The Great Smoky Mountain Journal

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Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 07:30 PM

16 New Laws That Take Place In Tennessee Come 2018

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)-- The new year will bring a host of new laws across Tennessee, including many that could change your daily routine. 16 new laws will go into effect January 1, 2018.

Barbers - SB0032
Barbers will be allowed to cut your hair at home, as long as they have the right paperwork allowing them to. Until now, only sick customers could get at-home services under Tennessee law.

Cell Phones in School Zones - SB0954
You won't be allowed to use your phone while driving through an active school zone. You could get slapped with a $50 fine if it's not hands-free.

School Bus Drivers - HB0322
New school bus drivers will be forced to take a training program before getting behind the wheel and must be at least 25-years-old.

Security Sysytems - HB1392
Homeowners can cancel alarm system contracts that are at least 2-years long if they give 30 days notice.

Marijuana Regulation - HB1291
The Alcoholic Beverage Commission won't have permission to monitor marijuana, but will regulate serving alcohol in restaurants. They once had jurisdiction to enforce criminal offences involving marijuana.

Headlights - SB0194
Your car headlights will have to be white, or amber. Other colors will be illegal.

Handgun Permits - HB0689
Members of the United States Armed Forces also won't have to go though firing range training to get a handgun carry permit as long as they passed combat training.

Disabled Persons - SB0597
Disabled adults can pay personal aides to perform health maintenance tasks for them.