TCA 39-11-717
Supplement to other laws – Retroactive application
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Tennessee's forfeiture laws work alongside other state and federal forfeiture laws and can be used together with them. These laws are meant to be interpreted broadly to accomplish their purpose. The law applies to property obtained before June 27, 1998, if the conduct that produced the property was a criminal offense at that time.
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This part does not supersede any other statute or law relating to forfeiture of property and may be used in conjunction with administrative forfeiture laws. This law pertaining to the forfeiture of property is remedial and shall be liberally construed to effect its purpose. This part shall apply retroactively to all proceeds acquired or received prior to June 27, 1998, if the conduct giving rise to forfeiture constituted a criminal offense at the time of the acquisition of the property.
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TCA Section39-11-717