Tennessee § 13-10-201 - Responsibility for implementation.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-10-201 — Responsibility for implementation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-10-201. Responsibility for implementation.
The department is designated as the agency responsible for implementing a state safety oversight program that satisfies the requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) and shall have the authority to implement all requirements necessary to comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) and the implementing federal regulations. The department may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more contractors to act on behalf of the department in carrying out the duties of the department under this part. However, any such contractor may not provide services to both the department and a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department, unless authorized by a waiver issued by the federal transit administrator or the administrator's designee. Acts 2018, ch. 743, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 13-10-201
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-10-201 cover?
Section 13-10-201 ("Responsibility for implementation.") 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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 13-10-201?
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