Tennessee § 43-19-215 - Extortion a misdemeanor.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 43-19-215 — Extortion a misdemeanor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-19-215. Extortion a misdemeanor.
Any warehouse keeper who charges more than is allowed in § 43-19-214 commits a Class C misdemeanor, and is also liable to a penalty of ten dollars ($10.00) to the planter or person overcharged, recoverable before any judge of a court of general sessions. Acts 1870-1871, ch. 65, § 21; Shan., § 3400; Code 1932, § 6499; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-2124; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113. Cross-References. Penalty for Class C misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 43-19-215
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 43-19-215 cover?
Section 43-19-215 ("Extortion a misdemeanor.") 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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 43-19-215?
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