Tennessee § 8-21-101 - Express authorization required.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-21-101 — Express authorization required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-21-101. Express authorization required.
No officer is allowed to demand or receive fees or other compensation for any service further than is expressly provided by law. Code 1858, § 4517; Shan., § 6352; Code 1932, § 10655; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2101. Cross-References. Chapter applicable to criminal cases, § 40-25-101 . Express authority required in criminal cases, § 40-25-102 . Receipts for amounts paid, §§ 9-2-103 — 9-2-106 . Textbooks. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 13 Tenn. Juris., Extortion, § 4; 17 Tenn. Juris., Justices of Peace and General Sessions Courts, § 11; 20 Tenn. Juris., Notary Public, § 1; 21 Tenn. Juris., Public Officers, § 33. Law Reviews. Local Government Law (Clyde L. Ball), 6 Vand. L. Rev. 1206 (1953). Attorney General Opinions. Authority of juvenile court to assess fees for services provided to the juvenile, OAG 99-147, 1999 Tenn. AG LEXIS 161 (7/30/99).
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 8-21-101
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-21-101 cover?
Section 8-21-101 ("Express authorization required.") 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 § 8-21-101?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-21-101" (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 § 8-21-101 apply to my situation?
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