§ 68-211-707. Applicability -- Requirement of local approval.

TN Code § 68-211-707 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Sections 68-211-701 — 68-211-704 and 68-211-705 [repealed] and this section shall only apply in any county or municipality in which it is approved by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of the appropriate legislative body. Sections 68-211-701 — 68-211-704 and 68-211-705 [repealed] and this section are for local review and approval and shall be conducted prior to issuance of a permit by the department of environment and conservation or the commissioner.

(b) In any county or municipality in which §§ 68-211-701 — 68-211-704 and this section have been approved by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of the appropriate legislative body prior to May 13, 2013, § 68-211-701(b) shall only apply if it is approved by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of the appropriate legislative body.

(c) Any county or municipality which has approved this part by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of the appropriate legislative body pursuant to subsection (a) shall have the authority to later reject this part by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of the appropriate legislative body. If the appropriate legislative body votes by two-thirds (⅔) to reject this part after having previously voted to approve this part, then this part shall no longer apply to such county or municipality.