Tennessee § 55-10-802 - Part definitions.
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§ 55-10-802. Part definitions.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Motor vehicle” means any self-propelled vehicle, including a truck, truck tractor, motor bus, or other vehicle not operated exclusively or driven on fixed rails or tracks; and “Unattended child” means a child younger than seven (7) years of age who is not accompanied by another person who is at least thirteen (13) years of age. Acts 2007, ch. 214, § 3.
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