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Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-5-101 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Metropolitan Governments' Port Authority Act.”
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-5-102 Declaration of purpose and necessity — Exemption from taxation
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It is hereby declared that a clear need exists in metropolitan areas of Tennessee for improved transportation and navigation for the movement and transportation of people, goods and merchandise, and for the creation of expanded employment opportunities through the promotion of co…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-5-103 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Authority” means a metropolitan port authority created pursuant to this chapter;(2) “Board” means the board of commissioners of an authority;(3) “Bonds” includes notes, interim certificates or other obligatio…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-5-104 Creation of metropolitan port authority
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(a) Any metropolitan government having a population of not less than one hundred thousand (100,000) may create a metropolitan port authority in the manner provided in this chapter. (b) The governing body of the creating municipality, if it shall determine the public convenience a…