Tennessee § 9-14-102 - Purpose.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 9-14-102 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-14-102. Purpose.
In order to promote the health, safety, right to gainful employment, economic opportunity and general welfare of the inhabitants of this state, the local governments (cities, towns and counties) are authorized to participate cooperatively with the state and federal governments in activities designed to alleviate or moderate existing or potential conditions of severe economic adjustment, resulting from termination or closure of major industries or firms, unemployment caused therefrom, and other hardships that would result in loss of the labor force, breakup of the family unit, and other conditions resulting from explosions, floods, earthquakes, or other major disasters, natural or man-made. Acts 1975, ch. 312, § 2; T.C.A., § 9-1502.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 9-14-102
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 9-14-102 cover?
Section 9-14-102 ("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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 9-14-102?
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Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
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How does Tennessee § 9-14-102 apply to my situation?
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