Tennessee § 39-11-717 - Supplement to other laws — Retroactive application.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-11-717 — Supplement to other laws — Retroactive application., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-11-717. Supplement to other laws — Retroactive application.
This part does not supersede any other statute or law relating to forfeiture of property and may be used in conjunction with administrative forfeiture laws. This law pertaining to the forfeiture of property is remedial and shall be liberally construed to effect its purpose. This part shall apply retroactively to all proceeds acquired or received prior to June 27, 1998, if the conduct giving rise to forfeiture constituted a criminal offense at the time of the acquisition of the property. Acts 1998, ch. 979, § 17.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 39-11-717
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-11-717 cover?
Section 39-11-717 ("Supplement to other laws — Retroactive application.") 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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