# Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-103: Intent and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-103

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-103
- **Heading:** Intent and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 68 / Chapter 201 / Section 68-201-103

## Text

It is the intent and purpose of this part to maintain purity of the air resources of the state consistent with the protection of normal health, general welfare and physical property of the people, maximum employment and the full industrial development of the state. The board and department shall seek the accomplishment of these objectives through the prevention, abatement and control of air pollution by all practical and economically feasible methods. It is also the intent of this part to qualify for receipt of federal funds available for state air pollution control programs and, to that end, this part shall be construed to give the authority to so qualify and maintain such qualification. Acts 1967, ch. 367, § 3; 1971, ch. 362, § 3; 1979, ch. 299, § 7; T.C.A., § 53-3410; Acts 1984, ch. 788, § 2; T.C.A., § 68-25-103.
It is the intent and purpose of this part to maintain purity of the air resources of the state consistent with the protection of normal health, general welfare and physical property of the people, maximum employment and the full industrial development of the state. The board and department shall seek the accomplishment of these objectives through the prevention, abatement and control of air pollution by all practical and economically feasible methods. It is also the intent of this part to qualify for receipt of federal funds available for state air pollution control programs and, to that end, this part shall be construed to give the authority to so qualify and maintain such qualification.
Acts 1967, ch. 367, § 3; 1971, ch. 362, § 3; 1979, ch. 299, § 7; T.C.A., § 53-3410; Acts 1984, ch. 788, § 2; T.C.A., § 68-25-103.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-102 Part definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-103 Intent and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-104 Creation of air pollution control board - Members - Meetings - Organization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-105 Powers and duties of board - Notification of vacancy - Termination due to vacancy - Conflict of interest policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-106 Matters to be considered in exercising powers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-107 Powers and duties of technical secretary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-108 Hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-109 Emergency stop orders for air contaminant sources - Hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-110 Judicial review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-111 Right of board or commissioner to injunctive relief](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-112 Penalty for violations - Duty of district attorneys general - Abatement of public nuisance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-113 Existing civil or criminal remedies not impaired](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-201-114 Intent of remedies - Rights of action unaffected](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C201_S68-201-114.md)

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