Tennessee § 39-17-656 - Offense of falsely making, altering, forging, passing or counterfeiting a ticket, share, chance or similar record for an annual event.

§ 39-17-656. Offense of falsely making, altering, forging, passing or counterfeiting a ticket, share, chance or similar record for an annual event.

It is an offense for any person to falsely make, alter, forge, pass or counterfeit a ticket, share, chance or similar record for an annual event with the intent to defraud. It is an offense for any person to knowingly influence, or attempt to influence, the winning of a prize through the use of coercion, fraud, deception, or tampering with an annual event's equipment or materials. A violation of subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor; provided, however, that the maximum fine shall be twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). A violation of subsection (b) is a Class E felony; provided, however, that the maximum fine shall be fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Acts 2004, ch. 476, § 9. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2004, ch. 350, § 13 provided that the provisions of the act shall not be construed to be an appropriation of funds and no funds shall be obligated or expended pursuant to the act unless such funds are specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act. Cross-References. Penalty for Class A misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 . Penalty for Class E felony, § 40-35-111 .