Tennessee § 68-102-303 - State fire marshal's standards and qualifications.
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§ 68-102-303. State fire marshal's standards and qualifications.
No municipality, county, or political subdivision shall operate a fire department, and no organization, agency, or entity shall operate as a fire department within the state of Tennessee, unless it has been duly recognized to do so pursuant to this part by the department of commerce and insurance, state fire marshal's office. The state fire marshal, in consultation with the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA), shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, relative to the standards and qualifications for becoming and remaining a fire department. Acts 2003, ch. 312, § 4. Attorney General Opinions. Contract between county-wide fire department and nonprofit fire service. OAG 10-119, 2010 Tenn. AG LEXIS 125 (12/28/10).
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Section 68-102-303 ("State fire marshal's standards and qualifications.") 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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