Tennessee § 39-17-715 - Consuming alcoholic beverages on school premises.
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§ 39-17-715. Consuming alcoholic beverages on school premises.
It is unlawful to consume or possess any alcoholic beverage on the school plant or grounds of any public school in this state having any of the grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12). A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. Sentencing Commission Comments. This section prohibits consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages on public school grounds. The provisions deviate from prior law by deleting the provisions regarding throwing empty beer cans or liquor bottles on the grounds. The commission believes the Litter Control Laws, title 39, ch. 14, part 5, sufficiently prohibit that behavior. 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 C misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 . Law Reviews. The Proposed Criminal Code: Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses, 40 Tenn. L. Rev. 725 (1973).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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