Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-20-205: Enforcement of provisions - Violation a misdemeanor

(a) Any citizen of this state may obtain a warrant for the arrest of anyone violating this part, but it is declared to be a specific duty for the members of the Tennessee highway patrol to enforce this part.

(b) A person violating any provision of this part commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) Each day's subsequent violation constitutes a separate offense.

(d) In the case of automobile graveyards established prior to March 26, 1965, the owners or operators of the automobile graveyard shall have a reasonable and necessary period of time in which to comply with this part.