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 * Tennessee’s open container statute states that it is against the law for a driver to consume any alcoholic beverage, or to possess an open container of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. ||
 * An [|open container violation in Tennessee] is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only, and not imprisonment. Additionally, a police officer is to only issue a citation for a violation of the statute, unless the offender refuses to sign or accept the citation, at which point the officer may take the driver into custody. ||

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 * //It is unlawful for any person to drive or to be in physical control of any automobile or other motor driven vehicle while the alcohol concentration in such person's blood or breath is .08 % or more. // || **Jail Time ** || **Fines ** || **Length of License Revocation ** || **Vehicle Seizure and Forfeiture ** ||
 * **First Conviction **
 * Class C misdemeanor ** || 48 hours minimum || $350-$1,500 || 1 year || N/A ||
 * **Second Conviction **
 * Class B misdemeanor ** || 45 days -- 11 months and 29 days || <span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center;">$600-$3,500 || <span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center;">2 years || <span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center;">Vehicle may be seized permanently ||
 * **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Third Conviction **
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Class B misdemeanor ** || <span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center;">120 days -- 11 months and 29 days || <span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center;">$1,100-$10,000 || <span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center;">3-10 years || <span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center;">Vehicle may be seized permanently ||
 * **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Fourth or Subsequent Conviction **
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Class B misdemeanor ** || <span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center;">150 days || <span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center;">$3,000-$15,000 || <span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center;">5 years minimum || <span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center;">Vehicle may be seized permanently ||

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You must be 21 years or older to legally purchase or consume any alcoholic beverage in the state. ||
 * ** <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">For persons ages 16 to 18:
 * Class C misdemeanor || ** <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">one year driver license suspension
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">Fine of $250.00
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">Public service work and court costs ||
 * ** <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">For persons ages 18 to 21:
 * <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Class C misdemeanor || ** <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">One year driver license suspension
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">Fine of $250.00
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">Ineligibility for a restricted driver’s license
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">Public service work and court costs
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt;">License revocation for one year if refused to submit to a chemical (blood, breath, or urine) test ||

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MISDEMEANOR STATE LAW PRESCIBES A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF 11 MONTHS 29 DAYS IMPRISONMENT AND A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $2,500 FOR CARRYING WEAPONS WHERE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SOLD OR SEARVED.