Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-9-115

  • Department: means the department of health. See Tennessee Code 68-9-103
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).

It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter, upon the request of the department, to advise the department at all times of its legal rights, duties, powers and obligations, in matters concerning this chapter, to appear in any proceedings in the courts or otherwise, concerning the department and to do all things proper to carry out the duties in this chapter imposed upon the attorney general and reporter.