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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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 7-81-404

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

Any town incorporated under this chapter has the power to erect and maintain a calaboose or workhouse for the confinement and detention of persons violating any ordinance of the corporation. A person who fails to pay any fine and costs imposed by the corporation commits a Class C misdemeanor.