Criminal Offenses - As introduced, expands the offense of adulteration of food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals to include adulteration for the purpose of making the user of the food, liquid, or pharmaceutical involuntarily intoxicated; classifies the offense as a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Summary

The bill expands Tennessee’s adulteration law to cover adding any substance to food, beverages, or pharmaceuticals with the intent to intoxicate a user. Such conduct would be charged as a Class D felony, with higher felony classes for causing bodily injury, serious injury, or death. It applies to anyone who manufactures, markets, grows, or distributes the affected products.

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