18 chapters · 493 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-12-101 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Regional Jail Authority Act.”
Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-12-102 Powers of regional jail authority — Taxation of property and revenues
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(a) It is declared that a regional jail authority created pursuant to this chapter shall be a public and governmental body acting as an agency and instrumentality of the creating and participating governmental entities, and that the powers exercised by the authority are declared …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-12-103 Purpose of authority
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(1) The general purpose of an authority created pursuant to this part is declared to be that of:(1) Acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, and operating a jail or workhouse or jails or workhouses and the usual facilities appertaining to those undertakings;(2) Enlarging,…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-12-104 Part definitions
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(1) As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Authority” means a regional jail authority created pursuant to this chapter;(2) “Board” means the board of commissioners of an authority;(3) “Bonds” includes notes, interim certificates or other obligations of a…