Terms Used In Tennessee Code 49-6-4210

  • Drug: means any controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, marijuana, alcohol, legend drug or any other substance the possession or use of which is regulated in any manner by any governmental authority, including the school system. See Tennessee Code 49-6-4202
  • principal: means the administrative head of a public school, by whatever title the person may be known. See Tennessee Code 49-6-4202
  • weapon: means any dangerous instrument or substance that is capable of inflicting any injury on any person. See Tennessee Code 49-6-4202

Any dangerous weapon or drug located by the principal or other staff member in the course of a search shall be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement officer for proper disposal.