It is the legislative intent that the protective services set out in this part be provided and that the department have present authority to provide or to arrange for the provision of the same. However, the provision of the services is subject to budgetary limitations and the availability of funds appropriated for the general provision of protective services to all persons entitled to services.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 71-6-111
Authority and responsibility of department
Acts 1978, ch. 899, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 14-2611, 14-25-111.
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