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Bartlett adopts several municipal code changes mirroring state offenses, sets hearings where required
Summary
The board adopted multiple city code changes (Ordinances 26‑01 through 26‑06) creating municipal offenses for disorderly conduct, public intoxication, obstructing a highway, immediate notice of accident, trailer safety‑chain requirements, and open containers in vehicles; the city attorney said fines would be civil and not exceed $50 and some items set public hearings on Feb. 10.
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a package of municipal code amendments that largely mirror existing Tennessee criminal statutes and create municipal offenses enforceable in Bartlett Municipal Court.
City Attorney Will Wright said the proposed ordinances adopt state statutory language into city code. Ordinance 26‑01 would add a municipal disorderly‑conduct offense…
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