Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 55 and Title 62.
Tennessee SB0769 amends existing laws regarding the possession of used, detached catalytic converters by increasing the penalty for unauthorized possession from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. This change affects individuals found in possession of such converters without authorization, imposing a potential imprisonment of one to six years and a fine up to $3,000. The bill also includes an amendment that reduces the punishment to a maximum of 11 months and 29 days in jail, with a fine not exceeding $2,500, thereby altering the severity of the offense.
Tennessee SB0769 amends existing laws regarding the possession of used, detached catalytic converters by increasing the penalty for unauthorized possession from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. This change affects individuals found in possession of such converters without authorization, imposing a potential imprisonment of one to six years and a fine up to $3,000. The bill also includes an amendment that reduces the punishment to a maximum of 11 months and 29 days in jail, with a fine not exceeding $2,500, thereby altering the severity of the offense.
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