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(a)(1) The penalties, damages and injunctions provided for in this part are intended to provide additional and cumulative remedies to prevent, abate and control violations of this part.
(2) Nothing herein contained shall be construed to abridge or alter rights of action or remedies in equity or under common law, criminal or civil, nor shall any provision of this part or any act done by virtue thereof, be construed as precluding the state or any municipality or person, as riparian owner or otherwise, in the exercise of their rights in equity or under the common law or statutory law to suppress nuisances, or to protect drinking water.
(b) This part shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of its policy and purpose.
(c) All grants of power to the board or commissioner shall be liberally construed.
(d) Any list in this part preceded by “include” or “including” shall not be construed as exhaustive or otherwise limiting unless specifically stated.
(e)(1) All procedures in this chapter are intended to be in conformity with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(2) If any provision of this part conflicts with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, then the latter shall govern.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-221-718 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-68-health-safety-and-environmental-protection/tn-code-sect-68-221-718/
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