SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 6, SECTION 14 OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION (QUESTION 2) (RAISING ORDINANCE FINES ABOVE $ 50)

Ordinance/Resolution ID
2002-10
Ordinance/Resolution Status
Adopted
Adopted Date
Summary

Tennessee's cities and town fulfill a vital role in protecting the public health and safety, promoting livable communities, and preserving community heritage and quality of life 

Details

Tennessee Supreme Court ruled in 2001 that fines of more than $ 50.00 for Municipal ordinance violations are not permissible if the purpose of such fines is to punish a violator