Tennessee § 13-14-205 - Preferences in granting assistance.
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§ 13-14-205. Preferences in granting assistance.
In carrying out this part, preference shall be given to community-based development organizations that: Serve a geographic area or a population of individuals effectively marginalized due to its small numbers, high ratio of African-American residents, persistent poverty, disability or other factors which effectively result in structural disinvestment; and Can demonstrate support from the community, particularly the community which will directly benefit from the development efforts. Acts 1996, ch. 1032, § 5.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 13-14-205 ("Preferences in granting assistance.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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