The repeal of a statute does not affect any right which accrued, any duty imposed, any penalty incurred, nor any proceeding commenced, under or by virtue of the statute repealed.
Code 1858, § 49; Shan., § 61; Code 1932, § 12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 1-301.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 3 - Construction of Statutes
§ 1-3-101. Repeals Not Retroactive
§ 1-3-102. Computation of Time
§ 1-3-103. Conflicts Within Code
§ 1-3-104. Tense — Gender — Number of Words
§ 1-3-105. Definition of Terms Used in Code
§ 1-3-106. Words of Joint Authority
§ 1-3-108. Code as Continuation of Existing Law
§ 1-3-109. Section Headings and Histories
§ 1-3-110. Severability of Code
§ 1-3-114. Eighteen-Year-Olds — Professional Responsibility
§ 1-3-115. Effect of Law Reducing Age Limit
§ 1-3-121. Cause of Action Under Chapter
§ 1-3-122. References to Committees of General Assembly That No Longer Exist