Tennessee Code 55-8-184 – Indication of ownership on traffic control signs, signals, markers or devices – Unlawful possession

(a) The department of transportation or any agency of local government responsible for erection or maintenance of any traffic-control sign, signal, marker or device is authorized to indicate the ownership of the sign, signal, marker and device in letters on the back of those items in letters not less than one-fourth inch (1/4″) nor more than three-fourths inch (3/4″) in height by use of a metal stamp, etching, or other permanent marking.

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Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:

Class	Prison	Fine
class C misdemeanor	up to 30 days	up to $50

For details, see Tenn. Code § 40-35-111

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 55-8-184

Department: means the department of safety. See Tennessee Code 55-8-101

(b) Unlawful possession of any such sign, signal, marker or device is a Class C misdemeanor.

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Tennessee Code 55-8-184 – Indication of ownership on traffic control signs, signals, markers or devices – Unlawful possession – Penalty

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