§ 39-13-801. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Terrorism Prevention and Response Act of 2002.”
§ 39-13-802. Legislative Intent
The general assembly finds and declares that the threat of terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction, including, but not limited to, biological, chemical, nuclear, or radiological agents, is a compelling public safety and health concern. The general assembly recognizes that terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction could result in a disaster placing residents of Tennessee […]
§ 39-13-803. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Act of terrorism” means an act or acts constituting a violation of this part, any other offense under the laws of Tennessee, or an act or acts constituting an offense in any other jurisdiction within or outside the territorial boundaries of the United States that […]
§ 39-13-804. Intentional Release of Dangerous Chemical or Hazardous Material With Intent of Causing Harm
The intentional release of a dangerous chemical or hazardous material utilized in a lawful industrial or commercial process shall be considered use of a weapon of mass destruction when a person knowingly utilizes those agents with intent and for the purpose of causing harm to persons either directly or indirectly through harm to animals or […]
§ 39-13-805. Commission of Act of Terrorism
It is an offense for any person to commit an act of terrorism in this state. An act of terrorism is a Class A felony.
§ 39-13-806. Weapons of Mass Destruction
It is an offense for any person, without lawful authority, to possess, develop, manufacture, produce, transfer, acquire, weaponize, or retain any weaponized agent, biological warfare agent, weaponized biological or biologic warfare agent, chemical warfare agent, nuclear or radiological agent, or any other weapon of mass destruction. A violation of subsection (a) is a Class B […]
§ 39-13-807. Provision of Support or Resources to Designated Entity or to Persons Committing or Attempting an Act of Terrorism — Exception
It is an offense for any person to provide material support or resources, or attempt or conspire to provide material support or resources, to: Any person known by the person providing such material support or resources to be planning or carrying out an act of terrorism in this state, or concealing or attempting to escape […]
§ 39-13-808. Distribution or Delivery of Any Substance as an Act of Terrorism or as a Hoax
It is an offense for any person to distribute or to deliver, as an act of terrorism or as a hoax, any substance that is intended to, or that such person has reason to believe may, create a fear or apprehension on the part of any other person that such substance may be a biological […]
§ 39-13-809. Religious Justification for Violence or Criminal Activity Prohibited
Religious justification for violence or criminal activity prohibited by this part shall not be considered a justification or a defense pursuant to chapter 11, part 6 of this title, nor shall it prohibit prosecution pursuant to this part.
§ 39-13-810. Forfeiture of Property Associated With Terrorist Acts
All property, both personal and real, including money, vehicles, and other property used, or intended for use, in the course of, derived from, or realized through conduct in violation of this part, is subject to seizure and forfeiture to the state. The following people or agencies may make a claim with the court where the […]
§ 39-13-811. Civil Action Available to Victims
Notwithstanding whether criminal prosecution is commenced, or a conviction is obtained for a violation of this part, a victim of a violation of this part shall have a civil cause of action against the person responsible for the violation for both economic and noneconomic damages, up to the limits provided in § 29-39-102, for any […]
§ 39-13-812. Immunity for Report of Suspicious Activity or Behavior
A person who in good faith makes a report of suspicious activity or behavior shall be immune from civil and criminal liability for the making of the report if the report is based on articulable suspicion. As used in this section, “report of suspicious activity or behavior” means any communication to a law enforcement officer […]