It is the legislative declaration of the general assembly that:

(1) Continuing population growth either causes or aggravates many social, economic and environmental problems, both in this state and in the nation;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-34-103

  • Contraceptive procedures: means any medically accepted procedure designed to prevent conception. See Tennessee Code 68-34-102
  • 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
(2) Contraceptive procedures, supplies, and information, and information as to and procedures for voluntary sterilization, are not sufficiently available as a practical matter to many persons in this state;
(3) It is desirable that inhibitions and restrictions be eliminated so that all persons desiring and needing contraceptive procedures, supplies, and information shall have ready and practicable access thereto; and
(4) Section 68-34-104 sets forth the policy and authority of this state, its political subdivisions, and all agencies and institutions thereof, including prohibitions against restrictions, with respect to contraceptive procedures, supplies and information.
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