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Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-87-101 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Port Authority Act.”
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-87-102 Port authorities public and governmental bodies — Tax exempt status
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(a) It is hereby declared that the port authorities created pursuant to this chapter are public and governmental bodies acting as agencies and instrumentalities of the municipality or municipalities with respect to which the authority is organized and that the acquisition, operat…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-87-103 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Authority” means a port authority created pursuant to this chapter;(2) “Board” means the board of commissioners of an authority;(3) “Bonds” or “revenue bonds” means bonds, notes, interim certificates or other…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-87-104 Creation — Hearings — Resolutions — Joint port authorities
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(a) Any municipality in this state may create a port authority in the manner provided in this section. (b) (1) The governing body of the municipality shall adopt and its executive officer shall approve a resolution calling a public hearing on the question of creating a port autho…