Tennessee Statutes
§ 45-1-123 — Legal counsel for commissioner
Tennessee·Title 45
(a)The district attorneys general in each county, when requested by the commissioner, shall, as a part of their official duty and without compensation, represent the commissioner in any suit that the commissioner may desire to bring, or that may be brought against the commissioner, in the commissioner's official capacity, in their respective counties.
(b)The attorney general and reporter shall advise the commissioner on any question of law submitted to the attorney general and reporter by the commissioner, respecting the commissioner's authority and duties under the law.
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Legislative History
Acts 1969, ch. 36, § 1 (2.115); 1973, ch. 294, § 6; modified; T.C.A., § 45-122.
Nearby Sections
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§ 45-1-101
Short title§ 45-1-103
General definitions§ 45-1-104
Department to execute laws§ 45-1-106
Salary of commissioner§ 45-1-107
Powers and duties of commissioner§ 45-1-109
Oaths of office§ 45-1-111
Limitation of personal liability§ 45-1-112
Official seal§ 45-1-113
Office facilities§ 45-1-116
Examiners - Employment and duties