Scope of Chapter.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-1-1
in effectSec. 8-1-1. - Scope of Chapter.
Conduct which is in violation of this Chapter shall constitute an ordinance offense for which a summons may be issued.
This title does not bar, suspend, or otherwise affect any right or liability for damages, penalty, forfeiture, or other remedy authorized by law to be recovered or enforced for a criminal offense as set forth in T.C.A. Title 39, or in a civil suit for conduct that the state criminal code defines as an offense, and the civil injury is not merged into the offense.
(Ord. No. 5843, § 1, 7-11-2023)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT8AN_CH8-1SCCHDE_S8-1-1SCCHFetched: 10/28/2026
