Utilities Law in Tennessee
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Tennessee — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Tennessee
Tennessee state law
- Title 50 — Employer And Employee › Chapter 6 — Part 9 Construction Services ProvidersTN 50 § 50-6-102
Cited in 1,059 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 50 — Employer And Employee › Chapter 6 — Part 9 Construction Services ProvidersTN 50 § 50-6-204
Cited in 472 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 28 — Limitation Of Actions › Chapter 3 — Part 3 Limitations on Utility ChargesTN 28 § 28-3-104
Cited in 254 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 40 — Criminal Procedure › Chapter 35 — Part 5 Release and ParoleTN 40 § 40-35-114
Cited in 140 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 4 — State Government › Chapter 5 — Part 5 Right to Earn a Living ActTN 4 § 4-5-322
Cited in 114 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 36 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 1 — Part 3 Adoption Contact Veto RegistryTN 36 § 36-1-113
Cited in 109 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Tennessee.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.