Tennessee Statutes

§ 6-54-402 — Failure to enforce laws

Tennessee § 6-54-402

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-402 (2026).

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The willful failure or neglect of any of such officials or police officers to perform the duties prescribed by § 6-54-401 is a Class C misdemeanor and the offender shall be dismissed from office.

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Legislative History

Acts 1915, ch. 37, § 2; Shan., § 1996a2; Code 1932, § 3500; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-615; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.

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