precursor Prohibitions.
- 39-17-432 - Drug-Free School Zone Enhanced criminal penalties for violations within zone.
- 39-17-433 - Promotion of methamphetamine manufacture.
- 39-17-434 - [Repealed.]
- 39-17-435 - Initiation of a process intended to result in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
- 39-17-436 - Registry of persons convicted of methamphetamine offenses.
- 39-17-437 - Falsification of the results of a drug test.
- 39-17-438 - Production, manufacture, distribution or possession of salvia divinorum A.
- 39-17-439 - Alcohol and drug addiction treatment fee.
- 39-17-440 - 39-17-450. [Reserved.]
- 39-17-451 - Report of funds collectedAmount spent on drug education and treatment.
- Part 5 - Gambling
- 39-17-501 - Part definitions.
- 39-17-502 - Gambling Defenses.
- 39-17-503 - Gambling promotion.
- 39-17-504 - Aggravated gambling promotion.
- 39-17-505 - Possession of gambling device or record Forfeiture.
- 39-17-506 - Lotteries, chain letters and pyramid clubs.
- 39-17-507 - Customer referral rebates unlawful.
- 39-17-508 - Premiums at fairs.
- 39-17-509 - Preemption.
- Part 6 - Lottery Sales
- 39-17-601 - Part definitions.
- 39-17-602 - Sales to persons under 18 years of age.
- 39-17-603 - Delinquent acts.
- 39-17-604 - Illegal sales Exceptions.
- 39-17-605 - Failure to display certificate of authorization.
- 39-17-606 - Signage.
- 39-17-607 - Fraud.
- 39-17-608 - False statements in applications or records.
- 39-17-609 - Federal exemption.
- 39-17-610 - Preemption.
- 39-17-611 - 39-17-650. [Reserved.]
- 39-17-651 - Offense of selling annual event tickets, shares, chances or similar records for period longer than authorized.
- 39-17-652 - Offense of conducting more than one annual event.
- 39-17-653 - Offense of conducting annual event at an unauthorized location or on unauthorized date.
- 39-17-654 - Offense of engaging in gambling promotion under the pretense of conducting an annual event Offense of managing, conducting or operating an annual event.
- 39-17-655 - Offenses involving financial accounting of an annual event.
- 39-17-656 - Offense of falsely making, altering, forging, passing or counterfeiting a ticket, share, chance or similar record for an annual event.
- 39-17-657 - Offense of offering cost of services, records or devices on a contingency basis.
- 39-17-658 - Exemption from federal law prohibiting transportation of gambling devices.
- 39-17-659 - Legislative intent to preempt other regulations.
- Part 7 - Intoxicating Liquors
- 39-17-701 - Application of part.
- 39-17-702 - Unlawful sale of alcoholic beverages.
- 39-17-703 - Receiving, possessing, and transporting alcoholic beverages.
- 39-17-704 - Transportation of alcoholic beverages by common carriers.
- 39-17-705 - Exceptions.
- 39-17-706 - Manufacture of alcoholic beverages.
- 39-17-707 - Possession of still.
- 39-17-708 - Home manufacture of wine or beer excepted.
- 39-17-709 - 39-17-712. [Reserved.]
- 39-17-713 - Storage of liquor for sale.
- 39-17-714 - Disposal of alcoholic beverages.
- 39-17-715 - Consuming alcoholic beverages on school premises.
- Part 8 - [Reserved]
- Part 9 - Obscenity
- 39-17-901 - Part definitions.
- 39-17-902 - Producing, importing, preparing, distributing, processing or appearing in obscene material or exhibition Distribution to or employment of minors.
- 39-17-903 - Seizure of obscene materials Warrant Disposition of seized materials.
- 39-17-904 - Destruction of material upon conviction.
- 39-17-905 - Temporary restraining orders and injunctions Trial Judgment Review.
- 39-17-906 - Remedies supplementary.
- 39-17-907 - Restrictions on showings.
- 39-17-908 - Enforcement Initiation of criminal actions Civil proceedings.
- 39-17-909 - [Reserved.]
- 39-17-910 - [Repealed.]
- 39-17-911 - Sale, loan or exhibition of material to minors.
- 39-17-912 - , 39-17-913. [Repealed.]
- 39-17-914 - Display for sale or rental of material harmful to minors.
- 39-17-915 - 39-17-917. [Repealed.]
- 39-17-918 - Massage or exposure of erogenous areas.
- 39-17-919 - Injunctions.
- 39-17-920 - Issuance of process.
- Part 10 - Sexual Exploitation of Children
- 39-17-1001 - Short title.
- 39-17-1002 - Part definitions.
- 39-17-1003 - Offense of sexual exploitation of a minor.
- 39-17-1004 - Offense of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor.
- 39-17-1005 - Offense of especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor.
- 39-17-1006 - Injunctions.
- 39-17-1007 - Issuance of process.
- 39-17-1008 - Forfeiture of any conveyance or real or personal property used in commission of an offense under this part.
- Part 11 - Public Events
- Part 12 - [Reserved]
- Part 13 - Weapons
- 39-17-1301 - Part definitions. [Amended effective January 1, 2010. See the Compiler
- 39-17-1302 - Prohibited weapons.
- 39-17-1303 - Unlawful sale, loan or gift of firearm.
- 39-17-1304 - Restrictions on firearm ammunition.
- 39-17-1305 - Possession of firearm where alcoholic beverages are served.
- 39-17-1306 - Carrying weapons during judicial proceedings.
- 39-17-1307 - Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon.
- 39-17-1308 - Defenses to unlawful possession or carrying of a weapon.
- 39-17-1309 - Carrying weapons on school property.
- 39-17-1310 - Affirmative defense to carrying weapons on school property.
- 39-17-1311 - Carrying weapons on public parks, playgrounds, civic centers and other public recreational buildings and grounds.
- 39-17-1312 - Inaction by persons eighteen (18) years of age or older, including parents or guardians, knowing a minor or student illegally possesses a firearm.
- 39-17-1313 - [Reserved.]
- 39-17-1314 - Local regulation of firearms and ammunition preempted by state regulation Actions against firearms or ammunition manufacturers, trade associations or dealers.
- 39-17-1315 - Written directive and permit to carry handguns.
- 39-17-1316 - Sales of dangerous weapons Certification of purchaser Exceptions Licensing of dealers Definitions. [Amended effective January 1, 2010. See the Compiler
- 39-17-1317 - Confiscation and disposition of confiscated weapons.
- 39-17-1318 - New serial numbers for confiscated firearms.
- 39-17-1319 - Handgun possession prohibited Exceptions.
- 39-17-1320 - Providing handguns to juveniles Penalties.
- 39-17-1321 - Possession of handgun while under influence Penalty.
- 39-17-1322 - Defenses.
- 39-17-1323 - Commission of certain offenses while wearing a body vest.
- 39-17-1324 - Offense of possessing a firearm during commission or attempt to commit dangerous felony.
- 39-17-1325 - 39-17-1349. [Reserved.]
- 39-17-1350 - Law enforcement officers permitted to carry firearms Exceptions Restrictions Identification card for corrections officers.
- 39-17-1351 - Handgun carry permits. [Amended effective January 1, 2010. See the Compiler
- 39-17-1352 - Suspension or revocation of license. [Amended effective January 1, 2010. See the Compiler
- 39-17-1353 - Review of revocation or suspension.
- 39-17-1354 - Judicial review of department determination.
- 39-17-1355 - Applicability of Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.
- 39-17-1356 - Duplicate permits.
- 39-17-1357 - Notice of address change.
- 39-17-1358 - Retention of records Violations.
- 39-17-1359 - Prohibition at certain meetings Posting notice.
- 39-17-1360 - Rules and regulations.
- 39-17-1361 - Execution of documents by sheriff or chief of police.
- 39-17-1362 - Imitation firearm Defined Offense to display in threatening manner in public place.
- Part 14 - Metals Recycling
- Part 15 - Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco
- 39-17-1501 - Short title.
- 39-17-1502 - Purpose.
- 39-17-1503 - Part definitions.
- 39-17-1504 - Sales to minors Penalty.
- 39-17-1505 - Prohibited purchases or possession by minors Penalties.
- 39-17-1506 - Required postings.
- 39-17-1507 - Vending machine sales.
- 39-17-1508 - Required packaging.
- 39-17-1509 - Enforcement Inspections Reporting Civil penalties.
- 39-17-1510 - Criminal penalties.
- 39-17-1511 - 39-17-1550. [Reserved.]
- 39-17-1551 - Purpose of part Exemptions.
- Part 16 - Children's Act for Clean Indoor Air
- Part 17 - Child Curfew
- Part 18 - Non-Smoker Protection Act.
- 39-17-1801 - Short title.
- 39-17-1802 - Part definitions.
- 39-17-1803 - Places where smoking is prohibited.
- 39-17-1804 - Exempted areas.
- 39-17-1805 - Posting of nonsmoking areas.
- 39-17-1806 - Enforcement Notice Complaints Inspections Informing violators.
- 39-17-1807 - Penalties.
- 39-17-1808 - Continuing program to explain and clarify.
- 39-17-1809 - Local operating procedures.
- 39-17-1810 - Construction with other laws.
- 39-17-1811 - Rules and regulations.
- 39-17-1812 - Liberal construction.
- Criminal Provisions in Other Volumes