Tennessee Code 58-4-205 – Penalty for misappropriation of funds
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class E felony | 1 to 6 years | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 58-4-205
- Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
Any and all persons accepting the custody or control of any part of any such appropriation provided for, who misappropriates or aids in the misappropriation or willful diversion of any part of the same is guilty of a Class E felony, which penalty may be commuted to six (6) months in the workhouse in the discretion of the court, and shall be fined fifty dollars ($50.00) which, when collected, shall be paid into the county school fund.