Tennessee Code 37-2-504 – Minimum standards for runaway houses – Establishment
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 37-2-504
- Department: means the department of children's services. See Tennessee Code 37-2-502
- Runaway: means any person under eighteen (18) years of age who is away from the home or residence of such person's parents or guardians without such parents' or guardians' consent. See Tennessee Code 37-2-502
- Runaway house: means any house or institution giving sanctuary or housing to any person under eighteen (18) years of age, who is away from the home or residence of such person's parents or guardians without such parents' or guardians' consent. See Tennessee Code 37-2-502
The department shall establish minimum standards for runaway houses and shall not issue registration to any runaway house that does not comply with this part or does not meet or exceed the minimum standards established by the department. This part applies to all runaway houses without regard to their title or designation or additional services rendered.