Tennessee § 39-17-424 - Determination whether object is drug paraphernalia.
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§ 39-17-424. Determination whether object is drug paraphernalia.
In determining whether a particular object is drug paraphernalia as defined by § 39-17-402 , the court or other authority making that determination shall, in addition to all other logically relevant factors, consider the following: Statements by the owner or anyone in control of the object concerning its use; Prior convictions, if any, of the owner or of anyone in control of the object for violation of any state or federal law relating to controlled substances or controlled substance analogues; The existence of any residue of controlled substances or controlled substance analogues on the object; Instructions, oral or written, provided with the object concerning its use; Descriptive materials accompanying the object that explain or depict its use; The manner in which the object is displayed for sale; The existence and scope of legitimate uses for the object in the community; and Expert testimony concerning its use. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; 2012, ch. 848, § 18. Cross-References. Drug paraphernalia defined, § 39-17-402 . Law Reviews. Paine on Procedure: Separation of powers and the “Mallard” decision (Donald F. Paine), 37 No. 12 Tenn. B.J. 24 (2001). Attorney General Opinions. Sign stating “for tobacco use only” above a display case of items often used in connection with illegal drugs is a factor relevant to determining the store owner's intent, OAG 05-085 (5/23/05).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 39-17-424 ("Determination whether object is drug paraphernalia.") 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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