Attorney's Note

Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $50
For details, see Tenn. Code § 40-35-111

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It is a Class C misdemeanor for any municipal official or employee to authorize, direct or permit the expenditure of the funds for any purpose, except those authorized by this part. Any municipal official or employee who violates this section shall be personally liable for any unauthorized expenditure of the funds.