Tennessee § 49-6-4210 - Disposal of contraband.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-6-4210 — Disposal of contraband., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-6-4210. Disposal of contraband.
Any dangerous weapon or drug located by the principal or other staff member in the course of a search shall be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement officer for proper disposal. Acts 1981, ch. 368, § 2; T.C.A., § 49-9-411 . Cross-References. Carrying weapons on school property, § 39-17-1309 . Duties of principals, § 49-2-303 . Duties of teachers, § 49-5-201 . School drug testing, student assistance program, counseling, § 49-6-4213 . Weapons, title 39, ch. 17, part 13.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 49-6-4210 ("Disposal of contraband.") 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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