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Tennessee Code Title 29. Remedies and Special Proceedings § 29-34-213

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) As used in this section:

(1) “Charitable organization” means a charitable unit of a religious or civic group that is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. § 501, including those supported wholly or partially by private donations and registered with the secretary of state; and

(2) “Services” means:

(A) Providing food;

(B) Providing housing; or

(C) Providing shelter from adverse weather, including, but not limited to, allowing persons to enter the premises for purposes of temporary shelter from severe storms.

(b) A charitable organization providing services to the community is not liable for a loss, damages, injury, or death that results from providing services, unless the charitable organization's conduct in providing services constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.

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