Tennessee Statutes
§ 53-3-102 — Construction of chapter
Tennessee § 53-3-102
JurisdictionTennessee
Title53
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Bluebook
Tenn. Code Ann. § 53-3-102 (2026).
Text
(a)The word "shall" is mandatory, and the word "may" is permissive.
(b)Wherever a tolerance is allowed, it shall apply only to a tolerance as to composition and not to weight, unless specifically stated.
(c)Whenever any reference is made to any section in this chapter or to any other law, the reference shall apply to all amendments and additions to the section or other law.
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Legislative History
Acts 1970, ch. 577, § 2; T.C.A., § 52-302.
Nearby Sections
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§ 53-1-101
Administration - Short title§ 53-1-102
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Food deemed misbranded§ 53-1-108
Drugs or devices deemed adulterated§ 53-1-110
Sale of new drugs§ 53-1-111
Cosmetics deemed adulterated§ 53-1-112
Cosmetics deemed misbranded§ 53-1-113
False advertising§ 53-1-114
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Bluebook (online)
Tennessee § 53-3-102, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/tn/53-3-102.