§ 11.16.060. Drug related activity—Termination of public housing tenancy.

A.

For the purposes of this section the term "drug-related criminal activity" means the illegal manufacturing, sale, distribution, use or possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute or use of a controlled substance (as defined by the Tennessee Code Annotated).

B.

It is unlawful for a public housing tenant or any member of the tenant's household or a guest or other person under the tenant's control to engage in any criminal activity including drug-related activity on or near public housing premises while the tenant is a tenant in public housing. Any such criminal activity shall be lawful cause for termination of tenancy by the metropolitan development and housing agency upon a determination of such activity by appropriate hearing which provides for due process.

(Amdt. 2 to Ord. 90-1298, 10/2/90; Amdt. 1 to Ord. 90-1298, 8/7/90; Ord. 90-1298 § 1, 1990)