Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 2.
Under present law, it is an offense to knowingly and with unlawful intent possess any of the following materials while present in any penal institution where prisoners are quartered or under custodial supervision without the express written consent of the chief administrator of the institution: (1) A weapon, ammunition, or explosive (Class C felony); or (2) An intoxicant, legend drug, controlled substance, or controlled substance analogue (Class D felony). This bill adds "a telecommunication device" to the items that constitute the above offense. Such possession will be a Class E felony. A first violation will be punishable only by fine; a second or subsequent violation will be punishable only by a fine of $3,000.
Under present law, it is an offense to knowingly and with unlawful intent possess any of the following materials while present in any penal institution where prisoners are quartered or under custodial supervision without the express written consent of the chief administrator of the institution: (1) A weapon, ammunition, or explosive (Class C felony); or (2) An intoxicant, legend drug, controlled substance, or controlled substance analogue (Class D felony). This bill adds "a telecommunication device" to the items that constitute the above offense. Such possession will be a Class E felony. A first violation will be punishable only by fine; a second or subsequent violation will be punishable only by a fine of $3,000.
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