Tennessee Code 70-8-205 – Penalties
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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 A misdemeanor | up to 11 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 70-8-205
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Ginseng: means the plant panax quinquefolius of the araliaceae family. See Tennessee Code 70-8-202
- Person: means an individual, association, partnership, or corporation. See Tennessee Code 70-1-101
A person violating this part commits a Class A misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), and shall forfeit all ginseng harvested, collected, removed, or sold in violation of this part.