Tennessee § 53-8-202 - Purpose.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 53-8-202 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-8-202. Purpose.
It is the purpose of this part to ensure that foods offered for public consumption in Tennessee are safe as prepared, processed, served, packaged, and delivered. Food service establishments that are located within retail food stores are subject to this part and exempt from regulation in accordance with title 68, chapter 14, part 7. Acts 2013, ch. 182, § 2. Compiler's Notes. Former title 53, ch. 8, part 2, §§ 53-8-201 — 53-8-222 (Acts 1986, ch. 633, §§ 1, 3-23; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1991, ch. 148, § 1; 1995, ch. 383, § 1; 2001, ch. 311, §§ 1-4; 2003, ch. 29, § 2), concerning the Retail Food Store Inspection Act of 1986, was repealed and reenacted by Acts 2013, ch. 182, §§ 1-21, effective July 1, 2015. Effective Dates. Acts 2013, ch. 182, § 50. July 1, 2015; provided, that, for rulemaking purposes, the act took effect April 23, 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 53-8-202
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 53-8-202 cover?
Section 53-8-202 ("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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