(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to be an implied repeal of the service area limitations established in § 6-51-112 or chapter 34 of this title.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 65-36-108

  • Electric cooperative: means an electric cooperative or electric membership corporation, whether organized or operating under chapter 25 of this title or similar statutes of any other state, which, as of June 19, 1997, distributes electric power purchased from the Tennessee Valley authority. See Tennessee Code 65-36-102
  • municipal electric utility: means any governmental entity as defined in §. See Tennessee Code 65-36-102
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to change the requirements of title 7, chapter 82, with respect to the merger or acquisition of any water, sewer, or gas system of a utility district with or by a municipal electric utility or electric cooperative. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any municipal electric utility or electric cooperative to provide a service for which a license, certification or registration is required pursuant to title 62, chapter 32, part 3, or operate a cable system as defined by § 7-59-201 for the provision of cable service, to provide pager services, or to operate as an internet service provider.