Tennessee § 39-17-310 - Public intoxication.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-17-310 — Public intoxication., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-17-310. Public intoxication.
A person commits the offense of public intoxication who appears in a public place under the influence of a controlled substance, controlled substance analogue or any other intoxicating substance to the degree that: The offender may be endangered; There is endangerment to other persons or property; or The offender unreasonably annoys people in the vicinity. A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; 2012, ch. 848, § 16. Cross-References. Alcohol abuse prevention, title 33, ch. 10, part 4. Penalty for Class C misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 . Restriction of prosecutions for intoxication, § 33-10-203 . Textbooks. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 10 Tenn. Juris., Drunkenness, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 39-17-310
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-17-310 cover?
Section 39-17-310 ("Public intoxication.") 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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