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U.S. State Codes
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Tennessee
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Title 54 - Highways, Bridge...
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Chapter 5 - State Highways
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Part 1 - General Provisions
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 54-5-101. System of state highways -- Designation by department for construction, repair or maintenance.
§ 54-5-102. Main traveled roads -- Designation.
§ 54-5-103. Chapter definitions.
§ 54-5-104. Eminent domain.
§ 54-5-105. Attorneys general to represent department.
§ 54-5-106. Judgments and expenses in condemnation cases paid out of county general funds.
§ 54-5-107. Injunctions against interference -- Cost bond unnecessary -- Prompt hearings.
§ 54-5-108. Cooperation by department with federal government in designating roads, and in erection of danger signals and safety devices.
§ 54-5-109. Plans and specifications and contracts for building each road or bridge authorized.
§ 54-5-110. Alteration of location and grades of road -- Rights-of-way acquired by counties or commissioner -- Filing of right-of-way plans -- Appraisals.
§ 54-5-111. Rights-of-way for state highways -- Liability for cost.
§ 54-5-112. County legislative bodies must authorize payment by counties.
§ 54-5-113. Contracts to be written and signed.
§ 54-5-114. Notice for bids -- Advertising -- Preparing and filing bids -- Waiver.
§ 54-5-115. Bonds to accompany bids.
§ 54-5-116. Opening bids and awarding contracts.
§ 54-5-117. Accepted bidder to be financially responsible and qualified under rules and regulations of commissioner.
§ 54-5-118. Rejection of bids.
§ 54-5-119. Contractors shall give bonds -- Actions -- Limitations.
§ 54-5-120. Inspection, approval and acceptance of work to be specified.
§ 54-5-122. Full settlement with contractor.
§ 54-5-123. Sums withheld -- Final settlement.
§ 54-5-124. Civil actions against contractors by claimants.
§ 54-5-125. Dismissal of suit as to commissioner -- Oath of claimant -- More than one claimant.
§ 54-5-126. Judge hearing suit -- Procedure.
§ 54-5-127. Final judgment in suit -- Pro rata payments -- Interest.
§ 54-5-128. Prison labor -- Using -- Purchasing equipment.
§ 54-5-129. Commissioner financing improvements of section of state highway system -- Funds to be repaid without interest.
§ 54-5-130. Counties required to contribute proportionally for construction of highways.
§ 54-5-131. Public hearings.
§ 54-5-133. Eradication and control of noxious weeds.
§ 54-5-134. Cutting hay along controlled access highway right-of-way.
§ 54-5-135. “Buy America” Act.
§ 54-5-136. Personal property encroachments on rights-of-way.
§ 54-5-137. Elimination of hazardous right-of-way conditions.
§ 54-5-138. Contracts for mowing rights-of-way, and litter collection.
§ 54-5-139. Maintenance contracts with counties.
§ 54-5-140. Improvements by local governments -- Approval -- Maintenance.
§ 54-5-141. Highway rights-of-way -- Retention for scenic or environmental purposes.
§ 54-5-142. Designation of bicycle routes.
§ 54-5-143. Welcome signs.
§ 54-5-144. Memorial to fallen Tennessee national guardsman.
§ 54-5-145. Definition of driver under the influence -- Limitation of liability for accidents in road construction zones.