Tennessee § 2-1-102 - Purpose.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 2-1-102 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-1-102. Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to regulate the conduct of all elections by the people so that: The freedom and purity of the ballot are secured; Voters are required to vote in the election precincts in which they reside, except as otherwise expressly permitted; Internal improvement is promoted by providing a comprehensive and uniform procedure for elections; and Maximum participation by all citizens in the electoral process is encouraged. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-102. Cross-References. General assembly authorized to require voters to vote in the precinct where they reside, Tenn. Const., art. IV, § 1. Law Reviews. Constitutional Law — Suffrage and the State's Interest in Preventing Fraud — The Constitutionality of Tennessee's Photo Identification Requirement Under Strict Scrutiny, 81 Tenn. L. Rev. 929 (2014). Tennessee Civil Disabilities: A Systemic Approach (Neil P. Cohen), 41 Tenn. L. Rev. 253 (1974).
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 2-1-102
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 2-1-102 cover?
Section 2-1-102 ("Purpose.") 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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