# Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-104: Severability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-104

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-104
- **Heading:** Severability
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 59 / Chapter 8 / Section 59-8-104

## Text

If any provision of this part or the application of any provision of this part to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the part that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to that end, the provisions of this part are declared to be severable. Repealed and reenacted by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 548, s 3, eff. 5/26/2021. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 839, s 1, eff. eight (8) months immediately following the receipt of notification from the secretary of the interior that this state has been approved to exercise primacy over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations within its territorial boundaries.
If any provision of this part or the application of any provision of this part to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the part that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to that end, the provisions of this part are declared to be severable.
Repealed and reenacted by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 548, s 3, eff. 5/26/2021.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 839, s 1, eff. eight (8) months immediately following the receipt of notification from the secretary of the interior that this state has been approved to exercise primacy over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations within its territorial boundaries.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-101 Short title - Legislative findings and declarations - Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-102 Part definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-103 Duties of commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-104 Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-105 Rules for coal exploration operations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-106 Permits for engaging in surface coal mining operations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-107 Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-108 Performance bonds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-109 Reclamation plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-110 General performance standards for surface coal mining and reclamation operations - Grant of permit without regard to requirement to restore to approximate original contour - Performance standards applicable to steep-slope surface coal mining - Variances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-111 Requirements to conduct underground coal mining operations - Promulgation of rules - Requirements for operator - Suspension of underground coal mining](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-112 Advertisement of ownership, precise location, and boundaries of land to be affected by permit - Notification by commissioner - Written objections to proposed permit - Informal conference - Grant, requirement of modification, or denial of application - Permit renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-113 Application for revision of permit - Approval required for transfer, assignment, or sale of rights granted under permit Review of outstanding surface coal mining and reclamation operation permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-114 Inspections of surface coal mining and reclamation operations - Monitoring data collection and analysis](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T59_C8_S59-8-114.md)

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