It is unlawful for any public officer or employee, directly or indirectly, to deprive, attempt to deprive, or threaten to deprive any person of employment, position, work, compensation, contracts, loans, grants, appropriations or benefits provided principally from public funds for any political activity, support or opposition to any candidate, party or measure in any election.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 19 - Prohibited Practices
Part 2 - Offenses by Public Officers and Employees (“Little Hatch Act”)
§ 2-19-204. Promises of Benefits for Political Activity
§ 2-19-205. Deprivation, Attempts to Deprive, or Threats to Deprive Persons of Benefits
§ 2-19-208. Penalty for Violations by Public Officers and Employees