(a) The state building commission is authorized and empowered to acquire a site or sites to construct a suitable building or buildings for conducting the programs of the institute. The commission may accept from any agency or department of state or local government a site or building by gift, donation or loan and in that event, may expend any capital outlay funds available for the restoration, renovation, repair and equipping of the facility.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 41-7-107

  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Institute: means the Tennessee corrections institute. See Tennessee Code 41-7-101
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) Until a facility is constructed or acquired, the institute shall conduct its programs in facilities furnished by Tennessee State University or Middle Tennessee State University.
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