Tennessee § 39-17-603 - Delinquent acts.
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§ 39-17-603. Delinquent acts.
It is a delinquent act for a person under eighteen (18) years of age to purchase, or attempt to purchase, a state lottery ticket or share. It is a delinquent act for a person under eighteen (18) years of age to redeem, or attempt to redeem, a state lottery ticket or share. A violation of this section is punishable by a fine not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) or, in the discretion of the court, community service work not less than twenty (20) hours nor more than fifty (50) hours. This section shall not be construed as prohibiting any person under eighteen (18) years of age from handling or transporting state lottery tickets or shares as a part of and in the course of the person's employment; provided, however, that the person is under the supervision of another employee who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 8. Cross-References. Delinquent act defined, § 37-1-102 . Juvenile court proceedings, title 37, ch. 1.
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-17-603 cover?
Section 39-17-603 ("Delinquent acts.") 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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