68-104-114 - Penalties.

68-104-114. Penalties.

(a)  Except as otherwise provided, a violation of this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor.

(b)  Notwithstanding subsection (a), a violation of § 68-104-112(a)(1) is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine to the retailer or seasonal retailer of up to one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense, a fine of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the second offense, and a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500) for subsequent offenses. Any municipality may adopt § 68-104-112(a)(1) by reference or substantial duplication as an ordinance violation.

[Acts 1959, ch. 159, § 10; T.C.A., § 53-3014; Acts 1983, ch. 188, § 12; 1989, ch. 591, §§ 98, 113; T.C.A., § 68-22-114; Acts 2007, ch. 64, § 2.]