Tennessee § 68-221-1103 - Authorization of storm water facilities or flood control improvements by municipality.
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§ 68-221-1103. Authorization of storm water facilities or flood control improvements by municipality.
The governing body of any municipality may authorize the construction, extension, enlargement, or acquisition of necessary storm water facilities or flood control improvements within its corporate boundaries. The improvements may include, but are not limited to, the extension, enlargement, construction, or acquisition of storm water facilities or flood control improvements; the widening, straightening, or relocating of streams, surface waters, or water courses; and the acquisition, extension, enlargement, or construction of any works necessary to regulate the quantity or quality of water for the protection of streams, water courses, surface waters, life, and property; provided, that the municipality obtains all applicable permits and complies with all applicable state and federal laws. Acts 1993, ch. 257, § 3.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 68-221-1103 ("Authorization of storm water facilities or flood control improvements by municipality.") 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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