Tennessee § 43-13-101 - Purpose and intent.
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§ 43-13-101. Purpose and intent.
In the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, it is the purpose and intent of this chapter to authorize the commission to study and make recommendations on issues related to equine health in this state to: Promote the health of horses in this state; and Encourage agriculture and the breeding of equine livestock in this state. Acts 2020, ch. 808, § 2. Compiler's Notes. Former chapter 13, §§ 43-13-101 — 43-13-105 , concerning anhydrous ammonia was transferred to ch. 11, part 3 of this title in 1987. Effective Dates. Acts 2020, ch. 808, § 3. July 15, 2020.
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Section 43-13-101 ("Purpose and intent.") 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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