This chapter shall be construed liberally. The enumeration of any object, purpose, power, manner, method, or thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, powers, manner, methods, or things. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provisions in this chapter to the contrary, this chapter shall not be construed to affect the powers conferred or the limitations imposed upon annexing municipalities and electric cooperatives in § 6-51-112; nor shall this chapter be construed to affect or restrict the services or activities provided or performed by a microwave system authorized and licensed by the federal communications commission on April 7, 1988.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 65 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 25 - Rural Electric and Community Services Cooperatives
§ 65-25-102. Chapter Definitions
§ 65-25-103. Nonprofit Organization and Operation
§ 65-25-109. Election of Directors by Member Cooperatives
§ 65-25-111. Members — Qualifications — Meetings — Voting Rights — Terms and Conditions
§ 65-25-112. Refunds to Patrons
§ 65-25-115. Directors, Officers or Members May Take Acknowledgments
§ 65-25-119. Effect of Consolidation or Merger
§ 65-25-123. Exemption From Jurisdiction of Tennessee Public Utility Commission
§ 65-25-124. Securities Act Exemption
§ 65-25-126. Construction of Chapter
§ 65-25-129. Exemption for Utility Districts
§ 65-25-132. Joint Ventures Subject to Excise and Franchise Taxes
§ 65-25-133. Joint Ventures to Provide Alarm Services Not Authorized