For the purposes of construction, the provisions of this code insofar as they are substantially the same as existing law relating to the same subject matter shall be construed as continuations of and substitutes for the previously existing law repealed by § 1-2-104. It is not the purpose of this code to change the effect of any such existing law.
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