Tennessee Statutes
§ 5-20-101 — Chapter definitions
Tennessee·Title 5
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)"Code" means any published compilation of rules and regulations that has been prepared by technical trade associations or model code organizations regulating building construction, plumbing and gas installation, fire prevention, any portion of such rules, or any amendment of such rules; and (2) "Governing body" means the county legislative body, board of commissioners, county council, or other body in which the general legislative powers of a county are vested.
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Legislative History
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 145,s 1, eff. 4/12/2013. Acts 1975, ch. 328, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 5-2001.
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Jurisdiction over boundary waters§ 5-1-103
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County officers - Filling vacancies§ 5-1-105
Suits against counties§ 5-1-106
Suits for use of counties§ 5-1-107
Mandamus to enforce county duties§ 5-1-108
Division into districts§ 5-1-109
Continuation of existing districts§ 5-1-110
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