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§ 4-31-802. Legislative findings and declarations.

TN Code § 4-31-802 (2019) (N/A)
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The general assembly finds and declares that if a natural disaster, as defined herein, causes, in whole or in part, an insolvency resulting in covered claims in excess of the association's capacity to pay from the assessments under § 56-12-107(a)(3), it is proper to authorize the authority to issue bonds to expedite the handling and payment of covered claims against insolvent insurers operating in this state. It is determined to be in the best interest of and necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of this state, and is hereby declared to be an essential public purpose to permit such actions as will provide relief to claimants and policyholders having covered claims against insolvent insurers operating in this state, by expediting the handling and payment of covered claims.

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