As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Public entity” means any branch or agency of a county, municipality, public utility, utility district, entity created pursuant to any interlocal agreement, or any other political subdivision thereof;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 8-4-502

  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Property: includes both personal and real property. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Public entity: means any branch or agency of a county, municipality, public utility, utility district, entity created pursuant to any interlocal agreement, or any other political subdivision thereof. See Tennessee Code 8-4-502
(2) “Public official” means a person elected or appointed to any office of a public entity;
(3) “Reasonable amount of time” means any amount of time that is reasonable under the particular circumstances, but shall not under any circumstances exceed five (5) working days; and
(4) “Unlawful conduct” means theft, forgery, credit or debit card fraud, or any other act of unlawful taking, waste, or abuse of, or official misconduct, as defined in § 39-16-402, involving public money, property, or services.
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