Tennessee § 68-112-101 - Purpose.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-112-101 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68-112-101. Purpose.
It is the purpose of the general assembly to regulate the assemblage of large numbers of people, in excess of those normally needing the health, sanitary, fire, police, transportation and utility services regularly provided in this state, in order that the health, safety and welfare of all persons in this state, residents and visitors alike, may be protected. Acts 1974, ch. 454, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 53-5701, 68-42-101. Compiler's Notes. Former title 68, ch. 42, §§ 68-42-101 — 68-42-113 , was transferred to title 68, ch. 112, §§ 68-112-101 — 68-112-113 , respectively, in 1992. Comparative Legislation. Mass gatherings: Ga. O.C.G.A. § 31-27-1 et seq. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 231.010 et seq. Miss. Code Ann. § 45-21-1 et seq. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 316.010 et seq. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-251 et seq. Collateral References. 16 Am. Jur. 2d Constitutional Law §§ 353-355; 39 Am. Jur. 2d Health § 28. 14 C.J.S. Civil Rights §§ 164, 165; 77 C.J.S. Riot § 1. Theaters and Shows 6(33).
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Section 68-112-101 ("Purpose.") 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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