Tennessee § 65-28-109 - Limit of commission's jurisdiction.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 65-28-109 — Limit of commission's jurisdiction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65-28-109. Limit of commission's jurisdiction.
Nothing in §§ 65-28-104 — 65-28-111 shall be deemed to confer upon the commission any additional power and jurisdiction to supervise or regulate the rates, services, franchises or other matters pertaining to pipeline systems or transportation of gas except with respect to the enforcement of federal safety standards prescribed by the secretary of the United States department of transportation and such additions and amendments as ordered by the commission; nor shall anything in §§ 65-28-104 — 65-28-111 be deemed to confer upon the commission any power to adopt or continue in force any standards for pipeline systems or transportation of gas, including carbon dioxide transported via interstate pipeline, subject to the jurisdiction of the federal power commission as prohibited in the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act ( 49 U.S.C. § 60101 et seq.). Acts 1970, ch. 558, § 7; T.C.A., § 65-2810; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 36; 2010, ch. 846, § 1; 2017, ch. 94, § 60. Amendments. The 2017 amendment substituted “commission” for “authority” throughout. Effective Dates. Acts 2017, ch. 94, § 83. April 4, 2017.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 65-28-109
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 65-28-109 cover?
Section 65-28-109 ("Limit of commission's jurisdiction.") 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 § 65-28-109?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 65-28-109" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Tennessee official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Tennessee attorney.
How does Tennessee § 65-28-109 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Tennessee can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee.