Tenn. Code § 6-58-102

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 963

Section 6-58-102 - Purpose of chapter

With this chapter, the general assembly intends to establish a comprehensive growth policy for this state that:

(1) Eliminates annexation or incorporation out of fear;

(2) Establishes incentives to annex or incorporate where appropriate;

(3) More closely matches the timing of development and the provision of public services;

(4) Stabilizes each county's education funding base and establishes an incentive for each county legislative body to be more interested in education matters; and

(5) Minimizes urban sprawl.

T.C.A. § 6-58-102

Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 3.