Tennessee § 39-16-404 - Misuse of official information.
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§ 39-16-404. Misuse of official information.
A public servant commits an offense who, by reason of information to which the public servant has access in the public servant's official capacity and that has not been made public, attains or aids another to attain a benefit. An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. Sentencing Commission Comments. This section creates a new offense under Tennessee law. Compiler's Notes. The sentencing commission terminated June 30, 1995. Sentencing Commission Comments have been retained, but do not reflect 1995 or subsequent legislation. Cross-References. Penalty for Class B misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 . Attorney General Opinions. A grand jury foreperson is a public servant who is subject to prosecution for official misconduct, official oppression, and misuse of official information, OAG 05-129 (8/24/05).
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Section 39-16-404 ("Misuse of official information.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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