Tennessee § 8-3701 - Definition of terms.
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§ 8-3701. Definition of terms.
As used in this chapter the words “retirement system” shall mean and include: The Tennessee state retirement system as established by chapter 34 of this title. The Tennessee teachers' retirement system as established by chapter 15 of title 49. The Tennessee judges' retirement system as established by chapter 3 of title 17. The Tennessee attorneys-general retirement system as established by chapter 6 of title 8. The University of Tennessee retirement system as authorized by chapter 33 of title 49. The retirement system for county paid judges as established by chapter 5 of title 17. The Tennessee retirement system for county officials as established by chapter 40 of title 8. Acts 1949, ch. 97, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1034.90 (Williams, § 1034.63a); Acts 1961, ch. 163, § 1; 1965, ch. 345, § 12; 1969, ch. 225, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Sections 8-3701 — 8-3706 were repealed by Acts 1972 (Adj. S.), ch. 814, § 18 which provided: “however, each and all of said sections and chapters will remain in full effect for the purpose of defining rights, benefits and privileges preserved under § 8-34-703 .” For present law see chapters 34-37 and 39 of title 8.
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Section 8-3701 ("Definition of terms.") 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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