(a) This chapter is necessary for the health, welfare and safety of this state and its inhabitants; therefore, it shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 7-60-105

  • County: means any county or any metropolitan form of government in this state having a population of two hundred thousand (200,000) or more, according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, that by resolution has made the findings and determinations required by §. See Tennessee Code 7-60-103
  • State: means the state of Tennessee. See Tennessee Code 7-60-103
(b) Any proceedings of the governing body of any county under this chapter prior to June 12, 1981, are hereby validated, ratified, approved and confirmed, and may be continued as adopted or may be readopted or recommenced by such governing body.
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