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§ 4-31-501. Short Title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Local Development Authority Rural Fire Protection Equipment Act of 1986.”

§ 4-31-502. Intent

It is in the interest and welfare of the people of Tennessee that the Tennessee local development authority be empowered to issue its revenue bonds, and to make the proceeds available for loans to counties for the purchase of equipment for the use of county or volunteer fire departments serving unincorporated areas of the county, […]

§ 4-31-503. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Equipment” means fire engines, ladders, hooks, hoses and all other equipment necessary for the containing and extinguishing of fires; and “Loan agreement” means a contractual arrangement by and between a county and the authority pursuant to and in accordance with this part.