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
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