(a) The state building commission is authorized and empowered to acquire a site or sites to construct a suitable building or buildings for conducting the programs of the institute. The commission may accept from any agency or department of state or local government a site or building by gift, donation or loan and in that event, may expend any capital outlay funds available for the restoration, renovation, repair and equipping of the facility.

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 41-7-107

  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Institute: means the Tennessee corrections institute. See Tennessee Code 41-7-101
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) Until a facility is constructed or acquired, the institute shall conduct its programs in facilities furnished by Tennessee State University or Middle Tennessee State University.