Section 55-31-202 - Booting prohibited generally - Booting of motor vehicles identified by USDOT number

(a) It is an offense for a person, other than a licensed parking attendant, to knowingly boot a motor vehicle in this state.(b) It is an offense for a person to knowingly boot a motor vehicle in this state, whether on a commercial or private parking lot, if the motor vehicle is clearly identifiable by: (1) A United States department of transportation (USDOT) number issued by the federal motor carrier safety administration (FMCSA);(2) A registration plate issued and attached to the motor vehicle described in § 55-4-113(a)(2); or(3) A registration plate issued and attached to a trailer described in § 55-4-113(a)(5).(c) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor.(d) A violation of this section for a second or subsequent offense is a Class A misdemeanor.Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.