Tennessee § 11-4-502 - Execution by governor — Ratification.
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§ 11-4-502. Execution by governor — Ratification.
When the governor has executed the compact on behalf of this state and has caused a verified copy thereof to be filed with the secretary of state, and when the compact has been ratified by one (1) or more of the states named in § 11-4-501 , then it shall become operative and effective as between this state and such other state or states, and the governor is hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to complete the exchange of official documents between this state and any other state ratifying the compact. Acts 1955, ch. 108, § 2; T.C.A., § 11-426; Acts 1986, ch. 652, § 25; T.C.A., § 11-4-302 .
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