Tennessee § 69-9-202 - Public policy.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 69-9-202 — Public policy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-9-202. Public policy.
It is the policy of the state to: Promote the safety of persons and property in and connected with the use of vessels; Achieve, so far as practicable, uniformity of laws, regulations, requirements, procedures and methods with respect to the numbering, operation and equipment of all vessels subject to this chapter; Foster the development, use and enjoyment of all the waters of Tennessee; and Attain the fullest possible cooperation of the various agencies of this state, the neighboring states and the federal government in connection with assistance and rescue operations, in the enforcement of laws and regulations, and in the education of the public as these activities relate to recreational boating safety. Acts 1965, ch. 334, § 2; T.C.A., § 70-2203; T.C.A. § 69-10-202 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 69-9-202 cover?
Section 69-9-202 ("Public policy.") 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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