Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-502 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-502
Commissioner
Status: in_force

The department of environment and conservation shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of environment and conservation. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 2; 1939, ch. 11, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.2; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; 1963, ch. 169, § 3; modified.
The department of environment and conservation shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of environment and conservation.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 2; 1939, ch. 11, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.2; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; 1963, ch. 169, § 3; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-213 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-213
Report of department's chapters - Certification of report
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this section: (1) "Chapter" means the grouping of rules in the secretary of state's numbering system that follows the entity control number and division, if any, but is before the individual rule number; and (2) "Department" means an administrative department of state government included in § 4-3-101 or any other agency not administratively attached to an administrative department. (b) By December 1, 2023, and every eight (8) years thereafter, a department with rules promulgated and published on the secretary of state's website pursuant to § 4-5-220 , or with an administratively attached agency with rules promulgated and published on the secretary of state's website pursuant to § 4-5-220 , shall submit a report of the department's chapters in effect as of July 1 of the year that the report is due to the chair of the government operations committee of the senate and the chair of the government operations committee of the house of representatives. The report includes: (1) A brief description of the department's operations that each chapter affects; (2) For each rule in a chapter, the rule's administrative history, including, but not limited to, the original date the rule was promulgated and the date the rule was last amended; (3) A determination of whether each rule in the chapter should: (A) Be amended or repealed; (B) Be reviewed further; or (C) Continue in effect without amendment; and (4) A determination of whether each rule in the chapter adheres to current state and federal law, to court rulings, and to any other standards that affect the rule. (c) The department shall certify the report submitted under this section. If a department intentionally makes a false statement in the report, then the government operations committee of the senate and the government operations committee of the house of representatives, meeting jointly or separately, may vote to request the general assembly to repeal a rule, or suspend any or all of the department's rulemaking authority for any reasonable period of time or with respect to any particular subject matter, by legislative enactment. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 328, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
(a) For the purposes of this section: (1) "Chapter" means the grouping of rules in the secretary of state's numbering system that follows the entity control number and division, if any, but is before the individual rule number; and (2) "Department" means an administrative department of state government included in § 4-3-101 or any other agency not administratively attached to an administrative department.
(1) "Chapter" means the grouping of rules in the secretary of state's numbering system that follows the entity control number and division, if any, but is before the individual rule number; and
(2) "Department" means an administrative department of state government included in § 4-3-101 or any other agency not administratively attached to an administrative department.
(b) By December 1, 2023, and every eight (8) years thereafter, a department with rules promulgated and published on the secretary of state's website pursuant to § 4-5-220 , or with an administratively attached agency with rules promulgated and published on the secretary of state's website pursuant to § 4-5-220 , shall submit a report of the department's chapters in effect as of July 1 of the year that the report is due to the chair of the government operations committee of the senate and the chair of the government operations committee of the house of representatives. The report includes: (1) A brief description of the department's operations that each chapter affects; (2) For each rule in a chapter, the rule's administrative history, including, but not limited to, the original date the rule was promulgated and the date the rule was last amended; (3) A determination of whether each rule in the chapter should: (A) Be amended or repealed; (B) Be reviewed further; or (C) Continue in effect without amendment; and (4) A determination of whether each rule in the chapter adheres to current state and federal law, to court rulings, and to any other standards that affect the rule.
(1) A brief description of the department's operations that each chapter affects;
(2) For each rule in a chapter, the rule's administrative history, including, but not limited to, the original date the rule was promulgated and the date the rule was last amended;
(3) A determination of whether each rule in the chapter should: (A) Be amended or repealed; (B) Be reviewed further; or (C) Continue in effect without amendment; and
(A) Be amended or repealed;
(B) Be reviewed further; or
(C) Continue in effect without amendment; and
(4) A determination of whether each rule in the chapter adheres to current state and federal law, to court rulings, and to any other standards that affect the rule.
(c) The department shall certify the report submitted under this section. If a department intentionally makes a false statement in the report, then the government operations committee of the senate and the government operations committee of the house of representatives, meeting jointly or separately, may vote to request the general assembly to repeal a rule, or suspend any or all of the department's rulemaking authority for any reasonable period of time or with respect to any particular subject matter, by legislative enactment.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 328, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-24-103
Quorum - Officers
Status: in_force

(a) Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum. (b) In July of each even-numbered year, the commission shall elect from its membership a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-2403.
(a) Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum.
(b) In July of each even-numbered year, the commission shall elect from its membership a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.
Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-2403.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-201 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-201
Annual compensation survey
Status: in_force

The commissioner of human resources shall annually conduct a survey of the then current compensation levels of the duty classifications and classes of position in § 4-7-203 in the following adjacent states - Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri - for the purpose of implementing a revised salary schedule for such duty classifications and classes of position. Acts 1986, ch. 935, § 1; 2007, ch. 60, § 3.
The commissioner of human resources shall annually conduct a survey of the then current compensation levels of the duty classifications and classes of position in § 4-7-203 in the following adjacent states - Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri - for the purpose of implementing a revised salary schedule for such duty classifications and classes of position.
Acts 1986, ch. 935, § 1; 2007, ch. 60, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-39-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 39 / Section 4-39-101
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Major procurement contract" means any good or service costing in excess of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), including major advertising contracts, annuity contracts, consulting services, equipment, and other products and services unique to the functions performed by the state governmental entity, but not including materials, supplies, equipment, and services common to the operations of any ordinary business; (2) "Retailer" means a person or entity that sells goods or services on behalf of a state governmental entity; (3) "State governmental entity" means a state agency, department, board, or commission, or a public corporation or quasi-public instrumentality that performs essential public functions entrusted to it by the state; and (4) "Vendor" means a person or entity that provides or proposes to provide goods or services to the state governmental entity pursuant to a major procurement contract, but does not include an employee of the state governmental entity, retailer or a state governmental entity. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 515,s 4, eff. 7/1/2015.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Major procurement contract" means any good or service costing in excess of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), including major advertising contracts, annuity contracts, consulting services, equipment, and other products and services unique to the functions performed by the state governmental entity, but not including materials, supplies, equipment, and services common to the operations of any ordinary business;
(2) "Retailer" means a person or entity that sells goods or services on behalf of a state governmental entity;
(3) "State governmental entity" means a state agency, department, board, or commission, or a public corporation or quasi-public instrumentality that performs essential public functions entrusted to it by the state; and
(4) "Vendor" means a person or entity that provides or proposes to provide goods or services to the state governmental entity pursuant to a major procurement contract, but does not include an employee of the state governmental entity, retailer or a state governmental entity.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 515,s 4, eff. 7/1/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-708 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-708
Notice of failure to remit funds - Withholding of funds
Status: in_force

(a) In the event any grantee having entered into a loan agreement shall fail to remit funds in accordance with the annual repayment schedule established by the authority, the commissioner of finance and administration shall deliver by certified mail or other means of verified delivery written notice of such failure to the grantee within five (5) business days of such failure. (b) In the event the grantee shall fail to remit the amount set forth in the notice within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the notice, the commissioner shall, without further authorization, withhold such sum or part of such sum from any state grant funds that are otherwise available to such grantee for the benefit of the authority. (c) A grantee shall have no claims to grant funds withheld as permitted under the terms of this part. Acts 1990, ch. 975, § 1.
(a) In the event any grantee having entered into a loan agreement shall fail to remit funds in accordance with the annual repayment schedule established by the authority, the commissioner of finance and administration shall deliver by certified mail or other means of verified delivery written notice of such failure to the grantee within five (5) business days of such failure.
(b) In the event the grantee shall fail to remit the amount set forth in the notice within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the notice, the commissioner shall, without further authorization, withhold such sum or part of such sum from any state grant funds that are otherwise available to such grantee for the benefit of the authority.
(c) A grantee shall have no claims to grant funds withheld as permitted under the terms of this part.
Acts 1990, ch. 975, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-420 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-420
Reelfoot Lake designated Tennessee Heritage Site
Status: in_force

(a) Reelfoot Lake is designated as a Tennessee Heritage Site. (b) A department or agency of this state may use the terms "Reelfoot Lake" or "Tennessee Heritage Site," or both, for purposes of publications, advertisements, marketing, and other communications. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 443,s 1, eff. 5/22/2019.
(a) Reelfoot Lake is designated as a Tennessee Heritage Site.
(b) A department or agency of this state may use the terms "Reelfoot Lake" or "Tennessee Heritage Site," or both, for purposes of publications, advertisements, marketing, and other communications.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 443,s 1, eff. 5/22/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2002 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2002
Commissioner
Status: in_force

(a) The head of this department shall be the commissioner of safety, who shall be appointed by the governor and hold office at the governor's pleasure. (b) The commissioner shall be qualified as a disciplinarian and experienced in matters pertaining to safety. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 15; 1939, ch. 11, § 10; 1945, ch. 28, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.1, 255.15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-319.
(a) The head of this department shall be the commissioner of safety, who shall be appointed by the governor and hold office at the governor's pleasure.
(b) The commissioner shall be qualified as a disciplinarian and experienced in matters pertaining to safety.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 15; 1939, ch. 11, § 10; 1945, ch. 28, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.1, 255.15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-319.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-107 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-107
Commissioner's authority over officers of penitentiaries - Presumption in favor of commissioner
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall make rules for the prosecution of the commissioner's powers and may require the performance of additional duties by the officers of the penitentiaries named in § 4-6-102 , so as to fully meet the requirements, intents and purposes of this chapter, and particularly those relating to the making of estimates and furnishing proper proof of the use made of all articles furnished or produced at such penitentiaries. (b) In case of an apparent conflict between the powers conferred by law upon any warden or superintendent and those conferred by this chapter, upon the commissioner, the presumption shall be conclusive in favor of the commissioner. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 12; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b17; Code 1932, § 386; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-615.
(a) The commissioner shall make rules for the prosecution of the commissioner's powers and may require the performance of additional duties by the officers of the penitentiaries named in § 4-6-102 , so as to fully meet the requirements, intents and purposes of this chapter, and particularly those relating to the making of estimates and furnishing proper proof of the use made of all articles furnished or produced at such penitentiaries.
(b) In case of an apparent conflict between the powers conferred by law upon any warden or superintendent and those conferred by this chapter, upon the commissioner, the presumption shall be conclusive in favor of the commissioner.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 12; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b17; Code 1932, § 386; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-615.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-14-205 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-14-205
Functions of corporation
Status: in_force

The corporation, after being certified by the secretary of state, shall: (1) Support entrepreneur centers or small business support groups committed to providing business and technical assistance to current and aspiring entrepreneurs across the state; (2) Promote or direct activities aimed at driving innovation and entrepreneurship in pursuit of economic growth in the state's key business sectors; (3) Identify, develop, and administer funding or services crucial for early-stage business growth and development, including public or private funding or services, grants, loans, or equity; (4) Develop and administer capital programs that will strengthen the state's investing climate; (5) Lead or support efforts to increase the amount of early-stage capital available for investment in small businesses; (6) Foster cooperative and collaborative associations between universities, research organizations, corporations, and individuals that will enhance technology transfer opportunities and lead to the creation of new products, services, and jobs in Tennessee; and (7) Promote entrepreneurship in Tennessee by building awareness of activities, programs, and small business outcomes with media across the state, region, and country. Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 6; 2007, ch. 105, § 3; 2016, ch. 887, § 1; 2018, ch. 662, § 3; T.C.A. § 4-14-305 .
The corporation, after being certified by the secretary of state, shall:
(1) Support entrepreneur centers or small business support groups committed to providing business and technical assistance to current and aspiring entrepreneurs across the state;
(2) Promote or direct activities aimed at driving innovation and entrepreneurship in pursuit of economic growth in the state's key business sectors;
(3) Identify, develop, and administer funding or services crucial for early-stage business growth and development, including public or private funding or services, grants, loans, or equity;
(4) Develop and administer capital programs that will strengthen the state's investing climate;
(5) Lead or support efforts to increase the amount of early-stage capital available for investment in small businesses;
(6) Foster cooperative and collaborative associations between universities, research organizations, corporations, and individuals that will enhance technology transfer opportunities and lead to the creation of new products, services, and jobs in Tennessee; and
(7) Promote entrepreneurship in Tennessee by building awareness of activities, programs, and small business outcomes with media across the state, region, and country.
Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 6; 2007, ch. 105, § 3; 2016, ch. 887, § 1; 2018, ch. 662, § 3; T.C.A. § 4-14-305 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-41-109 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 41 / Section 4-41-109
[Effective until 7/1/2029] Reporting requirements
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation shall submit quarterly reports to include acceptable fiscal accounting practices and performance accountability metrics to the commissioner of labor and workforce development. The commissioner shall have oversight authority over the corporation's performance accountability and shall determine and establish required accountability metrics. (b) The corporation shall submit an annual report to the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives that includes a statement of its operations. The report shall be submitted within ninety (90) days after the end of the corporation's fiscal year. Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1.
(a) The corporation shall submit quarterly reports to include acceptable fiscal accounting practices and performance accountability metrics to the commissioner of labor and workforce development. The commissioner shall have oversight authority over the corporation's performance accountability and shall determine and establish required accountability metrics.
(b) The corporation shall submit an annual report to the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives that includes a statement of its operations. The report shall be submitted within ninety (90) days after the end of the corporation's fiscal year.
Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-202 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-202
Commissioner
Status: in_force

The department of agriculture shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of agriculture. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 373a32; Code 1932, § 257; Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 2; 1939, ch. 11, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.2; modified.
The department of agriculture shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of agriculture.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 373a32; Code 1932, § 257; Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 2; 1939, ch. 11, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.2; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2806 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2806
Assistance by the commissioner
Status: in_force

The commissioner, through the executive director of Volunteer Tennessee, may assist organizers of a citizen support organization with the creation of such organization and may provide technical assistance to the organization after its incorporation. However, it is the responsibility of the citizen support organization to ensure that the organization is lawfully incorporated and operating. Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 1.
The commissioner, through the executive director of Volunteer Tennessee, may assist organizers of a citizen support organization with the creation of such organization and may provide technical assistance to the organization after its incorporation. However, it is the responsibility of the citizen support organization to ensure that the organization is lawfully incorporated and operating.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-14-202 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-14-202
Charter and bylaws - Review - Hearing
Status: in_force

If the corporation satisfies the conditions imposed by § 4-14-204 and title 48, chapter 51, the corporation shall perform the functions enumerated in § 4-14-205 . Before delivering a charter to the secretary of state for filing, the department of economic and community development shall conduct a public hearing for the purpose of giving all interested parties an opportunity to review and comment upon the charter, bylaws, and methods of operation of the corporation. Notice of the hearing shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing by publishing a written advertisement of such hearing in newspapers of general circulation in Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities area. Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 3; T.C.A. § 4-14-302 .
If the corporation satisfies the conditions imposed by § 4-14-204 and title 48, chapter 51, the corporation shall perform the functions enumerated in § 4-14-205 . Before delivering a charter to the secretary of state for filing, the department of economic and community development shall conduct a public hearing for the purpose of giving all interested parties an opportunity to review and comment upon the charter, bylaws, and methods of operation of the corporation. Notice of the hearing shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing by publishing a written advertisement of such hearing in newspapers of general circulation in Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities area.
Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 3; T.C.A. § 4-14-302 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-309 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-309
Default
Status: in_force

(a) If a party fails to attend or participate in a prehearing conference, hearing or other stage of a contested case, the administrative judge or hearing officer, hearing the case alone, or agency, sitting with the administrative judge or hearing officer, may hold the party in default and either adjourn the proceedings or conduct them without the participation of that party, having due regard for the interest of justice and the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings. (b) If the proceedings are conducted without the participation of the party in default, the administrative judge or hearing officer, hearing the case alone, shall include in the initial order a written notice of default, otherwise, the agency, sitting with the administrative judge or hearing officer, shall include such written notice of default in the final order. If the proceedings are adjourned and not conducted, the administrative judge or hearing officer, hearing the case alone, may render an initial default order, otherwise, the agency, sitting with the administrative judge or hearing officer, may render a final default order. All default orders and notices of default in default orders shall include a written statement of the grounds for the default. (c) A party may petition to have a default set aside by filing a timely petition for reconsideration as provided in § 4-5-317 . (d) If a party fails to file a timely petition for reconsideration or the petition is not granted, the administrative judge or hearing officer, sitting alone, or agency, sitting with the administrative judge or hearing officer, shall conduct any further proceedings necessary to complete the contested case without the participation of the defaulting party and shall determine all issues in the adjudication, including those affecting the defaulting party. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 47.
(a) If a party fails to attend or participate in a prehearing conference, hearing or other stage of a contested case, the administrative judge or hearing officer, hearing the case alone, or agency, sitting with the administrative judge or hearing officer, may hold the party in default and either adjourn the proceedings or conduct them without the participation of that party, having due regard for the interest of justice and the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings.
(b) If the proceedings are conducted without the participation of the party in default, the administrative judge or hearing officer, hearing the case alone, shall include in the initial order a written notice of default, otherwise, the agency, sitting with the administrative judge or hearing officer, shall include such written notice of default in the final order. If the proceedings are adjourned and not conducted, the administrative judge or hearing officer, hearing the case alone, may render an initial default order, otherwise, the agency, sitting with the administrative judge or hearing officer, may render a final default order. All default orders and notices of default in default orders shall include a written statement of the grounds for the default.
(c) A party may petition to have a default set aside by filing a timely petition for reconsideration as provided in § 4-5-317 .
(d) If a party fails to file a timely petition for reconsideration or the petition is not granted, the administrative judge or hearing officer, sitting alone, or agency, sitting with the administrative judge or hearing officer, shall conduct any further proceedings necessary to complete the contested case without the participation of the defaulting party and shall determine all issues in the adjudication, including those affecting the defaulting party.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 47.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-403 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-403
Staffing
Status: in_force

The CID shall be staffed in an appropriate and professional manner to carry out its duties and functions. Such staffing shall be in the discretion of the commissioner of safety. Acts 2006, ch. 879, § 1.
The CID shall be staffed in an appropriate and professional manner to carry out its duties and functions. Such staffing shall be in the discretion of the commissioner of safety.
Acts 2006, ch. 879, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1206 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1206
Performance bond - Requirements - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent authorized by federal law, the department shall require a sponsoring organization applying to participate in any food program administered through the department to obtain and maintain a performance bond from a company designated in the United States Treasury Circular 570 as certified to issue bonds for the child and adult care food program and the summer food service program in an amount specified by the department. (b) The bond amount shall be reviewed and adjusted to reflect actual enrollment or reimbursement as needed. (c) A sponsoring organization may request relief from the bonding requirement once it can demonstrate that it has accumulated three (3) consecutive years of successful administrative and financial history by submitting a written request to the department. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 798,s 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
(a) To the extent authorized by federal law, the department shall require a sponsoring organization applying to participate in any food program administered through the department to obtain and maintain a performance bond from a company designated in the United States Treasury Circular 570 as certified to issue bonds for the child and adult care food program and the summer food service program in an amount specified by the department.
(b) The bond amount shall be reviewed and adjusted to reflect actual enrollment or reimbursement as needed.
(c) A sponsoring organization may request relief from the bonding requirement once it can demonstrate that it has accumulated three (3) consecutive years of successful administrative and financial history by submitting a written request to the department.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 798,s 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-46-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 46 / Section 4-46-103
Administration of SAME program - Duties of commissioner of human resources
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of human resources shall administer the SAME program. (b) The duties of the commissioner of human resources in administering the SAME program include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Adoption of rules, policies, and directives; (2) Provision of training and technical assistance regarding best, promising, and emerging policies, practices, and procedures; and (3) Development of voluntary self-evaluation and other standard forms and templates for the submission and tracking of evaluation reports. Acts 2021, ch. 575, § 1.
(a) The commissioner of human resources shall administer the SAME program.
(b) The duties of the commissioner of human resources in administering the SAME program include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Adoption of rules, policies, and directives; (2) Provision of training and technical assistance regarding best, promising, and emerging policies, practices, and procedures; and (3) Development of voluntary self-evaluation and other standard forms and templates for the submission and tracking of evaluation reports.
(1) Adoption of rules, policies, and directives;
(2) Provision of training and technical assistance regarding best, promising, and emerging policies, practices, and procedures; and
(3) Development of voluntary self-evaluation and other standard forms and templates for the submission and tracking of evaluation reports.
Acts 2021, ch. 575, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2204
Tourism division - Creation - Director - Personnel - Duties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) There shall be in the department of tourist development, a tourism division, to be under the direction and charge of the commissioner of tourist development, who shall, however, appoint a person to be known as the director of the tourism division, who shall perform such duties respecting the work of the division as the commissioner shall, from time to time, prescribe. (B) The director shall be a competent person, having executive ability and properly informed on the plans and methods of public contracts, publicity, advertising and tourist promotion, and shall have charge of all active functions of the division and the enforcement of the orders, rules and regulations of the commissioner, subject to and under the commissioner's jurisdiction and direction. (2) The commissioner may transfer to such division, or assign to its work, any employees of the department, and, subject to appropriations, may appoint or employ such other persons as the commissioner may find necessary for the work of the division in carrying out this section and §§ 4-3-2206 - 4-3-2208. (b) The division shall promote new investment in the tourist industry, provide comprehensive services to existing tourist enterprises, promote in other states the attractions of Tennessee, distribute Tennessee informational publications and supervise the system of welcome centers in the state. Acts 1937, ch. 281, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 630.35 (Williams, § 630.26); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 169, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 852, §§ 12, 14; impl. am. Acts 1976, ch. 468, § 2; Acts 1976, ch. 468, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 4-346, 11-601, 11-25-101.
(a) (1) (A) There shall be in the department of tourist development, a tourism division, to be under the direction and charge of the commissioner of tourist development, who shall, however, appoint a person to be known as the director of the tourism division, who shall perform such duties respecting the work of the division as the commissioner shall, from time to time, prescribe. (B) The director shall be a competent person, having executive ability and properly informed on the plans and methods of public contracts, publicity, advertising and tourist promotion, and shall have charge of all active functions of the division and the enforcement of the orders, rules and regulations of the commissioner, subject to and under the commissioner's jurisdiction and direction. (2) The commissioner may transfer to such division, or assign to its work, any employees of the department, and, subject to appropriations, may appoint or employ such other persons as the commissioner may find necessary for the work of the division in carrying out this section and §§ 4-3-2206 - 4-3-2208.
(1) (A) There shall be in the department of tourist development, a tourism division, to be under the direction and charge of the commissioner of tourist development, who shall, however, appoint a person to be known as the director of the tourism division, who shall perform such duties respecting the work of the division as the commissioner shall, from time to time, prescribe. (B) The director shall be a competent person, having executive ability and properly informed on the plans and methods of public contracts, publicity, advertising and tourist promotion, and shall have charge of all active functions of the division and the enforcement of the orders, rules and regulations of the commissioner, subject to and under the commissioner's jurisdiction and direction.
(A) There shall be in the department of tourist development, a tourism division, to be under the direction and charge of the commissioner of tourist development, who shall, however, appoint a person to be known as the director of the tourism division, who shall perform such duties respecting the work of the division as the commissioner shall, from time to time, prescribe.
(B) The director shall be a competent person, having executive ability and properly informed on the plans and methods of public contracts, publicity, advertising and tourist promotion, and shall have charge of all active functions of the division and the enforcement of the orders, rules and regulations of the commissioner, subject to and under the commissioner's jurisdiction and direction.
(2) The commissioner may transfer to such division, or assign to its work, any employees of the department, and, subject to appropriations, may appoint or employ such other persons as the commissioner may find necessary for the work of the division in carrying out this section and §§ 4-3-2206 - 4-3-2208.
(b) The division shall promote new investment in the tourist industry, provide comprehensive services to existing tourist enterprises, promote in other states the attractions of Tennessee, distribute Tennessee informational publications and supervise the system of welcome centers in the state.
Acts 1937, ch. 281, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 630.35 (Williams, § 630.26); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 169, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 852, §§ 12, 14; impl. am. Acts 1976, ch. 468, § 2; Acts 1976, ch. 468, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 4-346, 11-601, 11-25-101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-107 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-107
Compensation of personnel - Discharge
Status: in_force

The governor may strike from the state payroll any state employee appointed by the governor or the governor's appointee, and may fix, increase or decrease the salary of such employee. The salaries of the commissioners and other officers as set out in § 8-23-101 shall be fixed as therein provided. In no case, however, shall any compensation for personal services be fixed in excess of the amount of money appropriated by the general assembly for personal services in any department or agency of the state government. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 7; 1939, ch. 11, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, §255.7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-407.
The governor may strike from the state payroll any state employee appointed by the governor or the governor's appointee, and may fix, increase or decrease the salary of such employee. The salaries of the commissioners and other officers as set out in § 8-23-101 shall be fixed as therein provided. In no case, however, shall any compensation for personal services be fixed in excess of the amount of money appropriated by the general assembly for personal services in any department or agency of the state government.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 7; 1939, ch. 11, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, §255.7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-407.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-12-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-12-106
Appropriation - Other funds
Status: in_force

In order to establish, maintain and operate the state museum, five thousand dollars ($5,000) annually is appropriated out of the general funds of the state, which funds may be supplemented by any other sums for the museum, coming into the hands of the commission from any other source whatsoever. Acts 1937, ch. 285, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 2569.7 (Williams, § 2569.9); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 154, § 1; Acts 1971, ch. 388, § 6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-1206.
In order to establish, maintain and operate the state museum, five thousand dollars ($5,000) annually is appropriated out of the general funds of the state, which funds may be supplemented by any other sums for the museum, coming into the hands of the commission from any other source whatsoever.
Acts 1937, ch. 285, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 2569.7 (Williams, § 2569.9); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 154, § 1; Acts 1971, ch. 388, § 6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-1206.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-735 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-735
Energy efficiency and environmental building standards
Status: in_force

Energy efficiency and environmental building standards adopted by the state or by local jurisdictions: (1) May include the use of a sheathing with factory applied radiant barrier with an emissivity rating of five one hundredths (0.05) or less or a sheet radiant barrier with an emissivity rating of five one hundredths (0.05) or less that also meets the specifications of ASTM C1313 and is installed according to ASTM C1158; and (2) May include the use of lumber and engineered wood products that originate from sustainable sources and are certified through the: (A) SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative); (B) CSA (Canadian Standards Association); (C) ATFS (American Tree Farms System); (D) PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) endorsed schemes; and (E) FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). Acts 2008, ch. 907, § 2.
Energy efficiency and environmental building standards adopted by the state or by local jurisdictions:
(1) May include the use of a sheathing with factory applied radiant barrier with an emissivity rating of five one hundredths (0.05) or less or a sheet radiant barrier with an emissivity rating of five one hundredths (0.05) or less that also meets the specifications of ASTM C1313 and is installed according to ASTM C1158; and
(2) May include the use of lumber and engineered wood products that originate from sustainable sources and are certified through the: (A) SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative); (B) CSA (Canadian Standards Association); (C) ATFS (American Tree Farms System); (D) PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) endorsed schemes; and (E) FSC (Forest Stewardship Council).
(A) SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative);
(B) CSA (Canadian Standards Association);
(C) ATFS (American Tree Farms System);
(D) PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) endorsed schemes; and
(E) FSC (Forest Stewardship Council).
Acts 2008, ch. 907, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-115 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-115
Detail of construction personnel between penitentiaries
Status: in_force

The commissioner of correction has the authority to detail any engineer or skilled worker connected with the main prison or other penitentiaries under the commissioner's control for special service at the other penitentiaries named in § 4-6-102 . Services thus rendered and the expense thereof shall be paid by the penitentiary for which the work is performed to the penitentiary furnishing same, such sum as may be fixed by the commissioner. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 17; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b23; Code 1932, § 392; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-625.
The commissioner of correction has the authority to detail any engineer or skilled worker connected with the main prison or other penitentiaries under the commissioner's control for special service at the other penitentiaries named in § 4-6-102 . Services thus rendered and the expense thereof shall be paid by the penitentiary for which the work is performed to the penitentiary furnishing same, such sum as may be fixed by the commissioner.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 17; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b23; Code 1932, § 392; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-625.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-411 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-411
Failure to make payments - Withholding of shared revenues authorized
Status: in_force

(a) In the event any local government unit having entered into a loan agreement fails to remit funds in accordance with the annual repayment schedule established by the authority, the commissioner, within five (5) days of such failure, shall deliver by certified mail a written notice of such failure to the local government unit. (b) In the event the local government unit, as the case may be, shall fail to remit the amount set forth in the notice within sixty (60) days of the receipt of the notice, the commissioner shall, without further authorization, withhold such sum or part of such sum from any state-shared taxes that are otherwise apportioned to such local government unit for the benefit of the authority issuing bonds or notes for the purposes referred to in this part. Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13.
(a) In the event any local government unit having entered into a loan agreement fails to remit funds in accordance with the annual repayment schedule established by the authority, the commissioner, within five (5) days of such failure, shall deliver by certified mail a written notice of such failure to the local government unit.
(b) In the event the local government unit, as the case may be, shall fail to remit the amount set forth in the notice within sixty (60) days of the receipt of the notice, the commissioner shall, without further authorization, withhold such sum or part of such sum from any state-shared taxes that are otherwise apportioned to such local government unit for the benefit of the authority issuing bonds or notes for the purposes referred to in this part.
Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1003 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1003
Establishment and transfer of divisions
Status: in_force

(a) To discharge the authority, powers and duties hereby imposed upon the department of finance and administration and the commissioner of the department, there are created within the department the following divisions: (1) The division of accounts; (2) The division of administration; (3) The division of benefits administration; (4) The division of budget; (5) The office of the inspector general; and (6) The division of strategic technology solutions. (b) The commissioner is authorized to assign to these divisions the duties imposed upon the department and the commissioner thereof. The commissioner is authorized to combine, consolidate or abolish any of these divisions, or to create such new divisions as are necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon the commissioner and the department. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 690, Secs.s4, s5 eff. 6/11/2020. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, s 41, eff. 5/16/2013. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 15; 1939, ch. 11, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.15; 1959, ch. 9, § 3; 1961, ch. 97, § 3; 1972, ch. 542, § 4; 1972, ch. 543, § 12; 1975, ch. 286, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-323; Acts 1981, ch. 364, §§ 1, 2.
(a) To discharge the authority, powers and duties hereby imposed upon the department of finance and administration and the commissioner of the department, there are created within the department the following divisions: (1) The division of accounts; (2) The division of administration; (3) The division of benefits administration; (4) The division of budget; (5) The office of the inspector general; and (6) The division of strategic technology solutions.
(1) The division of accounts;
(2) The division of administration;
(3) The division of benefits administration;
(4) The division of budget;
(5) The office of the inspector general; and
(6) The division of strategic technology solutions.
(b) The commissioner is authorized to assign to these divisions the duties imposed upon the department and the commissioner thereof. The commissioner is authorized to combine, consolidate or abolish any of these divisions, or to create such new divisions as are necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon the commissioner and the department.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 690, Secs.s4, s5 eff. 6/11/2020.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, s 41, eff. 5/16/2013.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 15; 1939, ch. 11, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.15; 1959, ch. 9, § 3; 1961, ch. 97, § 3; 1972, ch. 542, § 4; 1972, ch. 543, § 12; 1975, ch. 286, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-323; Acts 1981, ch. 364, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-610 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-610
Assistance in acquiring dogs for detection of drugs
Status: in_force

(a) The state of Tennessee, acting though the commissioner and department of correction, is authorized to assist counties and municipalities in acquiring dogs trained to detect marijuana and other illicit substances for use in jails and workhouses for the purposes set out in § 41-1-118 . (b) Sheriffs, police chiefs and other local law enforcement officials are encouraged to utilize the dogs provided for in subsection (a). Acts 1983, ch. 120, § 3.
(a) The state of Tennessee, acting though the commissioner and department of correction, is authorized to assist counties and municipalities in acquiring dogs trained to detect marijuana and other illicit substances for use in jails and workhouses for the purposes set out in § 41-1-118 .
(b) Sheriffs, police chiefs and other local law enforcement officials are encouraged to utilize the dogs provided for in subsection (a).
Acts 1983, ch. 120, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-405 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-405
Religious groups exempted
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to religious corporations, associations, educational institutions, or societies, with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by the corporation, association, educational institution, or society, of its religious activities. Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 11; T.C.A., §§ 4-2109, 4-21-109.
This chapter shall not apply to religious corporations, associations, educational institutions, or societies, with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by the corporation, association, educational institution, or society, of its religious activities.
Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 11; T.C.A., §§ 4-2109, 4-21-109.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-214 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-214
Withdrawal of rules
Status: in_force

(a) A rule may be withdrawn by the agency proposing the rule at any point prior to the effective date of the rule. The withdrawal shall become effective upon delivery of a written notification of such withdrawal to the office of the secretary of state and shall result in the nullification of all procedures undertaken or performed in order to promulgate the rule. The secretary of state may require the online submission of the notification of withdrawal of rules filed pursuant to this part. (b) If, pursuant to this chapter, an agency withdraws a rule amending a previously existing rule, then such previously existing rule shall continue in effect until it is later amended, repealed or superseded by law. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 576,s 4, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 4; 1975, ch. 370, § 10; 1978, ch. 895, §§ 1, 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 22, 36; Acts 1978, ch. 938, § 2; 1979, ch. 43, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 200, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 4-510; modified; Acts 1980, ch. 550, § 1; 1980, ch. 758, § 1; 1981, ch. 42, §§ 1, 3; 1981, ch. 47, §§ 1, 4, 5; 1981, ch. 49, § 1; 1981, ch. 140, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-5-104(i) ; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 23; 2009, ch. 566, § 21.
(a) A rule may be withdrawn by the agency proposing the rule at any point prior to the effective date of the rule. The withdrawal shall become effective upon delivery of a written notification of such withdrawal to the office of the secretary of state and shall result in the nullification of all procedures undertaken or performed in order to promulgate the rule. The secretary of state may require the online submission of the notification of withdrawal of rules filed pursuant to this part.
(b) If, pursuant to this chapter, an agency withdraws a rule amending a previously existing rule, then such previously existing rule shall continue in effect until it is later amended, repealed or superseded by law.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 576,s 4, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 4; 1975, ch. 370, § 10; 1978, ch. 895, §§ 1, 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 22, 36; Acts 1978, ch. 938, § 2; 1979, ch. 43, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 200, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 4-510; modified; Acts 1980, ch. 550, § 1; 1980, ch. 758, § 1; 1981, ch. 42, §§ 1, 3; 1981, ch. 47, §§ 1, 4, 5; 1981, ch. 49, § 1; 1981, ch. 140, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-5-104(i) ; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 23; 2009, ch. 566, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2018 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2018
Authority of department regarding statewide P25 interoperable communications system
Status: in_force

(a) The department has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations regarding access to its statewide P25 interoperable communications system, including the authority to collect, by rules or regulations, assessments for the use and/or maintenance of the system. (b) Any assessments collected by the department pursuant to the rules and regulations established in subsection (a) shall be expendable receipts of the department for use in maintaining the statewide P25 interoperable communications system. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 184,s 1, eff. 4/23/2013.
(a) The department has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations regarding access to its statewide P25 interoperable communications system, including the authority to collect, by rules or regulations, assessments for the use and/or maintenance of the system.
(b) Any assessments collected by the department pursuant to the rules and regulations established in subsection (a) shall be expendable receipts of the department for use in maintaining the statewide P25 interoperable communications system.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 184,s 1, eff. 4/23/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-709 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-709
Enforcement
Status: in_force

The authority has the right, in addition to all other rights, by appropriate suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to require the grantee, its governing body, or any proper officer, agent or employee to carry out any agreements and to perform its and their duties under this part or under any rule or regulation of the authority adopted pursuant thereto. Acts 1990, ch. 975, § 1.
The authority has the right, in addition to all other rights, by appropriate suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to require the grantee, its governing body, or any proper officer, agent or employee to carry out any agreements and to perform its and their duties under this part or under any rule or regulation of the authority adopted pursuant thereto.
Acts 1990, ch. 975, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-345 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-345
Official state food
Status: in_force

Hot slaw is designated as an official state food. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 546,s 1, eff. 3/11/2024.
Hot slaw is designated as an official state food.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 546,s 1, eff. 3/11/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-807 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-807
Administration of loans
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall administer loans made under this part. (b) In so doing, the authority may adopt rules and regulations necessary for the effective administration of this part, including the promulgation of prerequisites that must be fulfilled by the association in order to be eligible for a loan, procedures to be followed in making loan applications to the authority, procedures to be followed in the disbursement of loan funds, and procedures for enforcing loan agreements entered into by the association with the authority. Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
(a) The authority shall administer loans made under this part.
(b) In so doing, the authority may adopt rules and regulations necessary for the effective administration of this part, including the promulgation of prerequisites that must be fulfilled by the association in order to be eligible for a loan, procedures to be followed in making loan applications to the authority, procedures to be followed in the disbursement of loan funds, and procedures for enforcing loan agreements entered into by the association with the authority.
Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-109 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-24-109
Funds
Status: in_force

The commission shall operate only on funds appropriated by the general assembly. Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 9; T.C.A., § 4-2409.
The commission shall operate only on funds appropriated by the general assembly.
Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 9; T.C.A., § 4-2409.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-44-110 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 44 / Section 4-44-110
[Effective until 12/31/2027, see T.C.A. 4-44-116] Attachment to Tennessee state museum - Assistance of agencies of state government
Status: in_force

The commission is administratively attached to the Tennessee state museum. All appropriate agencies of state government shall provide assistance to the commission upon request of the commission. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 562,s 2, eff. 3/12/2024. Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 10.
The commission is administratively attached to the Tennessee state museum. All appropriate agencies of state government shall provide assistance to the commission upon request of the commission.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 562,s 2, eff. 3/12/2024.
Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-54-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 54 / Section 4-54-102
Constitutional authority
Status: in_force

The general assembly declares that the authority for this chapter is the following: (1) The tenth amendment to the United States constitution guarantees to the states and their people all powers not granted to the federal government elsewhere in the constitution and reserves to the state and people of this state certain powers as they were understood at the time that this state was admitted to statehood. The guarantee of those powers is a matter of contract between the state and people of this state and the United States as of the time that the compact with the United States was agreed upon and adopted by this state and the United States; (2) The ninth amendment to the United States constitution guarantees to the people rights not granted in the constitution and reserves to the people of this state certain rights as they were understood at the time that this state was admitted to statehood. The guarantee of those rights is a matter of contract between the state and people of this state and the United States as of the time that the compact with the United States was agreed upon and adopted by this state and the United States; (3) The regulation of intrastate commerce is vested in the states under the ninth and tenth amendments to the United States constitution, particularly if not expressly preempted by federal law. Congress has not expressly preempted state regulation of intrastate commerce pertaining to the manufacture on an intrastate basis of firearms, firearms accessories and ammunition; (4) The second amendment to the United States constitution reserves to the people the right to keep and bear arms as that right was understood at the time that this state was admitted to statehood, and the guarantee of the right is a matter of contract between the state and people of this state and the United States as of the time that the compact with the United States was agreed upon and adopted by this state and the United States; and (5) The Tennessee constitution clearly secures to Tennessee citizens, and prohibits government interference with, the right of individual Tennessee citizens to keep and bear arms. Acts 2009, ch. 435, § 3.
The general assembly declares that the authority for this chapter is the following:
(1) The tenth amendment to the United States constitution guarantees to the states and their people all powers not granted to the federal government elsewhere in the constitution and reserves to the state and people of this state certain powers as they were understood at the time that this state was admitted to statehood. The guarantee of those powers is a matter of contract between the state and people of this state and the United States as of the time that the compact with the United States was agreed upon and adopted by this state and the United States;
(2) The ninth amendment to the United States constitution guarantees to the people rights not granted in the constitution and reserves to the people of this state certain rights as they were understood at the time that this state was admitted to statehood. The guarantee of those rights is a matter of contract between the state and people of this state and the United States as of the time that the compact with the United States was agreed upon and adopted by this state and the United States;
(3) The regulation of intrastate commerce is vested in the states under the ninth and tenth amendments to the United States constitution, particularly if not expressly preempted by federal law. Congress has not expressly preempted state regulation of intrastate commerce pertaining to the manufacture on an intrastate basis of firearms, firearms accessories and ammunition;
(4) The second amendment to the United States constitution reserves to the people the right to keep and bear arms as that right was understood at the time that this state was admitted to statehood, and the guarantee of the right is a matter of contract between the state and people of this state and the United States as of the time that the compact with the United States was agreed upon and adopted by this state and the United States; and
(5) The Tennessee constitution clearly secures to Tennessee citizens, and prohibits government interference with, the right of individual Tennessee citizens to keep and bear arms.
Acts 2009, ch. 435, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-310 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-310
Resistance to, obstruction, etc., of commission
Status: in_force

Any person who willfully resists, prevents, impedes or interferes with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the commission or one (1) of its members or representatives commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 25; T.C.A., §§ 4-2123, 4-21-123; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any person who willfully resists, prevents, impedes or interferes with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the commission or one (1) of its members or representatives commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 25; T.C.A., §§ 4-2123, 4-21-123; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-13-604 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-604
Designation of personnel - Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The department of environment and conservation has the right to designate the personnel who shall have actual charge of the premises and has the right to promulgate rules and regulations with respect to the Cordell Hull birthplace. Acts 1989, ch. 584, § 4; 1997, ch. 401, § 6.
The department of environment and conservation has the right to designate the personnel who shall have actual charge of the premises and has the right to promulgate rules and regulations with respect to the Cordell Hull birthplace.
Acts 1989, ch. 584, § 4; 1997, ch. 401, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-204
Conduct of hearings
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The agency shall hold a public hearing at the time and place designated in the notice of hearing, and shall afford all interested persons or their representatives an opportunity to present facts, views or arguments relative to the proposal under consideration. (2) The presiding officer may limit oral presentations if the presiding officer feels that the length of the hearing otherwise would be unduly increased by reason of repetition. (3) The agency shall afford each interested person opportunity to present facts, views or arguments in writing, whether or not such person had an opportunity to present them orally. (4) At the beginning of each hearing, if the agency has made a proposal, the agency shall present a summary of the factual information on which its proposal is based, including any information obtained through the use of advisory committees or as a result of informal conferences or consultation. (b) (1) The person authorized by the agency to conduct the hearing may administer oaths or affirmations and may continue or postpone the hearing to such time and place as it determines. (2) The agency shall keep minutes or a record of the hearing in such manner as it determines to be desirable and feasible. (c) (1) If the officer or a quorum of the board or commission charged by law with ultimate responsibility for rulemaking is not present at the hearing, a person who appears at the hearing shall be given an opportunity to present the person's arguments to such officer or quorum of such board or commission prior to adoption of the rule being proposed if, at the hearing, the person makes a request for such opportunity in writing to the person presiding at the hearing. (2) Such officer, board or commission may in its discretion require such arguments to be presented in writing. (3) If a record of the hearing has been made, argument shall be limited to the record. (4) Where oral argument is accorded, such officer, board or commission may impose reasonable limitations on the length and number of appearances in order to conserve time and preclude undue repetition. (d) The procedures prescribed by this section are supplemental to procedures prescribed by any statute relating to the specific agency or to the rule or class of rules under consideration. However, in any case of conflict between this section and another procedural administrative statute, this section shall control. (e) Prior to holding the public hearing as required by subsection (a), the agency may solicit comments from the public on a subject matter of possible rulemaking under active consideration within the agency, significant aspects of which remain undeveloped, by causing notice of the hearing to be published in accordance with the requirements of § 4-5-203 . At such hearing notice of the time and place of the public hearing required by subsection (a) shall be announced; and the agency shall take other appropriate actions to comply with § 4-5-203 and title 8, chapter 44, part 1. The hearing procedures set forth in this subsection (e) are in addition to, and not a substitution for, the requirements of § 4-5-203 . When the agency has determined the specifics of the proposal, it must comply with the normal hearing and notice requirement of rulemaking. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 531, s 6, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 1975, ch. 370, § 8; T.C.A., §§ 4-532, 4-5-126; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 12; 1986, ch. 738, § 6; 1991, ch. 346, § 3.
(a) (1) The agency shall hold a public hearing at the time and place designated in the notice of hearing, and shall afford all interested persons or their representatives an opportunity to present facts, views or arguments relative to the proposal under consideration. (2) The presiding officer may limit oral presentations if the presiding officer feels that the length of the hearing otherwise would be unduly increased by reason of repetition. (3) The agency shall afford each interested person opportunity to present facts, views or arguments in writing, whether or not such person had an opportunity to present them orally. (4) At the beginning of each hearing, if the agency has made a proposal, the agency shall present a summary of the factual information on which its proposal is based, including any information obtained through the use of advisory committees or as a result of informal conferences or consultation.
(1) The agency shall hold a public hearing at the time and place designated in the notice of hearing, and shall afford all interested persons or their representatives an opportunity to present facts, views or arguments relative to the proposal under consideration.
(2) The presiding officer may limit oral presentations if the presiding officer feels that the length of the hearing otherwise would be unduly increased by reason of repetition.
(3) The agency shall afford each interested person opportunity to present facts, views or arguments in writing, whether or not such person had an opportunity to present them orally.
(4) At the beginning of each hearing, if the agency has made a proposal, the agency shall present a summary of the factual information on which its proposal is based, including any information obtained through the use of advisory committees or as a result of informal conferences or consultation.
(b) (1) The person authorized by the agency to conduct the hearing may administer oaths or affirmations and may continue or postpone the hearing to such time and place as it determines. (2) The agency shall keep minutes or a record of the hearing in such manner as it determines to be desirable and feasible.
(1) The person authorized by the agency to conduct the hearing may administer oaths or affirmations and may continue or postpone the hearing to such time and place as it determines.
(2) The agency shall keep minutes or a record of the hearing in such manner as it determines to be desirable and feasible.
(c) (1) If the officer or a quorum of the board or commission charged by law with ultimate responsibility for rulemaking is not present at the hearing, a person who appears at the hearing shall be given an opportunity to present the person's arguments to such officer or quorum of such board or commission prior to adoption of the rule being proposed if, at the hearing, the person makes a request for such opportunity in writing to the person presiding at the hearing. (2) Such officer, board or commission may in its discretion require such arguments to be presented in writing. (3) If a record of the hearing has been made, argument shall be limited to the record. (4) Where oral argument is accorded, such officer, board or commission may impose reasonable limitations on the length and number of appearances in order to conserve time and preclude undue repetition.
(1) If the officer or a quorum of the board or commission charged by law with ultimate responsibility for rulemaking is not present at the hearing, a person who appears at the hearing shall be given an opportunity to present the person's arguments to such officer or quorum of such board or commission prior to adoption of the rule being proposed if, at the hearing, the person makes a request for such opportunity in writing to the person presiding at the hearing.
(2) Such officer, board or commission may in its discretion require such arguments to be presented in writing.
(3) If a record of the hearing has been made, argument shall be limited to the record.
(4) Where oral argument is accorded, such officer, board or commission may impose reasonable limitations on the length and number of appearances in order to conserve time and preclude undue repetition.
(d) The procedures prescribed by this section are supplemental to procedures prescribed by any statute relating to the specific agency or to the rule or class of rules under consideration. However, in any case of conflict between this section and another procedural administrative statute, this section shall control.
(e) Prior to holding the public hearing as required by subsection (a), the agency may solicit comments from the public on a subject matter of possible rulemaking under active consideration within the agency, significant aspects of which remain undeveloped, by causing notice of the hearing to be published in accordance with the requirements of § 4-5-203 . At such hearing notice of the time and place of the public hearing required by subsection (a) shall be announced; and the agency shall take other appropriate actions to comply with § 4-5-203 and title 8, chapter 44, part 1. The hearing procedures set forth in this subsection (e) are in addition to, and not a substitution for, the requirements of § 4-5-203 . When the agency has determined the specifics of the proposal, it must comply with the normal hearing and notice requirement of rulemaking.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 531, s 6, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 1975, ch. 370, § 8; T.C.A., §§ 4-532, 4-5-126; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 12; 1986, ch. 738, § 6; 1991, ch. 346, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-122 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-122
Governor's cabinet
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners of the administrative departments shall constitute a cabinet or advisory staff to the governor on all matters of state administration. (b) Staff directors may be members of the governor's cabinet or advisory staff, and the secretary of state, the state treasurer and the comptroller of the treasury may also serve on the governor's cabinet or advisory staff if invited to do so by the governor. (c) (1) The governor shall hold regular meetings of this cabinet each month, or more often at the governor's option. (2) At these meetings, the administrative work and budgetary requirements of each department shall be discussed, and practical methods devised and applied to further cooperation in, and coordination of, such work, and to eliminate duplication and overlapping of functions between the several departments. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 4; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 255.4; Acts 1959, ch. 9, §§ 2, 10; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-304.
(a) The commissioners of the administrative departments shall constitute a cabinet or advisory staff to the governor on all matters of state administration.
(b) Staff directors may be members of the governor's cabinet or advisory staff, and the secretary of state, the state treasurer and the comptroller of the treasury may also serve on the governor's cabinet or advisory staff if invited to do so by the governor.
(c) (1) The governor shall hold regular meetings of this cabinet each month, or more often at the governor's option. (2) At these meetings, the administrative work and budgetary requirements of each department shall be discussed, and practical methods devised and applied to further cooperation in, and coordination of, such work, and to eliminate duplication and overlapping of functions between the several departments.
(1) The governor shall hold regular meetings of this cabinet each month, or more often at the governor's option.
(2) At these meetings, the administrative work and budgetary requirements of each department shall be discussed, and practical methods devised and applied to further cooperation in, and coordination of, such work, and to eliminate duplication and overlapping of functions between the several departments.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 4; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 255.4; Acts 1959, ch. 9, §§ 2, 10; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-304.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-301 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-301
Discriminatory practices
Status: in_force

(a) It is a discriminatory practice for a person or for two (2) or more persons to: (1) Retaliate or discriminate in any manner against a person because such person has opposed a practice declared discriminatory by this chapter or because such person has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding or hearing under this chapter; (2) Willfully interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the commission or one (1) of its members or representatives; (3) Willfully obstruct or prevent a person from complying with this chapter or an order issued under this chapter; or (4) Violate the terms of a conciliation agreement made pursuant to this chapter. (b) No individual employee or agent of an employer shall be liable for any violation of part 4 of this chapter that any employer shall be found to have committed. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 16; T.C.A., §§ 4-2114, 4-21-114.
(a) It is a discriminatory practice for a person or for two (2) or more persons to: (1) Retaliate or discriminate in any manner against a person because such person has opposed a practice declared discriminatory by this chapter or because such person has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding or hearing under this chapter; (2) Willfully interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the commission or one (1) of its members or representatives; (3) Willfully obstruct or prevent a person from complying with this chapter or an order issued under this chapter; or (4) Violate the terms of a conciliation agreement made pursuant to this chapter.
(1) Retaliate or discriminate in any manner against a person because such person has opposed a practice declared discriminatory by this chapter or because such person has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding or hearing under this chapter;
(2) Willfully interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the commission or one (1) of its members or representatives;
(3) Willfully obstruct or prevent a person from complying with this chapter or an order issued under this chapter; or
(4) Violate the terms of a conciliation agreement made pursuant to this chapter.
(b) No individual employee or agent of an employer shall be liable for any violation of part 4 of this chapter that any employer shall be found to have committed.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 16; T.C.A., §§ 4-2114, 4-21-114.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-609 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-609
Approval of agreements - Audits
Status: in_force

All loan agreements entered into pursuant to this part shall be subject to approval by the attorney general and reporter as to the form and by the commissioner of finance and administration, and all payments made pursuant to such loan agreement shall be as to funding approved by the authority, and such payments shall be subject to audit at any time. Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
All loan agreements entered into pursuant to this part shall be subject to approval by the attorney general and reporter as to the form and by the commissioner of finance and administration, and all payments made pursuant to such loan agreement shall be as to funding approved by the authority, and such payments shall be subject to audit at any time.
Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-13-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-102
Object of trust creation - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) The object for which this trust is created is to permit and encourage the Ladies' Hermitage Association to preserve and beautify the property herein conveyed, in trust, and to keep the property in such state of preservation as the association may deem best so as to display the respect, love and affection that a grateful state and people cherish for their illustrious hero and statesman, Andrew Jackson. (b) (1) It is furthermore the object of this trust to permit and encourage the association to do all things deemed necessary or advisable by the association to elucidate the history of the time of Andrew Jackson, his life and works and the place thereof in American history. (2) These activities may include, but shall not be limited to, the support of scholarly publications and other educational activities, the acquisition of related real and personal property and the maintenance and exhibition thereof. (3) Any property so acquired including, but not limited to, that property known as Tulip Grove, shall be held in trust in the same manner as the trust established for the Hermitage Farm in § 4-13-101 . (4) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the association has all rights and powers in and to the property conveyed in this part and any earnings or proceeds therefrom as though the property were conveyed in fee simple absolute. (c) As used in this part, "association" means the Ladies' Hermitage Association. Acts 1889, ch. 239, § 2; 1923, ch. 27, § 2; 1990, ch. 893, § 3.
(a) The object for which this trust is created is to permit and encourage the Ladies' Hermitage Association to preserve and beautify the property herein conveyed, in trust, and to keep the property in such state of preservation as the association may deem best so as to display the respect, love and affection that a grateful state and people cherish for their illustrious hero and statesman, Andrew Jackson.
(b) (1) It is furthermore the object of this trust to permit and encourage the association to do all things deemed necessary or advisable by the association to elucidate the history of the time of Andrew Jackson, his life and works and the place thereof in American history. (2) These activities may include, but shall not be limited to, the support of scholarly publications and other educational activities, the acquisition of related real and personal property and the maintenance and exhibition thereof. (3) Any property so acquired including, but not limited to, that property known as Tulip Grove, shall be held in trust in the same manner as the trust established for the Hermitage Farm in § 4-13-101 . (4) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the association has all rights and powers in and to the property conveyed in this part and any earnings or proceeds therefrom as though the property were conveyed in fee simple absolute.
(1) It is furthermore the object of this trust to permit and encourage the association to do all things deemed necessary or advisable by the association to elucidate the history of the time of Andrew Jackson, his life and works and the place thereof in American history.
(2) These activities may include, but shall not be limited to, the support of scholarly publications and other educational activities, the acquisition of related real and personal property and the maintenance and exhibition thereof.
(3) Any property so acquired including, but not limited to, that property known as Tulip Grove, shall be held in trust in the same manner as the trust established for the Hermitage Farm in § 4-13-101 .
(4) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the association has all rights and powers in and to the property conveyed in this part and any earnings or proceeds therefrom as though the property were conveyed in fee simple absolute.
(c) As used in this part, "association" means the Ladies' Hermitage Association.
Acts 1889, ch. 239, § 2; 1923, ch. 27, § 2; 1990, ch. 893, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-27-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 4-27-101
Establishment
Status: in_force

(a) There is established an employee suggestion award program for employees and retired employees of state government. (b) Under this program, cash or honorary awards may be made to state employees and retired state employees whose adopted suggestions will result in substantial savings or improvement in state operations. Acts 1977, ch. 212, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-2701; Acts 1980, ch. 643, § 1.
(a) There is established an employee suggestion award program for employees and retired employees of state government.
(b) Under this program, cash or honorary awards may be made to state employees and retired state employees whose adopted suggestions will result in substantial savings or improvement in state operations.
Acts 1977, ch. 212, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-2701; Acts 1980, ch. 643, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2304 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2304
Accessible transportation and mobility
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Accessible Transportation and Mobility Act of 2020." (b) At the direction of the commissioner, the department shall create and administer an office within the department to be known as the office of accessible transportation and mobility. (c) The purpose of the office is to provide resources and expertise for expanding and improving accessible transportation and mobility across the state at the direction of the commissioner. (d) All appropriate state and local agencies shall coordinate with the department of transportation toward the goal of expanding and improving accessible transportation and mobility across the state. (e) The office shall consult with stakeholders, selected by the department, who are consumers of accessible transportation as well as professionals with experience in transportation, disability, and aging to produce the following on or before March 31, 2021: (1) A detailed statement on the office's mission and scope of responsibilities; (2) A five-year strategic plan to guide the office's work; and (3) A report to the chairs of the transportation committee of the house of representatives and the transportation and safety committee of the senate and to the public regarding needs for mobility and accessible transportation in the state, which is to be submitted annually thereafter.
(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Accessible Transportation and Mobility Act of 2020."
(b) At the direction of the commissioner, the department shall create and administer an office within the department to be known as the office of accessible transportation and mobility.
(c) The purpose of the office is to provide resources and expertise for expanding and improving accessible transportation and mobility across the state at the direction of the commissioner.
(d) All appropriate state and local agencies shall coordinate with the department of transportation toward the goal of expanding and improving accessible transportation and mobility across the state.
(e) The office shall consult with stakeholders, selected by the department, who are consumers of accessible transportation as well as professionals with experience in transportation, disability, and aging to produce the following on or before March 31, 2021: (1) A detailed statement on the office's mission and scope of responsibilities; (2) A five-year strategic plan to guide the office's work; and (3) A report to the chairs of the transportation committee of the house of representatives and the transportation and safety committee of the senate and to the public regarding needs for mobility and accessible transportation in the state, which is to be submitted annually thereafter.
(1) A detailed statement on the office's mission and scope of responsibilities;
(2) A five-year strategic plan to guide the office's work; and
(3) A report to the chairs of the transportation committee of the house of representatives and the transportation and safety committee of the senate and to the public regarding needs for mobility and accessible transportation in the state, which is to be submitted annually thereafter.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 58 / Section 4-58-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Federal public benefit": (A) Has the same meaning as provided in 8 U.S.C. § 1611 ; and (B) Does not mean a benefit listed in 8 U.S.C. § 1611(b) ; (2) "Political subdivision" means any local governmental entity, including, but not limited to, any municipality, metropolitan government, county, utility district, school district, public building authority, and development district created and existing pursuant to the laws of this state, or any instrumentality of government created by any one (1) or more of the named local governmental entities; (3) "Qualified alien" means: (A) A qualified alien as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1641(b) ; or (B) An alien or nonimmigrant eligible to receive state or local public benefits under 8 U.S.C. § 1621(a) ; (4) "SAVE program" means the systematic alien verification for entitlements program created pursuant to the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 ( 8 U.S.C. § 1101 et seq.), and operated by the United States department of homeland security, or any successor program thereto; (5) "SEVIS system" means the student and exchange visitor information system created pursuant to § 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, Public Law 104-208 (as amended) (8 USCS § 1372), and operated by the United States department of homeland security, or any successor program thereto; (6) "State governmental entity": (A) Means a state agency, department, board, commission, and other body which carries out state functions and programs; and (B) Does not mean a political subdivision; and (7) "State or local public benefit": (A) Means any public benefit as defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1621 , that is provided or administered by a state governmental entity or a local health department; and (B) Does not mean a benefit listed in 8 U.S.C. § 1621(b) . Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 120, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2012, ch. 1061, § 1.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Federal public benefit": (A) Has the same meaning as provided in 8 U.S.C. § 1611 ; and (B) Does not mean a benefit listed in 8 U.S.C. § 1611(b) ;
(A) Has the same meaning as provided in 8 U.S.C. § 1611 ; and
(B) Does not mean a benefit listed in 8 U.S.C. § 1611(b) ;
(2) "Political subdivision" means any local governmental entity, including, but not limited to, any municipality, metropolitan government, county, utility district, school district, public building authority, and development district created and existing pursuant to the laws of this state, or any instrumentality of government created by any one (1) or more of the named local governmental entities;
(3) "Qualified alien" means: (A) A qualified alien as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1641(b) ; or (B) An alien or nonimmigrant eligible to receive state or local public benefits under 8 U.S.C. § 1621(a) ;
(A) A qualified alien as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1641(b) ; or
(B) An alien or nonimmigrant eligible to receive state or local public benefits under 8 U.S.C. § 1621(a) ;
(4) "SAVE program" means the systematic alien verification for entitlements program created pursuant to the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 ( 8 U.S.C. § 1101 et seq.), and operated by the United States department of homeland security, or any successor program thereto;
(5) "SEVIS system" means the student and exchange visitor information system created pursuant to § 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, Public Law 104-208 (as amended) (8 USCS § 1372), and operated by the United States department of homeland security, or any successor program thereto;
(6) "State governmental entity": (A) Means a state agency, department, board, commission, and other body which carries out state functions and programs; and (B) Does not mean a political subdivision; and
(A) Means a state agency, department, board, commission, and other body which carries out state functions and programs; and
(B) Does not mean a political subdivision; and
(7) "State or local public benefit": (A) Means any public benefit as defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1621 , that is provided or administered by a state governmental entity or a local health department; and (B) Does not mean a benefit listed in 8 U.S.C. § 1621(b) .
(A) Means any public benefit as defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1621 , that is provided or administered by a state governmental entity or a local health department; and
(B) Does not mean a benefit listed in 8 U.S.C. § 1621(b) .
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 120, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2012, ch. 1061, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-121 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-121
Officers trained to enforce federal immigration laws
Status: in_force

Highway patrol officers certified as trained in accordance with a memorandum of understanding between the state of Tennessee and the United States department of homeland security pursuant to § 4-3-2015 are authorized to enforce federal immigration laws while performing within the scope of their authorized duties as state highway patrol officers. Acts 2007, ch. 165, § 2.
Highway patrol officers certified as trained in accordance with a memorandum of understanding between the state of Tennessee and the United States department of homeland security pursuant to § 4-3-2015 are authorized to enforce federal immigration laws while performing within the scope of their authorized duties as state highway patrol officers.
Acts 2007, ch. 165, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-1003 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-1003
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Authority" means the Tennessee local development authority; (2) "Construction" means the building, reconstruction, creation, replacement, extension, repairing, betterment, improvement, alteration, equipment, extension, or acquisition, including, but not limited to, the acquisition of land and of rights in land, the engineering, architectural designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, procedures, and other action necessary in the construction of such capital projects, and the inspection and supervision of such capital projects; (3) "Education project" means a capital outlay project for kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) educational facilities; and (4) "Local education agency" or "LEA" has the same meaning as defined in § 49-3-104 . Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 79, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2003 , ch. 298, § 5.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Authority" means the Tennessee local development authority;
(2) "Construction" means the building, reconstruction, creation, replacement, extension, repairing, betterment, improvement, alteration, equipment, extension, or acquisition, including, but not limited to, the acquisition of land and of rights in land, the engineering, architectural designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, procedures, and other action necessary in the construction of such capital projects, and the inspection and supervision of such capital projects;
(3) "Education project" means a capital outlay project for kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) educational facilities; and
(4) "Local education agency" or "LEA" has the same meaning as defined in § 49-3-104 .
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 79, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2003 , ch. 298, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-12-203 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-12-203
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Tennessee state museum" means the facility operated as the military branch of the Tennessee state museum in the War Memorial Building, the facility in the James K. Polk Building, and the Bill Haslam Center located at 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard; and (2) "The various collections of articles, specimens and relics placed under the charge of the state museum executive director" means those collections owned and acquired by the state, the Tennessee Historical Society, Inc., or other entities. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 800, s 2, eff. 7/15/2020. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821, s 13, eff. 4/24/2018. Acts 1983, ch. 214, § 3.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Tennessee state museum" means the facility operated as the military branch of the Tennessee state museum in the War Memorial Building, the facility in the James K. Polk Building, and the Bill Haslam Center located at 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard; and
(2) "The various collections of articles, specimens and relics placed under the charge of the state museum executive director" means those collections owned and acquired by the state, the Tennessee Historical Society, Inc., or other entities.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 800, s 2, eff. 7/15/2020.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821, s 13, eff. 4/24/2018.
Acts 1983, ch. 214, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-17-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 4-17-103
Agreements - Writing - Submission - Approval - Late filing payment in lieu of tax
Status: in_force

All economic development agreements shall be reduced to writing and submitted to the chief executive officer of each jurisdiction in which the property is located and to the comptroller of the treasury, for review, but not approval. The agreement may be submitted in advance of its execution but must be submitted within ten (10) days after its execution. The name of private business entities that are parties to the agreement may be obscured on copies of agreements submitted in advance of their execution. If the agreement is not filed within thirty (30) days after written demand by the comptroller of the treasury or other public entity with which it is to be filed, the private entity that is party to the agreement shall owe an additional payment in lieu of tax in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500). Acts 1992, ch. 1000, §3; 2008 , ch. 1013, § 1; T.C.A. § 4-17-303 .
All economic development agreements shall be reduced to writing and submitted to the chief executive officer of each jurisdiction in which the property is located and to the comptroller of the treasury, for review, but not approval. The agreement may be submitted in advance of its execution but must be submitted within ten (10) days after its execution. The name of private business entities that are parties to the agreement may be obscured on copies of agreements submitted in advance of their execution. If the agreement is not filed within thirty (30) days after written demand by the comptroller of the treasury or other public entity with which it is to be filed, the private entity that is party to the agreement shall owe an additional payment in lieu of tax in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500).
Acts 1992, ch. 1000, §3; 2008 , ch. 1013, § 1; T.C.A. § 4-17-303 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-612 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-612
Enforcement of agreements
Status: in_force

The authority has the right, in addition to all other rights, by mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to require the airport authority or municipal airport and the governing body and any proper officer, agent or employee of the airport authority or municipal airport to carry out any agreements and to perform its and their duties under this part or under any rule or regulation of the authority adopted pursuant thereto. Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
The authority has the right, in addition to all other rights, by mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to require the airport authority or municipal airport and the governing body and any proper officer, agent or employee of the airport authority or municipal airport to carry out any agreements and to perform its and their duties under this part or under any rule or regulation of the authority adopted pursuant thereto.
Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-15-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 15 / Section 4-15-103
Expenses of commission members - Administrative personnel - State architect
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the commission shall serve without additional compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for their necessary expenses. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (b) The commission shall have such administrative personnel as are necessary to carry out its purpose and charge, who shall be attached to the department of treasury for administrative purposes. The personnel shall be subject to personnel policies and regulations which are applicable to employees of the department of treasury, such as leave, compensation, classification, and travel requests. (c) The commission has the authority to employ, terminate, control and establish the compensation of, the state architect. The state treasurer has the authority to employ, terminate, control and set the compensation of, all other personnel of the commission. The state treasurer shall consult with members of the commission prior to taking any personnel action. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 87,s 3, eff. 4/4/2017. Acts 1955, ch. 304, § 3; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(16); T.C.A., § 4-1503.
(a) The members of the commission shall serve without additional compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for their necessary expenses. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(b) The commission shall have such administrative personnel as are necessary to carry out its purpose and charge, who shall be attached to the department of treasury for administrative purposes. The personnel shall be subject to personnel policies and regulations which are applicable to employees of the department of treasury, such as leave, compensation, classification, and travel requests.
(c) The commission has the authority to employ, terminate, control and establish the compensation of, the state architect. The state treasurer has the authority to employ, terminate, control and set the compensation of, all other personnel of the commission. The state treasurer shall consult with members of the commission prior to taking any personnel action.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 87,s 3, eff. 4/4/2017.
Acts 1955, ch. 304, § 3; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(16); T.C.A., § 4-1503.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-333 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-333
Official state botanical garden
Status: in_force

The University of Tennessee Botanical Gardens are designated as the official state botanical garden. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 152,s 1, eff. 4/16/2013.
The University of Tennessee Botanical Gardens are designated as the official state botanical garden.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 152,s 1, eff. 4/16/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5402 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5402
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Board" means the Tennessee hall of fame board created within the department under § 4-3-5404 ; (2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of tourist development, or the commissioner's designee; (3) "Department" means the department of tourist development; and (4) "Hall of fame" means the Tennessee sports hall of fame created under § 4-3-5403 . Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699, s 1, eff. 6/15/2020. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 88, s 1, eff. 4/4/2019. Acts 1994, ch. 738, § 3.
As used in this part:
(1) "Board" means the Tennessee hall of fame board created within the department under § 4-3-5404 ;
(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of tourist development, or the commissioner's designee;
(3) "Department" means the department of tourist development; and
(4) "Hall of fame" means the Tennessee sports hall of fame created under § 4-3-5403 .
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699, s 1, eff. 6/15/2020.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 88, s 1, eff. 4/4/2019.
Acts 1994, ch. 738, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-414 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-414
Actions of governing body by resolution
Status: in_force

All action required or authorized to be taken under this part by the governing body of any local government unit may be by resolution, which resolution may be adopted at the meeting of the governing body at which such resolution is introduced, and shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13.
All action required or authorized to be taken under this part by the governing body of any local government unit may be by resolution, which resolution may be adopted at the meeting of the governing body at which such resolution is introduced, and shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2707 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2707
Authority of the department
Status: in_force

On July 1, 2024, the department of disability and aging, through its commissioner, shall have the authority to receive, administer, allocate, disburse and supervise any grants and funds from whatever sources, including, but not limited to, the federal, state, county and municipal governments on a state, regional, county or any other basis, with respect to any programs or responsibilities outlined in chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010 or assigned to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities by law, regulation or order. Exercise of this authority shall not be inconsistent with laws or regulations governing the appropriation and disbursement of funds as administered by the department of finance and administration. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 109, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 151.
On July 1, 2024, the department of disability and aging, through its commissioner, shall have the authority to receive, administer, allocate, disburse and supervise any grants and funds from whatever sources, including, but not limited to, the federal, state, county and municipal governments on a state, regional, county or any other basis, with respect to any programs or responsibilities outlined in chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010 or assigned to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities by law, regulation or order. Exercise of this authority shall not be inconsistent with laws or regulations governing the appropriation and disbursement of funds as administered by the department of finance and administration.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 109, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 151.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-302 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-302
Creation of special unit
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the Tennessee highway patrol a special unit for the enforcement of the Litter Control Law, compiled in title 39, chapter 14, part 5. The unit shall consist of a minimum of eight (8) members of the highway patrol. Such members shall be stationed in equal numbers in the eight (8) highway patrol districts. (b) Sections 4-7-102 , 4-7-103 , 4-7-107 - 4-7-112, and 4-7-201 - 4-7-208 shall apply to the members authorized in subsection (a). Acts 1988, ch. 1007, § 2; 1996, ch. 675, § 4.
(a) There is created within the Tennessee highway patrol a special unit for the enforcement of the Litter Control Law, compiled in title 39, chapter 14, part 5. The unit shall consist of a minimum of eight (8) members of the highway patrol. Such members shall be stationed in equal numbers in the eight (8) highway patrol districts.
(b) Sections 4-7-102 , 4-7-103 , 4-7-107 - 4-7-112, and 4-7-201 - 4-7-208 shall apply to the members authorized in subsection (a).
Acts 1988, ch. 1007, § 2; 1996, ch. 675, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-52-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 52 / Section 4-52-105
Partnership with nonprofit public benefit corporation
Status: in_force

(a) The fund is authorized to partner with a nonprofit public benefit corporation that is organized solely to promote and encourage reading by the children of the state of Tennessee, for the purpose of implementing the early reading initiatives of the fund. (b) The nonprofit partner shall have its board of directors elected by a process approved annually by the governor or the governor's designee. The nonprofit partner's board may select its own chairperson. (c) The nonprofit partner shall be properly incorporated under the laws of the state of Tennessee, and approved by the internal revenue service as an organization that is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) ), by virtue of being an organization described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ). (d) The nonprofit partner may receive funds from the general public, and also may receive funds from the state of Tennessee, at such times and in such amounts as appropriated by the general assembly. (e) Costs to underwrite the nonprofit partner's activities related to the fund shall be borne from revenues of the nonprofit partner and no state employee shall benefit from such proceeds. (f) The nonprofit partner may exercise all powers authorized under the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act, compiled in title 48, chapters 51-68. (g) The nonprofit partner may receive staff and other assistance from any agency of state government, subject to existing statutes, rules, and policies. (h) All funds that are held by the fund on June 30, 2005, shall be transferred to the nonprofit partner for the purposes described in this chapter. Acts 2005, ch. 416, § 1.
(a) The fund is authorized to partner with a nonprofit public benefit corporation that is organized solely to promote and encourage reading by the children of the state of Tennessee, for the purpose of implementing the early reading initiatives of the fund.
(b) The nonprofit partner shall have its board of directors elected by a process approved annually by the governor or the governor's designee. The nonprofit partner's board may select its own chairperson.
(c) The nonprofit partner shall be properly incorporated under the laws of the state of Tennessee, and approved by the internal revenue service as an organization that is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) ), by virtue of being an organization described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ).
(d) The nonprofit partner may receive funds from the general public, and also may receive funds from the state of Tennessee, at such times and in such amounts as appropriated by the general assembly.
(e) Costs to underwrite the nonprofit partner's activities related to the fund shall be borne from revenues of the nonprofit partner and no state employee shall benefit from such proceeds.
(f) The nonprofit partner may exercise all powers authorized under the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act, compiled in title 48, chapters 51-68.
(g) The nonprofit partner may receive staff and other assistance from any agency of state government, subject to existing statutes, rules, and policies.
(h) All funds that are held by the fund on June 30, 2005, shall be transferred to the nonprofit partner for the purposes described in this chapter.
Acts 2005, ch. 416, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-8-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-103
Capitol employees
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of general services is authorized to appoint one (1) or more security guards for the capitol and capitol grounds, who shall receive for services the sums appropriated, and one (1) or more porters, who shall receive the sums appropriated. (b) The commissioner may also appoint a landscape gardener to perform such duties in connection with the care of the grounds as may from time to time be necessary. Acts 1899, ch. 198, § 4; Shan., § 303; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 33, 34; mod. Code 1932, § 421; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 543, §§ 5, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-803.
(a) The commissioner of general services is authorized to appoint one (1) or more security guards for the capitol and capitol grounds, who shall receive for services the sums appropriated, and one (1) or more porters, who shall receive the sums appropriated.
(b) The commissioner may also appoint a landscape gardener to perform such duties in connection with the care of the grounds as may from time to time be necessary.
Acts 1899, ch. 198, § 4; Shan., § 303; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 33, 34; mod. Code 1932, § 421; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 543, §§ 5, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-803.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-48-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 48 / Section 4-48-106
Executive director
Status: in_force

The commission shall appoint an executive director, who shall serve at its pleasure and shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 7.
The commission shall appoint an executive director, who shall serve at its pleasure and shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office.
Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5504 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5504
Policymaking authority - Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the information systems council shall, with the assistance and support of the department of general services and the department of finance and administration, be responsible for establishing the policy under which the state procures telecommunications, computer or computer-related equipment or services. The council, in establishing procurement policy, shall also have the ability to authorize research and development, including the procurement of equipment, for the purpose of improving the state's information system. The role of the council, in establishing such policy, shall not include the administrative or day-to-day operations of the procurement process, including, but not limited to, the selection of vendors to provide equipment or services and the resolution of protests. Such procurements shall be administered by either the department of general services or the department of finance and administration, or both, under present or future laws, rules and regulations governing procurements. (b) It is the legislative intent that the information systems council, in establishing procurement policy pursuant to this section, select the purchasing method for a procurement that, in the sole discretion of the council, will produce the lowest and best overall costs to the state. In making the determination of which method would produce the lowest and best overall costs, the council shall consider, when appropriate, the costs of the hardware, software development, operations, maintenance, and such other factors as the council determines to be relevant. Acts 1994, ch. 992, § 5.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the information systems council shall, with the assistance and support of the department of general services and the department of finance and administration, be responsible for establishing the policy under which the state procures telecommunications, computer or computer-related equipment or services. The council, in establishing procurement policy, shall also have the ability to authorize research and development, including the procurement of equipment, for the purpose of improving the state's information system. The role of the council, in establishing such policy, shall not include the administrative or day-to-day operations of the procurement process, including, but not limited to, the selection of vendors to provide equipment or services and the resolution of protests. Such procurements shall be administered by either the department of general services or the department of finance and administration, or both, under present or future laws, rules and regulations governing procurements.
(b) It is the legislative intent that the information systems council, in establishing procurement policy pursuant to this section, select the purchasing method for a procurement that, in the sole discretion of the council, will produce the lowest and best overall costs to the state. In making the determination of which method would produce the lowest and best overall costs, the council shall consider, when appropriate, the costs of the hardware, software development, operations, maintenance, and such other factors as the council determines to be relevant.
Acts 1994, ch. 992, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5106
Employment of personnel
Status: in_force

The executive secretary may employ such personnel as are approved by the state board, either part time or full time, to assist in carrying out §§ 4-3-5102 - 4-3-5105 and any other provisions required of the executive secretary by law. Acts 1957, ch. 228, § 1; 1974, ch. 771, § 2; T.C.A., § 4-307.
The executive secretary may employ such personnel as are approved by the state board, either part time or full time, to assist in carrying out §§ 4-3-5102 - 4-3-5105 and any other provisions required of the executive secretary by law.
Acts 1957, ch. 228, § 1; 1974, ch. 771, § 2; T.C.A., § 4-307.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1104
Divisions - Creation
Status: in_force

(a) In order to discharge the functions of this department, there are hereby created within the department the following divisions: (1) The food services management division; (2) The motor vehicle management division; (3) The photographic division; (4) The printing division; (5) The property services management division; (6) The public works division; and (7) The purchasing and administration division. (b) The commissioner shall assign to the divisions the functions and duties imposed upon the department. The commissioner may combine, consolidate or abolish any of the divisions, or create such new divisions as are necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon the department, subject to the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207,s 10, eff. 4/23/2013. Acts 1972, ch. 543, § 6; T.C.A., § 4-330; Acts 1981, ch. 364, §§ 4, 5; 1983, ch. 429, § 6; 2008, ch. 717, § 1.
(a) In order to discharge the functions of this department, there are hereby created within the department the following divisions: (1) The food services management division; (2) The motor vehicle management division; (3) The photographic division; (4) The printing division; (5) The property services management division; (6) The public works division; and (7) The purchasing and administration division.
(1) The food services management division;
(2) The motor vehicle management division;
(3) The photographic division;
(4) The printing division;
(5) The property services management division;
(6) The public works division; and
(7) The purchasing and administration division.
(b) The commissioner shall assign to the divisions the functions and duties imposed upon the department. The commissioner may combine, consolidate or abolish any of the divisions, or create such new divisions as are necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon the department, subject to the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207,s 10, eff. 4/23/2013.
Acts 1972, ch. 543, § 6; T.C.A., § 4-330; Acts 1981, ch. 364, §§ 4, 5; 1983, ch. 429, § 6; 2008, ch. 717, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-102
Penitentiaries for adults - Management by department of correction
Status: in_force

The management and government of the state penitentiaries for adults are vested in the department of correction. It has all the power necessary for the full and efficient exercise of the executive, administrative, and fiscal supervision over all such institutions, except as otherwise expressly provided. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1921, ch. 4, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b; 2; mod. Code 1932, § 371; impl. am. Acts 1935, ch. 186, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 371; impl. am. Acts 1953, ch. 27, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 102, § 1; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-602; Acts 1989, ch. 278, § 22.
The management and government of the state penitentiaries for adults are vested in the department of correction. It has all the power necessary for the full and efficient exercise of the executive, administrative, and fiscal supervision over all such institutions, except as otherwise expressly provided.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1921, ch. 4, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b; 2; mod. Code 1932, § 371; impl. am. Acts 1935, ch. 186, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 371; impl. am. Acts 1953, ch. 27, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 102, § 1; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-602; Acts 1989, ch. 278, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-206 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-206
Application
Status: in_force

This part shall only apply to prizes of six hundred dollars ($600) or more. Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
This part shall only apply to prizes of six hundred dollars ($600) or more.
Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2701 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2701
Creation - General functions
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the department of disability and aging. (b) The general functions of the department are to coordinate, set standards for, plan for, monitor, and promote the development and provision of services and supports to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and older persons through the public and private sectors in this state as set out in applicable provisions of title 52. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 105, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 10.
(a) There is established the department of disability and aging.
(b) The general functions of the department are to coordinate, set standards for, plan for, monitor, and promote the development and provision of services and supports to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and older persons through the public and private sectors in this state as set out in applicable provisions of title 52.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 105, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-27-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 4-27-104
Ineligible employees
Status: in_force

In establishing criteria for making awards, the board may exclude certain levels of positions from participation in the program, but in no event shall the following levels of management be eligible to receive cash awards under the program: (1) LEVEL I: Governor's staff, department commissioner or equivalent; (2) LEVEL II: Assistant or deputy commissioner, assistant to commissioner, major fiscal and administrative policy departmental staff or equivalent; (3) LEVEL III: Director or division chief, including the full line division chief to a statewide program; includes chief of division supervising several line service units or equivalent; (4) LEVEL IV: Assistant to director or division chief, section chief or head of major departmental function or equivalent. Acts 1977, ch. 212, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-2704.
In establishing criteria for making awards, the board may exclude certain levels of positions from participation in the program, but in no event shall the following levels of management be eligible to receive cash awards under the program:
(1) LEVEL I: Governor's staff, department commissioner or equivalent;
(2) LEVEL II: Assistant or deputy commissioner, assistant to commissioner, major fiscal and administrative policy departmental staff or equivalent;
(3) LEVEL III: Director or division chief, including the full line division chief to a statewide program; includes chief of division supervising several line service units or equivalent;
(4) LEVEL IV: Assistant to director or division chief, section chief or head of major departmental function or equivalent.
Acts 1977, ch. 212, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-2704.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-107 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-24-107
Powers
Status: in_force

The commission may: (1) Meet at such times and places in the state as may be needed, upon call of the chair or upon the request of five (5) members; (2) Contract with other agencies, public or private, or persons as it finds necessary for cooperation with city, county, state and federal agencies for training programs; (3) Make reasonable rules and regulations for the implementation of objectives established in this part; (4) Employ a director for the purpose of full implementation of this chapter; (5) Prepare a standard examination to test the levels of training and education of applicants for certification and establish a passing grade therefor; (6) Develop standards and programs for the administration and distribution of the educational incentive to eligible firefighters pursuant to part 2 of this chapter; and (7) Certify individuals who are not currently firefighters but who complete a commission approved recruit training program. Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 7; 1976, ch. 706, § 3; 1979, ch. 258, § 4; T.C.A., § 4-2407; Acts 1988, ch. 1003, § 2; 2004, ch. 427, § 4; 2008, ch. 781, § 1; 2012, ch. 986, § 42.
The commission may:
(1) Meet at such times and places in the state as may be needed, upon call of the chair or upon the request of five (5) members;
(2) Contract with other agencies, public or private, or persons as it finds necessary for cooperation with city, county, state and federal agencies for training programs;
(3) Make reasonable rules and regulations for the implementation of objectives established in this part;
(4) Employ a director for the purpose of full implementation of this chapter;
(5) Prepare a standard examination to test the levels of training and education of applicants for certification and establish a passing grade therefor;
(6) Develop standards and programs for the administration and distribution of the educational incentive to eligible firefighters pursuant to part 2 of this chapter; and
(7) Certify individuals who are not currently firefighters but who complete a commission approved recruit training program.
Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 7; 1976, ch. 706, § 3; 1979, ch. 258, § 4; T.C.A., § 4-2407; Acts 1988, ch. 1003, § 2; 2004, ch. 427, § 4; 2008, ch. 781, § 1; 2012, ch. 986, § 42.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-207 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-207
Fantasy sports fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a fund to be known as the "fantasy sports fund". All fees and penalties collected pursuant to this part and ten percent (10%) of the tax levied pursuant to the Fantasy Sports Tax Act, compiled in title 67, chapter 4, part 9, shall be deposited in the fantasy sports fund. Money in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer in accordance with § 9-4-603 . The fund shall be administered by the sports wagering advisory council. (b) All costs of the sports wagering advisory council associated with the administration of this part shall be paid from the fund. (c) If there is remaining any amount in the fantasy sports fund at the end of any fiscal year, ten percent (10%) of the remaining amount shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain available for the purposes set forth in subsection (b). Interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund shall be credited to such account, shall not revert to the general fund, and shall be carried forward into each subsequent fiscal year. Renumbered from 47-18-1607 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 978, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
(a) There is created a fund to be known as the "fantasy sports fund". All fees and penalties collected pursuant to this part and ten percent (10%) of the tax levied pursuant to the Fantasy Sports Tax Act, compiled in title 67, chapter 4, part 9, shall be deposited in the fantasy sports fund. Money in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer in accordance with § 9-4-603 . The fund shall be administered by the sports wagering advisory council.
(b) All costs of the sports wagering advisory council associated with the administration of this part shall be paid from the fund.
(c) If there is remaining any amount in the fantasy sports fund at the end of any fiscal year, ten percent (10%) of the remaining amount shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain available for the purposes set forth in subsection (b). Interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund shall be credited to such account, shall not revert to the general fund, and shall be carried forward into each subsequent fiscal year.
Renumbered from 47-18-1607 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 978, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-15-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 15 / Section 4-15-105
Bidding in large counties - Bidding in East and West Tennessee
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is hereby authorized to permit bids invited by officials, departments, institutions and agencies of the state for building construction or improvements, to be performed or done in counties having a population of six hundred thousand (600,000) or more, according to the federal census of 1960 or any subsequent federal census, to be received and publicly opened in the county at a previously announced place and time by a representative of the state, and that such representative to receive and open the bids may be, but is not limited to, a duly licensed architect or engineer designated by the state. (b) The commission is authorized to permit bids invited by officials, departments, institutions and agencies of the state for building construction or improvements, to be performed or done in the eastern or western grand division, to be received and publicly opened in such grand division at a previously announced place and time by a representative of the state. Such bids shall be received and opened in the cities of Chattanooga or Knoxville, or the Tri-Cities area for the eastern grand division and in Shelby County or the city of Jackson for the western grand division. Acts 1969, ch. 285, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1505; Acts 1982, ch. 770, § 1; 1986, ch. 512, § 1.
(a) The commission is hereby authorized to permit bids invited by officials, departments, institutions and agencies of the state for building construction or improvements, to be performed or done in counties having a population of six hundred thousand (600,000) or more, according to the federal census of 1960 or any subsequent federal census, to be received and publicly opened in the county at a previously announced place and time by a representative of the state, and that such representative to receive and open the bids may be, but is not limited to, a duly licensed architect or engineer designated by the state.
(b) The commission is authorized to permit bids invited by officials, departments, institutions and agencies of the state for building construction or improvements, to be performed or done in the eastern or western grand division, to be received and publicly opened in such grand division at a previously announced place and time by a representative of the state. Such bids shall be received and opened in the cities of Chattanooga or Knoxville, or the Tri-Cities area for the eastern grand division and in Shelby County or the city of Jackson for the western grand division.
Acts 1969, ch. 285, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1505; Acts 1982, ch. 770, § 1; 1986, ch. 512, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-124 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-124
Vouchers - Form and disposition
Status: in_force

Itemized payrolls or vouchers for penitentiaries named in § 4-6-102 shall be drawn in triplicate. One (1) copy shall be kept on file by the managing officer, two (2) sent to the commissioner of correction, who upon approval shall send one (1) copy to the commissioner of finance and administration, who shall issue a warrant on the state treasurer thereon. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; Shan. Supp., § 312b33; Code 1932, § 402; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 402; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-635.
Itemized payrolls or vouchers for penitentiaries named in § 4-6-102 shall be drawn in triplicate. One (1) copy shall be kept on file by the managing officer, two (2) sent to the commissioner of correction, who upon approval shall send one (1) copy to the commissioner of finance and administration, who shall issue a warrant on the state treasurer thereon.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; Shan. Supp., § 312b33; Code 1932, § 402; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 402; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-635.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-109 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-109
Temporary retention of disabled member on payroll
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever a commissioned member of the department of safety is injured in the line of duty and such injury disables the member from performing the member's regular duties, whether such disability is temporary or permanent, it is lawful for the commissioner of safety, in the commissioner's sound discretion and with the approval of the governor and the attorney general and reporter, to retain such injured disabled member of the department upon the regular payroll of the department until such member's claim for compensation for such disability is determined by the division of claims and risk management. (b) (1) The discretionary authority granted to the commissioner in subsection (a) with respect to commissioned members of the department shall also extend in like manner to the department's driver license examiners who are injured and disabled in the line of duty. (2) In any recovery from, or settlement with, a third party made by such driver license examiners where the state receives any part of such recovery in compensation for payments made under this subsection (b), the state shall pay a pro rata share, based on the percentage of the recovery it receives, of any attorney fees paid or agreed to by the driver license examiner to secure such settlement or recovery. Acts 1953, ch. 139, § 1 (Williams, § 11463.3); Acts 1977, ch. 20, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-710; Acts 1984, ch. 972, § 19(l); 1987, ch. 88, § 1.
(a) Whenever a commissioned member of the department of safety is injured in the line of duty and such injury disables the member from performing the member's regular duties, whether such disability is temporary or permanent, it is lawful for the commissioner of safety, in the commissioner's sound discretion and with the approval of the governor and the attorney general and reporter, to retain such injured disabled member of the department upon the regular payroll of the department until such member's claim for compensation for such disability is determined by the division of claims and risk management.
(b) (1) The discretionary authority granted to the commissioner in subsection (a) with respect to commissioned members of the department shall also extend in like manner to the department's driver license examiners who are injured and disabled in the line of duty. (2) In any recovery from, or settlement with, a third party made by such driver license examiners where the state receives any part of such recovery in compensation for payments made under this subsection (b), the state shall pay a pro rata share, based on the percentage of the recovery it receives, of any attorney fees paid or agreed to by the driver license examiner to secure such settlement or recovery.
(1) The discretionary authority granted to the commissioner in subsection (a) with respect to commissioned members of the department shall also extend in like manner to the department's driver license examiners who are injured and disabled in the line of duty.
(2) In any recovery from, or settlement with, a third party made by such driver license examiners where the state receives any part of such recovery in compensation for payments made under this subsection (b), the state shall pay a pro rata share, based on the percentage of the recovery it receives, of any attorney fees paid or agreed to by the driver license examiner to secure such settlement or recovery.
Acts 1953, ch. 139, § 1 (Williams, § 11463.3); Acts 1977, ch. 20, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-710; Acts 1984, ch. 972, § 19(l); 1987, ch. 88, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-14-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-14-104
Industrial development division - Travel expenses
Status: in_force

In the event the director of the industrial development division, or the director's authorized representative, travels within or without the state for the purpose of promoting industrial development, the director shall certify the director's expense voucher, or the voucher of the director's authorized representative, as all other expense vouchers are certified for payment, but the same shall receive immediate and preferred attention by the commissioner of finance and administration, in view of the expected travel expense of the director or the director's representative. Acts 1953, ch. 219, § 2 (Williams, § 1016.10); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 169, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 852, § 12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-1403.
In the event the director of the industrial development division, or the director's authorized representative, travels within or without the state for the purpose of promoting industrial development, the director shall certify the director's expense voucher, or the voucher of the director's authorized representative, as all other expense vouchers are certified for payment, but the same shall receive immediate and preferred attention by the commissioner of finance and administration, in view of the expected travel expense of the director or the director's representative.
Acts 1953, ch. 219, § 2 (Williams, § 1016.10); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 169, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 852, § 12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-1403.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-106
Investments
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Investment of funds of the corporation shall be undertaken in a manner that first seeks to ensure preservation of principal, that next ensures the liquidity needs of the corporation are met and, after satisfaction of these objectives, seeks a market rate of return. (2) Pursuant to § 4-51-105(a)(3) , the corporation shall adopt an investment policy to govern the investment of assets consistent with the objectives listed in subdivision (a)(1). (3) A copy of the corporation's investment policy, and any revisions to that policy, shall be filed with the state funding board. (b) The corporation shall be authorized to invest in securities as provided in § 9-4-602 ; provided, however, that if the business needs of the corporation necessitate investment in securities or classes of securities not specifically authorized in § 9-4-602 , the corporation shall be authorized to invest in such additional securities or classes of securities after filing a statement with the state funding board describing the need for, and nature of, such additional security or classes of securities. (c) The corporation is authorized, but not required, to invest its moneys as part of the local government investment pool created in title 9, chapter 4, part 7 and shall be deemed to be eligible for participation in such pool. Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
(a) (1) Investment of funds of the corporation shall be undertaken in a manner that first seeks to ensure preservation of principal, that next ensures the liquidity needs of the corporation are met and, after satisfaction of these objectives, seeks a market rate of return. (2) Pursuant to § 4-51-105(a)(3) , the corporation shall adopt an investment policy to govern the investment of assets consistent with the objectives listed in subdivision (a)(1). (3) A copy of the corporation's investment policy, and any revisions to that policy, shall be filed with the state funding board.
(1) Investment of funds of the corporation shall be undertaken in a manner that first seeks to ensure preservation of principal, that next ensures the liquidity needs of the corporation are met and, after satisfaction of these objectives, seeks a market rate of return.
(2) Pursuant to § 4-51-105(a)(3) , the corporation shall adopt an investment policy to govern the investment of assets consistent with the objectives listed in subdivision (a)(1).
(3) A copy of the corporation's investment policy, and any revisions to that policy, shall be filed with the state funding board.
(b) The corporation shall be authorized to invest in securities as provided in § 9-4-602 ; provided, however, that if the business needs of the corporation necessitate investment in securities or classes of securities not specifically authorized in § 9-4-602 , the corporation shall be authorized to invest in such additional securities or classes of securities after filing a statement with the state funding board describing the need for, and nature of, such additional security or classes of securities.
(c) The corporation is authorized, but not required, to invest its moneys as part of the local government investment pool created in title 9, chapter 4, part 7 and shall be deemed to be eligible for participation in such pool.
Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-44-108 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 44 / Section 4-44-108
[Effective until 12/31/2027, see T.C.A. 4-44-116] Development of plan and overall program for event
Status: in_force

In developing the plan and overall program for the event, the commission: (1) Shall give due consideration to related plans and programs developed by federal, state, local, and private groups; (2) May designate special committees with representatives from groups described in subdivision (1) to plan, develop, and coordinate specific activities; (3) Shall hold public meetings to solicit the input of citizens throughout the state in developing programs for the semiquincentennial. The meetings shall be held within ninety (90) days of the commission's first meeting and throughout the commission's existence; (4) Shall showcase all counties in this state; (5) Shall draw attention to the achievements, struggles, honors, innovations, and impacts of all people in this state; and (6) Shall clearly delineate all expenses incurred by the commission in developing the program. Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 8.
In developing the plan and overall program for the event, the commission:
(1) Shall give due consideration to related plans and programs developed by federal, state, local, and private groups;
(2) May designate special committees with representatives from groups described in subdivision (1) to plan, develop, and coordinate specific activities;
(3) Shall hold public meetings to solicit the input of citizens throughout the state in developing programs for the semiquincentennial. The meetings shall be held within ninety (90) days of the commission's first meeting and throughout the commission's existence;
(4) Shall showcase all counties in this state;
(5) Shall draw attention to the achievements, struggles, honors, innovations, and impacts of all people in this state; and
(6) Shall clearly delineate all expenses incurred by the commission in developing the program.
Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1422 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1422
Lois M. DeBerry Alternative Diploma Act - Assessments that lead to high school equivalency credential
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Lois M. DeBerry Alternative Diploma Act." (b) The department of labor and workforce development may make recommendations to the state board of education relative to assessments or criteria leading to the award of a high school equivalency credential. The department may, as needed, consult with or request assistance from other state agencies in performing its duties under this section. The state board shall review the department's recommendations. Successful completion of any assessment or criteria approved by the state board pursuant to this subsection (b) must lead to the award of a high school equivalency credential from the department. (c) The state board of education may promulgate rules to effectuate this section. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 3, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 448, s 1, eff. 5/16/2013. Acts 2012 , ch. 787, § 2.
(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Lois M. DeBerry Alternative Diploma Act."
(b) The department of labor and workforce development may make recommendations to the state board of education relative to assessments or criteria leading to the award of a high school equivalency credential. The department may, as needed, consult with or request assistance from other state agencies in performing its duties under this section. The state board shall review the department's recommendations. Successful completion of any assessment or criteria approved by the state board pursuant to this subsection (b) must lead to the award of a high school equivalency credential from the department.
(c) The state board of education may promulgate rules to effectuate this section. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 3, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 448, s 1, eff. 5/16/2013.
Acts 2012 , ch. 787, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-501 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-501
Discrimination prohibited
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is a discriminatory practice for a person to deny an individual the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations of a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement, as defined in this chapter, on the grounds of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 13; T.C.A., § 4-2111; Acts 1980, ch. 732, § 9; T.C.A., § 4-21-111.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is a discriminatory practice for a person to deny an individual the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations of a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement, as defined in this chapter, on the grounds of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age or national origin.
Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 13; T.C.A., § 4-2111; Acts 1980, ch. 732, § 9; T.C.A., § 4-21-111.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-116 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-116
Federal aid - Federal grant programs
Status: in_force

(a) The governor, acting on behalf of the state, is hereby authorized and empowered to accept from the federal government through any of its departments, bureaus, agencies or other instrumentalities, federal aid made available to this state, whether by grant or loan through any executive order of the president or any act of congress heretofore or hereafter enacted; provided, that any such aid accepted in the form of a loan is subject to the approval of the funding board. (b) (1) For the purpose of establishing and administering federal grant programs by this state, the governor or the governor's designee is authorized to cooperate with or enter into agreement with, or both, any official of another state. (2) The governor or the governor's designee is authorized to enter into contracts, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and procedures regarding such contracts, and perform all things necessary in the governor's discretion to secure to this state and citizens of this state the benefits of federal grant programs. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 9; 1965, ch. 167, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-416; Acts 1988, ch. 524, § 1.
(a) The governor, acting on behalf of the state, is hereby authorized and empowered to accept from the federal government through any of its departments, bureaus, agencies or other instrumentalities, federal aid made available to this state, whether by grant or loan through any executive order of the president or any act of congress heretofore or hereafter enacted; provided, that any such aid accepted in the form of a loan is subject to the approval of the funding board.
(b) (1) For the purpose of establishing and administering federal grant programs by this state, the governor or the governor's designee is authorized to cooperate with or enter into agreement with, or both, any official of another state. (2) The governor or the governor's designee is authorized to enter into contracts, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and procedures regarding such contracts, and perform all things necessary in the governor's discretion to secure to this state and citizens of this state the benefits of federal grant programs.
(1) For the purpose of establishing and administering federal grant programs by this state, the governor or the governor's designee is authorized to cooperate with or enter into agreement with, or both, any official of another state.
(2) The governor or the governor's designee is authorized to enter into contracts, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and procedures regarding such contracts, and perform all things necessary in the governor's discretion to secure to this state and citizens of this state the benefits of federal grant programs.
Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 9; 1965, ch. 167, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-416; Acts 1988, ch. 524, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2706 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2706
Continuing effect of contracts and leases
Status: in_force

(a) Contracts or leases entered into prior to January 15, 2011, with respect to any program or function transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities with any entity, corporation, agency, enterprise or person, shall continue in full force and effect as to all essential provisions in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts in existence on January 15, 2011, to the same extent as if such contracts had originally been entered into by and between such entity, corporation, agency, enterprise or person and the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities, unless and until such contracts or leases are amended or modified by the parties thereto or until the expiration of such contract. (b) Contracts or leases entered into prior to July 1, 2024, with respect to any program or function transferred to the department of disability and aging with any entity, corporation, agency, enterprise, or person, continue in full force and effect as to all essential provisions in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts in existence on July 1, 2024, to the same extent as if such contracts had originally been entered into by and between such entity, corporation, agency, enterprise, or person and the department of disability and aging, unless and until such contracts or leases are amended or modified by the parties thereto or until the expiration of such contract. (c) This part shall not be implemented in any manner which violates the prohibition against impairment of contract obligations as contained in the Constitution of Tennessee, Article I, § 20. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 108, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 150.
(a) Contracts or leases entered into prior to January 15, 2011, with respect to any program or function transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities with any entity, corporation, agency, enterprise or person, shall continue in full force and effect as to all essential provisions in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts in existence on January 15, 2011, to the same extent as if such contracts had originally been entered into by and between such entity, corporation, agency, enterprise or person and the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities, unless and until such contracts or leases are amended or modified by the parties thereto or until the expiration of such contract.
(b) Contracts or leases entered into prior to July 1, 2024, with respect to any program or function transferred to the department of disability and aging with any entity, corporation, agency, enterprise, or person, continue in full force and effect as to all essential provisions in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts in existence on July 1, 2024, to the same extent as if such contracts had originally been entered into by and between such entity, corporation, agency, enterprise, or person and the department of disability and aging, unless and until such contracts or leases are amended or modified by the parties thereto or until the expiration of such contract.
(c) This part shall not be implemented in any manner which violates the prohibition against impairment of contract obligations as contained in the Constitution of Tennessee, Article I, § 20.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 108, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 150.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-202 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-202
Report of survey
Status: in_force

The commissioner of human resources is directed to annually report on or before September 1, the data and conclusions of the compensation survey to the commissioner of safety, the commissioner of finance and administration, the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and the house of representatives and the office of legislative budget analysis. Acts 1986, ch. 935, § 2; 2007, ch. 60, § 3; 2010, ch. 1030, § 4.
The commissioner of human resources is directed to annually report on or before September 1, the data and conclusions of the compensation survey to the commissioner of safety, the commissioner of finance and administration, the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and the house of representatives and the office of legislative budget analysis.
Acts 1986, ch. 935, § 2; 2007, ch. 60, § 3; 2010, ch. 1030, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-18-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 18 / Section 4-18-106
Statute of limitations
Status: in_force

(a) A civil action under § 4-18-104 may not be filed more than three (3) years after the date of discovery by the official of the state or political subdivision charged with responsibility to act in the circumstances or, in any event, no more than ten (10) years after the date on which the violation of § 4-18-103 was committed. (b) A civil action under § 4-18-104 may be brought for activity prior to July 1, 2001, if the limitations period set in subsection (a) has not lapsed. (c) In any action brought under § 4-18-104 , the state, the political subdivision, or the qui tam plaintiff shall be required to prove all essential elements of the cause of action, including damages, by a preponderance of the evidence. (d) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a guilty verdict rendered in a criminal proceeding charging false statements or fraud, whether upon a verdict after trial or upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, except for a plea of nolo contendere made prior to July 1, 2001, shall estop the defendant from denying the essential elements of the offense in any action that involves the same transaction as in the criminal proceeding and that is brought under § 4-18-104(a), (b), or (c) . Acts 2001, ch. 367, § 6.
(a) A civil action under § 4-18-104 may not be filed more than three (3) years after the date of discovery by the official of the state or political subdivision charged with responsibility to act in the circumstances or, in any event, no more than ten (10) years after the date on which the violation of § 4-18-103 was committed.
(b) A civil action under § 4-18-104 may be brought for activity prior to July 1, 2001, if the limitations period set in subsection (a) has not lapsed.
(c) In any action brought under § 4-18-104 , the state, the political subdivision, or the qui tam plaintiff shall be required to prove all essential elements of the cause of action, including damages, by a preponderance of the evidence.
(d) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a guilty verdict rendered in a criminal proceeding charging false statements or fraud, whether upon a verdict after trial or upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, except for a plea of nolo contendere made prior to July 1, 2001, shall estop the defendant from denying the essential elements of the offense in any action that involves the same transaction as in the criminal proceeding and that is brought under § 4-18-104(a), (b), or (c) .
Acts 2001, ch. 367, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-20-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 4-20-102
Members - Tenure - Vacancies - Expenses - Officers
Status: in_force

(a) Terms shall be for five (5) years. (b) No member of the commission who serves a full five-year term shall be eligible for reappointment during a one-year period following the expiration of such member's term. (c) All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. (d) (1) The members of the commission shall not receive any compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission. (2) All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (e) The commission will annually elect its chair and other officers. Acts 1967, ch. 2, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(9); T.C.A., § 4-2002.
(a) Terms shall be for five (5) years.
(b) No member of the commission who serves a full five-year term shall be eligible for reappointment during a one-year period following the expiration of such member's term.
(c) All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments.
(d) (1) The members of the commission shall not receive any compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission. (2) All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(1) The members of the commission shall not receive any compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission.
(2) All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(e) The commission will annually elect its chair and other officers.
Acts 1967, ch. 2, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(9); T.C.A., § 4-2002.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-402 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-402
Commissioner - Appointment
Status: in_force

(a) The department of financial institutions shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of financial institutions. (b) The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor and shall serve at the governor's pleasure. Acts 1973, ch. 294, §§ 3, 4; modified; T.C.A., § 4-301; Acts 1983, ch. 216, §§ 6, 7.
(a) The department of financial institutions shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of financial institutions.
(b) The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor and shall serve at the governor's pleasure.
Acts 1973, ch. 294, §§ 3, 4; modified; T.C.A., § 4-301; Acts 1983, ch. 216, §§ 6, 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-13-502 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-502
Administration, operation and maintenance
Status: in_force

The Tennessee state museum shall hold legal title to the property, but is authorized and empowered to assign the actual custody and control of the property to a Tennessee not-for-profit corporation organized for the express purpose of restoring, maintaining and operating the McCampbell House. Any such corporation shall have the right to operate and manage the property on behalf of the Tennessee state museum for the benefit of the general public, and to keep the property and improvements in a high state of improvement and repair, and to operate and maintain the grounds improved by the Tennessee state museum in a manner consistent with such guidelines as may be developed by the Tennessee state museum, or as the Tennessee state museum shall contract with the corporation. Acts 2010, ch. 877, § 3.
The Tennessee state museum shall hold legal title to the property, but is authorized and empowered to assign the actual custody and control of the property to a Tennessee not-for-profit corporation organized for the express purpose of restoring, maintaining and operating the McCampbell House. Any such corporation shall have the right to operate and manage the property on behalf of the Tennessee state museum for the benefit of the general public, and to keep the property and improvements in a high state of improvement and repair, and to operate and maintain the grounds improved by the Tennessee state museum in a manner consistent with such guidelines as may be developed by the Tennessee state museum, or as the Tennessee state museum shall contract with the corporation.
Acts 2010, ch. 877, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-103
Wardens and superintendents - Appointment
Status: in_force

The state penitentiary shall be under the immediate executive control and management of a warden, and each of the other penal, reformatory or charitable institutions of the state shall be under the executive control and management of a superintendent, all subject to the rules and regulations of the department vested with control of such institution and this chapter, the superintendents and wardens to be appointed by the commissioner vested with the administration of such institutions, with the approval of the governor. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 8; 1921, ch. 1, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 5, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b10; Code 1932, § 379; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-610.
The state penitentiary shall be under the immediate executive control and management of a warden, and each of the other penal, reformatory or charitable institutions of the state shall be under the executive control and management of a superintendent, all subject to the rules and regulations of the department vested with control of such institution and this chapter, the superintendents and wardens to be appointed by the commissioner vested with the administration of such institutions, with the approval of the governor.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 8; 1921, ch. 1, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 5, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b10; Code 1932, § 379; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-610.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-34-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 34 / Section 4-34-101
Inclusion of "Native American Indian" as racial or ethnic origin
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a state or local governmental entity requiring or requesting a person to divulge racial or ethnic origin on an employment form, education application, or other such document shall contain a space, box, or blank clearly designated "Native American Indian." (b) This section may not be construed to require a governmental entity to revise the forms in the manner required by this section before exhausting its supply of forms on hand on January 1, 1995. Acts 1994, ch. 971, § 1; T.C.A. § 4-34-201.
(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a state or local governmental entity requiring or requesting a person to divulge racial or ethnic origin on an employment form, education application, or other such document shall contain a space, box, or blank clearly designated "Native American Indian."
(b) This section may not be construed to require a governmental entity to revise the forms in the manner required by this section before exhausting its supply of forms on hand on January 1, 1995.
Acts 1994, ch. 971, § 1; T.C.A. § 4-34-201.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-29-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 29 / Section 4-29-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Governmental Entity Review Law." Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94,s 6, eff. 4/4/2017. Acts 1977, ch. 452, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-2901.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Governmental Entity Review Law."
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94,s 6, eff. 4/4/2017.
Acts 1977, ch. 452, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-2901.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2402 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2402
Department and treasurer subject to general laws
Status: in_force

The state treasurer, as the chief officer of the department, and the department shall be subject to all laws applying generally to heads of administrative departments and to administrative departments, not inconsistent with the state treasurer's status as a constitutional officer. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 9; T.C.A., § 4-339.
The state treasurer, as the chief officer of the department, and the department shall be subject to all laws applying generally to heads of administrative departments and to administrative departments, not inconsistent with the state treasurer's status as a constitutional officer.
Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 9; T.C.A., § 4-339.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-213 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-213
Effective period of licenses and permits
Status: in_force

A license or permit issued by the secretary of state under § 4-49-203 , prior to July 1, 2023, remains valid on and after July 1, 2023, and is deemed to be a license issued by the sports wagering advisory council on and after July 1, 2023. Until emergency or permanent rules are adopted by the sports wagering advisory council, existing rules governing fantasy sports adopted by the secretary of state remain in full force and effect. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
A license or permit issued by the secretary of state under § 4-49-203 , prior to July 1, 2023, remains valid on and after July 1, 2023, and is deemed to be a license issued by the sports wagering advisory council on and after July 1, 2023. Until emergency or permanent rules are adopted by the sports wagering advisory council, existing rules governing fantasy sports adopted by the secretary of state remain in full force and effect.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1102
Commissioner
Status: in_force

The department of general services shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of general services. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 24; Shan. Supp., § 373a62; Code 1932, § 286; Acts 1933, ch. 92, § 1(12); 1937, ch. 33, § 15; 1939, ch. 11, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.15; Acts 1953, ch. 163, § 1; 1959, ch. 9, § 5; 1961, ch. 97, §§ 2, 5; 1972, ch. 543, § 7; modified.
The department of general services shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of general services.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 24; Shan. Supp., § 373a62; Code 1932, § 286; Acts 1933, ch. 92, § 1(12); 1937, ch. 33, § 15; 1939, ch. 11, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.15; Acts 1953, ch. 163, § 1; 1959, ch. 9, § 5; 1961, ch. 97, §§ 2, 5; 1972, ch. 543, § 7; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-702 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-702
Alternative remedies preserved
Status: repealed

The remedy for malicious harassment provided in this part shall be in addition to, and shall not preclude victims from seeking, other remedies, criminal or civil, otherwise available under the law. Acts 1990, ch. 908, § 1.
The remedy for malicious harassment provided in this part shall be in addition to, and shall not preclude victims from seeking, other remedies, criminal or civil, otherwise available under the law.
Acts 1990, ch. 908, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-202 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-202
Eastern grand division
Status: in_force

The eastern division comprises the counties of Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Cumberland, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Polk, Rhea, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington. Code 1858, § 101 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 3, § 8); Acts 1885, ch. 107, § 1; 1899, ch. 150, § 1; 1903, ch. 110, § 1; 1915, ch. 9, §§ 1-3; Shan., § 130; Private Acts 1919, ch. 695; Code 1932, § 148; Acts 1933, ch. 135, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 148; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-110.
The eastern division comprises the counties of Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Cumberland, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Polk, Rhea, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington.
Code 1858, § 101 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 3, § 8); Acts 1885, ch. 107, § 1; 1899, ch. 150, § 1; 1903, ch. 110, § 1; 1915, ch. 9, §§ 1-3; Shan., § 130; Private Acts 1919, ch. 695; Code 1932, § 148; Acts 1933, ch. 135, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 148; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-110.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-312 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-312
State folk dance
Status: in_force

The square dance is hereby designated as the official state folk dance. Acts 1980, ch. 829, § 1.
The square dance is hereby designated as the official state folk dance.
Acts 1980, ch. 829, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-206 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-206
False statements - Felony
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make, utter or publish a false statement of substance or aid or abet another person in making, uttering or publishing a false statement of substance for the purpose of influencing the authority to make a loan or deposit to finance an agricultural enterprise or to purchase a loan that finances an agricultural enterprise. (b) A violation of this section is a Class E felony. Acts 1981, ch. 394, § 9; 1983, ch. 115, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 17.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make, utter or publish a false statement of substance or aid or abet another person in making, uttering or publishing a false statement of substance for the purpose of influencing the authority to make a loan or deposit to finance an agricultural enterprise or to purchase a loan that finances an agricultural enterprise.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class E felony.
Acts 1981, ch. 394, § 9; 1983, ch. 115, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-203 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-203
Properties listed in national register
Status: in_force

The Tennessee register of historic places shall consist of all properties in Tennessee that are listed on the national register of historic places maintained by the United States department of interior as of July 1, 1994. Properties that are in the future nominated to the national register of historic places shall be also listed in the Tennessee register of historic places as of the date of their acceptance by the keeper of the national register; provided, that the owner or owners of such property have not objected to such listing as provided for in § 4-11-204 . Acts 1994, ch. 961, § 4.
The Tennessee register of historic places shall consist of all properties in Tennessee that are listed on the national register of historic places maintained by the United States department of interior as of July 1, 1994. Properties that are in the future nominated to the national register of historic places shall be also listed in the Tennessee register of historic places as of the date of their acceptance by the keeper of the national register; provided, that the owner or owners of such property have not objected to such listing as provided for in § 4-11-204 .
Acts 1994, ch. 961, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-204
Western grand division
Status: in_force

The western division comprises the counties of Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Shelby, Tipton and Weakley. Code 1858, § 103 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 3, § 8); Shan., § 132; Code 1932, § 150; Acts 1965, ch. 354, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-112.
The western division comprises the counties of Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Shelby, Tipton and Weakley.
Code 1858, § 103 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 3, § 8); Shan., § 132; Code 1932, § 150; Acts 1965, ch. 354, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-24-102
Recommendations to governor and general assembly
Status: in_force

The commission shall recommend to the governor and the general assembly standards of performance, courses of instruction and training, and procedures for certifying levels of achievement for full-time municipal and volunteer firefighters. Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 2; 1979, ch. 258, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-2402.
The commission shall recommend to the governor and the general assembly standards of performance, courses of instruction and training, and procedures for certifying levels of achievement for full-time municipal and volunteer firefighters.
Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 2; 1979, ch. 258, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-2402.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-33-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 33 / Section 4-33-102
Purpose - Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose and intent of the general assembly by this enactment to require state agencies to state the direct and indirect costs of government programs to consumers and the relationship between the costs of a program and the benefits to be received from the program. (b) The general assembly intends this chapter to supplement existing laws and regulations. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall affect existing statutory obligations of a state agency. Acts 1979, ch. 215, § 2; T.C.A., § 4-3302.
(a) It is the purpose and intent of the general assembly by this enactment to require state agencies to state the direct and indirect costs of government programs to consumers and the relationship between the costs of a program and the benefits to be received from the program.
(b) The general assembly intends this chapter to supplement existing laws and regulations.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall affect existing statutory obligations of a state agency.
Acts 1979, ch. 215, § 2; T.C.A., § 4-3302.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-103
Restrictions on and regulation of licenses
Status: in_force

A person issued a license to offer interactive sports wagering or a registration as a vendor under this part is subject to all provisions of this part relating to licensure, registration, regulation, and civil and criminal penalties. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 7, eff. 7/1/2023. Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-303 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
A person issued a license to offer interactive sports wagering or a registration as a vendor under this part is subject to all provisions of this part relating to licensure, registration, regulation, and civil and criminal penalties.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 7, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-303 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2709 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2709
Construction of part
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed as expanding or reducing programs or services or as expanding or reducing eligibility for such programs or services. Acts 2010, ch. 1100, § 154.
Nothing in this part shall be construed as expanding or reducing programs or services or as expanding or reducing eligibility for such programs or services.
Acts 2010, ch. 1100, § 154.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-113 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-113
Bonds and notes - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

The state covenants with the purchasers and all subsequent holders and transferees of bonds and notes issued by the authority pursuant to this chapter, in consideration of the acceptance of and payment therefor, the bonds and notes of the authority issued pursuant to this chapter, and the income therefrom, and all moneys received or to be received by the authority and pledged to pay or to secure the payment of such bonds or notes shall at all times be free from taxation by the state or any local governmental unit or other political corporations or subdivisions thereof, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes. Acts 1978, ch. 785, § 14; T.C.A., § 4-3113.
The state covenants with the purchasers and all subsequent holders and transferees of bonds and notes issued by the authority pursuant to this chapter, in consideration of the acceptance of and payment therefor, the bonds and notes of the authority issued pursuant to this chapter, and the income therefrom, and all moneys received or to be received by the authority and pledged to pay or to secure the payment of such bonds or notes shall at all times be free from taxation by the state or any local governmental unit or other political corporations or subdivisions thereof, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes.
Acts 1978, ch. 785, § 14; T.C.A., § 4-3113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-203 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-203
Corresponding duty classifications and compensation in adjacent states
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The commissioner of human resources shall determine corresponding duty classifications of highway patrol officers or other state officers of the adjacent states who perform the same or similar duties as fully commissioned members employed by the department of safety, and electronic alarms technicians of the division of motor vehicle enforcement. The commissioner shall utilize the duty classifications of such members of the department of safety that were in use on January 1, 1985, to determine the classification and compensation of such members. (2) This part shall apply to the following members of the department of safety: (A) Commissioned members of the highway patrol; (B) Commissioned members of the division of motor vehicle enforcement; and (C) Electronic alarms technicians of the division of motor vehicle enforcement. (b) This part shall apply to the commissioned members of the Jerry F. Agee Tennessee law enforcement training academy. (c) The compensation report shall determine the compensation levels of highway patrol officers or other state officers of the adjacent states who have attained the same or similar class of position, for each of the duty classifications, as the classes of position that were in use on January 1, 1985, to determine the classification and compensation of such members of the department of safety. Impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 93, § 1; Acts 1986, ch. 935, § 3; 2006, ch. 1009, §§ 2, 3; 2007, ch. 60, § 3.
(a) (1) The commissioner of human resources shall determine corresponding duty classifications of highway patrol officers or other state officers of the adjacent states who perform the same or similar duties as fully commissioned members employed by the department of safety, and electronic alarms technicians of the division of motor vehicle enforcement. The commissioner shall utilize the duty classifications of such members of the department of safety that were in use on January 1, 1985, to determine the classification and compensation of such members. (2) This part shall apply to the following members of the department of safety: (A) Commissioned members of the highway patrol; (B) Commissioned members of the division of motor vehicle enforcement; and (C) Electronic alarms technicians of the division of motor vehicle enforcement.
(1) The commissioner of human resources shall determine corresponding duty classifications of highway patrol officers or other state officers of the adjacent states who perform the same or similar duties as fully commissioned members employed by the department of safety, and electronic alarms technicians of the division of motor vehicle enforcement. The commissioner shall utilize the duty classifications of such members of the department of safety that were in use on January 1, 1985, to determine the classification and compensation of such members.
(2) This part shall apply to the following members of the department of safety: (A) Commissioned members of the highway patrol; (B) Commissioned members of the division of motor vehicle enforcement; and (C) Electronic alarms technicians of the division of motor vehicle enforcement.
(A) Commissioned members of the highway patrol;
(B) Commissioned members of the division of motor vehicle enforcement; and
(C) Electronic alarms technicians of the division of motor vehicle enforcement.
(b) This part shall apply to the commissioned members of the Jerry F. Agee Tennessee law enforcement training academy.
(c) The compensation report shall determine the compensation levels of highway patrol officers or other state officers of the adjacent states who have attained the same or similar class of position, for each of the duty classifications, as the classes of position that were in use on January 1, 1985, to determine the classification and compensation of such members of the department of safety.
Impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 93, § 1; Acts 1986, ch. 935, § 3; 2006, ch. 1009, §§ 2, 3; 2007, ch. 60, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-411 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-411
Tennessee Genealogy Month
Status: in_force

The month of July each year shall be observed as "Tennessee Genealogy Month," to be proclaimed as such by the governor. Acts 2012, ch. 850, § 1.
The month of July each year shall be observed as "Tennessee Genealogy Month," to be proclaimed as such by the governor.
Acts 2012, ch. 850, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-736 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-736
Authority of department of economic development to allocate the national recovery zone economic development bond limitation and the national recovery zone facility bond limitation among counties and large municipalities
Status: in_force

The state delegates to the department of economic and community development the authority to allocate on behalf of the state the portions of the national recovery zone economic development bond limitation and the national recovery zone facility bond limitation, as the national recovery zone economic development bond limitation and the national recovery zone facility bond limitation are defined in § 1400U-1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 1400U-1 ), that are allocated to the state pursuant to § 1400U-1(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 1400U-1(a)(1) ), among the counties and large municipalities, as defined in § 1400U-1(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 1400U-1(a)(3)(B) ), in the manner provided in § 1400U-1(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 1400U-1(a)(3) ). Acts 2009 , ch. 608, § 1.
The state delegates to the department of economic and community development the authority to allocate on behalf of the state the portions of the national recovery zone economic development bond limitation and the national recovery zone facility bond limitation, as the national recovery zone economic development bond limitation and the national recovery zone facility bond limitation are defined in § 1400U-1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 1400U-1 ), that are allocated to the state pursuant to § 1400U-1(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 1400U-1(a)(1) ), among the counties and large municipalities, as defined in § 1400U-1(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 1400U-1(a)(3)(B) ), in the manner provided in § 1400U-1(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 1400U-1(a)(3) ).
Acts 2009 , ch. 608, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-419 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-419
Tennessee craft beer and cider month
Status: in_force

The month of April is designated as "Tennessee Craft Beer and Cider Month" in recognition of the contributions of Tennessee craft breweries and cideries to this state's economic growth and diversification. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 136,s 1, eff. 4/17/2017.
The month of April is designated as "Tennessee Craft Beer and Cider Month" in recognition of the contributions of Tennessee craft breweries and cideries to this state's economic growth and diversification.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 136,s 1, eff. 4/17/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-9-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 4-9-103
Record - Reports
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners shall keep a record of its transactions, and shall at the session of each general assembly make a report of its doings and of its recommendations to the general assembly. Acts 1909, ch. 86, § 3; Shan., § 3608a119; mod. Code 1932, §1015; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-903.
The board of commissioners shall keep a record of its transactions, and shall at the session of each general assembly make a report of its doings and of its recommendations to the general assembly.
Acts 1909, ch. 86, § 3; Shan., § 3608a119; mod. Code 1932, §1015; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-903.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2702 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2702
Commissioner
Status: in_force

(a) The department of disability and aging shall be in the charge of a commissioner, who shall be appointed by the governor in the same manner as are other commissioners and who shall have the same official status as other commissioners. (b) The commissioner shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor, and the commissioner's compensation shall be fixed by the governor and paid from the appropriation available to such department. (c) The commissioner shall be appointed without regard to residence on the basis of merit as measured by administrative abilities and a demonstrated quality of leadership, and must have a recognized graduate degree as a psychiatrist, doctor of medicine, behavioral scientist, social scientist, educator or other profession involved with human development, human welfare or human relations, with experience in public administration; and shall further have a professional background in the area of disability or aging, and an understanding of the conditions of human development, intellectual or developmental disabilities, human welfare and social services. (d) No person shall be eligible to appointment as commissioner unless such person is at least thirty (30) years of age and has five (5) years of administrative experience, including at least three (3) years of full time management experience in private enterprise, private practice or public service. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 106, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 10; 2011 , ch. 158, § 2.
(a) The department of disability and aging shall be in the charge of a commissioner, who shall be appointed by the governor in the same manner as are other commissioners and who shall have the same official status as other commissioners.
(b) The commissioner shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor, and the commissioner's compensation shall be fixed by the governor and paid from the appropriation available to such department.
(c) The commissioner shall be appointed without regard to residence on the basis of merit as measured by administrative abilities and a demonstrated quality of leadership, and must have a recognized graduate degree as a psychiatrist, doctor of medicine, behavioral scientist, social scientist, educator or other profession involved with human development, human welfare or human relations, with experience in public administration; and shall further have a professional background in the area of disability or aging, and an understanding of the conditions of human development, intellectual or developmental disabilities, human welfare and social services.
(d) No person shall be eligible to appointment as commissioner unless such person is at least thirty (30) years of age and has five (5) years of administrative experience, including at least three (3) years of full time management experience in private enterprise, private practice or public service.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 106, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 10; 2011 , ch. 158, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-904 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-904
Discrimination by funded programs prohibited
Status: in_force

It is a discriminatory practice for any state agency receiving federal funds making it subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.), or for any person receiving such federal funds from a state agency, to exclude a person from participation in, deny benefits to a person, or to subject a person to discrimination under any program or activity receiving such funds, on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Acts 1995, ch. 381, § 1.
It is a discriminatory practice for any state agency receiving federal funds making it subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.), or for any person receiving such federal funds from a state agency, to exclude a person from participation in, deny benefits to a person, or to subject a person to discrimination under any program or activity receiving such funds, on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Acts 1995, ch. 381, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-54-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 54 / Section 4-54-104
Firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition manufactured in this state not subject to federal regulation under interstate commerce clause
Status: in_force

A personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in this state and that remains within the borders of this state is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of congress to regulate interstate commerce. It is declared by the legislature that those items have not traveled in interstate commerce. This section applies to a firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition that is manufactured in this state from basic materials and that can be manufactured without the inclusion of any significant parts imported into this state. Generic and insignificant parts that have other manufacturing or consumer product applications are not firearms, firearms accessories or ammunition, and their importation into this state and incorporation into a firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition manufactured in this state does not subject the firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition to federal regulation. It is declared by the legislature that basic materials, such as unmachined steel and unshaped wood, are not firearms, firearms accessories or ammunition and are not subject to congressional authority to regulate firearms, firearms accessories and ammunition under interstate commerce as if they were actually firearms, firearms accessories or ammunition. The authority of congress to regulate interstate commerce in basic materials does not include authority to regulate firearms, firearms accessories and ammunition made in this state from those materials. Firearms accessories that are imported into this state from another state and that are subject to federal regulation as being in interstate commerce do not subject a firearm to federal regulation under interstate commerce because they are attached to or used in conjunction with a firearm in this state. Acts 2009, ch. 435, § 5.
A personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in this state and that remains within the borders of this state is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of congress to regulate interstate commerce. It is declared by the legislature that those items have not traveled in interstate commerce. This section applies to a firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition that is manufactured in this state from basic materials and that can be manufactured without the inclusion of any significant parts imported into this state. Generic and insignificant parts that have other manufacturing or consumer product applications are not firearms, firearms accessories or ammunition, and their importation into this state and incorporation into a firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition manufactured in this state does not subject the firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition to federal regulation. It is declared by the legislature that basic materials, such as unmachined steel and unshaped wood, are not firearms, firearms accessories or ammunition and are not subject to congressional authority to regulate firearms, firearms accessories and ammunition under interstate commerce as if they were actually firearms, firearms accessories or ammunition. The authority of congress to regulate interstate commerce in basic materials does not include authority to regulate firearms, firearms accessories and ammunition made in this state from those materials. Firearms accessories that are imported into this state from another state and that are subject to federal regulation as being in interstate commerce do not subject a firearm to federal regulation under interstate commerce because they are attached to or used in conjunction with a firearm in this state.
Acts 2009, ch. 435, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-507 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-507
Further agreements and guarantees
Status: in_force

The authority has the right to enter into such further agreements with a county and require such further guarantees or securities as it may see fit prior to, or simultaneously with, the issuance or refusal to issue bonds, or the issuance or refusal to issue loans from bond proceeds or state appropriations, until such agreements or securities in a form that the authority may elect, are agreed to or are obtained. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 378, s 8, eff. 5/11/2023. Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 14.
The authority has the right to enter into such further agreements with a county and require such further guarantees or securities as it may see fit prior to, or simultaneously with, the issuance or refusal to issue bonds, or the issuance or refusal to issue loans from bond proceeds or state appropriations, until such agreements or securities in a form that the authority may elect, are agreed to or are obtained.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 378, s 8, eff. 5/11/2023.
Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-101
Creation of corporation
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created a corporation, which shall be known as the "Tennessee education lottery corporation." (b) The corporation shall be registered with the secretary of state and shall be subject to the corporate laws of the state. (c) The corporation shall be a body, politic and corporate, and a quasi-public instrumentality, and not a state agency or department, which shall be deemed to be acting in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state through the operation of a state lottery and in the performance of other essential public functions entrusted to it. (d) The corporation shall have perpetual succession and shall adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws and regulations for the conduct of its affairs. (e) The corporation shall strive to maximize net lottery proceeds. (f) Venue for the corporation is Davidson County. Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
(a) There is hereby created a corporation, which shall be known as the "Tennessee education lottery corporation."
(b) The corporation shall be registered with the secretary of state and shall be subject to the corporate laws of the state.
(c) The corporation shall be a body, politic and corporate, and a quasi-public instrumentality, and not a state agency or department, which shall be deemed to be acting in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state through the operation of a state lottery and in the performance of other essential public functions entrusted to it.
(d) The corporation shall have perpetual succession and shall adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws and regulations for the conduct of its affairs.
(e) The corporation shall strive to maximize net lottery proceeds.
(f) Venue for the corporation is Davidson County.
Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-8-302 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-302
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The state capitol commission has the following power and duty to: (1) Formulate and develop a plenary master plan and program for the adaptive restoration and preservation of the state capitol, including the building and contiguous grounds; (2) Consistent with the master plan required in subdivision (a)(1), to establish policy controlling the furnishings, including, but not limited to, wall, floor and window coverings of the state capitol; (3) Establish policy governing maintenance of the state capitol; (4) Establish policy governing the use of the state capitol for any nongovernmental activities; and (5) Establish a policy relative to historical commemorative additions and improvements on the Bicentennial Mall, such as statues and monuments, and to approve such historical commemorative additions and improvements as may come with such policy; provided, that all other aspects of the administration of the Bicentennial Mall shall remain within the control and jurisdiction of the department of environment and conservation. (b) All actions of the commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall be subject to the concurrence of the state building commission. Acts 1986, ch. 838, § 2; 1998, ch. 688, § 1.
(a) The state capitol commission has the following power and duty to: (1) Formulate and develop a plenary master plan and program for the adaptive restoration and preservation of the state capitol, including the building and contiguous grounds; (2) Consistent with the master plan required in subdivision (a)(1), to establish policy controlling the furnishings, including, but not limited to, wall, floor and window coverings of the state capitol; (3) Establish policy governing maintenance of the state capitol; (4) Establish policy governing the use of the state capitol for any nongovernmental activities; and (5) Establish a policy relative to historical commemorative additions and improvements on the Bicentennial Mall, such as statues and monuments, and to approve such historical commemorative additions and improvements as may come with such policy; provided, that all other aspects of the administration of the Bicentennial Mall shall remain within the control and jurisdiction of the department of environment and conservation.
(1) Formulate and develop a plenary master plan and program for the adaptive restoration and preservation of the state capitol, including the building and contiguous grounds;
(2) Consistent with the master plan required in subdivision (a)(1), to establish policy controlling the furnishings, including, but not limited to, wall, floor and window coverings of the state capitol;
(3) Establish policy governing maintenance of the state capitol;
(4) Establish policy governing the use of the state capitol for any nongovernmental activities; and
(5) Establish a policy relative to historical commemorative additions and improvements on the Bicentennial Mall, such as statues and monuments, and to approve such historical commemorative additions and improvements as may come with such policy; provided, that all other aspects of the administration of the Bicentennial Mall shall remain within the control and jurisdiction of the department of environment and conservation.
(b) All actions of the commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall be subject to the concurrence of the state building commission.
Acts 1986, ch. 838, § 2; 1998, ch. 688, § 1.