§ 39-14-511. Jurisdiction
In counties with an environmental court designated pursuant to Acts 1991, chapter 426, the courts shall exercise exclusive general sessions jurisdiction, over this part, pursuant to title 40.
§ 39-14-601. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Access” means to approach, instruct, communicate, or connect with, store data in, retrieve or intercept data from, or otherwise make use of any resources of a computer, computer system, or computer network, or information exchanged from any communication between computers or authorized computer users and […]
§ 39-14-503. Offense of Mitigated Criminal Littering
Mitigated criminal littering is littering in an amount less than or equal to five pounds (5 lbs.) in weight or seven and one-half (7.5) cubic feet in volume. Mitigated criminal littering is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) and as provided in subsections (c) and (d). A person charged […]
§ 39-14-504. Offense of Criminal Littering
Criminal littering is littering in an amount more than five pounds (5 lbs.) in weight or seven and one-half (7.5) cubic feet in volume and less than or equal to ten pounds (10 lbs.) in weight or fifteen (15) cubic feet in volume. Criminal littering is a Class B misdemeanor. In addition to the penalties […]
§ 39-14-505. Offense of Aggravated Criminal Littering
Aggravated criminal littering is littering: In an amount exceeding ten pounds (10 lbs.) in weight or fifteen (15) cubic feet in volume; or In any amount for any commercial purpose. Aggravated criminal littering is a Class A misdemeanor; provided: If the amount of litter exceeds one hundred pounds (100 lbs.) in weight or thirty (30) […]
§ 39-14-407. Trespass by Motor Vehicle
Any person who drives, parks, stands, or otherwise operates a motor vehicle on, through or within a parking area, driving area or roadway located on privately owned property which is provided for use by patrons, customers or employees of business establishments upon that property, or adjoining property or for use otherwise in connection with activities […]
§ 39-14-408. Vandalism
For purposes of this section: “Damage” includes, but is not limited to: Destroying, polluting, or contaminating property; Tampering with property and causing pecuniary loss or substantial inconvenience to the owner or a third person; Intentionally spilling, pouring, or otherwise administering chemicals or other toxic substances to or on the merchandise with the intent to: Render […]
§ 39-14-409. Exceptions
None of the provisions of this part shall be construed in any way to affect the right of eminent domain or prevent surveyors or civil engineers from making such surveys as are necessary and lawful in the discharge of their duties.
§ 39-14-410. Timber
It is the duty of any sawmill owner or operator or other person purchasing timber in the form of logs, dye wood, cord wood, hickory blocks, stave blocks, hoop poles, cross ties, shrubbery or any other kind of timber from the lands sold to the state for taxes or other state-owned land or lands belonging […]
§ 39-14-411. Critical Infrastructure Vandalism
A person who knowingly destroys, injures, interrupts, or interferes with critical infrastructure or its operation commits the offense of critical infrastructure vandalism. As used in this section, “critical infrastructure” includes, but is not limited to, the infrastructure of the following services to the general public: Telephone, telegraph, television, internet, or other telecommunication services; Electric, heat, […]