Tennessee SB1483 designates a division of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County as the Environmental Court with expanded powers.

Tennessee SB1483 establishes a division of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County as the Environmental Court. The judge of this court gains the authority to issue injunctions and order violators of county and municipal ordinances related to health, housing, fire, land subdivision, building, or zoning to correct violations at their own expense. The judge can also appoint a master to assist the court and punish contempt with fines and imprisonment. The act requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the Tipton County legislative body and is severable if any part is found invalid.

Tennessee SB1483 designates a division of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County as the Environmental Court with expanded powers.

Tennessee SB1483 establishes a division of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County as the Environmental Court. The judge of this court gains the authority to issue injunctions and order violators of county and municipal ordinances related to health, housing, fire, land subdivision, building, or zoning to correct violations at their own expense. The judge can also appoint a master to assist the court and punish contempt with fines and imprisonment. The act requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the Tipton County legislative body and is severable if any part is found invalid.