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Can you summarize 39 TNCO Chapter 17, Part 5?
Offenses Against Public Health, Safety and Welfare > Gambling
Short Summary
This legal document governs gambling in the state of Tennessee. It defines gambling as risking anything of value for a profit contingent on chance, but provides exemptions for certain activities such as lawful business transactions, nonprofit events, state lottery, fantasy sports contests, and low-level sports entertainment pools. Engaging in gambling without an authorized annual event is an offense, but an affirmative defense is available if a person reasonably relied on the representations of a gambling promoter. The offense of gambling is a Class C misdemeanor. The document also covers offenses related to gambling promotion, which is classified as a Class B misdemeanor. Aggravated gambling promotion, involving investment, financing, ownership, control, supervision, management, or participation in a gambling enterprise, is a Class E felony. Possession of gambling devices or records is a Class B misdemeanor, with exemptions for certain circumstances. The document also addresses offenses related to lotteries, chain letters, and pyramid clubs, with penalties varying based on the amount of money involved. Additionally, the document includes provisions on rebates, discounts, and inducements, as well as preemption of local laws related to gambling. The document references other legal sources and opinions related to gambling in Tennessee.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals engaging in gambling activities
What does it govern?
Gambling
What are exemptions?
Lawful business transactions, annual events operated for nonprofit organizations, state lottery, fantasy sports contests, accepting or placing wagers on sporting events, and low-level sports entertainment pools
What are the Penalties?
Class C misdemeanor for gambling, Class B misdemeanor for gambling promotion, Class E felony for aggravated gambling promotion, Class B misdemeanor for possession of gambling devices or records, penalties vary based on the amount of money involved for offenses related to lotteries, chain letters, and pyramid clubs
Jurisdiction
Tennessee