The county legislative body may also let out the support of the poor, with the use and occupancy of the poorhouse and farm, for a period not exceeding three (3) years.
Code 1858, § 1615; Shan., § 2699; Code 1932, § 4816; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 14-1003, 14-20-303.