TCA 39-17-610
Preemption
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This statute declares that state law preempts all local regulations about lotteries and lottery implementation. Cities, counties, and other local governments cannot create or enforce their own lottery rules—only the state can regulate this area.
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The general assembly, by enacting this part, intends to preempt any other regulation of the area covered by this part and the Tennessee Education Lottery Implementation Law, compiled in title 4, chapter 51. No political subdivision or agency may enact or enforce a law, ordinance, resolution, or regulation that regulates or prohibits any conduct in the area covered by this part and title 4, chapter 51.
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TCA Section39-17-610