Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-193 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-193
Excessive noise from motor vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) No person operating or occupying a motor vehicle on any public street, highway, alley, parking lot, or driveway shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system including, but not limited to, any radio, tape player, compact disc player, loud speaker, or any other electrical device used for the amplification of sound from within the motor vehicle so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet (50') or more from the vehicle. For the purpose of this section, "plainly audible" means any sound that clearly can be heard, by unimpaired auditory senses based on a direct line of sight of fifty feet (50') or more; however, words or phrases need not be discernible and the sound shall include bass reverberation. (b) This section shall not be applicable to emergency or public safety vehicles, vehicles owned and operated by a municipal or county government or any utility company, for sound emitted unavoidably during a job-related operation, school or community sponsored activities, auctioneers or auctioning activities, boats or other watercraft operated on waters or any motor vehicle used in an authorized public activity for which a permit has been granted by the appropriate agency of a municipal or county government. (c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine only of up to fifty dollars ($50.00). Acts 2004, ch. 515, § 1.
(a) No person operating or occupying a motor vehicle on any public street, highway, alley, parking lot, or driveway shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system including, but not limited to, any radio, tape player, compact disc player, loud speaker, or any other electrical device used for the amplification of sound from within the motor vehicle so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet (50') or more from the vehicle. For the purpose of this section, "plainly audible" means any sound that clearly can be heard, by unimpaired auditory senses based on a direct line of sight of fifty feet (50') or more; however, words or phrases need not be discernible and the sound shall include bass reverberation.
(b) This section shall not be applicable to emergency or public safety vehicles, vehicles owned and operated by a municipal or county government or any utility company, for sound emitted unavoidably during a job-related operation, school or community sponsored activities, auctioneers or auctioning activities, boats or other watercraft operated on waters or any motor vehicle used in an authorized public activity for which a permit has been granted by the appropriate agency of a municipal or county government.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine only of up to fifty dollars ($50.00).
Acts 2004, ch. 515, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-110 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-110
Display of registration plates - Manner - Penalty for violation
Status: in_force

(a) The registration plate issued for passenger motor vehicles shall be attached on the rear of the vehicle. The registration plate issued for those trucks with a manufacturer's ton rating not exceeding three-quarter (3/4) ton and having a panel or pickup body style, and also those issued for all motor homes, regardless of ton rating or body style thereof, shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. The registration plate issued for all other trucks and truck tractors shall be attached to the front of the vehicle. All dealers' plates, as provided in § 55-4-226 , and those registration plates issued for motorcycles, trailers or semitrailers shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. (b) Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which it is issued so to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of not less than twelve inches (12") from the ground, measuring from the bottom of the plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible. The mounting or placement of a trailer hitch ball in front of a registration plate shall not be considered when making a determination whether the registration plate is clearly visible. If a motorcycle is equipped with vertically mounted license plate brackets, its license plate shall be mounted vertically with the top of the license plate fastened along the right vertical edge. No tinted materials may be placed over a license plate even if the information upon the license plate is not concealed. (c) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(2), for all motor vehicles that are factory-equipped to illuminate the registration plate, the registration plate shall be illuminated at all times that headlights are illuminated. (2) Subdivision (c)(1) shall not apply to any antique motor vehicle as defined in § 55-4-111(b) . (d) (1) As used in this subsection (d), "historic military vehicle" means a vehicle, including a trailer, that is at least twenty-five (25) years old at the time of making application for registration, was manufactured for use in any country's military forces, and is maintained to represent the vehicle's military design and markings, regardless of the vehicle's size or weight. (2) An owner or operator of a historic military vehicle is not required to display the vehicle's registration plate on the vehicle in accordance with this section. In lieu of such display, the owner or operator shall maintain the vehicle's registration plate in the vehicle and produce the plate for inspection upon the request of any law enforcement officer. (e) (1) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. All proceeds from the fines imposed by this subsection (e) shall be deposited in the state general fund. (2) A person charged with a violation of this section may, in lieu of appearance in court, submit a fine of ten dollars ($10.00) for a first violation, and twenty dollars ($20.00) on second and subsequent violations to the clerk of the court that has jurisdiction of the offense within the county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed. (3) If the violation of this section results solely from the failure to illuminate the registration plate at all times headlights are required to be displayed, the fine set out in this subsection (e) shall be the only amount the person is assessed. No litigation tax levied pursuant to title 67, chapter 4, part 6 shall be imposed or assessed against anyone convicted of a violation of this section nor shall any clerk's fee or court costs, including, but not limited to, any statutory fees of officers, be imposed or assessed against anyone convicted of a violation of this section. Further, the lighting violation described in this subdivision (e)(3) shall be considered a nonmoving traffic violation and no points shall be added to a driver's record for such violation. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 174, s 1, eff. 4/20/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 103, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 223, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 46 (Williams, § 5538.146); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 7; 1955, ch. 52, § 5; 1957, ch. 108, § 1; 1959, ch. 26, § 2; 1973, ch. 234, § 3; 1974, ch. 525, § 2; 1975, ch. 128, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-410; Acts 2004, ch. 698, §§ 1, 2; 2010 , ch. 1151, § 5.
(a) The registration plate issued for passenger motor vehicles shall be attached on the rear of the vehicle. The registration plate issued for those trucks with a manufacturer's ton rating not exceeding three-quarter (3/4) ton and having a panel or pickup body style, and also those issued for all motor homes, regardless of ton rating or body style thereof, shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. The registration plate issued for all other trucks and truck tractors shall be attached to the front of the vehicle. All dealers' plates, as provided in § 55-4-226 , and those registration plates issued for motorcycles, trailers or semitrailers shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle.
(b) Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which it is issued so to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of not less than twelve inches (12") from the ground, measuring from the bottom of the plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible. The mounting or placement of a trailer hitch ball in front of a registration plate shall not be considered when making a determination whether the registration plate is clearly visible. If a motorcycle is equipped with vertically mounted license plate brackets, its license plate shall be mounted vertically with the top of the license plate fastened along the right vertical edge. No tinted materials may be placed over a license plate even if the information upon the license plate is not concealed.
(c) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(2), for all motor vehicles that are factory-equipped to illuminate the registration plate, the registration plate shall be illuminated at all times that headlights are illuminated. (2) Subdivision (c)(1) shall not apply to any antique motor vehicle as defined in § 55-4-111(b) .
(1) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(2), for all motor vehicles that are factory-equipped to illuminate the registration plate, the registration plate shall be illuminated at all times that headlights are illuminated.
(2) Subdivision (c)(1) shall not apply to any antique motor vehicle as defined in § 55-4-111(b) .
(d) (1) As used in this subsection (d), "historic military vehicle" means a vehicle, including a trailer, that is at least twenty-five (25) years old at the time of making application for registration, was manufactured for use in any country's military forces, and is maintained to represent the vehicle's military design and markings, regardless of the vehicle's size or weight. (2) An owner or operator of a historic military vehicle is not required to display the vehicle's registration plate on the vehicle in accordance with this section. In lieu of such display, the owner or operator shall maintain the vehicle's registration plate in the vehicle and produce the plate for inspection upon the request of any law enforcement officer.
(1) As used in this subsection (d), "historic military vehicle" means a vehicle, including a trailer, that is at least twenty-five (25) years old at the time of making application for registration, was manufactured for use in any country's military forces, and is maintained to represent the vehicle's military design and markings, regardless of the vehicle's size or weight.
(2) An owner or operator of a historic military vehicle is not required to display the vehicle's registration plate on the vehicle in accordance with this section. In lieu of such display, the owner or operator shall maintain the vehicle's registration plate in the vehicle and produce the plate for inspection upon the request of any law enforcement officer.
(e) (1) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. All proceeds from the fines imposed by this subsection (e) shall be deposited in the state general fund. (2) A person charged with a violation of this section may, in lieu of appearance in court, submit a fine of ten dollars ($10.00) for a first violation, and twenty dollars ($20.00) on second and subsequent violations to the clerk of the court that has jurisdiction of the offense within the county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed. (3) If the violation of this section results solely from the failure to illuminate the registration plate at all times headlights are required to be displayed, the fine set out in this subsection (e) shall be the only amount the person is assessed. No litigation tax levied pursuant to title 67, chapter 4, part 6 shall be imposed or assessed against anyone convicted of a violation of this section nor shall any clerk's fee or court costs, including, but not limited to, any statutory fees of officers, be imposed or assessed against anyone convicted of a violation of this section. Further, the lighting violation described in this subdivision (e)(3) shall be considered a nonmoving traffic violation and no points shall be added to a driver's record for such violation.
(1) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. All proceeds from the fines imposed by this subsection (e) shall be deposited in the state general fund.
(2) A person charged with a violation of this section may, in lieu of appearance in court, submit a fine of ten dollars ($10.00) for a first violation, and twenty dollars ($20.00) on second and subsequent violations to the clerk of the court that has jurisdiction of the offense within the county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed.
(3) If the violation of this section results solely from the failure to illuminate the registration plate at all times headlights are required to be displayed, the fine set out in this subsection (e) shall be the only amount the person is assessed. No litigation tax levied pursuant to title 67, chapter 4, part 6 shall be imposed or assessed against anyone convicted of a violation of this section nor shall any clerk's fee or court costs, including, but not limited to, any statutory fees of officers, be imposed or assessed against anyone convicted of a violation of this section. Further, the lighting violation described in this subdivision (e)(3) shall be considered a nonmoving traffic violation and no points shall be added to a driver's record for such violation.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 174, s 1, eff. 4/20/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 103, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 223, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 46 (Williams, § 5538.146); Acts 1953, ch. 167, § 7; 1955, ch. 52, § 5; 1957, ch. 108, § 1; 1959, ch. 26, § 2; 1973, ch. 234, § 3; 1974, ch. 525, § 2; 1975, ch. 128, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-410; Acts 2004, ch. 698, §§ 1, 2; 2010 , ch. 1151, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-21-207 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 55-21-207
Commissioner's authority to investigate and assess penalty
Status: in_force

The commissioner, or the director if authority has been delegated by the commissioner, may upon the person's own initiative, and shall, upon the verified complaint of any person or public agency, investigate the actions of any person alleged to have violated this section. If the commissioner or director determines that a violation has occurred, the penalty authorized by § 55-21-205 shall be assessed. Any person who is aggrieved by the assessment of the penalty may request a hearing that shall be held in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 1992, ch. 731, § 1.
The commissioner, or the director if authority has been delegated by the commissioner, may upon the person's own initiative, and shall, upon the verified complaint of any person or public agency, investigate the actions of any person alleged to have violated this section. If the commissioner or director determines that a violation has occurred, the penalty authorized by § 55-21-205 shall be assessed. Any person who is aggrieved by the assessment of the penalty may request a hearing that shall be held in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 1992, ch. 731, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-3-205 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 55-3-205
Rebuilt motor vehicles - Applications for certificate of title and registration
Status: in_force

(a) The department is authorized to accept applications for rebuilt certificates of title that are supported by a salvage title and other evidence of reconstruction as is required, without the applicant first submitting this evidence through one (1) of the county clerks. In these instances, there shall be an additional five-dollar issuance fee charged for processing. (b) Persons applying for both a certificate of title and registration must do so through the appropriate county clerk. Acts 1987, ch. 443, § 5; T.C.A., § 55-3-134; Acts 1996, ch. 552, § 7; 2007, ch. 484, § 30.
(a) The department is authorized to accept applications for rebuilt certificates of title that are supported by a salvage title and other evidence of reconstruction as is required, without the applicant first submitting this evidence through one (1) of the county clerks. In these instances, there shall be an additional five-dollar issuance fee charged for processing.
(b) Persons applying for both a certificate of title and registration must do so through the appropriate county clerk.
Acts 1987, ch. 443, § 5; T.C.A., § 55-3-134; Acts 1996, ch. 552, § 7; 2007, ch. 484, § 30.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-401 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-401
Permit to move mobile home in state
Status: in_force

No mobile home, manufactured home, portable modular unit or house trailer as defined in § 55-4-402 , shall be moved into or through this state or upon the public roads or highways of this state unless and until the owner, operator or transporter thereof has obtained a permit as required by this part. Acts 2002, ch. 803, § 1.
No mobile home, manufactured home, portable modular unit or house trailer as defined in § 55-4-402 , shall be moved into or through this state or upon the public roads or highways of this state unless and until the owner, operator or transporter thereof has obtained a permit as required by this part.
Acts 2002, ch. 803, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-207 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-207
Traffic citation in lieu of arrest
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "traffic citation" means a written citation or an electronic citation prepared by a law enforcement officer on paper or on an electronic data device with the intent the citation shall be filed, electronically or otherwise, with a court having jurisdiction over the alleged offense. (b) (1) Whenever a person is arrested for a violation of any provision of chapter 8, 9, 10 or 50 of this title or § 55-12-139 , or chapter 52, part 2 of this title, punishable as a misdemeanor, and the person is not required to be taken before a magistrate or judge as provided in § 55-10-203 , the arresting officer shall issue a traffic citation to the person in lieu of arrest, continued custody and the taking of the arrested person before a magistrate, except as provided in subsection (h). (2) A law enforcement officer at the scene of a traffic accident may issue a traffic citation to the driver or drivers of any vehicles involved in the accident when, based on personal investigation, the officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the person or persons have committed an offense under chapter 8, 9, 10 or 50 of this title. (3) Whenever a person is arrested for a violation of any provision of chapter 4, part 4 of this title that is punishable as a misdemeanor, the arresting officer may issue a traffic citation to the person in lieu of arrest, continued custody and the taking of the arrested person before a magistrate. (c) (1) The traffic citation shall demand the person cited to appear in court at a stated time and it shall state the name and address of the person cited, the name of the issuing officer, and the offense charged. Unless the person cited requests an earlier date, the time specified on the traffic citation to appear shall be as fixed by the arresting officer. The traffic citation shall give notice to the person cited that failure to appear as ordered is punishable as contempt of court. The person cited shall signify the acceptance of the traffic citation and the agreement to appear in court as directed by signing the citation. An electronic signature may be used to sign a citation issued electronically and has the same force and effect as a written signature. (2) Any traffic citation prepared as a paper copy shall be executed in triplicate, the original to be delivered to the court specified therein, one (1) copy to be given to the person cited, and one (1) copy to be retained by the officer issuing the citation. (3) Replicas of traffic citation data sent by electronic transmission shall be sent within three (3) days of the issuance of the citation to the court having jurisdiction over the alleged offense. Any person issued a traffic citation prepared by a law enforcement officer electronically shall be provided with a paper copy of the traffic citation. A law enforcement officer who files a citation electronically shall be considered to have certified the citation and has the same rights, responsibilities, and liabilities as other citations issued pursuant to this section. (d) Whenever a traffic citation has been prepared, accepted, and the original citation delivered to the court as provided herein, the original citation delivered to the court shall constitute a complaint to which the person cited must answer and the officer issuing the citation shall not be required to file any other affidavit of complaint with the court. (e) (1) Each court clerk shall charge and collect an electronic traffic citation fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each traffic citation resulting in a conviction. Such fee shall be assessable as court costs and paid by the defendant for any offense cited in a traffic citation delivered that results in a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a judgment of guilty. This fee shall be in addition to all other fees, taxes and charges. One dollar ($1.00) of such fee shall be retained by the court clerk. The remaining four dollars ($4.00) of the fee shall be transmitted monthly by the court clerk to the law enforcement agency that prepared the traffic citation that resulted in a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a judgment of guilty. (2) All funds derived from the electronic traffic citation fee that are transmitted to the law enforcement agency that prepared the traffic citation pursuant to subdivision (e)(1) shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund of such law enforcement agency and may only be used for the following purposes: (A) Electronic citation system and program related expenditures; and (B) Related expenditures by such local law enforcement agency for technology, equipment, repairs, replacement and training to maintain electronic citation programs. (3) All funds derived from the electronic citation fee set aside for court clerks pursuant to subdivision (e)(1) shall be used for computer hardware purchases, usual and necessary computer related expenses, or replacement. Such funds shall be preserved for those purposes and shall not revert to the general fund at the end of a budget year if unexpended. (4) The local legislative body of any county or municipality may, by majority vote, adopt a resolution or ordinance to authorize a county or municipal court clerk to charge and collect electronic traffic citation fees pursuant to this subsection (e). Any electronic traffic citation fee imposed pursuant to an ordinance or resolution under this subdivision (e)(4) shall terminate five (5) years from the date on which the ordinance or resolution is adopted. (f) Prior to the time set for the person to appear in court to answer the charge, the person cited may elect not to contest the charge and may, in lieu of appearance in court, submit the fine and costs to the clerk of the court. The submission to fine must be with the approval of the court that has jurisdiction of the offense within the county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed. The submission to fine shall not otherwise be exclusive of any other method or procedure prescribed by law for disposition of a traffic citation that may be issued for a violation of any provision of this chapter or chapter 8, 9, or 50 of this title or § 55-12-139 or chapter 4, part 4 of this title. (g) If the person cited has not paid the traffic citation upon submission to fine as provided in this section and the person cited fails to appear in court at the time specified, or such later date as may be fixed by the court, the court may issue a warrant for the person's arrest or may declare a judgment of forfeiture for the offense charged. The judgment of forfeiture shall in no case be more than the total amount of fine and costs prescribed by law for the offense and may be collected in the manner provided in § 40-24-105 . (h) (1) This section shall not be applicable to any person arrested for a violation of any of the offenses enumerated in § 55-10-203 , or to any person arrested for a violation of any provision of this chapter or chapter 8, 9 or 50 of this title that is punishable by a fine of more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or by imprisonment for more than thirty (30) days. This section shall not supersede § 40-7-118 , nor shall it require the use of a traffic citation in lieu of arrest in any of the circumstances specified in § 40-7-118(d) . (2) This section shall not be applicable to a person who is subject to arrest pursuant to § 55-10-119 . (i) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all traffic citations used in Tennessee shall contain, as a minimum, the following information: (1) Citation number; (2) Violator's first name, middle name or middle initial, last name and date of birth; (3) Violator's driver license number, state of issuance and class of the license; (4) Whether or not the license is a commercial driver license; (5) The vehicle make, model, year, color, and owner; (6) The license plate number, year, and state of issuance; (7) Whether or not the vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle; (8) Whether or not the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials requiring placards; (9) Whether or not the vehicle can transport sixteen (16) or more passengers; (10) The offense committed, including the date and time, if applicable; (11) The location of the offense; (12) The issuing officer's name, rank, badge/ID number, and employing agency; and (13) The time, date, location, and court where the offense will be heard. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781, s 3, eff. 7/15/2020. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 750, Secs.s 2, s 3, s 4 eff. 7/1/2014. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 750, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 1984, ch. 777, § 1; 1985, ch. 334, § 1; 1986, ch. 619, §§ 1, 2; 2002, ch. 648, §§ 2, 3; 2002, ch. 803, §§ 15, 16; 2007 , ch. 481, § 4; 2010 , ch. 1037, § 1; 2012 , ch. 737, § 4.
(a) As used in this section, "traffic citation" means a written citation or an electronic citation prepared by a law enforcement officer on paper or on an electronic data device with the intent the citation shall be filed, electronically or otherwise, with a court having jurisdiction over the alleged offense.
(b) (1) Whenever a person is arrested for a violation of any provision of chapter 8, 9, 10 or 50 of this title or § 55-12-139 , or chapter 52, part 2 of this title, punishable as a misdemeanor, and the person is not required to be taken before a magistrate or judge as provided in § 55-10-203 , the arresting officer shall issue a traffic citation to the person in lieu of arrest, continued custody and the taking of the arrested person before a magistrate, except as provided in subsection (h). (2) A law enforcement officer at the scene of a traffic accident may issue a traffic citation to the driver or drivers of any vehicles involved in the accident when, based on personal investigation, the officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the person or persons have committed an offense under chapter 8, 9, 10 or 50 of this title. (3) Whenever a person is arrested for a violation of any provision of chapter 4, part 4 of this title that is punishable as a misdemeanor, the arresting officer may issue a traffic citation to the person in lieu of arrest, continued custody and the taking of the arrested person before a magistrate.
(1) Whenever a person is arrested for a violation of any provision of chapter 8, 9, 10 or 50 of this title or § 55-12-139 , or chapter 52, part 2 of this title, punishable as a misdemeanor, and the person is not required to be taken before a magistrate or judge as provided in § 55-10-203 , the arresting officer shall issue a traffic citation to the person in lieu of arrest, continued custody and the taking of the arrested person before a magistrate, except as provided in subsection (h).
(2) A law enforcement officer at the scene of a traffic accident may issue a traffic citation to the driver or drivers of any vehicles involved in the accident when, based on personal investigation, the officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the person or persons have committed an offense under chapter 8, 9, 10 or 50 of this title.
(3) Whenever a person is arrested for a violation of any provision of chapter 4, part 4 of this title that is punishable as a misdemeanor, the arresting officer may issue a traffic citation to the person in lieu of arrest, continued custody and the taking of the arrested person before a magistrate.
(c) (1) The traffic citation shall demand the person cited to appear in court at a stated time and it shall state the name and address of the person cited, the name of the issuing officer, and the offense charged. Unless the person cited requests an earlier date, the time specified on the traffic citation to appear shall be as fixed by the arresting officer. The traffic citation shall give notice to the person cited that failure to appear as ordered is punishable as contempt of court. The person cited shall signify the acceptance of the traffic citation and the agreement to appear in court as directed by signing the citation. An electronic signature may be used to sign a citation issued electronically and has the same force and effect as a written signature. (2) Any traffic citation prepared as a paper copy shall be executed in triplicate, the original to be delivered to the court specified therein, one (1) copy to be given to the person cited, and one (1) copy to be retained by the officer issuing the citation. (3) Replicas of traffic citation data sent by electronic transmission shall be sent within three (3) days of the issuance of the citation to the court having jurisdiction over the alleged offense. Any person issued a traffic citation prepared by a law enforcement officer electronically shall be provided with a paper copy of the traffic citation. A law enforcement officer who files a citation electronically shall be considered to have certified the citation and has the same rights, responsibilities, and liabilities as other citations issued pursuant to this section.
(1) The traffic citation shall demand the person cited to appear in court at a stated time and it shall state the name and address of the person cited, the name of the issuing officer, and the offense charged. Unless the person cited requests an earlier date, the time specified on the traffic citation to appear shall be as fixed by the arresting officer. The traffic citation shall give notice to the person cited that failure to appear as ordered is punishable as contempt of court. The person cited shall signify the acceptance of the traffic citation and the agreement to appear in court as directed by signing the citation. An electronic signature may be used to sign a citation issued electronically and has the same force and effect as a written signature.
(2) Any traffic citation prepared as a paper copy shall be executed in triplicate, the original to be delivered to the court specified therein, one (1) copy to be given to the person cited, and one (1) copy to be retained by the officer issuing the citation.
(3) Replicas of traffic citation data sent by electronic transmission shall be sent within three (3) days of the issuance of the citation to the court having jurisdiction over the alleged offense. Any person issued a traffic citation prepared by a law enforcement officer electronically shall be provided with a paper copy of the traffic citation. A law enforcement officer who files a citation electronically shall be considered to have certified the citation and has the same rights, responsibilities, and liabilities as other citations issued pursuant to this section.
(d) Whenever a traffic citation has been prepared, accepted, and the original citation delivered to the court as provided herein, the original citation delivered to the court shall constitute a complaint to which the person cited must answer and the officer issuing the citation shall not be required to file any other affidavit of complaint with the court.
(e) (1) Each court clerk shall charge and collect an electronic traffic citation fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each traffic citation resulting in a conviction. Such fee shall be assessable as court costs and paid by the defendant for any offense cited in a traffic citation delivered that results in a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a judgment of guilty. This fee shall be in addition to all other fees, taxes and charges. One dollar ($1.00) of such fee shall be retained by the court clerk. The remaining four dollars ($4.00) of the fee shall be transmitted monthly by the court clerk to the law enforcement agency that prepared the traffic citation that resulted in a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a judgment of guilty. (2) All funds derived from the electronic traffic citation fee that are transmitted to the law enforcement agency that prepared the traffic citation pursuant to subdivision (e)(1) shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund of such law enforcement agency and may only be used for the following purposes: (A) Electronic citation system and program related expenditures; and (B) Related expenditures by such local law enforcement agency for technology, equipment, repairs, replacement and training to maintain electronic citation programs. (3) All funds derived from the electronic citation fee set aside for court clerks pursuant to subdivision (e)(1) shall be used for computer hardware purchases, usual and necessary computer related expenses, or replacement. Such funds shall be preserved for those purposes and shall not revert to the general fund at the end of a budget year if unexpended. (4) The local legislative body of any county or municipality may, by majority vote, adopt a resolution or ordinance to authorize a county or municipal court clerk to charge and collect electronic traffic citation fees pursuant to this subsection (e). Any electronic traffic citation fee imposed pursuant to an ordinance or resolution under this subdivision (e)(4) shall terminate five (5) years from the date on which the ordinance or resolution is adopted.
(1) Each court clerk shall charge and collect an electronic traffic citation fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each traffic citation resulting in a conviction. Such fee shall be assessable as court costs and paid by the defendant for any offense cited in a traffic citation delivered that results in a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a judgment of guilty. This fee shall be in addition to all other fees, taxes and charges. One dollar ($1.00) of such fee shall be retained by the court clerk. The remaining four dollars ($4.00) of the fee shall be transmitted monthly by the court clerk to the law enforcement agency that prepared the traffic citation that resulted in a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a judgment of guilty.
(2) All funds derived from the electronic traffic citation fee that are transmitted to the law enforcement agency that prepared the traffic citation pursuant to subdivision (e)(1) shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund of such law enforcement agency and may only be used for the following purposes: (A) Electronic citation system and program related expenditures; and (B) Related expenditures by such local law enforcement agency for technology, equipment, repairs, replacement and training to maintain electronic citation programs.
(A) Electronic citation system and program related expenditures; and
(B) Related expenditures by such local law enforcement agency for technology, equipment, repairs, replacement and training to maintain electronic citation programs.
(3) All funds derived from the electronic citation fee set aside for court clerks pursuant to subdivision (e)(1) shall be used for computer hardware purchases, usual and necessary computer related expenses, or replacement. Such funds shall be preserved for those purposes and shall not revert to the general fund at the end of a budget year if unexpended.
(4) The local legislative body of any county or municipality may, by majority vote, adopt a resolution or ordinance to authorize a county or municipal court clerk to charge and collect electronic traffic citation fees pursuant to this subsection (e). Any electronic traffic citation fee imposed pursuant to an ordinance or resolution under this subdivision (e)(4) shall terminate five (5) years from the date on which the ordinance or resolution is adopted.
(f) Prior to the time set for the person to appear in court to answer the charge, the person cited may elect not to contest the charge and may, in lieu of appearance in court, submit the fine and costs to the clerk of the court. The submission to fine must be with the approval of the court that has jurisdiction of the offense within the county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed. The submission to fine shall not otherwise be exclusive of any other method or procedure prescribed by law for disposition of a traffic citation that may be issued for a violation of any provision of this chapter or chapter 8, 9, or 50 of this title or § 55-12-139 or chapter 4, part 4 of this title.
(g) If the person cited has not paid the traffic citation upon submission to fine as provided in this section and the person cited fails to appear in court at the time specified, or such later date as may be fixed by the court, the court may issue a warrant for the person's arrest or may declare a judgment of forfeiture for the offense charged. The judgment of forfeiture shall in no case be more than the total amount of fine and costs prescribed by law for the offense and may be collected in the manner provided in § 40-24-105 .
(h) (1) This section shall not be applicable to any person arrested for a violation of any of the offenses enumerated in § 55-10-203 , or to any person arrested for a violation of any provision of this chapter or chapter 8, 9 or 50 of this title that is punishable by a fine of more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or by imprisonment for more than thirty (30) days. This section shall not supersede § 40-7-118 , nor shall it require the use of a traffic citation in lieu of arrest in any of the circumstances specified in § 40-7-118(d) . (2) This section shall not be applicable to a person who is subject to arrest pursuant to § 55-10-119 .
(1) This section shall not be applicable to any person arrested for a violation of any of the offenses enumerated in § 55-10-203 , or to any person arrested for a violation of any provision of this chapter or chapter 8, 9 or 50 of this title that is punishable by a fine of more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or by imprisonment for more than thirty (30) days. This section shall not supersede § 40-7-118 , nor shall it require the use of a traffic citation in lieu of arrest in any of the circumstances specified in § 40-7-118(d) .
(2) This section shall not be applicable to a person who is subject to arrest pursuant to § 55-10-119 .
(i) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all traffic citations used in Tennessee shall contain, as a minimum, the following information: (1) Citation number; (2) Violator's first name, middle name or middle initial, last name and date of birth; (3) Violator's driver license number, state of issuance and class of the license; (4) Whether or not the license is a commercial driver license; (5) The vehicle make, model, year, color, and owner; (6) The license plate number, year, and state of issuance; (7) Whether or not the vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle; (8) Whether or not the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials requiring placards; (9) Whether or not the vehicle can transport sixteen (16) or more passengers; (10) The offense committed, including the date and time, if applicable; (11) The location of the offense; (12) The issuing officer's name, rank, badge/ID number, and employing agency; and (13) The time, date, location, and court where the offense will be heard.
(1) Citation number;
(2) Violator's first name, middle name or middle initial, last name and date of birth;
(3) Violator's driver license number, state of issuance and class of the license;
(4) Whether or not the license is a commercial driver license;
(5) The vehicle make, model, year, color, and owner;
(6) The license plate number, year, and state of issuance;
(7) Whether or not the vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle;
(8) Whether or not the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials requiring placards;
(9) Whether or not the vehicle can transport sixteen (16) or more passengers;
(10) The offense committed, including the date and time, if applicable;
(11) The location of the offense;
(12) The issuing officer's name, rank, badge/ID number, and employing agency; and
(13) The time, date, location, and court where the offense will be heard.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781, s 3, eff. 7/15/2020.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 750, Secs.s 2, s 3, s 4 eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 750, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1984, ch. 777, § 1; 1985, ch. 334, § 1; 1986, ch. 619, §§ 1, 2; 2002, ch. 648, §§ 2, 3; 2002, ch. 803, §§ 15, 16; 2007 , ch. 481, § 4; 2010 , ch. 1037, § 1; 2012 , ch. 737, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-319 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-319
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 579, s 59, eff. 7/1/2021.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 579, s 59, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-331 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-331
Examination for, and issuance, renewal and contents of, licenses - Conditional licenses
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary, the department has oversight of the issuance, examination and renewal of all driver licenses provided for in this chapter. The department is authorized to contract for the provision of any service related to the issuance, examination and renewal of driver licenses subject to applicable contracting statutes and regulations. The commissioner has the discretion to solicit outside consulting services in order to accomplish on a competitive basis the design and application of the system and implementation of this system. Any entity so contracting with the department is authorized to charge an additional fee of four dollars ($4.00), which shall be retained by the entity for administrative costs. (b) (1) The department shall, upon payment of the required fee, issue to every applicant qualifying therefor a driver license indicating the type or general class of vehicles the licensee may drive, which license shall bear thereon a distinguishing number assigned to the licensee, the full legal name, date of birth, current residence address including the street address and number or route and box number (or post office box number if the applicant has no bona fide residential street address), a brief description, a visible full face photograph of the licensee, and either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space upon which the licensee shall write the licensee's usual signature with pen and ink. No license shall be valid until it has been so signed by the licensee. (2) The department shall not issue a driver license that displays an applicant's social security number unless the applicant specifically requests in writing that the number be displayed on the license. (3) The date of birth information on a driver license issued by the department must be plainly visible and the font size must be the same size as that of the driver license number. (4) (A) Any person who can provide proof that the person was a victim of identity theft, under § 39-14-150 , may apply for the issuance of a new driver license with a new distinguishing number. The department shall issue the new driver license to the applicant and may charge a duplicate license fee, pursuant to § 55-50-323(a)(2)(I) , to cover the cost of issuance. (B) The proof required by subdivision (b)(4)(A) may be satisfied by presentation of a law enforcement report that lists the applicant as a victim of identity theft, under § 39-14-150 . (c) The license shall also display the issuance and expiration dates during which time the license is valid, and shall note whether the license is a duplicate of an original license. (d) The department, upon issuing a license, shall have authority to impose restrictions suitable to the licensee's driving ability with respect to the type of, or special, mechanical control devices required on a motor vehicle that the licensee may operate or other restrictions applicable to the licensee as the department may determine to be appropriate to assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the licensee. (e) The department may either issue a special conditional license or may set forth the conditions upon the usual license form. (f) It is a Class A misdemeanor for any person to operate a motor vehicle in any manner in violation of the conditions imposed by a conditional license issued to the person. (g) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the department may issue a temporary driver license, temporary intermediate driver license, temporary photo identification license or a temporary learner permit to persons whose presence in the United States has been authorized by the federal government for a specific purpose and for a specified period of authorized stay. The temporary driver license or photo identification license shall be valid only during the period of time of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States; provided, however, that no temporary license or photo identification license shall be issued for a period of longer than eight (8) years. (h) Any applicant applying for a temporary driver license, temporary intermediate driver license, temporary photo identification license or temporary learner permit, upon initial issuance, renewal or reinstatement, shall meet the requirements of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated by the department. (i) Any nonphoto bearing driver license issued under §§ 55-50-323 and 55-50-335 , and any nonexpiring photo identification license issued under §§ 55-50-323 and 55-50-336 , shall be issued in compliance with the federal regulations of 6 CFR Part 37 for non-REAL ID compliant licenses. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 219, Secs.s2, s3, s4 eff. 4/22/2021. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 800, s 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
(a) Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary, the department has oversight of the issuance, examination and renewal of all driver licenses provided for in this chapter. The department is authorized to contract for the provision of any service related to the issuance, examination and renewal of driver licenses subject to applicable contracting statutes and regulations. The commissioner has the discretion to solicit outside consulting services in order to accomplish on a competitive basis the design and application of the system and implementation of this system. Any entity so contracting with the department is authorized to charge an additional fee of four dollars ($4.00), which shall be retained by the entity for administrative costs.
(b) (1) The department shall, upon payment of the required fee, issue to every applicant qualifying therefor a driver license indicating the type or general class of vehicles the licensee may drive, which license shall bear thereon a distinguishing number assigned to the licensee, the full legal name, date of birth, current residence address including the street address and number or route and box number (or post office box number if the applicant has no bona fide residential street address), a brief description, a visible full face photograph of the licensee, and either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space upon which the licensee shall write the licensee's usual signature with pen and ink. No license shall be valid until it has been so signed by the licensee. (2) The department shall not issue a driver license that displays an applicant's social security number unless the applicant specifically requests in writing that the number be displayed on the license. (3) The date of birth information on a driver license issued by the department must be plainly visible and the font size must be the same size as that of the driver license number. (4) (A) Any person who can provide proof that the person was a victim of identity theft, under § 39-14-150 , may apply for the issuance of a new driver license with a new distinguishing number. The department shall issue the new driver license to the applicant and may charge a duplicate license fee, pursuant to § 55-50-323(a)(2)(I) , to cover the cost of issuance. (B) The proof required by subdivision (b)(4)(A) may be satisfied by presentation of a law enforcement report that lists the applicant as a victim of identity theft, under § 39-14-150 .
(1) The department shall, upon payment of the required fee, issue to every applicant qualifying therefor a driver license indicating the type or general class of vehicles the licensee may drive, which license shall bear thereon a distinguishing number assigned to the licensee, the full legal name, date of birth, current residence address including the street address and number or route and box number (or post office box number if the applicant has no bona fide residential street address), a brief description, a visible full face photograph of the licensee, and either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space upon which the licensee shall write the licensee's usual signature with pen and ink. No license shall be valid until it has been so signed by the licensee.
(2) The department shall not issue a driver license that displays an applicant's social security number unless the applicant specifically requests in writing that the number be displayed on the license.
(3) The date of birth information on a driver license issued by the department must be plainly visible and the font size must be the same size as that of the driver license number.
(4) (A) Any person who can provide proof that the person was a victim of identity theft, under § 39-14-150 , may apply for the issuance of a new driver license with a new distinguishing number. The department shall issue the new driver license to the applicant and may charge a duplicate license fee, pursuant to § 55-50-323(a)(2)(I) , to cover the cost of issuance. (B) The proof required by subdivision (b)(4)(A) may be satisfied by presentation of a law enforcement report that lists the applicant as a victim of identity theft, under § 39-14-150 .
(A) Any person who can provide proof that the person was a victim of identity theft, under § 39-14-150 , may apply for the issuance of a new driver license with a new distinguishing number. The department shall issue the new driver license to the applicant and may charge a duplicate license fee, pursuant to § 55-50-323(a)(2)(I) , to cover the cost of issuance.
(B) The proof required by subdivision (b)(4)(A) may be satisfied by presentation of a law enforcement report that lists the applicant as a victim of identity theft, under § 39-14-150 .
(c) The license shall also display the issuance and expiration dates during which time the license is valid, and shall note whether the license is a duplicate of an original license.
(d) The department, upon issuing a license, shall have authority to impose restrictions suitable to the licensee's driving ability with respect to the type of, or special, mechanical control devices required on a motor vehicle that the licensee may operate or other restrictions applicable to the licensee as the department may determine to be appropriate to assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the licensee.
(e) The department may either issue a special conditional license or may set forth the conditions upon the usual license form.
(f) It is a Class A misdemeanor for any person to operate a motor vehicle in any manner in violation of the conditions imposed by a conditional license issued to the person.
(g) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the department may issue a temporary driver license, temporary intermediate driver license, temporary photo identification license or a temporary learner permit to persons whose presence in the United States has been authorized by the federal government for a specific purpose and for a specified period of authorized stay. The temporary driver license or photo identification license shall be valid only during the period of time of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States; provided, however, that no temporary license or photo identification license shall be issued for a period of longer than eight (8) years.
(h) Any applicant applying for a temporary driver license, temporary intermediate driver license, temporary photo identification license or temporary learner permit, upon initial issuance, renewal or reinstatement, shall meet the requirements of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated by the department.
(i) Any nonphoto bearing driver license issued under §§ 55-50-323 and 55-50-335 , and any nonexpiring photo identification license issued under §§ 55-50-323 and 55-50-336 , shall be issued in compliance with the federal regulations of 6 CFR Part 37 for non-REAL ID compliant licenses.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 219, Secs.s2, s3, s4 eff. 4/22/2021.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 800, s 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-179 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 8 / Section 55-8-179
Use of raised identifying cane or blaze orange dog leash restricted to blind or deaf persons - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) No person, unless totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated, while on any public street or thoroughfare shall carry in any raised or extended position any cane or similar walking stick colored white or white tipped with red. (b) No person, unless totally or partially deaf, shall carry, hold, or use on any street, highway, or in any other public place, a leash blaze orange in color on any dog accompanying that person. (c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1951, ch. 72, § 1 (Williams, § 2670.10); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-880; Acts 1980, ch. 488, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) No person, unless totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated, while on any public street or thoroughfare shall carry in any raised or extended position any cane or similar walking stick colored white or white tipped with red.
(b) No person, unless totally or partially deaf, shall carry, hold, or use on any street, highway, or in any other public place, a leash blaze orange in color on any dog accompanying that person.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1951, ch. 72, § 1 (Williams, § 2670.10); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-880; Acts 1980, ch. 488, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-340 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-340
Medical care, schools, and centers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a University of Tennessee Health Science Center new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) must be of an appropriate design representative of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, office of communications and marketing. (3) The funds produced from the sale of University of Tennessee Health Science Center new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support educational outreach. (b) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED) new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The purpose of the new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) is to honor the contribution of the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED) in protecting and maintaining the public health and welfare. The plates must be designed in consultation with the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED). (3) The funds produced from the sale of Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED) new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED), in accordance with § 55-4-301 . (c) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Remote Area Medical new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (c) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Remote Area Medical. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Remote Area Medical new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Remote Area Medical in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to provide free medical, dental, and vision services to the uninsured and underinsured population in this state. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a University of Tennessee Health Science Center new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) must be of an appropriate design representative of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, office of communications and marketing. (3) The funds produced from the sale of University of Tennessee Health Science Center new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support educational outreach.
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a University of Tennessee Health Science Center new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) must be of an appropriate design representative of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, office of communications and marketing.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of University of Tennessee Health Science Center new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to support educational outreach.
(b) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED) new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The purpose of the new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) is to honor the contribution of the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED) in protecting and maintaining the public health and welfare. The plates must be designed in consultation with the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED). (3) The funds produced from the sale of Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED) new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED), in accordance with § 55-4-301 .
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED) new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The purpose of the new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) is to honor the contribution of the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED) in protecting and maintaining the public health and welfare. The plates must be designed in consultation with the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED).
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED) new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED), in accordance with § 55-4-301 .
(c) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Remote Area Medical new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (c) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Remote Area Medical. (3) The funds produced from the sale of Remote Area Medical new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Remote Area Medical in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to provide free medical, dental, and vision services to the uninsured and underinsured population in this state.
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204 , shall be issued a Remote Area Medical new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (c) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Remote Area Medical.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Remote Area Medical new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Remote Area Medical in accordance with § 55-4-301 . The funds must be used exclusively to provide free medical, dental, and vision services to the uninsured and underinsured population in this state.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-3-124 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 3 / Section 55-3-124
Assignment by person holding lien - Notation of lien - Fee
Status: in_force

(a) Any person holding a lien or encumbrance upon a vehicle, other than a lien dependent solely upon possession, may assign title or interest in and to the motor vehicle to a person other than the owner, without the consent and without affecting the interest of the owner, of the registration of the vehicle, but, in this event, shall give to the owner a written notice of the assignment, and deliver to the assignee an assignment of the lien, which assignment shall be signed by the assignor and, if the original certificate of title be in the assignor's possession, it shall likewise be delivered to the assignee, who shall forward the assignment, together with the certificate of title and proper fee for the notation of a lien to the county clerk, which shall note the new lien on the certificate of title in the place and stead of the lien shown in favor of the assignor and return the same to the assignee; provided, that if the original certificate of title is not in the possession of the assignor, the assignee shall forward the assignment, together with the fee for noting a lien on the certificate of title, to the county clerk, which shall procure the certificate of title from the person in whose possession it is being held for the sole purpose of noting the new lien in the place and stead of the lien in favor of the assignor, and the county clerk shall then return the certificate of title to the person from whom it was obtained and shall further notify the assignee of this lien that the lien has been noted on the certificate of title. (b) The assignee of any lien shall be entitled to the same priority among the outstanding lienors and have all the other property rights as had formerly been held by the assignor. (c) (1) (A) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, the assignor in a multiple vehicle lien assignment may assign the security interest or lien on the related motor vehicles to a person other than the owner, without the consent and without affecting the interest of the owner. (B) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a multiple vehicle lien assignment. (C) The assignee in a multiple vehicle lien assignment may, but need not in order to perfect the assignment or continue the perfected status of the assigned security interest or lien against creditors of and transferees from the owner, have the certificate of title endorsed or issued with the assignee named as holder of a security interest or lien upon delivering to the county clerk the certificate and assignment by the holder of a security interest or lien named in the certificate in the form the county clerk prescribes. (D) If the assignment refers to a security interest or lien that is reflected on the certificate of title and the certificate of title is in the possession of the first security interest holder or lienholder as provided by this chapter, the assignee may, but need not in order to perfect the assignment or continue the perfected status of the assigned security interest or lien against creditors of and transferees from the owner, have the certificate of title endorsed by complying with § 55-3-123 . However, any person without notice of the assignment shall be protected in dealing with the assignor, and the assignor shall remain liable for any obligations as holder of the security interest or lien until the assignee is named as the holder of the security interest or lien on the certificate of title. (2) For purposes of subdivision (c)(1), unless the context otherwise requires, "multiple vehicle lien assignment" means any transaction, or series of related transactions, in which security interests or liens are assigned on more than fifty (50) motor vehicles, whether or not any or all of the motor vehicles are owned by or registered to residents of the state or covered by certificates of title issued by the state. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 462,s 6, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 54 (Williams, § 5538.154); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-325; Acts 1986, ch. 771, § 5; 2007, ch. 484, § 25.
(a) Any person holding a lien or encumbrance upon a vehicle, other than a lien dependent solely upon possession, may assign title or interest in and to the motor vehicle to a person other than the owner, without the consent and without affecting the interest of the owner, of the registration of the vehicle, but, in this event, shall give to the owner a written notice of the assignment, and deliver to the assignee an assignment of the lien, which assignment shall be signed by the assignor and, if the original certificate of title be in the assignor's possession, it shall likewise be delivered to the assignee, who shall forward the assignment, together with the certificate of title and proper fee for the notation of a lien to the county clerk, which shall note the new lien on the certificate of title in the place and stead of the lien shown in favor of the assignor and return the same to the assignee; provided, that if the original certificate of title is not in the possession of the assignor, the assignee shall forward the assignment, together with the fee for noting a lien on the certificate of title, to the county clerk, which shall procure the certificate of title from the person in whose possession it is being held for the sole purpose of noting the new lien in the place and stead of the lien in favor of the assignor, and the county clerk shall then return the certificate of title to the person from whom it was obtained and shall further notify the assignee of this lien that the lien has been noted on the certificate of title.
(b) The assignee of any lien shall be entitled to the same priority among the outstanding lienors and have all the other property rights as had formerly been held by the assignor.
(c) (1) (A) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, the assignor in a multiple vehicle lien assignment may assign the security interest or lien on the related motor vehicles to a person other than the owner, without the consent and without affecting the interest of the owner. (B) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a multiple vehicle lien assignment. (C) The assignee in a multiple vehicle lien assignment may, but need not in order to perfect the assignment or continue the perfected status of the assigned security interest or lien against creditors of and transferees from the owner, have the certificate of title endorsed or issued with the assignee named as holder of a security interest or lien upon delivering to the county clerk the certificate and assignment by the holder of a security interest or lien named in the certificate in the form the county clerk prescribes. (D) If the assignment refers to a security interest or lien that is reflected on the certificate of title and the certificate of title is in the possession of the first security interest holder or lienholder as provided by this chapter, the assignee may, but need not in order to perfect the assignment or continue the perfected status of the assigned security interest or lien against creditors of and transferees from the owner, have the certificate of title endorsed by complying with § 55-3-123 . However, any person without notice of the assignment shall be protected in dealing with the assignor, and the assignor shall remain liable for any obligations as holder of the security interest or lien until the assignee is named as the holder of the security interest or lien on the certificate of title. (2) For purposes of subdivision (c)(1), unless the context otherwise requires, "multiple vehicle lien assignment" means any transaction, or series of related transactions, in which security interests or liens are assigned on more than fifty (50) motor vehicles, whether or not any or all of the motor vehicles are owned by or registered to residents of the state or covered by certificates of title issued by the state.
(1) (A) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, the assignor in a multiple vehicle lien assignment may assign the security interest or lien on the related motor vehicles to a person other than the owner, without the consent and without affecting the interest of the owner. (B) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a multiple vehicle lien assignment. (C) The assignee in a multiple vehicle lien assignment may, but need not in order to perfect the assignment or continue the perfected status of the assigned security interest or lien against creditors of and transferees from the owner, have the certificate of title endorsed or issued with the assignee named as holder of a security interest or lien upon delivering to the county clerk the certificate and assignment by the holder of a security interest or lien named in the certificate in the form the county clerk prescribes. (D) If the assignment refers to a security interest or lien that is reflected on the certificate of title and the certificate of title is in the possession of the first security interest holder or lienholder as provided by this chapter, the assignee may, but need not in order to perfect the assignment or continue the perfected status of the assigned security interest or lien against creditors of and transferees from the owner, have the certificate of title endorsed by complying with § 55-3-123 . However, any person without notice of the assignment shall be protected in dealing with the assignor, and the assignor shall remain liable for any obligations as holder of the security interest or lien until the assignee is named as the holder of the security interest or lien on the certificate of title.
(A) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, the assignor in a multiple vehicle lien assignment may assign the security interest or lien on the related motor vehicles to a person other than the owner, without the consent and without affecting the interest of the owner.
(B) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a multiple vehicle lien assignment.
(C) The assignee in a multiple vehicle lien assignment may, but need not in order to perfect the assignment or continue the perfected status of the assigned security interest or lien against creditors of and transferees from the owner, have the certificate of title endorsed or issued with the assignee named as holder of a security interest or lien upon delivering to the county clerk the certificate and assignment by the holder of a security interest or lien named in the certificate in the form the county clerk prescribes.
(D) If the assignment refers to a security interest or lien that is reflected on the certificate of title and the certificate of title is in the possession of the first security interest holder or lienholder as provided by this chapter, the assignee may, but need not in order to perfect the assignment or continue the perfected status of the assigned security interest or lien against creditors of and transferees from the owner, have the certificate of title endorsed by complying with § 55-3-123 . However, any person without notice of the assignment shall be protected in dealing with the assignor, and the assignor shall remain liable for any obligations as holder of the security interest or lien until the assignee is named as the holder of the security interest or lien on the certificate of title.
(2) For purposes of subdivision (c)(1), unless the context otherwise requires, "multiple vehicle lien assignment" means any transaction, or series of related transactions, in which security interests or liens are assigned on more than fifty (50) motor vehicles, whether or not any or all of the motor vehicles are owned by or registered to residents of the state or covered by certificates of title issued by the state.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 462,s 6, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1951, ch. 70, § 54 (Williams, § 5538.154); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-325; Acts 1986, ch. 771, § 5; 2007, ch. 484, § 25.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-12-131 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 12 / Section 55-12-131
Driving while license cancelled, suspended, or revoked - Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person whose license, or driving privilege as a nonresident, has been cancelled, suspended, or revoked as provided in this part, and who drives any motor vehicle upon the highways of the state while the license or privilege is cancelled, suspended, or revoked, commits a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 1977, ch. 446, § 31; T.C.A., § 59-1281; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112.
Any person whose license, or driving privilege as a nonresident, has been cancelled, suspended, or revoked as provided in this part, and who drives any motor vehicle upon the highways of the state while the license or privilege is cancelled, suspended, or revoked, commits a Class B misdemeanor.
Acts 1977, ch. 446, § 31; T.C.A., § 59-1281; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-51-101 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 51 / Section 55-51-101
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Chief instructor" means a licensed motorcycle operator who meets the standards established by the department to qualify to train and oversee instructors for the motorcycle rider education program; (2) "Department" means the department of safety; (3) "Director" means the commissioner of safety; (4) "Motorcycle rider education program" means the motorcycle training and information disbursement plan created in § 55-51-102 ; (5) "Motorcycle rider safety fund" means the restricted receipts account created in § 55-51-104 to be applied toward the cost of administering the motorcycle rider education program; (6) "Program coordinator" means the person designated by the director to plan, organize, and administer the motorcycle rider education program as provided in § 55-51-102(b) ; (7) "Rider training course" means a motorcycle rider education curriculum and delivery system approved by the department as meeting standards designed to develop and instill the knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills necessary for the safe operation of a motorcycle; and (8) "Training specialist" means the person designated by the director to fulfill the obligations stated in § 55-51-102(c) . Acts 1987, ch. 446, § 1; T.C.A., § 55-25-101 .
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Chief instructor" means a licensed motorcycle operator who meets the standards established by the department to qualify to train and oversee instructors for the motorcycle rider education program;
(2) "Department" means the department of safety;
(3) "Director" means the commissioner of safety;
(4) "Motorcycle rider education program" means the motorcycle training and information disbursement plan created in § 55-51-102 ;
(5) "Motorcycle rider safety fund" means the restricted receipts account created in § 55-51-104 to be applied toward the cost of administering the motorcycle rider education program;
(6) "Program coordinator" means the person designated by the director to plan, organize, and administer the motorcycle rider education program as provided in § 55-51-102(b) ;
(7) "Rider training course" means a motorcycle rider education curriculum and delivery system approved by the department as meeting standards designed to develop and instill the knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills necessary for the safe operation of a motorcycle; and
(8) "Training specialist" means the person designated by the director to fulfill the obligations stated in § 55-51-102(c) .
Acts 1987, ch. 446, § 1; T.C.A., § 55-25-101 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-101 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Classified and Commercial Driver License Act of 1988." Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 1; 1939, ch. 205, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.9 (Williams, § 2715.14); modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-701; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 1; T.C.A., § 55-7-101 .
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Classified and Commercial Driver License Act of 1988."
Acts 1937, ch. 90, § 1; 1939, ch. 205, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 2715.9 (Williams, § 2715.14); modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-701; Acts 1988, ch. 584, § 1; T.C.A., § 55-7-101 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-255 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-255
National guard members
Status: in_force

(a) Special purpose and distinctive license plates are authorized for active, retired and honorably discharged members of the Tennessee national guard in good standing. The plates are approved for display on motor vehicles authorized by § 55-4-210(c) that are owned and operated or leased by a member or member's spouse. A surviving spouse of a national guard member, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and upon paying the regular fee applicable to the vehicle and a revenue-neutral fee equal to the cost of producing the special purpose plate, may apply for issuance of a national guard registration plate pursuant to this section, which shall be valid until the surviving spouse remarries. (b) The commissioner shall, with the advice of the adjutant general and the department's vehicle services division director, select an appropriate format for the special purpose plates to include an identification legend which is distinctive to their use and which complies with general registration requirements for vehicles licensed in this state. Additionally, the commissioner shall specify the date by which the adjutant general shall furnish the estimate of the necessary number of plates to be manufactured for use in a given registration year, and shall prescribe the time and manner in which the adjutant general shall furnish lists of national guard members. The lists shall be suitable to the needs of the department and county clerks and shall comply with the requirements of the law for registering vehicles. (c) Chapters 1-6 of this title relating to titling and registering motor vehicles shall apply with respect to the issuance and use of these special purpose plates, except as otherwise provided in this section. (d) (1) The fees imposed for registrations using the special purpose plates shall be as follows: (A) For enlisted national guard members there shall be no tax (fee) for registering the first vehicle and the regular license fee shall be collected for any additional vehicles; (B) For national guard officers the tax (fee) shall be the regular license fee for each vehicle; (C) For national guard retirees, the initial issuance of a special purpose plate and renewals shall be made upon payment of the regular registration fee applicable to the vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the special purpose plate; provided, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral; and (D) For honorably discharged national guard members, the initial issuance of a special purpose plate and renewals shall be made upon payment of the regular registration fee applicable to the vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the special purpose plate; provided, however, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral. (2) The county clerk in effecting registrations through the use of these special purpose plates shall collect other fees that have application for all registrations, such as service charges provided in § 55-6-104 and reassignment fees when applicable. (e) If a holder of a special purpose plate is discharged from the national guard prior to the expiration of the registration under which the plate was issued, the special purpose plate may remain valid for display on the vehicle until the expiration date of the registration, unless it was issued under the tax- exempt allowance. All plates that are issued under the tax-exempt allowance shall be surrendered to the national guard when the holders of the plates are discharged from service. (f) This authority for the use of special purpose license plates is not intended to allow the holders of the special purpose license plate to operate vehicles on which they are displayed in violation of state or local laws or ordinances which govern and relate to the use of motor vehicles. (g) All applications from retired national guard members shall contain information as the commissioner shall require to prove eligibility for issuance of a license plate. Eligibility for a special purpose registration plate for national guard retirees shall be determined by the department, in consultation with the appropriate information on an applicant's current and valid armed forces of Tennessee identification card, citing that the request is submitted by a retired member of the Tennessee national guard. (h) All applications from honorably discharged national guard members shall contain such information as the commissioner shall require to prove eligibility for issuance of a license plate. Eligibility for a special purpose registration plate for honorably discharged national guard members shall be determined by the department, in consultation with the appropriate information on an applicant's current and valid armed forces of Tennessee identification card, citing that the request is submitted by an honorably discharged member of the Tennessee national guard. (i) An application by a surviving spouse for a national guard license plate shall be accompanied by such information as the commissioner shall require to prove the member's eligibility for issuance of the license plate, to include a department of defense form 214 (DD 214) or an NGB form 22, showing adequate proof of service, and a copy of the relevant marriage certificate and death certificate, as further evidence of a surviving spouse's eligibility. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 218, s 6, eff. 4/22/2021. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 691, Secs.s 1, s 2 eff. 4/9/2018. Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2003 , ch. 280, §§ 1-3; 2007 , ch. 484, § 50.
(a) Special purpose and distinctive license plates are authorized for active, retired and honorably discharged members of the Tennessee national guard in good standing. The plates are approved for display on motor vehicles authorized by § 55-4-210(c) that are owned and operated or leased by a member or member's spouse. A surviving spouse of a national guard member, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and upon paying the regular fee applicable to the vehicle and a revenue-neutral fee equal to the cost of producing the special purpose plate, may apply for issuance of a national guard registration plate pursuant to this section, which shall be valid until the surviving spouse remarries.
(b) The commissioner shall, with the advice of the adjutant general and the department's vehicle services division director, select an appropriate format for the special purpose plates to include an identification legend which is distinctive to their use and which complies with general registration requirements for vehicles licensed in this state. Additionally, the commissioner shall specify the date by which the adjutant general shall furnish the estimate of the necessary number of plates to be manufactured for use in a given registration year, and shall prescribe the time and manner in which the adjutant general shall furnish lists of national guard members. The lists shall be suitable to the needs of the department and county clerks and shall comply with the requirements of the law for registering vehicles.
(c) Chapters 1-6 of this title relating to titling and registering motor vehicles shall apply with respect to the issuance and use of these special purpose plates, except as otherwise provided in this section.
(d) (1) The fees imposed for registrations using the special purpose plates shall be as follows: (A) For enlisted national guard members there shall be no tax (fee) for registering the first vehicle and the regular license fee shall be collected for any additional vehicles; (B) For national guard officers the tax (fee) shall be the regular license fee for each vehicle; (C) For national guard retirees, the initial issuance of a special purpose plate and renewals shall be made upon payment of the regular registration fee applicable to the vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the special purpose plate; provided, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral; and (D) For honorably discharged national guard members, the initial issuance of a special purpose plate and renewals shall be made upon payment of the regular registration fee applicable to the vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the special purpose plate; provided, however, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral. (2) The county clerk in effecting registrations through the use of these special purpose plates shall collect other fees that have application for all registrations, such as service charges provided in § 55-6-104 and reassignment fees when applicable.
(1) The fees imposed for registrations using the special purpose plates shall be as follows: (A) For enlisted national guard members there shall be no tax (fee) for registering the first vehicle and the regular license fee shall be collected for any additional vehicles; (B) For national guard officers the tax (fee) shall be the regular license fee for each vehicle; (C) For national guard retirees, the initial issuance of a special purpose plate and renewals shall be made upon payment of the regular registration fee applicable to the vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the special purpose plate; provided, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral; and (D) For honorably discharged national guard members, the initial issuance of a special purpose plate and renewals shall be made upon payment of the regular registration fee applicable to the vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the special purpose plate; provided, however, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral.
(A) For enlisted national guard members there shall be no tax (fee) for registering the first vehicle and the regular license fee shall be collected for any additional vehicles;
(B) For national guard officers the tax (fee) shall be the regular license fee for each vehicle;
(C) For national guard retirees, the initial issuance of a special purpose plate and renewals shall be made upon payment of the regular registration fee applicable to the vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the special purpose plate; provided, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral; and
(D) For honorably discharged national guard members, the initial issuance of a special purpose plate and renewals shall be made upon payment of the regular registration fee applicable to the vehicle and a fee equal to the cost of producing the special purpose plate; provided, however, that the issuance of the plates shall be revenue neutral.
(2) The county clerk in effecting registrations through the use of these special purpose plates shall collect other fees that have application for all registrations, such as service charges provided in § 55-6-104 and reassignment fees when applicable.
(e) If a holder of a special purpose plate is discharged from the national guard prior to the expiration of the registration under which the plate was issued, the special purpose plate may remain valid for display on the vehicle until the expiration date of the registration, unless it was issued under the tax- exempt allowance. All plates that are issued under the tax-exempt allowance shall be surrendered to the national guard when the holders of the plates are discharged from service.
(f) This authority for the use of special purpose license plates is not intended to allow the holders of the special purpose license plate to operate vehicles on which they are displayed in violation of state or local laws or ordinances which govern and relate to the use of motor vehicles.
(g) All applications from retired national guard members shall contain information as the commissioner shall require to prove eligibility for issuance of a license plate. Eligibility for a special purpose registration plate for national guard retirees shall be determined by the department, in consultation with the appropriate information on an applicant's current and valid armed forces of Tennessee identification card, citing that the request is submitted by a retired member of the Tennessee national guard.
(h) All applications from honorably discharged national guard members shall contain such information as the commissioner shall require to prove eligibility for issuance of a license plate. Eligibility for a special purpose registration plate for honorably discharged national guard members shall be determined by the department, in consultation with the appropriate information on an applicant's current and valid armed forces of Tennessee identification card, citing that the request is submitted by an honorably discharged member of the Tennessee national guard.
(i) An application by a surviving spouse for a national guard license plate shall be accompanied by such information as the commissioner shall require to prove the member's eligibility for issuance of the license plate, to include a department of defense form 214 (DD 214) or an NGB form 22, showing adequate proof of service, and a copy of the relevant marriage certificate and death certificate, as further evidence of a surviving spouse's eligibility.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 218, s 6, eff. 4/22/2021.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 691, Secs.s 1, s 2 eff. 4/9/2018.
Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2003 , ch. 280, §§ 1-3; 2007 , ch. 484, § 50.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-407 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 10 / Section 55-10-407
Penalty for violations of Section 55-10-406
Status: in_force

(a) If the court finds that the driver violated § 55-10-406 , the driver is not considered as having committed a criminal offense; provided, however, that the court shall revoke the license of the driver for a period of: (1) One (1) year, if the person does not have a prior conviction as defined in subsection (e); (2) Two (2) years, if the person does have a prior conviction as defined in subsection (e); (3) Two (2) years, if the court finds that the driver involved in a collision, in which one (1) or more persons suffered serious bodily injury, violated § 55-10-406 by refusing to submit to such a test or tests; and (4) Five (5) years, if the court finds that the driver involved in a collision in which one (1) or more persons are killed, violated § 55-10-406 by refusing to submit to such a test or tests. (b) If a person's driver license is suspended for a violation of § 55-10-406 prior to the time the offense for which the driver was arrested is disposed of, the court disposing of such offense may order the department of safety to reinstate the license if: (1) The person's driver license is currently suspended for an implied consent violation and the offense for which the driver was arrested resulted from the same incident; and (2) The offense for which the person was arrested is dismissed by the court upon a finding that the law enforcement officer lacked sufficient cause to make the initial stop of the driver's vehicle. (c) The period of license suspension for a violation of § 55-10-406 runs consecutive to the period of license suspension imposed following a conviction for § 55-10-401 if: (1) The general sessions court or trial court judge determines that the driver violated § 55-10-406 ; and (2) The judge determining the violation of § 55-10-406 finds that the driver has a conviction or juvenile delinquency adjudication for a violation that occurred within five (5) years of the violation of § 55-10-406 for: (A) Implied consent under § 55-10-406 ; (B) Underage driving while impaired under § 55-10-415 ; (C) The open container law under § 55-10-416 ; or (D) Reckless driving under § 55-10-205 , if the charged offense was § 55-10-401 . (d) Any person who violates § 55-10-406 by refusing to submit to either test or both tests, pursuant to § 55-10-406(d)(4) , shall be charged by a separate warrant or citation that does not include any charge of violating § 55-10-401 that may arise from the same occurrence. (e) (1) For the purpose of determining the license suspension period under subsection (a), a person who is convicted of a violation of § 55-10-401 is not to be considered a repeat or multiple offender and subject to the penalties prescribed in subsection (a) if ten (10) or more years have elapsed between the date of the present violation and the date of any immediately preceding violation of § 55-10-401 that resulted in a conviction for such offense. If, however, the date of a person's violation of § 55-10-401 is within ten (10) years of the date of the present violation, then the person shall be considered a multiple offender and is subject to the penalties imposed upon multiple offenders by this part. If a person is considered a multiple offender under this part, then every violation of § 55-10-401 that resulted in a conviction for such offense occurring within ten (10) years of the date of the immediately preceding violation is considered in determining the number of prior offenses. However, a violation occurring more than twenty (20) years from the date of the instant violation is never considered a prior offense for that purpose. (2) For the purpose of determining the license suspension period under subsection (a), the state shall use a conviction for the offense of driving under the influence of an intoxicant, vehicular homicide involving an intoxicant, vehicular assault involving an intoxicant, aggravated vehicular homicide involving an intoxicant, or aggravated vehicular assault involving an intoxicant that occurred in another state or territory, as defined in § 55-10-405 . (3) For the purpose of determining the license suspension period under subsection (a), a prior conviction for the offense of vehicular assault under § 39-13-106 , aggravated vehicular assault under § 39-13-115 , vehicular homicide under § 39-13-213(a)(2) , or aggravated vehicular homicide under § 39-13-218 is treated the same as a prior conviction for a violation of driving under the influence of an intoxicant under § 55-10-401 . Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 187, s 10, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 304, s 3, eff. 7/1/2017. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 304, s 2, eff. 7/1/2017. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 876, s 7, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 344, s 3, eff. 5/13/2013. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 7, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1969, ch. 292, § 3; 1970, ch. 427, § 4; T.C.A., § 59-1046; Acts 2005, ch. 483, §§ 3, 4.
(a) If the court finds that the driver violated § 55-10-406 , the driver is not considered as having committed a criminal offense; provided, however, that the court shall revoke the license of the driver for a period of: (1) One (1) year, if the person does not have a prior conviction as defined in subsection (e); (2) Two (2) years, if the person does have a prior conviction as defined in subsection (e); (3) Two (2) years, if the court finds that the driver involved in a collision, in which one (1) or more persons suffered serious bodily injury, violated § 55-10-406 by refusing to submit to such a test or tests; and (4) Five (5) years, if the court finds that the driver involved in a collision in which one (1) or more persons are killed, violated § 55-10-406 by refusing to submit to such a test or tests.
(1) One (1) year, if the person does not have a prior conviction as defined in subsection (e);
(2) Two (2) years, if the person does have a prior conviction as defined in subsection (e);
(3) Two (2) years, if the court finds that the driver involved in a collision, in which one (1) or more persons suffered serious bodily injury, violated § 55-10-406 by refusing to submit to such a test or tests; and
(4) Five (5) years, if the court finds that the driver involved in a collision in which one (1) or more persons are killed, violated § 55-10-406 by refusing to submit to such a test or tests.
(b) If a person's driver license is suspended for a violation of § 55-10-406 prior to the time the offense for which the driver was arrested is disposed of, the court disposing of such offense may order the department of safety to reinstate the license if: (1) The person's driver license is currently suspended for an implied consent violation and the offense for which the driver was arrested resulted from the same incident; and (2) The offense for which the person was arrested is dismissed by the court upon a finding that the law enforcement officer lacked sufficient cause to make the initial stop of the driver's vehicle.
(1) The person's driver license is currently suspended for an implied consent violation and the offense for which the driver was arrested resulted from the same incident; and
(2) The offense for which the person was arrested is dismissed by the court upon a finding that the law enforcement officer lacked sufficient cause to make the initial stop of the driver's vehicle.
(c) The period of license suspension for a violation of § 55-10-406 runs consecutive to the period of license suspension imposed following a conviction for § 55-10-401 if: (1) The general sessions court or trial court judge determines that the driver violated § 55-10-406 ; and (2) The judge determining the violation of § 55-10-406 finds that the driver has a conviction or juvenile delinquency adjudication for a violation that occurred within five (5) years of the violation of § 55-10-406 for: (A) Implied consent under § 55-10-406 ; (B) Underage driving while impaired under § 55-10-415 ; (C) The open container law under § 55-10-416 ; or (D) Reckless driving under § 55-10-205 , if the charged offense was § 55-10-401 .
(1) The general sessions court or trial court judge determines that the driver violated § 55-10-406 ; and
(2) The judge determining the violation of § 55-10-406 finds that the driver has a conviction or juvenile delinquency adjudication for a violation that occurred within five (5) years of the violation of § 55-10-406 for: (A) Implied consent under § 55-10-406 ; (B) Underage driving while impaired under § 55-10-415 ; (C) The open container law under § 55-10-416 ; or (D) Reckless driving under § 55-10-205 , if the charged offense was § 55-10-401 .
(A) Implied consent under § 55-10-406 ;
(B) Underage driving while impaired under § 55-10-415 ;
(C) The open container law under § 55-10-416 ; or
(D) Reckless driving under § 55-10-205 , if the charged offense was § 55-10-401 .
(d) Any person who violates § 55-10-406 by refusing to submit to either test or both tests, pursuant to § 55-10-406(d)(4) , shall be charged by a separate warrant or citation that does not include any charge of violating § 55-10-401 that may arise from the same occurrence.
(e) (1) For the purpose of determining the license suspension period under subsection (a), a person who is convicted of a violation of § 55-10-401 is not to be considered a repeat or multiple offender and subject to the penalties prescribed in subsection (a) if ten (10) or more years have elapsed between the date of the present violation and the date of any immediately preceding violation of § 55-10-401 that resulted in a conviction for such offense. If, however, the date of a person's violation of § 55-10-401 is within ten (10) years of the date of the present violation, then the person shall be considered a multiple offender and is subject to the penalties imposed upon multiple offenders by this part. If a person is considered a multiple offender under this part, then every violation of § 55-10-401 that resulted in a conviction for such offense occurring within ten (10) years of the date of the immediately preceding violation is considered in determining the number of prior offenses. However, a violation occurring more than twenty (20) years from the date of the instant violation is never considered a prior offense for that purpose. (2) For the purpose of determining the license suspension period under subsection (a), the state shall use a conviction for the offense of driving under the influence of an intoxicant, vehicular homicide involving an intoxicant, vehicular assault involving an intoxicant, aggravated vehicular homicide involving an intoxicant, or aggravated vehicular assault involving an intoxicant that occurred in another state or territory, as defined in § 55-10-405 . (3) For the purpose of determining the license suspension period under subsection (a), a prior conviction for the offense of vehicular assault under § 39-13-106 , aggravated vehicular assault under § 39-13-115 , vehicular homicide under § 39-13-213(a)(2) , or aggravated vehicular homicide under § 39-13-218 is treated the same as a prior conviction for a violation of driving under the influence of an intoxicant under § 55-10-401 .
(1) For the purpose of determining the license suspension period under subsection (a), a person who is convicted of a violation of § 55-10-401 is not to be considered a repeat or multiple offender and subject to the penalties prescribed in subsection (a) if ten (10) or more years have elapsed between the date of the present violation and the date of any immediately preceding violation of § 55-10-401 that resulted in a conviction for such offense. If, however, the date of a person's violation of § 55-10-401 is within ten (10) years of the date of the present violation, then the person shall be considered a multiple offender and is subject to the penalties imposed upon multiple offenders by this part. If a person is considered a multiple offender under this part, then every violation of § 55-10-401 that resulted in a conviction for such offense occurring within ten (10) years of the date of the immediately preceding violation is considered in determining the number of prior offenses. However, a violation occurring more than twenty (20) years from the date of the instant violation is never considered a prior offense for that purpose.
(2) For the purpose of determining the license suspension period under subsection (a), the state shall use a conviction for the offense of driving under the influence of an intoxicant, vehicular homicide involving an intoxicant, vehicular assault involving an intoxicant, aggravated vehicular homicide involving an intoxicant, or aggravated vehicular assault involving an intoxicant that occurred in another state or territory, as defined in § 55-10-405 .
(3) For the purpose of determining the license suspension period under subsection (a), a prior conviction for the offense of vehicular assault under § 39-13-106 , aggravated vehicular assault under § 39-13-115 , vehicular homicide under § 39-13-213(a)(2) , or aggravated vehicular homicide under § 39-13-218 is treated the same as a prior conviction for a violation of driving under the influence of an intoxicant under § 55-10-401 .
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 187, s 10, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 304, s 3, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 304, s 2, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 876, s 7, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 344, s 3, eff. 5/13/2013.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 7, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1969, ch. 292, § 3; 1970, ch. 427, § 4; T.C.A., § 59-1046; Acts 2005, ch. 483, §§ 3, 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-281 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-281
Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal
Status: in_force

(a) A recipient of the Coast Guard Medal or the Coast Guard Commendation Medal who is a resident of this state and who is an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and upon paying the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) , shall be issued a distinctive Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal motor vehicle registration plate, as appropriate, for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (b) The plates provided for in this section must include a likeness of the Coast Guard Medal or the Coast Guard Commendation Medal and bear the legend "Coast Guard Medal" or "Coast Guard Commendation Medal," as applicable. (c) All applications pursuant to this section must be accompanied by the following as proof of eligibility for issuance of a plate pursuant to this section: (1) (A) A valid military identification card or such other document as the commissioner designates as sufficient proof that the applicant is an active member of the United States armed forces; or (B) (i) A certified copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), honorable discharge certificate, department of defense form 256 (DD 256), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, that indicates an honorable discharge characterization; (ii) A valid DD form 2 (Retired) military identification card; or (iii) A Tennessee driver license that indicates military service in accordance with § 55-50-354 ; and (2) Documentation certifying that the application for the plate is submitted by a recipient of the Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal, as applicable, to include: (A) Military orders awarding the Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal, authorized by a branch of the United States armed forces to the member or veteran; or (B) The veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, indicating the awarding of the Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal. (d) An applicant is required to submit the documentation required by subsection (c) only when initially applying for license plates under this section. Subsequent license plates under this section must be issued to that person without the repeated presentation of documentation. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 11, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) A recipient of the Coast Guard Medal or the Coast Guard Commendation Medal who is a resident of this state and who is an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and upon paying the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) , shall be issued a distinctive Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal motor vehicle registration plate, as appropriate, for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(b) The plates provided for in this section must include a likeness of the Coast Guard Medal or the Coast Guard Commendation Medal and bear the legend "Coast Guard Medal" or "Coast Guard Commendation Medal," as applicable.
(c) All applications pursuant to this section must be accompanied by the following as proof of eligibility for issuance of a plate pursuant to this section: (1) (A) A valid military identification card or such other document as the commissioner designates as sufficient proof that the applicant is an active member of the United States armed forces; or (B) (i) A certified copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), honorable discharge certificate, department of defense form 256 (DD 256), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, that indicates an honorable discharge characterization; (ii) A valid DD form 2 (Retired) military identification card; or (iii) A Tennessee driver license that indicates military service in accordance with § 55-50-354 ; and (2) Documentation certifying that the application for the plate is submitted by a recipient of the Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal, as applicable, to include: (A) Military orders awarding the Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal, authorized by a branch of the United States armed forces to the member or veteran; or (B) The veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, indicating the awarding of the Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal.
(1) (A) A valid military identification card or such other document as the commissioner designates as sufficient proof that the applicant is an active member of the United States armed forces; or (B) (i) A certified copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), honorable discharge certificate, department of defense form 256 (DD 256), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, that indicates an honorable discharge characterization; (ii) A valid DD form 2 (Retired) military identification card; or (iii) A Tennessee driver license that indicates military service in accordance with § 55-50-354 ; and
(A) A valid military identification card or such other document as the commissioner designates as sufficient proof that the applicant is an active member of the United States armed forces; or
(B) (i) A certified copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), honorable discharge certificate, department of defense form 256 (DD 256), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, that indicates an honorable discharge characterization; (ii) A valid DD form 2 (Retired) military identification card; or (iii) A Tennessee driver license that indicates military service in accordance with § 55-50-354 ; and
(i) A certified copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), honorable discharge certificate, department of defense form 256 (DD 256), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, that indicates an honorable discharge characterization;
(ii) A valid DD form 2 (Retired) military identification card; or
(iii) A Tennessee driver license that indicates military service in accordance with § 55-50-354 ; and
(2) Documentation certifying that the application for the plate is submitted by a recipient of the Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal, as applicable, to include: (A) Military orders awarding the Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal, authorized by a branch of the United States armed forces to the member or veteran; or (B) The veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, indicating the awarding of the Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal.
(A) Military orders awarding the Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal, authorized by a branch of the United States armed forces to the member or veteran; or
(B) The veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, indicating the awarding of the Coast Guard Medal or Coast Guard Commendation Medal.
(d) An applicant is required to submit the documentation required by subsection (c) only when initially applying for license plates under this section. Subsequent license plates under this section must be issued to that person without the repeated presentation of documentation.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 250, s 11, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-417 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 50 / Section 55-50-417
Federal clearinghouse
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "CDLIS" means the commercial driver license information system maintained by the FMCSA; (2) "Clearinghouse" means the drug and alcohol clearinghouse maintained by the FMCSA; and (3) "Downgrade": (A) Means: (i) To change a driver's self-certification to interstate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from 49 CFR Part 391, as provided in 49 CFR 390.3(f) , 49 CFR 391.2 , 49 CFR 391.68 , or 49 CFR 398.3 ; (ii) To change a driver's self-certification to intrastate only, if the driver qualifies under the department's physical qualification requirements for intrastate only; (iii) To change a driver's self-certification to intrastate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from all or part of the driver qualification requirements; or (iv) To remove a CLP or CDL privilege from a driver license; and (B) Includes recording the change on the driver's CDLIS driver record. (b) Beginning November 1, 2024, and prior to the issuance of a new CLP or CDL, a renewal of a CLP or CDL, a transfer of a CLP or CDL to another state, or an upgrade to a different class of CDL, the department shall request the driver's record from the clearinghouse. (c) If the department receives notification from the clearinghouse that pursuant to federal regulations the driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle, regardless of whether that notification is received in response to a request under subsection (b), then the department shall not issue, renew, transfer, or upgrade the driver's CLP or CDL. The department shall downgrade a driver's CLP or CDL within sixty (60) days of the department's receipt of the notification. (d) (1) If the department receives notification from the clearinghouse that a driver is no longer prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle before the department has finished downgrading the driver's CLP or CDL, then the department shall not downgrade the driver's CLP or CDL. (2) If the department receives notification from the clearinghouse that a driver is no longer prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle after the department has finished downgrading the driver's CLP or CDL, then the department shall make the driver eligible for reinstatement of the driver's CLP or CDL privilege. (3) If the department receives notification from the clearinghouse that the driver was erroneously identified as being prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle after the department has finished downgrading the driver's CLP or CDL, then the department shall: (A) Reinstate the CLP or CDL privilege to the driver's license as expeditiously as possible; and (B) Expunge any reference related to the driver's erroneous prohibited status from the CDLIS driver record and, if applicable, the driver's motor vehicle record. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 992, s 3, eff. 7/1/2022.
(a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "CDLIS" means the commercial driver license information system maintained by the FMCSA; (2) "Clearinghouse" means the drug and alcohol clearinghouse maintained by the FMCSA; and (3) "Downgrade": (A) Means: (i) To change a driver's self-certification to interstate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from 49 CFR Part 391, as provided in 49 CFR 390.3(f) , 49 CFR 391.2 , 49 CFR 391.68 , or 49 CFR 398.3 ; (ii) To change a driver's self-certification to intrastate only, if the driver qualifies under the department's physical qualification requirements for intrastate only; (iii) To change a driver's self-certification to intrastate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from all or part of the driver qualification requirements; or (iv) To remove a CLP or CDL privilege from a driver license; and (B) Includes recording the change on the driver's CDLIS driver record.
(1) "CDLIS" means the commercial driver license information system maintained by the FMCSA;
(2) "Clearinghouse" means the drug and alcohol clearinghouse maintained by the FMCSA; and
(3) "Downgrade": (A) Means: (i) To change a driver's self-certification to interstate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from 49 CFR Part 391, as provided in 49 CFR 390.3(f) , 49 CFR 391.2 , 49 CFR 391.68 , or 49 CFR 398.3 ; (ii) To change a driver's self-certification to intrastate only, if the driver qualifies under the department's physical qualification requirements for intrastate only; (iii) To change a driver's self-certification to intrastate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from all or part of the driver qualification requirements; or (iv) To remove a CLP or CDL privilege from a driver license; and (B) Includes recording the change on the driver's CDLIS driver record.
(A) Means: (i) To change a driver's self-certification to interstate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from 49 CFR Part 391, as provided in 49 CFR 390.3(f) , 49 CFR 391.2 , 49 CFR 391.68 , or 49 CFR 398.3 ; (ii) To change a driver's self-certification to intrastate only, if the driver qualifies under the department's physical qualification requirements for intrastate only; (iii) To change a driver's self-certification to intrastate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from all or part of the driver qualification requirements; or (iv) To remove a CLP or CDL privilege from a driver license; and
(i) To change a driver's self-certification to interstate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from 49 CFR Part 391, as provided in 49 CFR 390.3(f) , 49 CFR 391.2 , 49 CFR 391.68 , or 49 CFR 398.3 ;
(ii) To change a driver's self-certification to intrastate only, if the driver qualifies under the department's physical qualification requirements for intrastate only;
(iii) To change a driver's self-certification to intrastate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from all or part of the driver qualification requirements; or
(iv) To remove a CLP or CDL privilege from a driver license; and
(B) Includes recording the change on the driver's CDLIS driver record.
(b) Beginning November 1, 2024, and prior to the issuance of a new CLP or CDL, a renewal of a CLP or CDL, a transfer of a CLP or CDL to another state, or an upgrade to a different class of CDL, the department shall request the driver's record from the clearinghouse.
(c) If the department receives notification from the clearinghouse that pursuant to federal regulations the driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle, regardless of whether that notification is received in response to a request under subsection (b), then the department shall not issue, renew, transfer, or upgrade the driver's CLP or CDL. The department shall downgrade a driver's CLP or CDL within sixty (60) days of the department's receipt of the notification.
(d) (1) If the department receives notification from the clearinghouse that a driver is no longer prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle before the department has finished downgrading the driver's CLP or CDL, then the department shall not downgrade the driver's CLP or CDL. (2) If the department receives notification from the clearinghouse that a driver is no longer prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle after the department has finished downgrading the driver's CLP or CDL, then the department shall make the driver eligible for reinstatement of the driver's CLP or CDL privilege. (3) If the department receives notification from the clearinghouse that the driver was erroneously identified as being prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle after the department has finished downgrading the driver's CLP or CDL, then the department shall: (A) Reinstate the CLP or CDL privilege to the driver's license as expeditiously as possible; and (B) Expunge any reference related to the driver's erroneous prohibited status from the CDLIS driver record and, if applicable, the driver's motor vehicle record.
(1) If the department receives notification from the clearinghouse that a driver is no longer prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle before the department has finished downgrading the driver's CLP or CDL, then the department shall not downgrade the driver's CLP or CDL.
(2) If the department receives notification from the clearinghouse that a driver is no longer prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle after the department has finished downgrading the driver's CLP or CDL, then the department shall make the driver eligible for reinstatement of the driver's CLP or CDL privilege.
(3) If the department receives notification from the clearinghouse that the driver was erroneously identified as being prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle after the department has finished downgrading the driver's CLP or CDL, then the department shall: (A) Reinstate the CLP or CDL privilege to the driver's license as expeditiously as possible; and (B) Expunge any reference related to the driver's erroneous prohibited status from the CDLIS driver record and, if applicable, the driver's motor vehicle record.
(A) Reinstate the CLP or CDL privilege to the driver's license as expeditiously as possible; and
(B) Expunge any reference related to the driver's erroneous prohibited status from the CDLIS driver record and, if applicable, the driver's motor vehicle record.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 992, s 3, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-257 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-257
Holders of the Purple Heart
Status: in_force

(a) A holder of the Purple Heart shall be issued a special memorial registration plate upon request, upon complying with the title and registration law. (b) The special plates provided for in this section shall be issued in conformity with § 55-4-203 , shall include an identification legend distinctive to the holders of the Purple Heart, and be designed by the commissioner in consultation with the department's vehicle services director. The legend shall read "Purple Heart Veteran, Combat Wounded." The registration number of the special plate shall include the letters "PH" and a unique identifying number, whereby the total characters do not exceed the sum of seven (7). (c) Eligibility for the special memorial registration plate shall be determined by the department in consultation with the appropriate information on the DD214 form, or in a case of military service predating 1950, in consultation with appropriate information on the equivalent form or on other official documentation, citing that the request is submitted by a holder of the Purple Heart. (d) Persons eligible for such special memorial registration plates shall be eligible to apply for plates on a vehicle owned or leased by the person or owned or leased by a company and furnished to the person; provided, that all appropriate fees, including the supplemental twenty-five-dollar special fee, if still applicable to this category of plates, shall be paid. Special memorial registration plates for holders of the Purple Heart that are issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2007, shall not be subject to the twenty-five-dollar special fee, but shall be free of charge pursuant to § 55-4-204(b) , except as provided in subdivision (e)(2). (e) (1) A disabled veteran who is entitled to be issued a special memorial registration plate, free of charge, pursuant to § 55-4-256 , may elect in the alternative for the issuance of one (1) special memorial registration plate for holders of the Purple Heart, free of charge, for one (1) motor vehicle or one (1) recreational vehicle owned or leased by that disabled veteran; provided, that a disabled veteran shall meet the requirements of subsection (c) in order to be eligible for the issuance of a special memorial registration plate for holders of the Purple Heart. (2) One (1) additional plate may be obtained by any eligible disabled veteran upon payment of the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and payment of one-half (1/2) of the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) . Additional plates may be obtained by any person entitled to receive the holders of the Purple Heart registration plate upon payment of the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) . (f) (1) Upon the death of the spouse who was entitled to receive a holder of the Purple Heart registration plate, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to receive a Purple Heart registration plate for any motor vehicle or recreational vehicle owned or leased by the surviving spouse. The application shall be accompanied by a copy of the death certificate. To be entitled to the plate, the surviving spouse shall pay the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) . (2) Plates issued to, or renewed by, surviving spouses under this section as it existed prior to May 19, 2014, shall not be subject to the regular registration fee or the cost of producing the plate, and shall be free of charge. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 218, s 7, eff. 4/22/2021. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 17, eff. 5/19/2014. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 16, eff. 5/19/2014. Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2007 , ch. 484, § 54; 2007 , ch. 604, §§ 45, 46; 2008 , ch. 1165, § 47; 2010 , ch. 1151, § 1; 2011 , ch. 491, § 18.
(a) A holder of the Purple Heart shall be issued a special memorial registration plate upon request, upon complying with the title and registration law.
(b) The special plates provided for in this section shall be issued in conformity with § 55-4-203 , shall include an identification legend distinctive to the holders of the Purple Heart, and be designed by the commissioner in consultation with the department's vehicle services director. The legend shall read "Purple Heart Veteran, Combat Wounded." The registration number of the special plate shall include the letters "PH" and a unique identifying number, whereby the total characters do not exceed the sum of seven (7).
(c) Eligibility for the special memorial registration plate shall be determined by the department in consultation with the appropriate information on the DD214 form, or in a case of military service predating 1950, in consultation with appropriate information on the equivalent form or on other official documentation, citing that the request is submitted by a holder of the Purple Heart.
(d) Persons eligible for such special memorial registration plates shall be eligible to apply for plates on a vehicle owned or leased by the person or owned or leased by a company and furnished to the person; provided, that all appropriate fees, including the supplemental twenty-five-dollar special fee, if still applicable to this category of plates, shall be paid. Special memorial registration plates for holders of the Purple Heart that are issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2007, shall not be subject to the twenty-five-dollar special fee, but shall be free of charge pursuant to § 55-4-204(b) , except as provided in subdivision (e)(2).
(e) (1) A disabled veteran who is entitled to be issued a special memorial registration plate, free of charge, pursuant to § 55-4-256 , may elect in the alternative for the issuance of one (1) special memorial registration plate for holders of the Purple Heart, free of charge, for one (1) motor vehicle or one (1) recreational vehicle owned or leased by that disabled veteran; provided, that a disabled veteran shall meet the requirements of subsection (c) in order to be eligible for the issuance of a special memorial registration plate for holders of the Purple Heart. (2) One (1) additional plate may be obtained by any eligible disabled veteran upon payment of the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and payment of one-half (1/2) of the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) . Additional plates may be obtained by any person entitled to receive the holders of the Purple Heart registration plate upon payment of the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) .
(1) A disabled veteran who is entitled to be issued a special memorial registration plate, free of charge, pursuant to § 55-4-256 , may elect in the alternative for the issuance of one (1) special memorial registration plate for holders of the Purple Heart, free of charge, for one (1) motor vehicle or one (1) recreational vehicle owned or leased by that disabled veteran; provided, that a disabled veteran shall meet the requirements of subsection (c) in order to be eligible for the issuance of a special memorial registration plate for holders of the Purple Heart.
(2) One (1) additional plate may be obtained by any eligible disabled veteran upon payment of the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and payment of one-half (1/2) of the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) . Additional plates may be obtained by any person entitled to receive the holders of the Purple Heart registration plate upon payment of the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) .
(f) (1) Upon the death of the spouse who was entitled to receive a holder of the Purple Heart registration plate, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to receive a Purple Heart registration plate for any motor vehicle or recreational vehicle owned or leased by the surviving spouse. The application shall be accompanied by a copy of the death certificate. To be entitled to the plate, the surviving spouse shall pay the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) . (2) Plates issued to, or renewed by, surviving spouses under this section as it existed prior to May 19, 2014, shall not be subject to the regular registration fee or the cost of producing the plate, and shall be free of charge.
(1) Upon the death of the spouse who was entitled to receive a holder of the Purple Heart registration plate, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to receive a Purple Heart registration plate for any motor vehicle or recreational vehicle owned or leased by the surviving spouse. The application shall be accompanied by a copy of the death certificate. To be entitled to the plate, the surviving spouse shall pay the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) .
(2) Plates issued to, or renewed by, surviving spouses under this section as it existed prior to May 19, 2014, shall not be subject to the regular registration fee or the cost of producing the plate, and shall be free of charge.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 218, s 7, eff. 4/22/2021.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 17, eff. 5/19/2014.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966,s 16, eff. 5/19/2014.
Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2007 , ch. 484, § 54; 2007 , ch. 604, §§ 45, 46; 2008 , ch. 1165, § 47; 2010 , ch. 1151, § 1; 2011 , ch. 491, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-215 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-215
Allocation of revenue from personalized plates
Status: in_force

(a) Effective July 1, 1998, and for all subsequent fiscal years, all revenues produced from the sale or renewal of personalized plates and all revenues produced from the personalization of cultural, specialty earmarked and new specialty earmarked motor vehicle registration plates as authorized by §§ 55-4-214 and 55-4-241 , or renewals of the plates, after deducting the expense the department has incurred in designing, manufacturing and marketing the plates, shall be allocated to the Tennessee arts commission created in title 4, chapter 20. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as reallocating the revenues produced from the regular motor vehicle registration fees, or renewals thereof, imposed by part 1 of this chapter. Such revenues shall be allocated in accordance with § 55-6-107 . (c) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), funds received from the sale of personalized trailer plates shall be earmarked as provided by this subsection (c). A general fund reserve is established to be allocated by the general appropriations act, which shall be known as the trailer license plate fund, referred to as the fund in this subsection (c). (2) Moneys from the fund shall be expended to finance the development and maintenance of public horseback riding trails. (3) Any revenues deposited in the fund shall remain in the fund until expended for purposes consistent with this section, and shall not revert to the general fund on any June 30. (4) Any excess revenues shall not revert on any June 30, but shall remain available for appropriation in subsequent fiscal years. (5) Any appropriation from the fund shall not revert to the general fund on any June 30, but shall remain available for expenditure in subsequent fiscal years. (6) No moneys shall be expended from the fund unless the funds are specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2007, ch. 142, § 5.
(a) Effective July 1, 1998, and for all subsequent fiscal years, all revenues produced from the sale or renewal of personalized plates and all revenues produced from the personalization of cultural, specialty earmarked and new specialty earmarked motor vehicle registration plates as authorized by §§ 55-4-214 and 55-4-241 , or renewals of the plates, after deducting the expense the department has incurred in designing, manufacturing and marketing the plates, shall be allocated to the Tennessee arts commission created in title 4, chapter 20.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as reallocating the revenues produced from the regular motor vehicle registration fees, or renewals thereof, imposed by part 1 of this chapter. Such revenues shall be allocated in accordance with § 55-6-107 .
(c) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), funds received from the sale of personalized trailer plates shall be earmarked as provided by this subsection (c). A general fund reserve is established to be allocated by the general appropriations act, which shall be known as the trailer license plate fund, referred to as the fund in this subsection (c). (2) Moneys from the fund shall be expended to finance the development and maintenance of public horseback riding trails. (3) Any revenues deposited in the fund shall remain in the fund until expended for purposes consistent with this section, and shall not revert to the general fund on any June 30. (4) Any excess revenues shall not revert on any June 30, but shall remain available for appropriation in subsequent fiscal years. (5) Any appropriation from the fund shall not revert to the general fund on any June 30, but shall remain available for expenditure in subsequent fiscal years. (6) No moneys shall be expended from the fund unless the funds are specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act.
(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), funds received from the sale of personalized trailer plates shall be earmarked as provided by this subsection (c). A general fund reserve is established to be allocated by the general appropriations act, which shall be known as the trailer license plate fund, referred to as the fund in this subsection (c).
(2) Moneys from the fund shall be expended to finance the development and maintenance of public horseback riding trails.
(3) Any revenues deposited in the fund shall remain in the fund until expended for purposes consistent with this section, and shall not revert to the general fund on any June 30.
(4) Any excess revenues shall not revert on any June 30, but shall remain available for appropriation in subsequent fiscal years.
(5) Any appropriation from the fund shall not revert to the general fund on any June 30, but shall remain available for expenditure in subsequent fiscal years.
(6) No moneys shall be expended from the fund unless the funds are specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023,s 49, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1998, ch. 1063, § 1; 2007, ch. 142, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-52-201 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 52 / Section 55-52-201
Definitions - Offense of operation by minors
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) (A) "Appropriate helmet" means, except as provided in subdivisions (a)(1)(A)-(C), a helmet that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards as specified in 49 CFR 571.218 ; (B) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 relative to helmet penetration standards, ventilation airways may penetrate through the entire shell of the helmet; provided, that no ventilation airway shall exceed one and one-half inches (11/2") in diameter; (C) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 , the protective surface shall not be required to be a continuous contour; and (D) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 to the contrary, a label on the helmet shall be affixed signifying that the helmet complies with the requirements of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Southern Impact Research Center (SIRC), or the Snell Foundation; (2) "Off-highway motor vehicle" means a vehicle as defined in § 55-3-101(c)(2) ; and (3) "Relative" means a person or persons in the lineal line of consanguinity to a property owner, a spouse, or person or persons in the lineal line of consanguinity of a spouse, and includes an individual in an adoptive relationship to a property owner or the spouse of the property owner. (b) (1) Except as provided in subdivisions (b)(2) and (3), it is an offense for any parent or legal guardian of a person under eighteen (18) years of age to permit that person to operate or be a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle, unless the person is wearing an appropriate helmet for off-highway vehicles. A parent or legal guardian commits an offense under circumstances indicating that the parent or legal guardian of the person under eighteen (18) years of age knew or should have known that the child is or would be operating, or is or would be a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) does not apply to a parent or legal guardian of a person under eighteen (18) years of age if the off-highway motor vehicle is being operated by a person under eighteen (18) years of age, or the person is a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle, on the private property of the parent or legal guardian, or the private property of a relative. (3) Subdivision (b)(1) does not apply to a parent or legal guardian of a person under eighteen (18) years of age if the off-highway motor vehicle is being operated by a person under eighteen (18) years of age who is commuting for the purpose of hunting and is in possession of a valid hunting license. Acts 2007 , ch. 481, § 2.
(a) As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) (A) "Appropriate helmet" means, except as provided in subdivisions (a)(1)(A)-(C), a helmet that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards as specified in 49 CFR 571.218 ; (B) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 relative to helmet penetration standards, ventilation airways may penetrate through the entire shell of the helmet; provided, that no ventilation airway shall exceed one and one-half inches (11/2") in diameter; (C) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 , the protective surface shall not be required to be a continuous contour; and (D) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 to the contrary, a label on the helmet shall be affixed signifying that the helmet complies with the requirements of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Southern Impact Research Center (SIRC), or the Snell Foundation; (2) "Off-highway motor vehicle" means a vehicle as defined in § 55-3-101(c)(2) ; and (3) "Relative" means a person or persons in the lineal line of consanguinity to a property owner, a spouse, or person or persons in the lineal line of consanguinity of a spouse, and includes an individual in an adoptive relationship to a property owner or the spouse of the property owner.
(1) (A) "Appropriate helmet" means, except as provided in subdivisions (a)(1)(A)-(C), a helmet that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards as specified in 49 CFR 571.218 ; (B) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 relative to helmet penetration standards, ventilation airways may penetrate through the entire shell of the helmet; provided, that no ventilation airway shall exceed one and one-half inches (11/2") in diameter; (C) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 , the protective surface shall not be required to be a continuous contour; and (D) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 to the contrary, a label on the helmet shall be affixed signifying that the helmet complies with the requirements of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Southern Impact Research Center (SIRC), or the Snell Foundation;
(A) "Appropriate helmet" means, except as provided in subdivisions (a)(1)(A)-(C), a helmet that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards as specified in 49 CFR 571.218 ;
(B) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 relative to helmet penetration standards, ventilation airways may penetrate through the entire shell of the helmet; provided, that no ventilation airway shall exceed one and one-half inches (11/2") in diameter;
(C) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 , the protective surface shall not be required to be a continuous contour; and
(D) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 to the contrary, a label on the helmet shall be affixed signifying that the helmet complies with the requirements of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Southern Impact Research Center (SIRC), or the Snell Foundation;
(2) "Off-highway motor vehicle" means a vehicle as defined in § 55-3-101(c)(2) ; and
(3) "Relative" means a person or persons in the lineal line of consanguinity to a property owner, a spouse, or person or persons in the lineal line of consanguinity of a spouse, and includes an individual in an adoptive relationship to a property owner or the spouse of the property owner.
(b) (1) Except as provided in subdivisions (b)(2) and (3), it is an offense for any parent or legal guardian of a person under eighteen (18) years of age to permit that person to operate or be a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle, unless the person is wearing an appropriate helmet for off-highway vehicles. A parent or legal guardian commits an offense under circumstances indicating that the parent or legal guardian of the person under eighteen (18) years of age knew or should have known that the child is or would be operating, or is or would be a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) does not apply to a parent or legal guardian of a person under eighteen (18) years of age if the off-highway motor vehicle is being operated by a person under eighteen (18) years of age, or the person is a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle, on the private property of the parent or legal guardian, or the private property of a relative. (3) Subdivision (b)(1) does not apply to a parent or legal guardian of a person under eighteen (18) years of age if the off-highway motor vehicle is being operated by a person under eighteen (18) years of age who is commuting for the purpose of hunting and is in possession of a valid hunting license.
(1) Except as provided in subdivisions (b)(2) and (3), it is an offense for any parent or legal guardian of a person under eighteen (18) years of age to permit that person to operate or be a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle, unless the person is wearing an appropriate helmet for off-highway vehicles. A parent or legal guardian commits an offense under circumstances indicating that the parent or legal guardian of the person under eighteen (18) years of age knew or should have known that the child is or would be operating, or is or would be a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle.
(2) Subdivision (b)(1) does not apply to a parent or legal guardian of a person under eighteen (18) years of age if the off-highway motor vehicle is being operated by a person under eighteen (18) years of age, or the person is a passenger on an off-highway motor vehicle, on the private property of the parent or legal guardian, or the private property of a relative.
(3) Subdivision (b)(1) does not apply to a parent or legal guardian of a person under eighteen (18) years of age if the off-highway motor vehicle is being operated by a person under eighteen (18) years of age who is commuting for the purpose of hunting and is in possession of a valid hunting license.
Acts 2007 , ch. 481, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-275 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 4 / Section 55-4-275
Legion of Merit
Status: in_force

(a) A recipient of the Legion of Merit who is a resident of this state and who is an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and upon paying the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) , shall be issued a distinctive Legion of Merit motor vehicle registration plate, as appropriate, for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) . (b) The Legion of Merit plates provided for in this section shall include an identification legend distinctive to recipients of the Legion of Merit, and the legend shall read "Legion of Merit." (c) Eligibility for Legion of Merit plates shall be determined by the department by consulting the appropriate information on the applicant's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), or in a case of military service predating 1950, in consultation with appropriate information on the equivalent form or on other official documentation, or a written communication from the department of veterans services, the form, documentation, or communication certifying that the application for the plate is submitted by a recipient of the Legion of Merit, as appropriate. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 253, s 40, eff. 7/1/2019.
(a) A recipient of the Legion of Merit who is a resident of this state and who is an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and upon paying the regular registration fee for plates, as prescribed under § 55-4-111 , and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204(c)(1) , shall be issued a distinctive Legion of Merit motor vehicle registration plate, as appropriate, for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c) .
(b) The Legion of Merit plates provided for in this section shall include an identification legend distinctive to recipients of the Legion of Merit, and the legend shall read "Legion of Merit."
(c) Eligibility for Legion of Merit plates shall be determined by the department by consulting the appropriate information on the applicant's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), or in a case of military service predating 1950, in consultation with appropriate information on the equivalent form or on other official documentation, or a written communication from the department of veterans services, the form, documentation, or communication certifying that the application for the plate is submitted by a recipient of the Legion of Merit, as appropriate.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 253, s 40, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-21-201 — TN Code / Title 55 / Chapter 21 / Section 55-21-201
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture; (2) "Department" means the department of agriculture; (3) "Director" means the director of the quality and standards division of the department; (4) "Gas" or "gasoline" means gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel; (5) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, association, trustee, or corporation; and (6) "Refueling service" means the service of pumping gasoline into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle. Acts 1992, ch. 731, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture;
(2) "Department" means the department of agriculture;
(3) "Director" means the director of the quality and standards division of the department;
(4) "Gas" or "gasoline" means gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel;
(5) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, association, trustee, or corporation; and
(6) "Refueling service" means the service of pumping gasoline into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle.
Acts 1992, ch. 731, § 1.