Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-3-109 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 3 / Section 63-3-109
Academic license - License to practice - Requirements - Podiatrists licensed in other states
Status: in_force

(a) Any person desiring an academic license to participate in a residency program shall: (1) Apply on a form prescribed by the board or via online application for an academic license; (2) Pay a fee as determined by the board; and (3) Have a residency program accepted by the board certify that the applicant has been accepted for its program. (b) The academic license shall terminate upon the applicant leaving the residency program. (c) Any person desiring to become licensed to practice podiatry in this state must: (1) Make application to the secretary of the board on a form prescribed by the board; (2) Pay an application fee as determined by the board; (3) Pass the examination conducted or accepted by the board; and (4) Successfully complete at least a one-year residency program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or its successor organization. (d) The board shall have the authority to issue locum tenens licenses to podiatrists licensed in another state who wish to practice podiatry in this state for a limited period of time and who meet all the requirements established by the board by rule for a locum tenens license. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 949,s 4, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-309; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 7; 1986, ch. 675, § 14; 1990, ch. 886, § 1; 2009, ch. 422, §§ 4-7.
(a) Any person desiring an academic license to participate in a residency program shall: (1) Apply on a form prescribed by the board or via online application for an academic license; (2) Pay a fee as determined by the board; and (3) Have a residency program accepted by the board certify that the applicant has been accepted for its program.
(1) Apply on a form prescribed by the board or via online application for an academic license;
(2) Pay a fee as determined by the board; and
(3) Have a residency program accepted by the board certify that the applicant has been accepted for its program.
(b) The academic license shall terminate upon the applicant leaving the residency program.
(c) Any person desiring to become licensed to practice podiatry in this state must: (1) Make application to the secretary of the board on a form prescribed by the board; (2) Pay an application fee as determined by the board; (3) Pass the examination conducted or accepted by the board; and (4) Successfully complete at least a one-year residency program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or its successor organization.
(1) Make application to the secretary of the board on a form prescribed by the board;
(2) Pay an application fee as determined by the board;
(3) Pass the examination conducted or accepted by the board; and
(4) Successfully complete at least a one-year residency program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or its successor organization.
(d) The board shall have the authority to issue locum tenens licenses to podiatrists licensed in another state who wish to practice podiatry in this state for a limited period of time and who meet all the requirements established by the board by rule for a locum tenens license.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 949,s 4, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-309; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 7; 1986, ch. 675, § 14; 1990, ch. 886, § 1; 2009, ch. 422, §§ 4-7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-18-108 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 18 / Section 63-18-108
Grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of license or other discipline
Status: in_force

(a) The board is authorized to deny, restrict or condition any application for licensure or revoke, suspend or otherwise discipline the license of a massage therapist or an establishment, if the applicant, licensee or holder of an establishment license upon proof: (1) Is guilty of fraud in the practice of massage or fraud or deceit in the licensee's admission to the practice of massage; (2) Has been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of an offense that constitutes a felony or a misdemeanor under the laws of this state; (3) Is engaged in the practice of massage under a false or assumed name or is impersonating another practitioner of a like or different name; (4) Abuses or is addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors, drugs or stimulants to such an extent as to incapacitate such person's performance of professional duties; (5) Is guilty of fraudulent, false, misleading or deceptive advertising or for prescribing medicines or drugs or practicing any licensed profession without legal authority. The licensee may not diagnose or imply or advertise, in any way, services for a condition that would require a diagnosis; (6) Is guilty of willful negligence in the practice of massage or has been guilty of employing, allowing or permitting any unlicensed person to perform massage in such licensee's establishment; (7) Has violated this chapter or any substantive rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter; (8) Has been convicted of sexual misconduct, assignation or the solicitation or attempt thereof; (9) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or has assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant to this chapter; (10) Has practiced as a licensed massage therapist in an unlicensed massage establishment; (11) Is mentally incompetent; or (12) Is guilty of unethical or unprofessional conduct. (b) An action taken under this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Fresh Start Act that are compiled in chapter 1, part 1 of this title. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 745, s 35, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1995, ch. 480, §9; 2003 , ch. 137, § 2; T.C.A. § 63-18-202; Acts 2006, ch. 737, §§2, 3; 2010 , ch. 871, §§ 1-4.
(a) The board is authorized to deny, restrict or condition any application for licensure or revoke, suspend or otherwise discipline the license of a massage therapist or an establishment, if the applicant, licensee or holder of an establishment license upon proof: (1) Is guilty of fraud in the practice of massage or fraud or deceit in the licensee's admission to the practice of massage; (2) Has been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of an offense that constitutes a felony or a misdemeanor under the laws of this state; (3) Is engaged in the practice of massage under a false or assumed name or is impersonating another practitioner of a like or different name; (4) Abuses or is addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors, drugs or stimulants to such an extent as to incapacitate such person's performance of professional duties; (5) Is guilty of fraudulent, false, misleading or deceptive advertising or for prescribing medicines or drugs or practicing any licensed profession without legal authority. The licensee may not diagnose or imply or advertise, in any way, services for a condition that would require a diagnosis; (6) Is guilty of willful negligence in the practice of massage or has been guilty of employing, allowing or permitting any unlicensed person to perform massage in such licensee's establishment; (7) Has violated this chapter or any substantive rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter; (8) Has been convicted of sexual misconduct, assignation or the solicitation or attempt thereof; (9) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or has assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant to this chapter; (10) Has practiced as a licensed massage therapist in an unlicensed massage establishment; (11) Is mentally incompetent; or (12) Is guilty of unethical or unprofessional conduct.
(1) Is guilty of fraud in the practice of massage or fraud or deceit in the licensee's admission to the practice of massage;
(2) Has been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of an offense that constitutes a felony or a misdemeanor under the laws of this state;
(3) Is engaged in the practice of massage under a false or assumed name or is impersonating another practitioner of a like or different name;
(4) Abuses or is addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors, drugs or stimulants to such an extent as to incapacitate such person's performance of professional duties;
(5) Is guilty of fraudulent, false, misleading or deceptive advertising or for prescribing medicines or drugs or practicing any licensed profession without legal authority. The licensee may not diagnose or imply or advertise, in any way, services for a condition that would require a diagnosis;
(6) Is guilty of willful negligence in the practice of massage or has been guilty of employing, allowing or permitting any unlicensed person to perform massage in such licensee's establishment;
(7) Has violated this chapter or any substantive rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter;
(8) Has been convicted of sexual misconduct, assignation or the solicitation or attempt thereof;
(9) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or has assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant to this chapter;
(10) Has practiced as a licensed massage therapist in an unlicensed massage establishment;
(11) Is mentally incompetent; or
(12) Is guilty of unethical or unprofessional conduct.
(b) An action taken under this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Fresh Start Act that are compiled in chapter 1, part 1 of this title.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 745, s 35, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1995, ch. 480, §9; 2003 , ch. 137, § 2; T.C.A. § 63-18-202; Acts 2006, ch. 737, §§2, 3; 2010 , ch. 871, §§ 1-4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-19-205 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 19 / Section 63-19-205
Practices of collaborating physician
Status: in_force

A licensed physician who is collaborating with orthopedic physician assistants shall comply with the following practices: (1) No one (1) collaborating physician shall collaborate with more than two (2) licensed orthopedic physician assistants at any one time; (2) More than one (1) physician may collaborate with the same licensed orthopedic physician assistant; (3) The collaborating physician shall designate one (1) or more alternate physicians who have agreed to accept the responsibility of collaborating with the orthopedic physician assistant on a prearranged basis in the absence of the collaborating physician; (4) The licensed orthopedic physician assistant shall render services and care commensurate with such orthopedic assistant's education, training and experience; (5) The licensed orthopedic physician assistant shall not make any definitive diagnosis or prescribe any treatment program independent of the collaborating physician; (6) Pre-signed prescriptions shall not be used by the licensed orthopedic physician assistant. Medications dispensed by the licensed orthopedic physician assistant shall be approved by the collaborating physician; and (7) The patient of any physician receiving services from a licensed orthopedic physician assistant shall be fully informed that the individual is a licensed orthopedic physician assistant and/or a sign shall be conspicuously placed within the office of the physician indicating that certain services may be rendered by a licensed orthopedic physician assistant. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610, Secs.s 31, s 32 eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610, s 30, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 946, s 9, eff. 4/27/2016. Acts 1995, ch. 337, § 7; 1997 , ch. 207, § 5.
A licensed physician who is collaborating with orthopedic physician assistants shall comply with the following practices:
(1) No one (1) collaborating physician shall collaborate with more than two (2) licensed orthopedic physician assistants at any one time;
(2) More than one (1) physician may collaborate with the same licensed orthopedic physician assistant;
(3) The collaborating physician shall designate one (1) or more alternate physicians who have agreed to accept the responsibility of collaborating with the orthopedic physician assistant on a prearranged basis in the absence of the collaborating physician;
(4) The licensed orthopedic physician assistant shall render services and care commensurate with such orthopedic assistant's education, training and experience;
(5) The licensed orthopedic physician assistant shall not make any definitive diagnosis or prescribe any treatment program independent of the collaborating physician;
(6) Pre-signed prescriptions shall not be used by the licensed orthopedic physician assistant. Medications dispensed by the licensed orthopedic physician assistant shall be approved by the collaborating physician; and
(7) The patient of any physician receiving services from a licensed orthopedic physician assistant shall be fully informed that the individual is a licensed orthopedic physician assistant and/or a sign shall be conspicuously placed within the office of the physician indicating that certain services may be rendered by a licensed orthopedic physician assistant.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610, Secs.s 31, s 32 eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610, s 30, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 946, s 9, eff. 4/27/2016.
Acts 1995, ch. 337, § 7; 1997 , ch. 207, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-201 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 7 / Section 63-7-201
Creation
Status: in_force

There is created a board to be known as the board of nursing, composed of eleven (11) members, referred to in this chapter as "board," appointed by the governor in the manner and for the terms of office as provided in § 63-7-202 . Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 2; T.C.A., § 63-730; Acts 1984, ch. 755, § 3; 2005, ch. 387, § 16.
There is created a board to be known as the board of nursing, composed of eleven (11) members, referred to in this chapter as "board," appointed by the governor in the manner and for the terms of office as provided in § 63-7-202 .
Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 2; T.C.A., § 63-730; Acts 1984, ch. 755, § 3; 2005, ch. 387, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-123 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-123
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, except those expressly exempted from this chapter by § 63-1-110 or § 63-1-111 who practices the healing arts as defined in this chapter, or any branch thereof, without first complying with this chapter, including all laws now in force regulating the practice of the various branches of the healing arts, and any person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. (b) Each time any person practices the healing arts, or any branch thereof, without meeting all the requirements of laws now in force and of this chapter constitutes a separate offense. Any person filing or attempting to file as that person's own a diploma or license of another or a forged affidavit of identification commits a felony and is subject to the punishment prescribed by law for the crime of forgery. Acts 1947, ch. 9, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 6907.13 (Williams, § 6917.30); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-126; T.C.A. § 63-1-126; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112.
(a) Any person, except those expressly exempted from this chapter by § 63-1-110 or § 63-1-111 who practices the healing arts as defined in this chapter, or any branch thereof, without first complying with this chapter, including all laws now in force regulating the practice of the various branches of the healing arts, and any person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(b) Each time any person practices the healing arts, or any branch thereof, without meeting all the requirements of laws now in force and of this chapter constitutes a separate offense. Any person filing or attempting to file as that person's own a diploma or license of another or a forged affidavit of identification commits a felony and is subject to the punishment prescribed by law for the crime of forgery.
Acts 1947, ch. 9, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 6907.13 (Williams, § 6917.30); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-126; T.C.A. § 63-1-126; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-137 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-137
Funds - Deposits and disbursements
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all moneys other than the state regulatory fee as provided for in § 9-4-5117 collected by any board attached to the division of health related boards shall be deposited in the state general fund and credited to a separate account for each such board. (b) Disbursements from such accounts shall be made solely for the purpose of defraying expenses incurred in the implementation and enforcement of the board's area of regulation, including defraying costs to implement the Health Care Consumer Right-to-Know Act of 1998, compiled in chapter 51 of this title. (c) No such expenses shall be paid from any other state funds other than provided for in § 9-4-5117 . (d) Funds remaining in board accounts at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain available for expenditure in accordance with law. Acts 1992, ch. 830, § 1; 1995, ch. 446, § 3; 1999, ch. 373, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all moneys other than the state regulatory fee as provided for in § 9-4-5117 collected by any board attached to the division of health related boards shall be deposited in the state general fund and credited to a separate account for each such board.
(b) Disbursements from such accounts shall be made solely for the purpose of defraying expenses incurred in the implementation and enforcement of the board's area of regulation, including defraying costs to implement the Health Care Consumer Right-to-Know Act of 1998, compiled in chapter 51 of this title.
(c) No such expenses shall be paid from any other state funds other than provided for in § 9-4-5117 .
(d) Funds remaining in board accounts at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain available for expenditure in accordance with law.
Acts 1992, ch. 830, § 1; 1995, ch. 446, § 3; 1999, ch. 373, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-14-111 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 14 / Section 63-14-111
Suspension or revocation of license - Injunction
Status: in_force

(a) The board of dispensing opticians may suspend or revoke the license of, or otherwise discipline, any dispensing optician who is found guilty by the board of the violation of this chapter or of the code of ethics and standards of practice for dispensing opticians established by the board in accordance with this chapter; provided, that in all proceedings for suspension or revocation of license, the holder of the license is given fifteen (15) days' notice of the charges made against the holder and is entitled to be heard in person, by counsel, or both. (b) The penalty for first violations of § 63-14-103(g)-(i) is suspension of the offender's license for a period of time to be set by the board after a proper hearing. A second suspension may be grounds for revocation of the license by the board. (c) The board is thereby authorized to proceed in any of the courts of this state by injunction to restrain any continued violation of this chapter or of any rule or regulation of the code of ethics and standards of practice for dispensing opticians legally adopted or established by the board in accordance with this chapter. Any dispensing optician whose license is suspended or revoked under this chapter has the right to a review in the circuit or chancery court of the county in which such dispensing optician resides or has a place of business, in the manner provided by title 27, chapter 9. Acts 1955, ch. 98, § 8; 1977, ch. 284, § 2; T.C.A., §63-1410; Acts 1997 , ch. 463, § 6.
(a) The board of dispensing opticians may suspend or revoke the license of, or otherwise discipline, any dispensing optician who is found guilty by the board of the violation of this chapter or of the code of ethics and standards of practice for dispensing opticians established by the board in accordance with this chapter; provided, that in all proceedings for suspension or revocation of license, the holder of the license is given fifteen (15) days' notice of the charges made against the holder and is entitled to be heard in person, by counsel, or both.
(b) The penalty for first violations of § 63-14-103(g)-(i) is suspension of the offender's license for a period of time to be set by the board after a proper hearing. A second suspension may be grounds for revocation of the license by the board.
(c) The board is thereby authorized to proceed in any of the courts of this state by injunction to restrain any continued violation of this chapter or of any rule or regulation of the code of ethics and standards of practice for dispensing opticians legally adopted or established by the board in accordance with this chapter. Any dispensing optician whose license is suspended or revoked under this chapter has the right to a review in the circuit or chancery court of the county in which such dispensing optician resides or has a place of business, in the manner provided by title 27, chapter 9.
Acts 1955, ch. 98, § 8; 1977, ch. 284, § 2; T.C.A., §63-1410; Acts 1997 , ch. 463, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-5-134 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 5 / Section 63-5-134
Special volunteer license for practice in free health clinic - Exemption from fees - Renewal
Status: in_force

A dentist or a dental hygienist licensed pursuant to this chapter under a special volunteer license who is a medical practitioner, as defined by § 63-1-201 , engaged in practice at a free health clinic shall not be subject to license fees under this chapter. The board of dentistry may issue a special volunteer license, as such license is defined in § 63-1-201 , to qualified applicants without fee or charge. Such license shall be for a period of two (2) years and may be renewed on a biennial basis. Acts 2004, ch. 579, § 4.
A dentist or a dental hygienist licensed pursuant to this chapter under a special volunteer license who is a medical practitioner, as defined by § 63-1-201 , engaged in practice at a free health clinic shall not be subject to license fees under this chapter. The board of dentistry may issue a special volunteer license, as such license is defined in § 63-1-201 , to qualified applicants without fee or charge. Such license shall be for a period of two (2) years and may be renewed on a biennial basis.
Acts 2004, ch. 579, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-28-113 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 28 / Section 63-28-113
Committee chair and vice chair - Meetings - Quorum
Status: in_force

Not later than thirty (30) days after the governor appoints the initial members of the committee and annually thereafter, the committee shall meet and elect one (1) of its members as chair and one (1) of its members as vice chair. The committee shall meet annually or at any other time if called by the chair or a majority of the committee. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. Acts 1999, ch. 239, §13; 2009 , ch. 75, § 1.
Not later than thirty (30) days after the governor appoints the initial members of the committee and annually thereafter, the committee shall meet and elect one (1) of its members as chair and one (1) of its members as vice chair. The committee shall meet annually or at any other time if called by the chair or a majority of the committee. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
Acts 1999, ch. 239, §13; 2009 , ch. 75, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-902 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 6 / Section 63-6-902
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 325, s 2, eff. 4/28/2023. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1029, s 1, eff. 1/1/2017. Acts 1982, ch. 905, § 7; T.C.A., § 63-6-223 ; Acts 2000, ch. 956, § 1.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 325, s 2, eff. 4/28/2023.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1029, s 1, eff. 1/1/2017.
Acts 1982, ch. 905, § 7; T.C.A., § 63-6-223 ; Acts 2000, ch. 956, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-17-114 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 17 / Section 63-17-114
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed to: (1) Prevent a qualified person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the profession for which such person is licensed; (2) Restrict or prevent activities of a speech language pathology or audiology nature or the use of the official title of the position for which they were employed on the part of the following persons: (A) Persons who hold a valid and current credential as a speech and hearing specialist issued by the department of education; and (B) Speech language pathologists or audiologists employed by federal governmental agencies; provided, that such persons are performing such activities solely within the confines of, or under the jurisdiction of, the organization in which they are employed and do not offer to render speech language pathology or audiology services as defined in § 63-17-103 , to the public outside of the institutions or organizations in which they are employed. However, such persons may, without obtaining a license under this chapter, consult or disseminate their research findings and scientific information to other such accredited academic institutions or governmental agencies. They also may offer lectures to the public for a fee, monetary or otherwise, without being licensed under this chapter; (3) Restrict the activities and services of a student or a speech language pathology intern in speech language pathology pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in speech language pathology at an accredited or approved college or university or an approved clinical training facility; provided, that these activities and services constitute a part of the student's supervised course of study and that such persons are designated by such title as "speech language pathology intern," "speech language pathology trainee" or other such title clearly indicating the training status appropriate to the student's level of training; (4) Restrict the activities and services of a student of audiology or intern in audiology pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in audiology at an accredited or approved college or university or an approved clinical training facility; provided, that these activities and services constitute a part of the student's supervised course of study and that such person is designated by such title as "audiology intern," "audiology trainee" or other such title clearly indicating the training status appropriate to the student's level of training; (5) (A) Restrict a person from another state from offering such person's speech language pathology or audiology services in the state; provided, that such services are performed for no more than five (5) days in any calendar year and that such person meets the qualifications and requirements stated in the section on qualifications and does not sell hearing instruments; (B) However, a person from another state who is licensed or certified as a speech language pathologist by a similar board of another state, territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province and whose standards are equivalent to, or higher than, at the date of such person's certification or licensure, the requirements of this chapter and regulations duly adopted pursuant to this part or a person who meets the qualifications and requirements and resides in a state or territory of the United States or a foreign country or province that does not grant certification or license to speech language pathologists may also offer speech language pathology services in this state for a total of not more than thirty (30) days in any calendar year without being licensed under this law; (6) Prevent the activities and services of a speech language pathologist obtaining the pathologist's year of paid professional experience; provided, that such person is under the supervision of a speech language pathologist licensed under this chapter or a speech language pathologist certified under the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). A licensed or ASHA certified speech language pathologist shall not supervise more than three (3) speech language pathologists with a provisional license at any one (1) time; (7) Restrict the activities and services of an audiologist obtaining the audiologist's year of paid professional experience; provided, that such person is under the supervision of a licensed or ASHA certified audiologist. A licensed or ASHA certified audiologist shall not supervise more than three (3) unlicensed audiologists at any one (1) time; (8) Restrict the activities and services of a person performing audiometric tests under the direct supervision of a physician licensed to practice by the state board of medical examiners; and (9) Permit any person licensed by this chapter to practice medicine in any form or in any of its branches. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as applying to physicians licensed under chapters 1 and 6 of this title. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 318, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019. Acts 1973, ch. 93, §§ 14, 22; T.C.A., §§ 63-1714, 63-1722; 63-17-122; Acts 1994, ch. 849, §§ 9, 15; 1995, ch. 481, §§ 31, 42, 43.
Nothing in this part shall be construed to:
(1) Prevent a qualified person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the profession for which such person is licensed;
(2) Restrict or prevent activities of a speech language pathology or audiology nature or the use of the official title of the position for which they were employed on the part of the following persons: (A) Persons who hold a valid and current credential as a speech and hearing specialist issued by the department of education; and (B) Speech language pathologists or audiologists employed by federal governmental agencies; provided, that such persons are performing such activities solely within the confines of, or under the jurisdiction of, the organization in which they are employed and do not offer to render speech language pathology or audiology services as defined in § 63-17-103 , to the public outside of the institutions or organizations in which they are employed. However, such persons may, without obtaining a license under this chapter, consult or disseminate their research findings and scientific information to other such accredited academic institutions or governmental agencies. They also may offer lectures to the public for a fee, monetary or otherwise, without being licensed under this chapter;
(A) Persons who hold a valid and current credential as a speech and hearing specialist issued by the department of education; and
(B) Speech language pathologists or audiologists employed by federal governmental agencies; provided, that such persons are performing such activities solely within the confines of, or under the jurisdiction of, the organization in which they are employed and do not offer to render speech language pathology or audiology services as defined in § 63-17-103 , to the public outside of the institutions or organizations in which they are employed. However, such persons may, without obtaining a license under this chapter, consult or disseminate their research findings and scientific information to other such accredited academic institutions or governmental agencies. They also may offer lectures to the public for a fee, monetary or otherwise, without being licensed under this chapter;
(3) Restrict the activities and services of a student or a speech language pathology intern in speech language pathology pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in speech language pathology at an accredited or approved college or university or an approved clinical training facility; provided, that these activities and services constitute a part of the student's supervised course of study and that such persons are designated by such title as "speech language pathology intern," "speech language pathology trainee" or other such title clearly indicating the training status appropriate to the student's level of training;
(4) Restrict the activities and services of a student of audiology or intern in audiology pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in audiology at an accredited or approved college or university or an approved clinical training facility; provided, that these activities and services constitute a part of the student's supervised course of study and that such person is designated by such title as "audiology intern," "audiology trainee" or other such title clearly indicating the training status appropriate to the student's level of training;
(5) (A) Restrict a person from another state from offering such person's speech language pathology or audiology services in the state; provided, that such services are performed for no more than five (5) days in any calendar year and that such person meets the qualifications and requirements stated in the section on qualifications and does not sell hearing instruments; (B) However, a person from another state who is licensed or certified as a speech language pathologist by a similar board of another state, territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province and whose standards are equivalent to, or higher than, at the date of such person's certification or licensure, the requirements of this chapter and regulations duly adopted pursuant to this part or a person who meets the qualifications and requirements and resides in a state or territory of the United States or a foreign country or province that does not grant certification or license to speech language pathologists may also offer speech language pathology services in this state for a total of not more than thirty (30) days in any calendar year without being licensed under this law;
(A) Restrict a person from another state from offering such person's speech language pathology or audiology services in the state; provided, that such services are performed for no more than five (5) days in any calendar year and that such person meets the qualifications and requirements stated in the section on qualifications and does not sell hearing instruments;
(B) However, a person from another state who is licensed or certified as a speech language pathologist by a similar board of another state, territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province and whose standards are equivalent to, or higher than, at the date of such person's certification or licensure, the requirements of this chapter and regulations duly adopted pursuant to this part or a person who meets the qualifications and requirements and resides in a state or territory of the United States or a foreign country or province that does not grant certification or license to speech language pathologists may also offer speech language pathology services in this state for a total of not more than thirty (30) days in any calendar year without being licensed under this law;
(6) Prevent the activities and services of a speech language pathologist obtaining the pathologist's year of paid professional experience; provided, that such person is under the supervision of a speech language pathologist licensed under this chapter or a speech language pathologist certified under the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). A licensed or ASHA certified speech language pathologist shall not supervise more than three (3) speech language pathologists with a provisional license at any one (1) time;
(7) Restrict the activities and services of an audiologist obtaining the audiologist's year of paid professional experience; provided, that such person is under the supervision of a licensed or ASHA certified audiologist. A licensed or ASHA certified audiologist shall not supervise more than three (3) unlicensed audiologists at any one (1) time;
(8) Restrict the activities and services of a person performing audiometric tests under the direct supervision of a physician licensed to practice by the state board of medical examiners; and
(9) Permit any person licensed by this chapter to practice medicine in any form or in any of its branches. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as applying to physicians licensed under chapters 1 and 6 of this title.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 318, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019.
Acts 1973, ch. 93, §§ 14, 22; T.C.A., §§ 63-1714, 63-1722; 63-17-122; Acts 1994, ch. 849, §§ 9, 15; 1995, ch. 481, §§ 31, 42, 43.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-27-117 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 27 / Section 63-27-117
Training for respiratory equipment delivery technicians
Status: in_force

As a part of its licensing and regulation of home medical equipment providers under § 68-11-226 , the board for licensing health care facilities shall establish uniform standards to ensure the competency of persons who deliver and install respiratory equipment. Acts 1993, ch. 86, § 4; T.C.A. § 63-6-417; Acts 1998, ch. 1106, §§ 28, 29, 54, 55.
As a part of its licensing and regulation of home medical equipment providers under § 68-11-226 , the board for licensing health care facilities shall establish uniform standards to ensure the competency of persons who deliver and install respiratory equipment.
Acts 1993, ch. 86, § 4; T.C.A. § 63-6-417; Acts 1998, ch. 1106, §§ 28, 29, 54, 55.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-5-102 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 5 / Section 63-5-102
Composition of board
Status: in_force

The board shall consist of seven (7) practicing dentists, two (2) practicing dental hygienists and one (1) practicing registered dental assistant, whose duty it is to carry out this chapter. Of the seven (7) dentists, two (2) shall be appointed from each grand division of the state, and the appointment of the other dentists shall alternate among the grand divisions on an equal basis, but without regard to consecutive terms of a board member. Acts 1957, ch. 32, § 3; 1978, ch. 824, § 2; T.C.A., § 63-531; Acts 1984, ch. 528, §3; 1990, ch. 1031, §1; 1997 , ch. 53, § 1; 2000, ch. 927, §3; 2001, ch. 330, § 1.
The board shall consist of seven (7) practicing dentists, two (2) practicing dental hygienists and one (1) practicing registered dental assistant, whose duty it is to carry out this chapter. Of the seven (7) dentists, two (2) shall be appointed from each grand division of the state, and the appointment of the other dentists shall alternate among the grand divisions on an equal basis, but without regard to consecutive terms of a board member.
Acts 1957, ch. 32, § 3; 1978, ch. 824, § 2; T.C.A., § 63-531; Acts 1984, ch. 528, §3; 1990, ch. 1031, §1; 1997 , ch. 53, § 1; 2000, ch. 927, §3; 2001, ch. 330, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-11-213 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 11 / Section 63-11-213
Privileged communications
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this chapter, the confidential relations and communications between licensed psychologist, licensed psychological examiner, licensed senior psychological examiner, certified psychological assistant, or certified psychological testing technician and client are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client; and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any such privileged communication to be disclosed. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 14, eff. 1/1/2024. Acts 1953, ch. 169, § 17 (Williams, § 7082.17); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-1117; Acts 2001, ch. 123, § 22.
For the purpose of this chapter, the confidential relations and communications between licensed psychologist, licensed psychological examiner, licensed senior psychological examiner, certified psychological assistant, or certified psychological testing technician and client are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client; and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any such privileged communication to be disclosed.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 14, eff. 1/1/2024.
Acts 1953, ch. 169, § 17 (Williams, § 7082.17); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-1117; Acts 2001, ch. 123, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-113 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 7 / Section 63-7-113
Examinations
Status: in_force

(a) An examination for both the professional and practical nurses shall be held at least once each year at such time and place as the board may determine and additional examinations as the board may deem necessary. (b) The board shall appoint the number of nurses and proctors necessary to administer the examination in each place designated and make such rules and regulations in regard to the examinations as are essential to efficient service. Each nurse or proctor shall receive fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for each day of service, and in addition thereto, shall be reimbursed for travel and other necessary expenses. Such expenses shall be claimed and paid in accordance with the prevailing travel regulations of the state government. Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 22; 1976, ch. 501, § 8; T.C.A., § 63-750; Acts 2005, ch. 387, § 7.
(a) An examination for both the professional and practical nurses shall be held at least once each year at such time and place as the board may determine and additional examinations as the board may deem necessary.
(b) The board shall appoint the number of nurses and proctors necessary to administer the examination in each place designated and make such rules and regulations in regard to the examinations as are essential to efficient service. Each nurse or proctor shall receive fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for each day of service, and in addition thereto, shall be reimbursed for travel and other necessary expenses. Such expenses shall be claimed and paid in accordance with the prevailing travel regulations of the state government.
Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 22; 1976, ch. 501, § 8; T.C.A., § 63-750; Acts 2005, ch. 387, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-103 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 16 / Section 63-16-103
Duties of the board
Status: in_force

It is the function and duty of the board to: (1) Develop, impose and enforce standards that must be met by individuals in order to receive a license as a nursing home administrator, which standards are designed to ensure that nursing home administrators are individuals who are of good character and otherwise suitable and who, by training or experience in the field of institutional administration, are qualified to serve as nursing home administrators; (2) Develop and apply appropriate techniques, including examinations and investigations, for determining whether an individual meets such standards; (3) Issue a license to individuals determined, after the application of such techniques, to meet such standards and authorize the state licensing board to revoke or suspend licenses previously issued in any case where the individual holding any such license is determined by the board to have substantially failed to conform to the requirements of such standards; (4) Establish and carry out procedures designed to ensure that individuals licensed as nursing home administrators will, during any period that they serve as such, comply with the requirements of such standards; (5) Receive, investigate and take appropriate action with respect to any charge or complaint filed with the board to the effect that any individual licensed as a nursing home administrator has failed to comply with the requirements of such standards; (6) Conduct a continuing study and investigation of nursing homes and administrators of nursing homes within the state with a view to the improvement of standards imposed for the licensing of such administrators and of procedures and methods for the enforcement of such standards with respect to administrators of nursing homes who have been licensed as such; (7) Conduct or cause to be conducted courses of instruction and training sufficient to meet the requirements of this chapter. In lieu thereof, the board may approve courses conducted by other groups or organizations; (8) Have the authority to adopt, promulgate and enforce rules and regulations necessary for the proper performance of its duties; and (9) The single state agency has the authority to receive and disburse federal funds pursuant to § 1908(e)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396g(e)(1) ). Acts 1970, ch. 565, § 3; T.C.A., § 63-1603; Acts 1985, ch. 120, § 15.
It is the function and duty of the board to:
(1) Develop, impose and enforce standards that must be met by individuals in order to receive a license as a nursing home administrator, which standards are designed to ensure that nursing home administrators are individuals who are of good character and otherwise suitable and who, by training or experience in the field of institutional administration, are qualified to serve as nursing home administrators;
(2) Develop and apply appropriate techniques, including examinations and investigations, for determining whether an individual meets such standards;
(3) Issue a license to individuals determined, after the application of such techniques, to meet such standards and authorize the state licensing board to revoke or suspend licenses previously issued in any case where the individual holding any such license is determined by the board to have substantially failed to conform to the requirements of such standards;
(4) Establish and carry out procedures designed to ensure that individuals licensed as nursing home administrators will, during any period that they serve as such, comply with the requirements of such standards;
(5) Receive, investigate and take appropriate action with respect to any charge or complaint filed with the board to the effect that any individual licensed as a nursing home administrator has failed to comply with the requirements of such standards;
(6) Conduct a continuing study and investigation of nursing homes and administrators of nursing homes within the state with a view to the improvement of standards imposed for the licensing of such administrators and of procedures and methods for the enforcement of such standards with respect to administrators of nursing homes who have been licensed as such;
(7) Conduct or cause to be conducted courses of instruction and training sufficient to meet the requirements of this chapter. In lieu thereof, the board may approve courses conducted by other groups or organizations;
(8) Have the authority to adopt, promulgate and enforce rules and regulations necessary for the proper performance of its duties; and
(9) The single state agency has the authority to receive and disburse federal funds pursuant to § 1908(e)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396g(e)(1) ).
Acts 1970, ch. 565, § 3; T.C.A., § 63-1603; Acts 1985, ch. 120, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-23-106 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 23 / Section 63-23-106
Renewal of licenses - Continuing education requirements
Status: in_force

(a) All persons who are licensed to practice social work shall renew their licenses as follows: (1) Biennial licensure renewal fees in an amount established by the board shall accompany each renewal application; (2) If any holder of a license fails to renew the license within sixty (60) days of expiration, the license of the person shall be automatically revoked without further notice or hearing unless specifically requested; and (3) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the division of health related boards, with the approval of the commissioner, shall establish a system of license renewals at alternative intervals that will allow for the distribution of the license workload as uniformly as is practicable throughout the calendar year. Licenses issued under the alternative method are valid for twenty-four (24) months, and shall expire on the last day of the last month of the license period. However, during a transition period, or at any time thereafter when the board determines that the volume of work for any given interval is unduly burdensome or costly, either the licenses or renewals, or both of them, may be issued for terms of not less than six (6) months nor more than eighteen (18) months. The fee imposed for any license under the alternative interval method for a period of other than twenty-four (24) months shall be proportionate to the biennial fee and modified in no other manner, except that the proportional fee shall be rounded off to the nearest quarter of a dollar (25¢). No renewal application will be accepted after the last day of the month following the license expiration date under the alternative method authorized in this subdivision (a)(3). (b) In accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, the board shall promulgate rules to establish continuing education requirements for persons seeking renewal of social work licenses. Acts 1984, ch. 1003, § 1; 1989, ch. 360, § 62; 1989, ch. 523, §90; 1990, ch. 913, § 2; T.C.A. § 63-23-104 ; Acts 2008 , ch. 1016, § 1.
(a) All persons who are licensed to practice social work shall renew their licenses as follows: (1) Biennial licensure renewal fees in an amount established by the board shall accompany each renewal application; (2) If any holder of a license fails to renew the license within sixty (60) days of expiration, the license of the person shall be automatically revoked without further notice or hearing unless specifically requested; and (3) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the division of health related boards, with the approval of the commissioner, shall establish a system of license renewals at alternative intervals that will allow for the distribution of the license workload as uniformly as is practicable throughout the calendar year. Licenses issued under the alternative method are valid for twenty-four (24) months, and shall expire on the last day of the last month of the license period. However, during a transition period, or at any time thereafter when the board determines that the volume of work for any given interval is unduly burdensome or costly, either the licenses or renewals, or both of them, may be issued for terms of not less than six (6) months nor more than eighteen (18) months. The fee imposed for any license under the alternative interval method for a period of other than twenty-four (24) months shall be proportionate to the biennial fee and modified in no other manner, except that the proportional fee shall be rounded off to the nearest quarter of a dollar (25¢). No renewal application will be accepted after the last day of the month following the license expiration date under the alternative method authorized in this subdivision (a)(3).
(1) Biennial licensure renewal fees in an amount established by the board shall accompany each renewal application;
(2) If any holder of a license fails to renew the license within sixty (60) days of expiration, the license of the person shall be automatically revoked without further notice or hearing unless specifically requested; and
(3) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the division of health related boards, with the approval of the commissioner, shall establish a system of license renewals at alternative intervals that will allow for the distribution of the license workload as uniformly as is practicable throughout the calendar year. Licenses issued under the alternative method are valid for twenty-four (24) months, and shall expire on the last day of the last month of the license period. However, during a transition period, or at any time thereafter when the board determines that the volume of work for any given interval is unduly burdensome or costly, either the licenses or renewals, or both of them, may be issued for terms of not less than six (6) months nor more than eighteen (18) months. The fee imposed for any license under the alternative interval method for a period of other than twenty-four (24) months shall be proportionate to the biennial fee and modified in no other manner, except that the proportional fee shall be rounded off to the nearest quarter of a dollar (25¢). No renewal application will be accepted after the last day of the month following the license expiration date under the alternative method authorized in this subdivision (a)(3).
(b) In accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, the board shall promulgate rules to establish continuing education requirements for persons seeking renewal of social work licenses.
Acts 1984, ch. 1003, § 1; 1989, ch. 360, § 62; 1989, ch. 523, §90; 1990, ch. 913, § 2; T.C.A. § 63-23-104 ; Acts 2008 , ch. 1016, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-308 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-308
Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1033, s 12, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 2011 , ch. 340, § 1.
Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1033, s 12, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 2011 , ch. 340, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-3-103 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 3 / Section 63-3-103
Board of podiatric medical examiners - Members
Status: in_force

(a) A board of examiners is established, to be known by the name and title of "board of podiatric medical examiners." (b) The governor shall appoint four (4) persons who have been licensed podiatrists for a period of at least two (2) years in this state as members of this board. The terms of office shall be for four (4) years. In making appointments to the board of podiatric medical examiners, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the board is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the board is a member of a racial minority. (c) Upon the expiration of the term of a member, the governor shall appoint the member's successor for a term of four (4) years. (d) The governor has the power to remove from office members of the board for neglect of duties as required by this chapter, or for malfeasance in office and incompetency or for unprofessional conduct. The governor has the authority to fill any vacancy caused by the removal of any member of the board by the member's resignation or death, from a list of all licensed podiatrists who have practiced not less than two (2) years in this state. Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 3; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.13 (Williams, § 7182.14); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-303; Acts 1988, ch. 1013, § 40; 1993, ch. 181, § 2; 2005, ch. 228, § 2; 2009, ch. 422, §§ 1, 2, 12.
(a) A board of examiners is established, to be known by the name and title of "board of podiatric medical examiners."
(b) The governor shall appoint four (4) persons who have been licensed podiatrists for a period of at least two (2) years in this state as members of this board. The terms of office shall be for four (4) years. In making appointments to the board of podiatric medical examiners, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the board is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the board is a member of a racial minority.
(c) Upon the expiration of the term of a member, the governor shall appoint the member's successor for a term of four (4) years.
(d) The governor has the power to remove from office members of the board for neglect of duties as required by this chapter, or for malfeasance in office and incompetency or for unprofessional conduct. The governor has the authority to fill any vacancy caused by the removal of any member of the board by the member's resignation or death, from a list of all licensed podiatrists who have practiced not less than two (2) years in this state.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 3; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.13 (Williams, § 7182.14); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-303; Acts 1988, ch. 1013, § 40; 1993, ch. 181, § 2; 2005, ch. 228, § 2; 2009, ch. 422, §§ 1, 2, 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-23-103 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 23 / Section 63-23-103
Practice of licensed master social work - Licensing requirements
Status: in_force

(a) The practice of licensed master's social work is the professional application of social work theory, knowledge, methods, principles, values and ethics and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities. The practice of master's social work requires the application of specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in the areas of assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation, case management, mediation, counseling, supportive counseling, direct practice, information and referral, supervision of employees, consultation, education, research, advocacy, community organization and the development, implementation, and administration of policies, programs and activities. The practice of master's social work may include the practice activities of a licensed baccalaureate social worker. The practice of master's social work may include the practice of clinical social work under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinical social worker as an avenue for licensure as a clinical social worker. A social worker at this level shall not provide services to clients in exchange for direct payment or third-party reimbursement. Licensed master's social workers shall engage only in supervised practice in or for an agency or organization and may not practice privately or independently. Licensed master's social workers may not hold themselves out as a licensed advance practice social worker or a licensed clinical social worker. A social worker may not prescribe medication or interpret psychological tests. (b) (1) To obtain a license to engage in the practice as a licensed master's social worker an applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has: (A) Submitted a written application in a form prescribed by the board or via online application; (B) Paid all applicable fees specified by the board relative to the licensure process; (C) Attained the age of majority; (D) Graduated and received a master's degree in social work from a council on social work education approved program or has received a doctorate or Ph.D. in social work; and (E) Successfully passed the association of social work board's master's licensing exam. (2) Any person possessing a CMSW certificate at the time of implementation of this law will automatically become a licensed master's social worker without meeting any additional requirements. (3) Any MSW who graduated before 1980 or who has graduated from a council on social work education accredited program since 1980 may apply for licensure without examination until December 31, 2010. (c) No person shall, by verbal claim, advertisement, letterhead, card or in any other way represent that the person is a licensed master's social worker unless the person possesses a valid license issued pursuant to subsection (b). (d) A violation of subsection (c) is a Class A misdemeanor. (e) The board shall establish regulations for the issuance of temporary licenses for master's social workers who hold the degree of master's in social work granted by any college, university, or school of social work that has applied for, but has not yet received, accreditation by the council on social work education. This practice activity shall be applicable toward meeting the provisions and requirements of § 63-23-104(b) or § 63-23-105(b) . Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 949,s 12, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2008 , ch. 1016, § 1.
(a) The practice of licensed master's social work is the professional application of social work theory, knowledge, methods, principles, values and ethics and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities. The practice of master's social work requires the application of specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in the areas of assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation, case management, mediation, counseling, supportive counseling, direct practice, information and referral, supervision of employees, consultation, education, research, advocacy, community organization and the development, implementation, and administration of policies, programs and activities. The practice of master's social work may include the practice activities of a licensed baccalaureate social worker. The practice of master's social work may include the practice of clinical social work under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinical social worker as an avenue for licensure as a clinical social worker. A social worker at this level shall not provide services to clients in exchange for direct payment or third-party reimbursement. Licensed master's social workers shall engage only in supervised practice in or for an agency or organization and may not practice privately or independently. Licensed master's social workers may not hold themselves out as a licensed advance practice social worker or a licensed clinical social worker. A social worker may not prescribe medication or interpret psychological tests.
(b) (1) To obtain a license to engage in the practice as a licensed master's social worker an applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has: (A) Submitted a written application in a form prescribed by the board or via online application; (B) Paid all applicable fees specified by the board relative to the licensure process; (C) Attained the age of majority; (D) Graduated and received a master's degree in social work from a council on social work education approved program or has received a doctorate or Ph.D. in social work; and (E) Successfully passed the association of social work board's master's licensing exam. (2) Any person possessing a CMSW certificate at the time of implementation of this law will automatically become a licensed master's social worker without meeting any additional requirements. (3) Any MSW who graduated before 1980 or who has graduated from a council on social work education accredited program since 1980 may apply for licensure without examination until December 31, 2010.
(1) To obtain a license to engage in the practice as a licensed master's social worker an applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has: (A) Submitted a written application in a form prescribed by the board or via online application; (B) Paid all applicable fees specified by the board relative to the licensure process; (C) Attained the age of majority; (D) Graduated and received a master's degree in social work from a council on social work education approved program or has received a doctorate or Ph.D. in social work; and (E) Successfully passed the association of social work board's master's licensing exam.
(A) Submitted a written application in a form prescribed by the board or via online application;
(B) Paid all applicable fees specified by the board relative to the licensure process;
(C) Attained the age of majority;
(D) Graduated and received a master's degree in social work from a council on social work education approved program or has received a doctorate or Ph.D. in social work; and
(E) Successfully passed the association of social work board's master's licensing exam.
(2) Any person possessing a CMSW certificate at the time of implementation of this law will automatically become a licensed master's social worker without meeting any additional requirements.
(3) Any MSW who graduated before 1980 or who has graduated from a council on social work education accredited program since 1980 may apply for licensure without examination until December 31, 2010.
(c) No person shall, by verbal claim, advertisement, letterhead, card or in any other way represent that the person is a licensed master's social worker unless the person possesses a valid license issued pursuant to subsection (b).
(d) A violation of subsection (c) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(e) The board shall establish regulations for the issuance of temporary licenses for master's social workers who hold the degree of master's in social work granted by any college, university, or school of social work that has applied for, but has not yet received, accreditation by the council on social work education. This practice activity shall be applicable toward meeting the provisions and requirements of § 63-23-104(b) or § 63-23-105(b) .
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 949,s 12, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1016, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-308 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 13 / Section 63-13-308
License renewal - Eligibility to apply for physical therapy licensure compact privileges - Changes in name or address - Retirement - Inactive Status - Exemption from continuing education requirements
Status: in_force

(a) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed under this part shall renew the person's license as specified in the rules. An individual who fails to renew the license by the date of expiration shall not practice physical therapy or function as a physical therapist assistant in this state. (b) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed in a jurisdiction that is a member state of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is eligible to become a licensee for compact privileges in this state, subject to the requirements in § 63-13-402 . (c) Each licensee shall report to the division a name change and changes in business and home address within thirty (30) days of the change. (d) A person licensed by the board to the practice of physical therapy in this state who has retired, or may retire, from the practice in this state is not required to register as required by this part if the person files with the board an affidavit on a form to be furnished by the board, which affidavit states the date on which the person retired from the practice and any other facts the board considers necessary that tend to verify the retirement. If the person thereafter reengages in the practice in this state, the person must apply for licensure with the board as provided by this part and meet the continuing education requirements that are established by the board, except for good and sufficient reasons as determined by the board. (e) A person licensed by the board may place their license on inactive status by filing the proper forms with the board and by paying a biennial fee in accordance with rules. If the person thereafter reengages in active practice of physical therapy in this state, then the person must apply for relicensure with the board as provided by this part and meet the continuing education requirements as are established by the board, except for good and sufficient reasons as determined by the board. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 790, s 12, eff. 7/15/2020. Acts 1999, ch. 528, § 19; 2005, ch. 51, § 1; 2007 , ch. 115, § 10.
(a) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed under this part shall renew the person's license as specified in the rules. An individual who fails to renew the license by the date of expiration shall not practice physical therapy or function as a physical therapist assistant in this state.
(b) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed in a jurisdiction that is a member state of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is eligible to become a licensee for compact privileges in this state, subject to the requirements in § 63-13-402 .
(c) Each licensee shall report to the division a name change and changes in business and home address within thirty (30) days of the change.
(d) A person licensed by the board to the practice of physical therapy in this state who has retired, or may retire, from the practice in this state is not required to register as required by this part if the person files with the board an affidavit on a form to be furnished by the board, which affidavit states the date on which the person retired from the practice and any other facts the board considers necessary that tend to verify the retirement. If the person thereafter reengages in the practice in this state, the person must apply for licensure with the board as provided by this part and meet the continuing education requirements that are established by the board, except for good and sufficient reasons as determined by the board.
(e) A person licensed by the board may place their license on inactive status by filing the proper forms with the board and by paying a biennial fee in accordance with rules. If the person thereafter reengages in active practice of physical therapy in this state, then the person must apply for relicensure with the board as provided by this part and meet the continuing education requirements as are established by the board, except for good and sufficient reasons as determined by the board.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 790, s 12, eff. 7/15/2020.
Acts 1999, ch. 528, § 19; 2005, ch. 51, § 1; 2007 , ch. 115, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-239 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 6 / Section 63-6-239
Reserved Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 883, s 5, eff. 1/1/2019. Acts 2010 , ch. 795, § 3.
Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 883, s 5, eff. 1/1/2019.
Acts 2010 , ch. 795, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-27-101 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 27 / Section 63-27-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Respiratory Care Practitioner Act." Acts 1986, ch. 610, § 1; T.C.A. § 63-6-401; Acts 1998, ch. 1106, § 55.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Respiratory Care Practitioner Act."
Acts 1986, ch. 610, § 1; T.C.A. § 63-6-401; Acts 1998, ch. 1106, § 55.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-233 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 6 / Section 63-6-233
Continuing medical education
Status: in_force

(a) Any person licensed to practice medicine in this state shall complete continuing medical education as required by the board of medical examiners. The board of medical examiners may establish waivers from such continuing medical education requirements and exemptions for certain licensees through rules and regulations. (b) The board of medical examiners shall establish the continuing medical educational requirements, waivers and exemptions through rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 2001, ch. 320, § 1.
(a) Any person licensed to practice medicine in this state shall complete continuing medical education as required by the board of medical examiners. The board of medical examiners may establish waivers from such continuing medical education requirements and exemptions for certain licensees through rules and regulations.
(b) The board of medical examiners shall establish the continuing medical educational requirements, waivers and exemptions through rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 2001, ch. 320, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-30-109 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 30 / Section 63-30-109
Prohibited practices
Status: in_force

(a) A registered reflexologist may not use invasive procedures during the practice of reflexology. (b) A registered reflexologist may not diagnose or treat for specific diseases, practice spinal or other joint manipulations, prescribe, administer, or adjust medication, or prescribe or administer vitamins. Acts 2001, ch. 389, § 10.
(a) A registered reflexologist may not use invasive procedures during the practice of reflexology.
(b) A registered reflexologist may not diagnose or treat for specific diseases, practice spinal or other joint manipulations, prescribe, administer, or adjust medication, or prescribe or administer vitamins.
Acts 2001, ch. 389, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-3-122 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 3 / Section 63-3-122
District attorneys to assist board
Status: in_force

(a) The board at all times has the power to call upon the district attorneys general for the state in the various districts to assist the board. (b) It is hereby declared to be the duty of all district attorneys general throughout the state to assist the board, upon its request, in any suit for injunction or prosecution instituted by the board without charge or additional compensation to the district attorneys general. Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; 1949, ch. 152, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.11 (Williams, § 7182.12); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 1; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-322.
(a) The board at all times has the power to call upon the district attorneys general for the state in the various districts to assist the board.
(b) It is hereby declared to be the duty of all district attorneys general throughout the state to assist the board, upon its request, in any suit for injunction or prosecution instituted by the board without charge or additional compensation to the district attorneys general.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; 1949, ch. 152, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.11 (Williams, § 7182.12); Acts 1971, ch. 188, § 1; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-322.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-1205 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 6 / Section 63-6-1205
Assignment of benefits
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed to mandate the assignment of benefits for cytopathology services as defined in § 63-6-1201 . Acts 2006, ch. 1003, § 5.
Nothing in this part shall be construed to mandate the assignment of benefits for cytopathology services as defined in § 63-6-1201 .
Acts 2006, ch. 1003, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-17-220 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 17 / Section 63-17-220
Hearing before council required
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by § 63-17-214 , no license issued pursuant to this part may be suspended, revoked, denied or renewal denied without a hearing before the council or its duly authorized trial examiner, if requested by the certificate holder or applicant, on due notice. (b) Any action of the council taken pursuant to this part shall be in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 1995, ch. 481, § 22.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by § 63-17-214 , no license issued pursuant to this part may be suspended, revoked, denied or renewal denied without a hearing before the council or its duly authorized trial examiner, if requested by the certificate holder or applicant, on due notice.
(b) Any action of the council taken pursuant to this part shall be in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 1995, ch. 481, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-32-112 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 32 / Section 63-32-112
Hospitals
Status: in_force

(a) Hospitals regulated pursuant to title 68, chapter 11, shall provide an accurate listing of information as required by this act to the department of health. (b) The information that the department shall disseminate shall include, but not be limited to: (1) The corporate form of the facility, including whether the facility is publicly or privately owned, whether the facility is not-for-profit or for-profit, the nature of the ownership and management, and its affiliations with other corporate entities; (2) Health care plans accepted by the hospital; (3) Accreditation status; and (4) The specialty programs that meet the guidelines established by the specialty societies or other appropriate bodies as determined by the commissioner. Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 12.
(a) Hospitals regulated pursuant to title 68, chapter 11, shall provide an accurate listing of information as required by this act to the department of health.
(b) The information that the department shall disseminate shall include, but not be limited to: (1) The corporate form of the facility, including whether the facility is publicly or privately owned, whether the facility is not-for-profit or for-profit, the nature of the ownership and management, and its affiliations with other corporate entities; (2) Health care plans accepted by the hospital; (3) Accreditation status; and (4) The specialty programs that meet the guidelines established by the specialty societies or other appropriate bodies as determined by the commissioner.
(1) The corporate form of the facility, including whether the facility is publicly or privately owned, whether the facility is not-for-profit or for-profit, the nature of the ownership and management, and its affiliations with other corporate entities;
(2) Health care plans accepted by the hospital;
(3) Accreditation status; and
(4) The specialty programs that meet the guidelines established by the specialty societies or other appropriate bodies as determined by the commissioner.
Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-32-113 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 32 / Section 63-32-113
Intentional misrepresentations
Status: in_force

A provider who makes an intentional misrepresentation when providing information to the department of health that the department uses in a provider profile commits a violation of the practice act under which the provider is licensed or certified. Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 13.
A provider who makes an intentional misrepresentation when providing information to the department of health that the department uses in a provider profile commits a violation of the practice act under which the provider is licensed or certified.
Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-3-210 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 3 / Section 63-3-210
Violation of part
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who practices in this state without having first complied with this part commits a Class C misdemeanor; provided, however, that, for a period of one (1) year after January 1, 2006, an offense under this section shall only result in a warning and such person shall have thirty (30) days to comply with this part. (b) The board of registration in podiatry shall inform persons to be regulated by this part of the regulations to be imposed by this part. Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
(a) Any person who practices in this state without having first complied with this part commits a Class C misdemeanor; provided, however, that, for a period of one (1) year after January 1, 2006, an offense under this section shall only result in a warning and such person shall have thirty (30) days to comply with this part.
(b) The board of registration in podiatry shall inform persons to be regulated by this part of the regulations to be imposed by this part.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-20-106 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 20 / Section 63-20-106
Graduate physician identification - Collaborative practice arrangement required
Status: in_force

A graduate physician shall clearly identify as a graduate physician and is permitted to use the identifiers "doctor" or "Dr." A graduate physician shall not practice, or attempt to practice, without a graduate physician collaborative practice arrangement, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 470, s 1, eff. 1/1/2025.
A graduate physician shall clearly identify as a graduate physician and is permitted to use the identifiers "doctor" or "Dr." A graduate physician shall not practice, or attempt to practice, without a graduate physician collaborative practice arrangement, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 470, s 1, eff. 1/1/2025.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-111 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 16 / Section 63-16-111
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any person to sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein or practice as a nursing home administrator, under cover of any license or registration illegally or fraudulently obtained, or practice as a nursing home administrator or offer to practice unless the person is duly licensed and registered to so practice under this chapter, or practice as a nursing home administrator during the time the person's licensure registration issued under this chapter shall be suspended or revoked, or otherwise violate this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted and promulgated by the board pursuant to this chapter. (b) No nursing home in the state may operate unless it is under the supervision of an administrator who holds a currently valid nursing home administrator license and registration or provisional license issued pursuant to this chapter. (c) (1) Any person convicted of violating this section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). (2) For the purposes of this section, each day's operation constitutes a separate offense. (d) It is the duty of the district attorneys general in the various districts throughout the state to assist the board by prosecuting any person the board has reasonable cause to believe is violating any provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted and promulgated by the board pursuant to this chapter. Acts 1970, ch. 565, § 11; T.C.A., § 63-1611.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein or practice as a nursing home administrator, under cover of any license or registration illegally or fraudulently obtained, or practice as a nursing home administrator or offer to practice unless the person is duly licensed and registered to so practice under this chapter, or practice as a nursing home administrator during the time the person's licensure registration issued under this chapter shall be suspended or revoked, or otherwise violate this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted and promulgated by the board pursuant to this chapter.
(b) No nursing home in the state may operate unless it is under the supervision of an administrator who holds a currently valid nursing home administrator license and registration or provisional license issued pursuant to this chapter.
(c) (1) Any person convicted of violating this section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). (2) For the purposes of this section, each day's operation constitutes a separate offense.
(1) Any person convicted of violating this section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
(2) For the purposes of this section, each day's operation constitutes a separate offense.
(d) It is the duty of the district attorneys general in the various districts throughout the state to assist the board by prosecuting any person the board has reasonable cause to believe is violating any provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted and promulgated by the board pursuant to this chapter.
Acts 1970, ch. 565, § 11; T.C.A., § 63-1611.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-139 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-139
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

(a) Each board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24, and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall notify each applicant for a license, certification or registration from such board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity where to obtain a copy of any statutes, rules, policies and guidelines setting forth the prerequisites for such license, certification or registration and shall, upon request, make available to the applicant a copy of such statutes, rules, policies and guidelines. (b) Each board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall notify each holder of a license, certification or registration from the board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity of changes in state law that impact the holder and are implemented or enforced by the entity, including newly promulgated or amended statutes, rules, policies and guidelines. The notification required by this subsection (b) may be satisfied by the board, commission, committee, agency, or other governmental entity posting on its website changes in state law that impact the holder and are implemented or enforced by the entity, including newly promulgated or amended statutes, rules, policies, and guidelines. The website posting must be made within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the change and maintained on the website until at least two (2) years after the effective date of the change. (c) Each board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall establish and maintain a link or links on the entity's website to the statutes, rules, policies and guidelines that are implemented or enforced by the entity and that impact an applicant for, or a holder of, a license, certification or registration from the entity. (d) (1) Each board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall allow each holder of a license, certification or registration from the board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity to have the option of being notified by electronic mail of: (A) Renewals of the holder's license, certification or registration; (B) Any fee increases; and (C) Any meeting where changes in rules or fees are on the agenda. For purposes of this subdivision (d)(1)(C), the electronic notice shall be at least forty-five (45) days in advance of the meeting, unless it is an emergency meeting then the notice shall be sent as soon as is practicable. (2) Each board, commission, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall notify each holder of a license, certification or registration of the availability of receiving electronic notices pursuant to subdivision (d)(1) upon issuance or renewal of the holder's license, certification or registration. (e) Each board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall have the authority to accept license applications and renewals electronically as if the same were submitted in hard copy format. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 594, Secs.s 6, s 7, s 8 eff. 3/20/2020. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 949,s 3, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 1998, ch. 1088, §; 2; 2008 , ch. 1070, §; §; 3-5; 2012 , ch. 952, §; 2.
(a) Each board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24, and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall notify each applicant for a license, certification or registration from such board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity where to obtain a copy of any statutes, rules, policies and guidelines setting forth the prerequisites for such license, certification or registration and shall, upon request, make available to the applicant a copy of such statutes, rules, policies and guidelines.
(b) Each board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall notify each holder of a license, certification or registration from the board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity of changes in state law that impact the holder and are implemented or enforced by the entity, including newly promulgated or amended statutes, rules, policies and guidelines. The notification required by this subsection (b) may be satisfied by the board, commission, committee, agency, or other governmental entity posting on its website changes in state law that impact the holder and are implemented or enforced by the entity, including newly promulgated or amended statutes, rules, policies, and guidelines. The website posting must be made within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the change and maintained on the website until at least two (2) years after the effective date of the change.
(c) Each board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall establish and maintain a link or links on the entity's website to the statutes, rules, policies and guidelines that are implemented or enforced by the entity and that impact an applicant for, or a holder of, a license, certification or registration from the entity.
(d) (1) Each board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall allow each holder of a license, certification or registration from the board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity to have the option of being notified by electronic mail of: (A) Renewals of the holder's license, certification or registration; (B) Any fee increases; and (C) Any meeting where changes in rules or fees are on the agenda. For purposes of this subdivision (d)(1)(C), the electronic notice shall be at least forty-five (45) days in advance of the meeting, unless it is an emergency meeting then the notice shall be sent as soon as is practicable. (2) Each board, commission, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall notify each holder of a license, certification or registration of the availability of receiving electronic notices pursuant to subdivision (d)(1) upon issuance or renewal of the holder's license, certification or registration.
(1) Each board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall allow each holder of a license, certification or registration from the board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity to have the option of being notified by electronic mail of: (A) Renewals of the holder's license, certification or registration; (B) Any fee increases; and (C) Any meeting where changes in rules or fees are on the agenda. For purposes of this subdivision (d)(1)(C), the electronic notice shall be at least forty-five (45) days in advance of the meeting, unless it is an emergency meeting then the notice shall be sent as soon as is practicable.
(A) Renewals of the holder's license, certification or registration;
(B) Any fee increases; and
(C) Any meeting where changes in rules or fees are on the agenda. For purposes of this subdivision (d)(1)(C), the electronic notice shall be at least forty-five (45) days in advance of the meeting, unless it is an emergency meeting then the notice shall be sent as soon as is practicable.
(2) Each board, commission, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall notify each holder of a license, certification or registration of the availability of receiving electronic notices pursuant to subdivision (d)(1) upon issuance or renewal of the holder's license, certification or registration.
(e) Each board, commission, committee, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title, title 68, chapter 24 and title 68, chapter 140, part 3 shall have the authority to accept license applications and renewals electronically as if the same were submitted in hard copy format.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 594, Secs.s 6, s 7, s 8 eff. 3/20/2020.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 949,s 3, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1998, ch. 1088, §; 2; 2008 , ch. 1070, §; §; 3-5; 2012 , ch. 952, §; 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-223 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 6 / Section 63-6-223
Prenatal and peripartum care for minors
Status: in_force

(a) Any person licensed to practice medicine, including those persons rendering service pursuant to § 63-6-204 , may, for the purpose of providing prenatal care, examine, diagnose and treat a minor without the knowledge or consent of the parents or legal guardian of the minor and shall incur no civil or criminal liability in connection therewith except for negligence. (b) Any person licensed to practice medicine, including those persons rendering service pursuant to § 63-6-204 , may, for the purpose of providing peripartum care, which may include providing peripartum analgesia, examine, diagnose, and treat a minor who is at least fourteen (14) years of age without the knowledge or consent of the parents or legal guardian of the minor and shall incur no civil or criminal liability in connection therewith except for negligence. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 138, s 1, eff. 4/17/2017. Acts 1986, ch. 581, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-6-224 .
(a) Any person licensed to practice medicine, including those persons rendering service pursuant to § 63-6-204 , may, for the purpose of providing prenatal care, examine, diagnose and treat a minor without the knowledge or consent of the parents or legal guardian of the minor and shall incur no civil or criminal liability in connection therewith except for negligence.
(b) Any person licensed to practice medicine, including those persons rendering service pursuant to § 63-6-204 , may, for the purpose of providing peripartum care, which may include providing peripartum analgesia, examine, diagnose, and treat a minor who is at least fourteen (14) years of age without the knowledge or consent of the parents or legal guardian of the minor and shall incur no civil or criminal liability in connection therewith except for negligence.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 138, s 1, eff. 4/17/2017.
Acts 1986, ch. 581, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-6-224 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-122 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-122
Standard of care
Status: in_force

For purposes of any action before any board, committee, council, or other agency created pursuant to this title or title 68, in which the standard of care is at issue, members of such a board, committee, council, or agency are entitled to rely upon their own expertise in making determinations concerning the standard of care and are not subject to voir dire concerning such expertise. The standard of care for such actions is a statewide standard of minimal competency and practice; provided, however, that to sustain actions based upon a violation of this standard of care, the board, committee, council, or other agency must, absent admissions or other testimony to the effect that the standard of care was violated, articulate the standard of care in its deliberations. The provisions of title 29, chapter 26, and specifically § 29-26-115(a) , concerning the locality rule, do not apply to actions taken pursuant to this title or title 68. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 240,s 4, eff. 5/2/2017.
For purposes of any action before any board, committee, council, or other agency created pursuant to this title or title 68, in which the standard of care is at issue, members of such a board, committee, council, or agency are entitled to rely upon their own expertise in making determinations concerning the standard of care and are not subject to voir dire concerning such expertise. The standard of care for such actions is a statewide standard of minimal competency and practice; provided, however, that to sustain actions based upon a violation of this standard of care, the board, committee, council, or other agency must, absent admissions or other testimony to the effect that the standard of care was violated, articulate the standard of care in its deliberations. The provisions of title 29, chapter 26, and specifically § 29-26-115(a) , concerning the locality rule, do not apply to actions taken pursuant to this title or title 68.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 240,s 4, eff. 5/2/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-9-123 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 9 / Section 63-9-123
Maintenance of licensure or certification not required
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Continuing medical education" means continued postgraduate medical education required by the board of osteopathic medical examination intended to provide medical professionals with knowledge of new developments or reinforcement of previously learned information in their field; (2) "Maintenance of certification" means any process requiring periodic recertification examinations or other activities to maintain specialty medical board certification; (3) "Maintenance of licensure" means the proprietary framework for physician license renewal established through the Federation of State Medical Boards or its successor organization, which includes additional periodic testing or requirements other than continuing medical education; and (4) "Specialty medical board certification" means certification by a board that specializes in one (1) particular area of medicine and typically requires additional examinations other than the board of osteopathic examination's requirements to practice medicine. (b) The board shall not deny a physician licensure based on a physician's non-participation in any form of maintenance of licensure, including requiring any form of maintenance of licensure tied to maintenance of certification. The board's regular requirements, including continuing medical education, demonstrate professional competency. (c) The board shall not require any form of specialty medical board recertification or any maintenance of certification to practice medicine in this state. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 438, s 2, eff. 5/25/2017.
(a) As used in this section: (1) "Continuing medical education" means continued postgraduate medical education required by the board of osteopathic medical examination intended to provide medical professionals with knowledge of new developments or reinforcement of previously learned information in their field; (2) "Maintenance of certification" means any process requiring periodic recertification examinations or other activities to maintain specialty medical board certification; (3) "Maintenance of licensure" means the proprietary framework for physician license renewal established through the Federation of State Medical Boards or its successor organization, which includes additional periodic testing or requirements other than continuing medical education; and (4) "Specialty medical board certification" means certification by a board that specializes in one (1) particular area of medicine and typically requires additional examinations other than the board of osteopathic examination's requirements to practice medicine.
(1) "Continuing medical education" means continued postgraduate medical education required by the board of osteopathic medical examination intended to provide medical professionals with knowledge of new developments or reinforcement of previously learned information in their field;
(2) "Maintenance of certification" means any process requiring periodic recertification examinations or other activities to maintain specialty medical board certification;
(3) "Maintenance of licensure" means the proprietary framework for physician license renewal established through the Federation of State Medical Boards or its successor organization, which includes additional periodic testing or requirements other than continuing medical education; and
(4) "Specialty medical board certification" means certification by a board that specializes in one (1) particular area of medicine and typically requires additional examinations other than the board of osteopathic examination's requirements to practice medicine.
(b) The board shall not deny a physician licensure based on a physician's non-participation in any form of maintenance of licensure, including requiring any form of maintenance of licensure tied to maintenance of certification. The board's regular requirements, including continuing medical education, demonstrate professional competency.
(c) The board shall not require any form of specialty medical board recertification or any maintenance of certification to practice medicine in this state.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 438, s 2, eff. 5/25/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-215 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 13 / Section 63-13-215
Retirement - Inactive status
Status: in_force

(a) Any person licensed by the board of occupational therapy to practice in this state who has retired or may retire from such practice in this state shall not be required to register as required by this chapter if such person files with the board an affidavit on a form to be furnished by the board, which affidavit shall state the date on which the person retired from such practice and any other facts, as the board shall consider necessary, that tend to verify such retirement. If such person thereafter reengages in practice in this state, such person shall apply for registration with the board as provided by this chapter and shall meet such continuing education requirements that are established by the board, except for good and sufficient reasons as determined by the board. (b) Any person licensed by the board of occupational therapy may place the person's license on inactive status by filing the proper forms with the board and by paying a biennial fee in accordance with rules adopted by the board. If the person thereafter reengages in active practice in this state, the person shall apply for relicensure with the board as provided by this part and shall meet the continuing education requirements that are established by the board, except for good and sufficient reasons as determined by the board. Acts 1984, ch. 921, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 63-13-313 , 63-13-213 ; Acts 1999, ch. 415, § 2; 2006, ch. 765, § 13; 2007 , ch. 115, § 7.
(a) Any person licensed by the board of occupational therapy to practice in this state who has retired or may retire from such practice in this state shall not be required to register as required by this chapter if such person files with the board an affidavit on a form to be furnished by the board, which affidavit shall state the date on which the person retired from such practice and any other facts, as the board shall consider necessary, that tend to verify such retirement. If such person thereafter reengages in practice in this state, such person shall apply for registration with the board as provided by this chapter and shall meet such continuing education requirements that are established by the board, except for good and sufficient reasons as determined by the board.
(b) Any person licensed by the board of occupational therapy may place the person's license on inactive status by filing the proper forms with the board and by paying a biennial fee in accordance with rules adopted by the board. If the person thereafter reengages in active practice in this state, the person shall apply for relicensure with the board as provided by this part and shall meet the continuing education requirements that are established by the board, except for good and sufficient reasons as determined by the board.
Acts 1984, ch. 921, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 63-13-313 , 63-13-213 ; Acts 1999, ch. 415, § 2; 2006, ch. 765, § 13; 2007 , ch. 115, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-11-501 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 11 / Section 63-11-501
Short title
Status: in_force

This part is known and may be cited as the "Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act." Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 352, s 1, eff. 5/11/2021.
This part is known and may be cited as the "Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act."
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 352, s 1, eff. 5/11/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-113 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 29 / Section 63-29-113
Display of certificate
Status: in_force

The certificate shall be displayed at all times in a conspicuous place where the CPM-TN is practicing, when applicable. Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 14.
The certificate shall be displayed at all times in a conspicuous place where the CPM-TN is practicing, when applicable.
Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-209 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 13 / Section 63-13-209
Denial, suspension or revocation of license
Status: in_force

(a) The board of occupational therapy has the power and it is its duty to deny, suspend or revoke the license of or to otherwise lawfully discipline a licensee whenever the licensee is guilty of violating any of this part or is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses: (1) Unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct; (2) Violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this part or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto or any criminal statute of this state; (3) Making false or misleading statements or representations, being guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining admission to practice or being guilty of fraud or deceit in the licensee's practice; (4) Gross health care liability or a pattern of continued or repeated health care liability, ignorance, negligence or incompetence in the course of professional practice; (5) Habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances, controlled substance analogues or other drugs or stimulants in such a manner as to adversely affect the person's ability to practice; (6) Conviction of a felony, conviction of any offense under state or federal drug laws or conviction of any offense involving moral turpitude; (7) Making or signing in one's professional capacity any certificate that is known to be false at the time one makes or signs such certificate; (8) Engaging in practice when mentally or physically unable to safely do so; (9) Solicitation by agents or persons generally known as "cappers" or "steerers" of professional patronage or profiting by the acts of those representing themselves to be agents of the licensee; (10) Division of fees or agreeing to split or divide fees received for professional services with any person for bringing or referring a patient; (11) Conducting practice so as to permit, directly or indirectly, an unlicensed person to perform services or work that, under this part, can be done legally only by persons licensed to practice; (12) Professional connection or association with any person, firm or corporation in any manner in an effort to avoid and circumvent this part or lending one's name to another for illegal practice; (13) Payment or acceptance of commissions, in any form or manner, on fees for professional services, references, consultations, pathological reports, prescriptions or on other services or articles supplied to patients; (14) Giving of testimonials, directly or indirectly, concerning the supposed virtue of secret therapeutic agents or proprietary preparations, such as remedies, or other articles or materials that are offered to the public, claiming radical cure or prevention of diseases by their use; (15) Violating the code of ethics adopted by the board; (16) Any other unprofessional or unethical conduct that may be specified by the rules duly published and promulgated by the board or the violation of any provision of this part; (17) On behalf of the licensee, the licensee's partner, associate or any other person affiliated with the licensee or the licensee's facility, use or participate in the use of any form of public communication containing a false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive statement or claim; or (18) Disciplinary action against a person licensed to practice occupational therapy by another state or territory of the United States for any acts or omissions that would constitute grounds for discipline of a person licensed in this state. A certified copy of the initial or final order or other equivalent document memorializing the disciplinary action from the disciplining state or territory shall constitute prima facie evidence of violation of this section and be sufficient grounds upon which to deny, restrict or condition licensure or renewal and/or discipline a person licensed in this state. (b) In enforcing this section, the board of occupational therapy shall, upon probable cause, have the authority to compel an applicant or licensee to submit to a mental or physical examination, or both, by a designated board of at least three (3) practicing physicians, including a psychiatrist, where a question of mental condition is involved. The applicant or licensee may have an independent physical or mental examination, which examination report shall be filed with the board for consideration. The physicians' board shall submit a report of its findings to the board for use in any hearing that may thereafter ensue. (c) The board, on its own motion, may cause to be investigated any report indicating that a licensee is or may be in violation of this part. Any licensee, any occupational therapist or occupational therapy-related society or association or any other person who in good faith reports to the board any information that a licensee is or may be in violation of any provisions of this part shall not be subject to suit for civil damages as a result thereof. (d) An action taken under this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Fresh Start Act that are compiled in chapter 1, part 1 of this title. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 745, s 30, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1984, ch. 921, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 63-13-307 , 63-13-207 ; Acts 1999, ch. 415, § 2; 2006, ch. 765, § 9; 2007 , ch. 115, §§ 7, 8; 2012 , ch. 798, § 46; 2012 , ch. 848, § 77.
(a) The board of occupational therapy has the power and it is its duty to deny, suspend or revoke the license of or to otherwise lawfully discipline a licensee whenever the licensee is guilty of violating any of this part or is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses: (1) Unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct; (2) Violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this part or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto or any criminal statute of this state; (3) Making false or misleading statements or representations, being guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining admission to practice or being guilty of fraud or deceit in the licensee's practice; (4) Gross health care liability or a pattern of continued or repeated health care liability, ignorance, negligence or incompetence in the course of professional practice; (5) Habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances, controlled substance analogues or other drugs or stimulants in such a manner as to adversely affect the person's ability to practice; (6) Conviction of a felony, conviction of any offense under state or federal drug laws or conviction of any offense involving moral turpitude; (7) Making or signing in one's professional capacity any certificate that is known to be false at the time one makes or signs such certificate; (8) Engaging in practice when mentally or physically unable to safely do so; (9) Solicitation by agents or persons generally known as "cappers" or "steerers" of professional patronage or profiting by the acts of those representing themselves to be agents of the licensee; (10) Division of fees or agreeing to split or divide fees received for professional services with any person for bringing or referring a patient; (11) Conducting practice so as to permit, directly or indirectly, an unlicensed person to perform services or work that, under this part, can be done legally only by persons licensed to practice; (12) Professional connection or association with any person, firm or corporation in any manner in an effort to avoid and circumvent this part or lending one's name to another for illegal practice; (13) Payment or acceptance of commissions, in any form or manner, on fees for professional services, references, consultations, pathological reports, prescriptions or on other services or articles supplied to patients; (14) Giving of testimonials, directly or indirectly, concerning the supposed virtue of secret therapeutic agents or proprietary preparations, such as remedies, or other articles or materials that are offered to the public, claiming radical cure or prevention of diseases by their use; (15) Violating the code of ethics adopted by the board; (16) Any other unprofessional or unethical conduct that may be specified by the rules duly published and promulgated by the board or the violation of any provision of this part; (17) On behalf of the licensee, the licensee's partner, associate or any other person affiliated with the licensee or the licensee's facility, use or participate in the use of any form of public communication containing a false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive statement or claim; or (18) Disciplinary action against a person licensed to practice occupational therapy by another state or territory of the United States for any acts or omissions that would constitute grounds for discipline of a person licensed in this state. A certified copy of the initial or final order or other equivalent document memorializing the disciplinary action from the disciplining state or territory shall constitute prima facie evidence of violation of this section and be sufficient grounds upon which to deny, restrict or condition licensure or renewal and/or discipline a person licensed in this state.
(1) Unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct;
(2) Violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this part or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto or any criminal statute of this state;
(3) Making false or misleading statements or representations, being guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining admission to practice or being guilty of fraud or deceit in the licensee's practice;
(4) Gross health care liability or a pattern of continued or repeated health care liability, ignorance, negligence or incompetence in the course of professional practice;
(5) Habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances, controlled substance analogues or other drugs or stimulants in such a manner as to adversely affect the person's ability to practice;
(6) Conviction of a felony, conviction of any offense under state or federal drug laws or conviction of any offense involving moral turpitude;
(7) Making or signing in one's professional capacity any certificate that is known to be false at the time one makes or signs such certificate;
(8) Engaging in practice when mentally or physically unable to safely do so;
(9) Solicitation by agents or persons generally known as "cappers" or "steerers" of professional patronage or profiting by the acts of those representing themselves to be agents of the licensee;
(10) Division of fees or agreeing to split or divide fees received for professional services with any person for bringing or referring a patient;
(11) Conducting practice so as to permit, directly or indirectly, an unlicensed person to perform services or work that, under this part, can be done legally only by persons licensed to practice;
(12) Professional connection or association with any person, firm or corporation in any manner in an effort to avoid and circumvent this part or lending one's name to another for illegal practice;
(13) Payment or acceptance of commissions, in any form or manner, on fees for professional services, references, consultations, pathological reports, prescriptions or on other services or articles supplied to patients;
(14) Giving of testimonials, directly or indirectly, concerning the supposed virtue of secret therapeutic agents or proprietary preparations, such as remedies, or other articles or materials that are offered to the public, claiming radical cure or prevention of diseases by their use;
(15) Violating the code of ethics adopted by the board;
(16) Any other unprofessional or unethical conduct that may be specified by the rules duly published and promulgated by the board or the violation of any provision of this part;
(17) On behalf of the licensee, the licensee's partner, associate or any other person affiliated with the licensee or the licensee's facility, use or participate in the use of any form of public communication containing a false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive statement or claim; or
(18) Disciplinary action against a person licensed to practice occupational therapy by another state or territory of the United States for any acts or omissions that would constitute grounds for discipline of a person licensed in this state. A certified copy of the initial or final order or other equivalent document memorializing the disciplinary action from the disciplining state or territory shall constitute prima facie evidence of violation of this section and be sufficient grounds upon which to deny, restrict or condition licensure or renewal and/or discipline a person licensed in this state.
(b) In enforcing this section, the board of occupational therapy shall, upon probable cause, have the authority to compel an applicant or licensee to submit to a mental or physical examination, or both, by a designated board of at least three (3) practicing physicians, including a psychiatrist, where a question of mental condition is involved. The applicant or licensee may have an independent physical or mental examination, which examination report shall be filed with the board for consideration. The physicians' board shall submit a report of its findings to the board for use in any hearing that may thereafter ensue.
(c) The board, on its own motion, may cause to be investigated any report indicating that a licensee is or may be in violation of this part. Any licensee, any occupational therapist or occupational therapy-related society or association or any other person who in good faith reports to the board any information that a licensee is or may be in violation of any provisions of this part shall not be subject to suit for civil damages as a result thereof.
(d) An action taken under this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Fresh Start Act that are compiled in chapter 1, part 1 of this title.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 745, s 30, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1984, ch. 921, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 63-13-307 , 63-13-207 ; Acts 1999, ch. 415, § 2; 2006, ch. 765, § 9; 2007 , ch. 115, §§ 7, 8; 2012 , ch. 798, § 46; 2012 , ch. 848, § 77.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-9-119 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 9 / Section 63-9-119
Employee or contractor's unauthorized use of osteopathic physician's DEA registration number to write prescriptions
Status: in_force

(a) Any osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter who has reason to believe that an employee or contractor of the physician or the physician's firm, partnership or corporation has used the physician's federal drug enforcement administration (DEA) registration number without authorization to write prescriptions may make a report to a law enforcement agency. (b) Any osteopathic physician, firm, partnership, or corporation making a report pursuant to subsection (a) shall be immune from any civil liability for making such report when made in good faith. Acts 2012 , ch. 818, § 2.
(a) Any osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter who has reason to believe that an employee or contractor of the physician or the physician's firm, partnership or corporation has used the physician's federal drug enforcement administration (DEA) registration number without authorization to write prescriptions may make a report to a law enforcement agency.
(b) Any osteopathic physician, firm, partnership, or corporation making a report pursuant to subsection (a) shall be immune from any civil liability for making such report when made in good faith.
Acts 2012 , ch. 818, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-28-108 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 28 / Section 63-28-108
Provisional licenses
Status: in_force

(a) A license as a provisional licensed clinical perfusionist may be issued by the committee to a person who has successfully completed an approved perfusion education program, has made application to sit for the licensure examination, and upon such person filing an application, paying of the application fee and submitting evidence satisfactory to the committee of the successful completion of the education requirements as provided in this chapter. (b) A provisional licensed clinical perfusionist shall be under the supervision and direction of a licensed clinical perfusionist at all times during which the provisional licensed clinical perfusionist performs perfusion. The committee may promulgate rules governing such supervision and direction. Such rules shall not require the immediate physical presence of the supervising licensed clinical perfusionist. (c) A provisional license shall be valid for one (1) year from the date it is issued and may be renewed by the same procedures established for the renewal of licenses pursuant to this chapter, if the application for renewal is signed by a supervising licensed clinical perfusionist. (d) If the person fails any portion of the licensure examination, such person shall surrender the person's provisional license to the committee. Acts 1999, ch. 239, § 8.
(a) A license as a provisional licensed clinical perfusionist may be issued by the committee to a person who has successfully completed an approved perfusion education program, has made application to sit for the licensure examination, and upon such person filing an application, paying of the application fee and submitting evidence satisfactory to the committee of the successful completion of the education requirements as provided in this chapter.
(b) A provisional licensed clinical perfusionist shall be under the supervision and direction of a licensed clinical perfusionist at all times during which the provisional licensed clinical perfusionist performs perfusion. The committee may promulgate rules governing such supervision and direction. Such rules shall not require the immediate physical presence of the supervising licensed clinical perfusionist.
(c) A provisional license shall be valid for one (1) year from the date it is issued and may be renewed by the same procedures established for the renewal of licenses pursuant to this chapter, if the application for renewal is signed by a supervising licensed clinical perfusionist.
(d) If the person fails any portion of the licensure examination, such person shall surrender the person's provisional license to the committee.
Acts 1999, ch. 239, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-109 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 7 / Section 63-7-109
Practical nurse qualifications
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board evidence in such form as the board may prescribe that the applicant: (1) Is in good physical and mental health; (2) Has completed the twelfth grade or its equivalent or has successfully passed the test for and has received a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education and such other preliminary qualifications and requirements as the board may prescribe; and (3) Has successfully completed a course of study in an approved school for practical nurses, as defined by the board, and the applicant holds a certificate therefrom, or the approved school has certified to the board that the applicant has met all requirements for a certificate. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 50, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 18; 1981, ch. 462, §§ 6, 7; T.C.A., § 63-746; Acts 1984, ch. 848, § 2.
An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the board evidence in such form as the board may prescribe that the applicant:
(1) Is in good physical and mental health;
(2) Has completed the twelfth grade or its equivalent or has successfully passed the test for and has received a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education and such other preliminary qualifications and requirements as the board may prescribe; and
(3) Has successfully completed a course of study in an approved school for practical nurses, as defined by the board, and the applicant holds a certificate therefrom, or the approved school has certified to the board that the applicant has met all requirements for a certificate.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 50, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 18; 1981, ch. 462, §§ 6, 7; T.C.A., § 63-746; Acts 1984, ch. 848, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-25-109 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 25 / Section 63-25-109
Issuance of licenses - Temporary permits
Status: in_force

(a) The board may, in its discretion, issue a license to an applicant upon such person providing evidence of current registration as a registered dietitian and upon payment of a licensing fee. The board may further waive the examination, education or experience requirements of this chapter and grant a license to an applicant who shall present proof of current licensure, certification or registration as a dietitian under the laws of another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, if, in the board's opinion, the educational and experiential qualifications and requirements were substantially equivalent to those required for licensure in this state. (b) (1) The board may, in its discretion, issue temporary permits to practice dietetics/nutrition to an applicant upon submission of satisfactory evidence that such person: (A) Has successfully completed the academic and experiential requirements to be licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist; (B) Has applied for or taken a licensing examination; (C) Is awaiting notification of examination results; and (D) Has paid the fee required for temporary permits. (2) Temporary permits expire one (1) year from the date of issuance and may be renewed for a period not to exceed six (6) months upon submitting to the board a satisfactory explanation of the applicant's failure to become licensed within the one-year term. Acts 1987, ch. 384, §§ 10, 11.
(a) The board may, in its discretion, issue a license to an applicant upon such person providing evidence of current registration as a registered dietitian and upon payment of a licensing fee. The board may further waive the examination, education or experience requirements of this chapter and grant a license to an applicant who shall present proof of current licensure, certification or registration as a dietitian under the laws of another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, if, in the board's opinion, the educational and experiential qualifications and requirements were substantially equivalent to those required for licensure in this state.
(b) (1) The board may, in its discretion, issue temporary permits to practice dietetics/nutrition to an applicant upon submission of satisfactory evidence that such person: (A) Has successfully completed the academic and experiential requirements to be licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist; (B) Has applied for or taken a licensing examination; (C) Is awaiting notification of examination results; and (D) Has paid the fee required for temporary permits. (2) Temporary permits expire one (1) year from the date of issuance and may be renewed for a period not to exceed six (6) months upon submitting to the board a satisfactory explanation of the applicant's failure to become licensed within the one-year term.
(1) The board may, in its discretion, issue temporary permits to practice dietetics/nutrition to an applicant upon submission of satisfactory evidence that such person: (A) Has successfully completed the academic and experiential requirements to be licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist; (B) Has applied for or taken a licensing examination; (C) Is awaiting notification of examination results; and (D) Has paid the fee required for temporary permits.
(A) Has successfully completed the academic and experiential requirements to be licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist;
(B) Has applied for or taken a licensing examination;
(C) Is awaiting notification of examination results; and
(D) Has paid the fee required for temporary permits.
(2) Temporary permits expire one (1) year from the date of issuance and may be renewed for a period not to exceed six (6) months upon submitting to the board a satisfactory explanation of the applicant's failure to become licensed within the one-year term.
Acts 1987, ch. 384, §§ 10, 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-26-119 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 26 / Section 63-26-119
Authority over educational programs - Fraudulent or deceptive promotions
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to other powers and duties, the commissioner has the authority to: (1) Set standards by which an electrology education program may be approved; (2) Review with the state board of education and the Tennessee higher education commission a progressive electrology education program in the state; (3) Evaluate the need for such programs in the geographical area in which the electrology program will be located; (4) Approve and license institutions in this state that meet the requirements of the electrology education program; (5) Maintain a list of the institutions offering electrology education programs approved by the commissioner; and (6) Remove an institution from the list of institutions that offer approved electrology education if the institution: (A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain approval; (B) Acts in a manner not consistent with generally accepted standards for the practice of electrology; (C) Violates standards set under this chapter and fails to correct the violation in a reasonable time after notice has been given; (D) No longer operates a program that is approved under this chapter; or (E) Promotes electrology in a manner that the commissioner determines is unreasonable, misleading or fraudulent. (b) The commissioner shall monitor fraudulent or deceptive promotion of permanent hair removal procedures. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 459, s 54, eff. 9/30/2019. Acts 1988, ch. 896, § 21; 1993, ch. 342, § 1; T.C.A., §62-34-219; Acts 2009 , ch. 456, §§ 27-29.
(a) In addition to other powers and duties, the commissioner has the authority to: (1) Set standards by which an electrology education program may be approved; (2) Review with the state board of education and the Tennessee higher education commission a progressive electrology education program in the state; (3) Evaluate the need for such programs in the geographical area in which the electrology program will be located; (4) Approve and license institutions in this state that meet the requirements of the electrology education program; (5) Maintain a list of the institutions offering electrology education programs approved by the commissioner; and (6) Remove an institution from the list of institutions that offer approved electrology education if the institution: (A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain approval; (B) Acts in a manner not consistent with generally accepted standards for the practice of electrology; (C) Violates standards set under this chapter and fails to correct the violation in a reasonable time after notice has been given; (D) No longer operates a program that is approved under this chapter; or (E) Promotes electrology in a manner that the commissioner determines is unreasonable, misleading or fraudulent.
(1) Set standards by which an electrology education program may be approved;
(2) Review with the state board of education and the Tennessee higher education commission a progressive electrology education program in the state;
(3) Evaluate the need for such programs in the geographical area in which the electrology program will be located;
(4) Approve and license institutions in this state that meet the requirements of the electrology education program;
(5) Maintain a list of the institutions offering electrology education programs approved by the commissioner; and
(6) Remove an institution from the list of institutions that offer approved electrology education if the institution: (A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain approval; (B) Acts in a manner not consistent with generally accepted standards for the practice of electrology; (C) Violates standards set under this chapter and fails to correct the violation in a reasonable time after notice has been given; (D) No longer operates a program that is approved under this chapter; or (E) Promotes electrology in a manner that the commissioner determines is unreasonable, misleading or fraudulent.
(A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain approval;
(B) Acts in a manner not consistent with generally accepted standards for the practice of electrology;
(C) Violates standards set under this chapter and fails to correct the violation in a reasonable time after notice has been given;
(D) No longer operates a program that is approved under this chapter; or
(E) Promotes electrology in a manner that the commissioner determines is unreasonable, misleading or fraudulent.
(b) The commissioner shall monitor fraudulent or deceptive promotion of permanent hair removal procedures.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 459, s 54, eff. 9/30/2019.
Acts 1988, ch. 896, § 21; 1993, ch. 342, § 1; T.C.A., §62-34-219; Acts 2009 , ch. 456, §§ 27-29.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-24-111 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 24 / Section 63-24-111
Powers and duties of board - Budget
Status: in_force

(a) The board has the power and duty to: (1) Promulgate all rules that are reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5; (2) License athletic trainers in compliance with this chapter; (3) Prescribe application forms for licensure and conduct, or select a licensure examination and establish the prerequisites, if any, for admission to the examination. The board is authorized to enter into a contract or agreement with an examination service and/or select an intermediary between the board and the examination service to process applicants for the examination; (4) Establish fees, in addition to those enumerated in § 63-24-106 , that are necessary for the operation of the board, in accordance with § 9-4-5117 ; (5) Establish guidelines and standards for athletic trainers in the state that are not inconsistent with the other provisions of this chapter, and the grounds upon which disciplinary action may be taken, in addition to those causes enumerated in § 63-24-107 ; and (6) Establish all requirements for mandatory continuing education as a condition of continued licensure, including a mechanism for waiver of the requirements in cases of undue hardship. (7) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.] (b) The board shall pay all money received by it into the state treasury and the commissioner of finance and administration shall make such allotments out of the general fund that the commissioner may deem proper for the necessary and proper expenses of the board. No expenditure shall be made by the board, unless and until the allotment has been made by the commissioner. The allotment shall be disbursed under the general budgetary laws of the state. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 944,s 7, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 2006, ch. 872, § 3.
(a) The board has the power and duty to: (1) Promulgate all rules that are reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5; (2) License athletic trainers in compliance with this chapter; (3) Prescribe application forms for licensure and conduct, or select a licensure examination and establish the prerequisites, if any, for admission to the examination. The board is authorized to enter into a contract or agreement with an examination service and/or select an intermediary between the board and the examination service to process applicants for the examination; (4) Establish fees, in addition to those enumerated in § 63-24-106 , that are necessary for the operation of the board, in accordance with § 9-4-5117 ; (5) Establish guidelines and standards for athletic trainers in the state that are not inconsistent with the other provisions of this chapter, and the grounds upon which disciplinary action may be taken, in addition to those causes enumerated in § 63-24-107 ; and (6) Establish all requirements for mandatory continuing education as a condition of continued licensure, including a mechanism for waiver of the requirements in cases of undue hardship. (7) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.]
(1) Promulgate all rules that are reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5;
(2) License athletic trainers in compliance with this chapter;
(3) Prescribe application forms for licensure and conduct, or select a licensure examination and establish the prerequisites, if any, for admission to the examination. The board is authorized to enter into a contract or agreement with an examination service and/or select an intermediary between the board and the examination service to process applicants for the examination;
(4) Establish fees, in addition to those enumerated in § 63-24-106 , that are necessary for the operation of the board, in accordance with § 9-4-5117 ;
(5) Establish guidelines and standards for athletic trainers in the state that are not inconsistent with the other provisions of this chapter, and the grounds upon which disciplinary action may be taken, in addition to those causes enumerated in § 63-24-107 ; and
(6) Establish all requirements for mandatory continuing education as a condition of continued licensure, including a mechanism for waiver of the requirements in cases of undue hardship.
(7) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.]
(b) The board shall pay all money received by it into the state treasury and the commissioner of finance and administration shall make such allotments out of the general fund that the commissioner may deem proper for the necessary and proper expenses of the board. No expenditure shall be made by the board, unless and until the allotment has been made by the commissioner. The allotment shall be disbursed under the general budgetary laws of the state.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 944,s 7, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2006, ch. 872, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-4-106 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 4 / Section 63-4-106
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out and enforce this chapter and that are consistent with this chapter. Rules and regulations of the board shall be subject to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 16; Shan. Supp., § 3654a130; Code 1932, §7024; Acts 1976, ch. 781, §§ 6, 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-407.
The board is authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out and enforce this chapter and that are consistent with this chapter. Rules and regulations of the board shall be subject to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 1923, ch. 9, § 16; Shan. Supp., § 3654a130; Code 1932, §7024; Acts 1976, ch. 781, §§ 6, 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-407.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-3-110 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 3 / Section 63-3-110
Qualifications of applicants - Educational standards
Status: in_force

No person shall be entitled to take any examination for a license unless that person furnishes the board with satisfactory proof that the person is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is of good moral character and has graduated from a college of podiatric medicine which is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or its successor organization. Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; 1935, ch. 60, § 1; 1949, ch. 152, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.3 (Williams, § 7182.4); Acts 1971, ch. 161, § 2; 1971, ch. 188, §§ 1, 6; 1973, ch. 393, § 8; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-310; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 8; 2009, ch. 422, § 8.
No person shall be entitled to take any examination for a license unless that person furnishes the board with satisfactory proof that the person is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is of good moral character and has graduated from a college of podiatric medicine which is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or its successor organization.
Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; 1935, ch. 60, § 1; 1949, ch. 152, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.3 (Williams, § 7182.4); Acts 1971, ch. 161, § 2; 1971, ch. 188, §§ 1, 6; 1973, ch. 393, § 8; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-310; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 8; 2009, ch. 422, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-8-128 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 8 / Section 63-8-128
Inactive licenses to perform pro bono services
Status: in_force

The board of optometry shall establish by rule an inactive license category that allows optometrists to perform services without compensation only for those persons receiving services from organizations that have received a determination of exemption under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ). Such inactive license category shall not authorize any other practice of optometry. Acts 1997 , ch. 345, § 4; T.C.A., § 63-8-133 .
The board of optometry shall establish by rule an inactive license category that allows optometrists to perform services without compensation only for those persons receiving services from organizations that have received a determination of exemption under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ). Such inactive license category shall not authorize any other practice of optometry.
Acts 1997 , ch. 345, § 4; T.C.A., § 63-8-133 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-3-206 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 3 / Section 63-3-206
Order from licensed health care provider required to provide care or services
Status: in_force

A licensed orthotist, prosthetist or pedorthist may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from a licensed health care practitioner authorized to issue such an order. Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
A licensed orthotist, prosthetist or pedorthist may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from a licensed health care practitioner authorized to issue such an order.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-30-110 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 30 / Section 63-30-110
Fees for registration - Renewal
Status: in_force

Fees for the registration of a certified reflexologist shall be determined by the division but shall not exceed the costs of investigations, disciplinary actions and administering the registration process for certified reflexologists. Registration shall be valid for two (2) years and shall be renewed biennially. Acts 2001, ch. 389, § 11.
Fees for the registration of a certified reflexologist shall be determined by the division but shall not exceed the costs of investigations, disciplinary actions and administering the registration process for certified reflexologists. Registration shall be valid for two (2) years and shall be renewed biennially.
Acts 2001, ch. 389, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-1203 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 6 / Section 63-6-1203
Restrictions on solicitation for payment by licensed practitioner
Status: in_force

Except as provided by § 63-6-1206 , no licensed practitioner in the state shall, directly or indirectly, charge, bill or otherwise solicit payment for cytopathology services, unless the professional component of the services was rendered personally by the licensed practitioner or under the licensed practitioner's direct supervision in accordance with § 353 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 263a ). Acts 2006, ch. 1003, § 3.
Except as provided by § 63-6-1206 , no licensed practitioner in the state shall, directly or indirectly, charge, bill or otherwise solicit payment for cytopathology services, unless the professional component of the services was rendered personally by the licensed practitioner or under the licensed practitioner's direct supervision in accordance with § 353 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 263a ).
Acts 2006, ch. 1003, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-17-221 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 17 / Section 63-17-221
Penalties council may enforce by seeking court injunction
Status: in_force

(a) A violation of this part is a Class B misdemeanor. (b) The council, with the approval of the board, may seek to enforce any provision of this part by petitioning a court of appropriate jurisdiction for an injunction to enjoin continuing violations of this part or by any other appropriate proceeding. No such proceeding is barred by any proceeding had or pending pursuant to § 63-17-214 or by the imposition of any fine or term of imprisonment pursuant thereto. Acts 1995, ch. 481, § 23.
(a) A violation of this part is a Class B misdemeanor.
(b) The council, with the approval of the board, may seek to enforce any provision of this part by petitioning a court of appropriate jurisdiction for an injunction to enjoin continuing violations of this part or by any other appropriate proceeding. No such proceeding is barred by any proceeding had or pending pursuant to § 63-17-214 or by the imposition of any fine or term of imprisonment pursuant thereto.
Acts 1995, ch. 481, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-114 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 29 / Section 63-29-114
Revocation or suspension of license - Appeals
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A CPM-TN's license may be revoked or suspended for any of the grounds set forth in subdivision (a)(2), or for failing to follow the standards set forth in this section. Such action may occur only after investigations by the department. Any action on the certification shall be made by the council, subject to approval by the board. (2) The board has the power to deny, revoke or suspend any certificate or to otherwise discipline a certificate holder upon proof that the person: (A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a certificate to practice midwifery; (B) Is guilty of a crime; (C) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; (D) Is addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with midwifery duties; (E) Is mentally incompetent; (F) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct; or (G) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto. (b) Any contested case hearing held pursuant to this section shall be conducted in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 15; 2006, ch. 568, § 5.
(a) (1) A CPM-TN's license may be revoked or suspended for any of the grounds set forth in subdivision (a)(2), or for failing to follow the standards set forth in this section. Such action may occur only after investigations by the department. Any action on the certification shall be made by the council, subject to approval by the board. (2) The board has the power to deny, revoke or suspend any certificate or to otherwise discipline a certificate holder upon proof that the person: (A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a certificate to practice midwifery; (B) Is guilty of a crime; (C) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; (D) Is addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with midwifery duties; (E) Is mentally incompetent; (F) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct; or (G) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto.
(1) A CPM-TN's license may be revoked or suspended for any of the grounds set forth in subdivision (a)(2), or for failing to follow the standards set forth in this section. Such action may occur only after investigations by the department. Any action on the certification shall be made by the council, subject to approval by the board.
(2) The board has the power to deny, revoke or suspend any certificate or to otherwise discipline a certificate holder upon proof that the person: (A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a certificate to practice midwifery; (B) Is guilty of a crime; (C) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; (D) Is addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with midwifery duties; (E) Is mentally incompetent; (F) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct; or (G) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto.
(A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a certificate to practice midwifery;
(B) Is guilty of a crime;
(C) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause;
(D) Is addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with midwifery duties;
(E) Is mentally incompetent;
(F) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct; or
(G) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto.
(b) Any contested case hearing held pursuant to this section shall be conducted in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 15; 2006, ch. 568, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-101 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 10 / Section 63-10-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Third-Party Prescription Program Act." Acts 1981, ch. 104, § 2; T.C.A., § 63-1051.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Third-Party Prescription Program Act."
Acts 1981, ch. 104, § 2; T.C.A., § 63-1051.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-101 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 16 / Section 63-16-101
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the board of examiners for nursing home administrators; (2) "Division" means the division of health related boards in the department of health; (3) "Nursing home" means any institution or facility defined as such pursuant to Tennessee state law or the rules and regulations for nursing homes promulgated by the department. "Nursing home" applies equally to Christian Science sanatoria and services therein; (4) "Nursing home administrator" means any individual responsible for planning, organizing, directing or controlling the operation of a nursing home or who in fact performs such functions, whether or not such functions are shared by one (1) or more other people; (5) "Practice of nursing home administration" means the planning, organizing, directing or controlling the operation of a nursing home; and (6) "Single state agency" means the department of health. Acts 1970, ch. 565, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-1601; Acts 1985, ch. 120, § 14.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Board" means the board of examiners for nursing home administrators;
(2) "Division" means the division of health related boards in the department of health;
(3) "Nursing home" means any institution or facility defined as such pursuant to Tennessee state law or the rules and regulations for nursing homes promulgated by the department. "Nursing home" applies equally to Christian Science sanatoria and services therein;
(4) "Nursing home administrator" means any individual responsible for planning, organizing, directing or controlling the operation of a nursing home or who in fact performs such functions, whether or not such functions are shared by one (1) or more other people;
(5) "Practice of nursing home administration" means the planning, organizing, directing or controlling the operation of a nursing home; and
(6) "Single state agency" means the department of health.
Acts 1970, ch. 565, § 1; T.C.A., § 63-1601; Acts 1985, ch. 120, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-12-115 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 12 / Section 63-12-115
Examinations
Status: in_force

(a) The examination of applicants for license to practice veterinary medicine shall be administered by designated board members, and will consist of the national board examination and the state board examination and will be conducted under uniform rules and regulations adopted by the board. (b) The board shall require the applicant to take a written examination in the English language, in veterinary anatomy, veterinary surgery, veterinary physiology, veterinary pathology, veterinary obstetrics, veterinary materia medica and veterinary practice, chemistry and such other subjects related to veterinary medicine as the board may require. (c) The examination may include oral and practical examinations. (d) The minimum passing grade shall be established by the board. Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 15; T.C.A., § 63-1215; Acts 1983, ch. 57, § 8.
(a) The examination of applicants for license to practice veterinary medicine shall be administered by designated board members, and will consist of the national board examination and the state board examination and will be conducted under uniform rules and regulations adopted by the board.
(b) The board shall require the applicant to take a written examination in the English language, in veterinary anatomy, veterinary surgery, veterinary physiology, veterinary pathology, veterinary obstetrics, veterinary materia medica and veterinary practice, chemistry and such other subjects related to veterinary medicine as the board may require.
(c) The examination may include oral and practical examinations.
(d) The minimum passing grade shall be established by the board.
Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 15; T.C.A., § 63-1215; Acts 1983, ch. 57, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-24-103 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 24 / Section 63-24-103
Licensure requirement
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall represent themselves or claim to be an athletic trainer or perform, for compensation, any of the activities of an athletic trainer as defined in this chapter without first obtaining a license under this chapter. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any person from serving as a student-trainer, or any similar position if such service is not primarily for compensation and is carried out under the supervision of an athletic trainer duly licensed as defined in this chapter and a physician licensed under this title. Such supervision will be provided under the guidelines of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification, Inc. and/or approved by the board. (c) (1) Persons who are certified by the board as athletic trainers on May 9, 2000, may practice as licensed athletic trainers, provided such persons meet all of the other requirements of this chapter. (2) Upon the expiration of an athletic trainer's certificate, the board shall issue a license to replace such certificate, provided the athletic trainer has met all of the other requirements of this chapter. Acts 1983, ch. 361, §§ 4, 10; T.C.A., §§63-6-303, 63-24-109 ; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112; 2000, ch. 694, § 1.
(a) No person shall represent themselves or claim to be an athletic trainer or perform, for compensation, any of the activities of an athletic trainer as defined in this chapter without first obtaining a license under this chapter.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any person from serving as a student-trainer, or any similar position if such service is not primarily for compensation and is carried out under the supervision of an athletic trainer duly licensed as defined in this chapter and a physician licensed under this title. Such supervision will be provided under the guidelines of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification, Inc. and/or approved by the board.
(c) (1) Persons who are certified by the board as athletic trainers on May 9, 2000, may practice as licensed athletic trainers, provided such persons meet all of the other requirements of this chapter. (2) Upon the expiration of an athletic trainer's certificate, the board shall issue a license to replace such certificate, provided the athletic trainer has met all of the other requirements of this chapter.
(1) Persons who are certified by the board as athletic trainers on May 9, 2000, may practice as licensed athletic trainers, provided such persons meet all of the other requirements of this chapter.
(2) Upon the expiration of an athletic trainer's certificate, the board shall issue a license to replace such certificate, provided the athletic trainer has met all of the other requirements of this chapter.
Acts 1983, ch. 361, §§ 4, 10; T.C.A., §§63-6-303, 63-24-109 ; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112; 2000, ch. 694, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-18-113 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 18 / Section 63-18-113
Tax
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding law to the contrary, the act of a duly licensed massage therapist in performing a massage shall be deemed to be medically therapeutic in nature and shall not be subject to the collection of any form of state or local taxation regulations not also imposed on other medically therapeutic activities. Additionally, a massage performed on or before October 1, 1995, by a person who becomes licensed in accordance with this chapter shall also not be subject to the collection of any form of state or local tax not also imposed on other medically therapeutic activities. Acts 1995, ch. 480, § 14; 1996, ch. 1059, § 4; T.C.A. § 63-18-213.
Notwithstanding law to the contrary, the act of a duly licensed massage therapist in performing a massage shall be deemed to be medically therapeutic in nature and shall not be subject to the collection of any form of state or local taxation regulations not also imposed on other medically therapeutic activities. Additionally, a massage performed on or before October 1, 1995, by a person who becomes licensed in accordance with this chapter shall also not be subject to the collection of any form of state or local tax not also imposed on other medically therapeutic activities.
Acts 1995, ch. 480, § 14; 1996, ch. 1059, § 4; T.C.A. § 63-18-213.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-18-110 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 18 / Section 63-18-110
Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) Any person granted an exemption under this chapter is effective only to the extent that the bona fide practice of the profession or business that is licensed, certified or registered under the laws of this state overlaps into the field comprehended by this chapter, and exemptions under this chapter are only for those activities that are performed in the course of the bona fide practice of the business or profession of the person exempted. (b) Persons exempt under subsection (a) include, but are not limited to any branch of medicine, nursing, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, and also barbers, cosmetologists, athletic trainers, physical and occupational therapists and any student of an institution described in § 63-18-105(b)(3)(A) or public school of this state; provided, that the student does not hold out as a licensed massage therapist and does not receive compensation for massage. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to massage therapists licensed in other states or countries or meeting standards set forward in § 63-18-105 when providing educational programs or services for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days within a calendar year. Acts 1995, ch. 480, § 11; T.C.A. § 63-18-210; Acts 2005, ch. 232, § 2.
(a) Any person granted an exemption under this chapter is effective only to the extent that the bona fide practice of the profession or business that is licensed, certified or registered under the laws of this state overlaps into the field comprehended by this chapter, and exemptions under this chapter are only for those activities that are performed in the course of the bona fide practice of the business or profession of the person exempted.
(b) Persons exempt under subsection (a) include, but are not limited to any branch of medicine, nursing, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, and also barbers, cosmetologists, athletic trainers, physical and occupational therapists and any student of an institution described in § 63-18-105(b)(3)(A) or public school of this state; provided, that the student does not hold out as a licensed massage therapist and does not receive compensation for massage.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to massage therapists licensed in other states or countries or meeting standards set forward in § 63-18-105 when providing educational programs or services for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days within a calendar year.
Acts 1995, ch. 480, § 11; T.C.A. § 63-18-210; Acts 2005, ch. 232, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-25-210 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 25 / Section 63-25-210
[Effective 1/1/2026] Rulemaking
Status: in_force

(a) The compact commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently implement and administer the purposes and provisions of the compact. A rule shall be invalid and have no force or effect only if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that the rule is invalid because the compact commission exercised its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope and purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, or based upon another applicable standard of review. (b) The rules of the compact commission shall have the force of law in each member state; provided, however, that where the rules conflict with the laws or regulations of a member state that relate to the procedures, actions, and processes a licensed dietitian is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which they may do so, as held by a court of competent jurisdiction, the rules of the compact commission shall be ineffective in that state to the extent of the conflict. (c) The compact commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules shall become binding on the day following adoption or as of the date specified in the rule or amendment, whichever is later. (d) If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule or portion of a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact within four (4) years of the date of adoption of the rule, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state. (e) Rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the compact commission. (f) Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the compact commission shall hold a public hearing and allow persons to provide oral and written comments, data, facts, opinions, and arguments. (g) Prior to adoption of a proposed rule by the compact commission, and at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the compact commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule, the compact commission shall provide a notice of proposed rulemaking: (1) On the website of the compact commission or other publicly accessible platform; (2) To persons who have requested notice of the compact commission's notices of proposed rulemaking; and (3) In such other way(s) as the compact commission may by rule specify. (h) The notice of proposed rulemaking shall include: (1) The time, date, and location of the public hearing at which the compact commission will hear public comments on the proposed rule and, if different, the time, date, and location of the meeting where the compact commission will consider and vote on the proposed rule; (2) If the hearing is held via telecommunication, video conference, or other means of communication, the compact commission shall include the mechanism for access to the hearing in the notice of proposed rulemaking; (3) The text of the proposed rule and the reason therefore; (4) A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and (5) The manner in which interested persons may submit written comments. (i) All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording and all written comments and documents received by the compact commission in response to the proposed rule shall be available to the public. (j) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the compact commission at hearings required by this section. (k) The compact commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule. (1) The compact commission may adopt changes to the proposed rule provided the changes do not enlarge the original purpose of the proposed rule. (2) The compact commission shall provide an explanation of the reasons for substantive changes made to the proposed rule as well as reasons for substantive changes not made that were recommended by commenters. (3) The compact commission shall determine a reasonable effective date for the rule. Except for an emergency as provided in subsection (l), the effective date of the rule shall be no sooner than thirty (30) days after issuing the notice that it adopted or amended the rule. (l) Upon determination that an emergency exists, the compact commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule with twenty-four-hours' notice, with opportunity to comment; provided, that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in the compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to: (1) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; (2) Prevent a loss of compact commission or member state funds; (3) Meet a deadline for the promulgation of a rule that is established by federal law or rule; or (4) Protect public health and safety. (m) The compact commission or an authorized committee of the compact commission may direct revision to a previously adopted rule for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revision shall be posted on the website of the compact commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the compact commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the compact commission. (n) No member state's rulemaking requirements shall apply under this compact. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1025,s 1, eff. 1/1/2026.
(a) The compact commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently implement and administer the purposes and provisions of the compact. A rule shall be invalid and have no force or effect only if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that the rule is invalid because the compact commission exercised its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope and purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, or based upon another applicable standard of review.
(b) The rules of the compact commission shall have the force of law in each member state; provided, however, that where the rules conflict with the laws or regulations of a member state that relate to the procedures, actions, and processes a licensed dietitian is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which they may do so, as held by a court of competent jurisdiction, the rules of the compact commission shall be ineffective in that state to the extent of the conflict.
(c) The compact commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules shall become binding on the day following adoption or as of the date specified in the rule or amendment, whichever is later.
(d) If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule or portion of a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact within four (4) years of the date of adoption of the rule, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state.
(e) Rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the compact commission.
(f) Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the compact commission shall hold a public hearing and allow persons to provide oral and written comments, data, facts, opinions, and arguments.
(g) Prior to adoption of a proposed rule by the compact commission, and at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the compact commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule, the compact commission shall provide a notice of proposed rulemaking: (1) On the website of the compact commission or other publicly accessible platform; (2) To persons who have requested notice of the compact commission's notices of proposed rulemaking; and (3) In such other way(s) as the compact commission may by rule specify.
(1) On the website of the compact commission or other publicly accessible platform;
(2) To persons who have requested notice of the compact commission's notices of proposed rulemaking; and
(3) In such other way(s) as the compact commission may by rule specify.
(h) The notice of proposed rulemaking shall include: (1) The time, date, and location of the public hearing at which the compact commission will hear public comments on the proposed rule and, if different, the time, date, and location of the meeting where the compact commission will consider and vote on the proposed rule; (2) If the hearing is held via telecommunication, video conference, or other means of communication, the compact commission shall include the mechanism for access to the hearing in the notice of proposed rulemaking; (3) The text of the proposed rule and the reason therefore; (4) A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and (5) The manner in which interested persons may submit written comments.
(1) The time, date, and location of the public hearing at which the compact commission will hear public comments on the proposed rule and, if different, the time, date, and location of the meeting where the compact commission will consider and vote on the proposed rule;
(2) If the hearing is held via telecommunication, video conference, or other means of communication, the compact commission shall include the mechanism for access to the hearing in the notice of proposed rulemaking;
(3) The text of the proposed rule and the reason therefore;
(4) A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and
(5) The manner in which interested persons may submit written comments.
(i) All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording and all written comments and documents received by the compact commission in response to the proposed rule shall be available to the public.
(j) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the compact commission at hearings required by this section.
(k) The compact commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule. (1) The compact commission may adopt changes to the proposed rule provided the changes do not enlarge the original purpose of the proposed rule. (2) The compact commission shall provide an explanation of the reasons for substantive changes made to the proposed rule as well as reasons for substantive changes not made that were recommended by commenters. (3) The compact commission shall determine a reasonable effective date for the rule. Except for an emergency as provided in subsection (l), the effective date of the rule shall be no sooner than thirty (30) days after issuing the notice that it adopted or amended the rule.
(1) The compact commission may adopt changes to the proposed rule provided the changes do not enlarge the original purpose of the proposed rule.
(2) The compact commission shall provide an explanation of the reasons for substantive changes made to the proposed rule as well as reasons for substantive changes not made that were recommended by commenters.
(3) The compact commission shall determine a reasonable effective date for the rule. Except for an emergency as provided in subsection (l), the effective date of the rule shall be no sooner than thirty (30) days after issuing the notice that it adopted or amended the rule.
(l) Upon determination that an emergency exists, the compact commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule with twenty-four-hours' notice, with opportunity to comment; provided, that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in the compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to: (1) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; (2) Prevent a loss of compact commission or member state funds; (3) Meet a deadline for the promulgation of a rule that is established by federal law or rule; or (4) Protect public health and safety.
(1) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare;
(2) Prevent a loss of compact commission or member state funds;
(3) Meet a deadline for the promulgation of a rule that is established by federal law or rule; or
(4) Protect public health and safety.
(m) The compact commission or an authorized committee of the compact commission may direct revision to a previously adopted rule for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revision shall be posted on the website of the compact commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the compact commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the compact commission.
(n) No member state's rulemaking requirements shall apply under this compact.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1025,s 1, eff. 1/1/2026.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-7-119 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 7 / Section 63-7-119
Survey of schools and report - Loss of accreditation
Status: in_force

At least once every eight (8) years, the executive director or other authorized employee shall survey each school of nursing in Tennessee and submit a written report to the board. If the board determines that a school of nursing previously approved is not maintaining the required standards, written notice shall be furnished the school with a specification of the deficiencies claimed to exist by the board. After a hearing, which shall be afforded if demanded, a school that fails to correct the deficiencies written in such notice within the time specified shall be removed from the list of approved schools of nursing. Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 28; T.C.A., § 63-756; Acts 1985, ch. 39, § 10; 2005, ch. 387, § 12.
At least once every eight (8) years, the executive director or other authorized employee shall survey each school of nursing in Tennessee and submit a written report to the board. If the board determines that a school of nursing previously approved is not maintaining the required standards, written notice shall be furnished the school with a specification of the deficiencies claimed to exist by the board. After a hearing, which shall be afforded if demanded, a school that fails to correct the deficiencies written in such notice within the time specified shall be removed from the list of approved schools of nursing.
Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 28; T.C.A., § 63-756; Acts 1985, ch. 39, § 10; 2005, ch. 387, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-12-145 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 12 / Section 63-12-145
Preemption of regulation of veterinarian medicine - Local regulation
Status: in_force

(a) The general assembly intends by this chapter, other provisions of the Tennessee Code Annotated and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter and the Tennessee Code Annotated to occupy and preempt the entire field of legislation concerning the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine, including, but not limited to, the regulation of any act or procedure utilized within the practice of veterinary medicine. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a municipality, metropolitan government or county may regulate the time and place of the business operations of a person or facility holding a license or certificate under this chapter; provided, that the regulation does not conflict with state laws or regulations governing the practice of veterinary medicine. Acts 2009 , ch. 149, § 1.
(a) The general assembly intends by this chapter, other provisions of the Tennessee Code Annotated and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter and the Tennessee Code Annotated to occupy and preempt the entire field of legislation concerning the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine, including, but not limited to, the regulation of any act or procedure utilized within the practice of veterinary medicine.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a municipality, metropolitan government or county may regulate the time and place of the business operations of a person or facility holding a license or certificate under this chapter; provided, that the regulation does not conflict with state laws or regulations governing the practice of veterinary medicine.
Acts 2009 , ch. 149, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-146 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-146
Rules and regulations regarding sanctions for violations
Status: in_force

Consistent with this title, the boards of the respective branches of the healing arts are hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, which establish sanctions for violations of this chapter by members of the professions the boards regulate. Such sanctions may include civil penalties, suspension or revocation of license. Acts 2005, ch. 467, § 5.
Consistent with this title, the boards of the respective branches of the healing arts are hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, which establish sanctions for violations of this chapter by members of the professions the boards regulate. Such sanctions may include civil penalties, suspension or revocation of license.
Acts 2005, ch. 467, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-11-402 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 11 / Section 63-11-402
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Advisory committee" means the professional art therapist advisory committee of the board of examiners in psychology, created by § 63-11-401 ; (2) "Appraisal activities": (A) Means selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting art therapy instruments that are used to understand, measure, or facilitate an individual's normal human growth and development; and (B) Does not include the use of projective techniques in the assessment of personality, nor the use of psychological or clinical tests designed to identify or classify abnormal or pathological human behavior, nor the use of individually administered intelligence tests; (3) "Art therapy" means the integrated application of psychotherapeutic principles and methods with specialized training in visual art media, the neurobiological implications of art-making and the creative process, and art-based assessment models to assist individuals, families, or groups to improve mental functioning, increase self-awareness and self-esteem, resolve conflicts and distress, and enhance social functioning; (4) "Art therapy certified supervisor" means a person credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., to provide supervised clinical experience for an associate art therapist; (5) "Associate art therapist" means a person holding a master's or doctoral degree in art therapy while engaged in the practice of professional art therapy under supervision as part of clinical training to fulfill the supervised experience requirement for becoming a licensed professional art therapist; (6) "Board" means the board of examiners in psychology, created by § 63-11-101 ; (7) "Certified art therapist" means a person holding national board certification (ATR-BC) from the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.; (8) "Credentialed art therapist" means a person holding credentials in good standing with the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., as a registered art therapist (ATR), certified art therapist (ATR-BC), or art therapy certified supervisor; (9) "Licensed professional art therapist" means a person who is licensed to practice professional art therapy in this state; (10) "Practice of professional art therapy": (A) Means rendering or offering to render to individuals, groups, organizations, or the general public any service as an independent or adjunctive therapist involving the application of art therapy principles, techniques, methods, or procedures; and (B) Includes, but is not limited to, therapeutic interventions to facilitate alternative modes of receptive and expressive communication, development of treatment plans, appraisal activities, consulting and referral activities, and prevention and treatment of mental and emotional conditions; and (11) "Supervision" means the regular observation and oversight of the functions and activities of a graduate art therapy student as part of an internship or practicum experience, or an associate art therapist engaged in the practice of art therapy to fulfill the requirements for licensure under § 63-11-405 . Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 160, s 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
As used in this part:
(1) "Advisory committee" means the professional art therapist advisory committee of the board of examiners in psychology, created by § 63-11-401 ;
(2) "Appraisal activities": (A) Means selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting art therapy instruments that are used to understand, measure, or facilitate an individual's normal human growth and development; and (B) Does not include the use of projective techniques in the assessment of personality, nor the use of psychological or clinical tests designed to identify or classify abnormal or pathological human behavior, nor the use of individually administered intelligence tests;
(A) Means selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting art therapy instruments that are used to understand, measure, or facilitate an individual's normal human growth and development; and
(B) Does not include the use of projective techniques in the assessment of personality, nor the use of psychological or clinical tests designed to identify or classify abnormal or pathological human behavior, nor the use of individually administered intelligence tests;
(3) "Art therapy" means the integrated application of psychotherapeutic principles and methods with specialized training in visual art media, the neurobiological implications of art-making and the creative process, and art-based assessment models to assist individuals, families, or groups to improve mental functioning, increase self-awareness and self-esteem, resolve conflicts and distress, and enhance social functioning;
(4) "Art therapy certified supervisor" means a person credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., to provide supervised clinical experience for an associate art therapist;
(5) "Associate art therapist" means a person holding a master's or doctoral degree in art therapy while engaged in the practice of professional art therapy under supervision as part of clinical training to fulfill the supervised experience requirement for becoming a licensed professional art therapist;
(6) "Board" means the board of examiners in psychology, created by § 63-11-101 ;
(7) "Certified art therapist" means a person holding national board certification (ATR-BC) from the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.;
(8) "Credentialed art therapist" means a person holding credentials in good standing with the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., as a registered art therapist (ATR), certified art therapist (ATR-BC), or art therapy certified supervisor;
(9) "Licensed professional art therapist" means a person who is licensed to practice professional art therapy in this state;
(10) "Practice of professional art therapy": (A) Means rendering or offering to render to individuals, groups, organizations, or the general public any service as an independent or adjunctive therapist involving the application of art therapy principles, techniques, methods, or procedures; and (B) Includes, but is not limited to, therapeutic interventions to facilitate alternative modes of receptive and expressive communication, development of treatment plans, appraisal activities, consulting and referral activities, and prevention and treatment of mental and emotional conditions; and
(A) Means rendering or offering to render to individuals, groups, organizations, or the general public any service as an independent or adjunctive therapist involving the application of art therapy principles, techniques, methods, or procedures; and
(B) Includes, but is not limited to, therapeutic interventions to facilitate alternative modes of receptive and expressive communication, development of treatment plans, appraisal activities, consulting and referral activities, and prevention and treatment of mental and emotional conditions; and
(11) "Supervision" means the regular observation and oversight of the functions and activities of a graduate art therapy student as part of an internship or practicum experience, or an associate art therapist engaged in the practice of art therapy to fulfill the requirements for licensure under § 63-11-405 .
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 160, s 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-701 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 1 / Section 63-1-701
[ For Postponed Repealed, see T.C.A. § 63-1-707] Healthcare task force to review reimbursement of health professionals employed by agencies performing healthcare services
Status: repealed

There is created a healthcare task force to review the reimbursement of health professionals employed by agencies performing healthcare services in this state. The duties of the task force include studying how reimbursement rates and wages impact the availability of a healthcare workforce, and other such duties imposed under this part. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1138, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022. Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1138, s 1, eff. 12/31/2023.
There is created a healthcare task force to review the reimbursement of health professionals employed by agencies performing healthcare services in this state. The duties of the task force include studying how reimbursement rates and wages impact the availability of a healthcare workforce, and other such duties imposed under this part.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1138, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1138, s 1, eff. 12/31/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-3-213 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 3 / Section 63-3-213
Appointments to the board
Status: in_force

(a) To assist in the implementation and administration of this part, the governor shall initially appoint to the board one (1) person who is eligible for licensure as an orthotist, or prosthetist or pedorthist. (b) That person's term of office on the board shall be three (3) years. Upon expiration of that person's term, the governor shall appoint a person licensed under this part to fill this position on the board. (c) A person may serve more than one (1) term in this position on the board. (d) The governor may remove this member of the board from office for neglect of duties, malfeasance in office, incompetence or professional misconduct. (e) The governor may fill a vacancy in this position upon the member's resignation or death. (f) In making appointments to this position on the board, the governor shall consider persons recommended by the professional organization of orthotists, prosthetists and pedorthists in Tennessee. (g) The person filling this position on the board shall receive the same per diem and reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses that is received by other members of the board. (h) The person filling this position shall have the right to vote on all matters considered by the board. Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
(a) To assist in the implementation and administration of this part, the governor shall initially appoint to the board one (1) person who is eligible for licensure as an orthotist, or prosthetist or pedorthist.
(b) That person's term of office on the board shall be three (3) years. Upon expiration of that person's term, the governor shall appoint a person licensed under this part to fill this position on the board.
(c) A person may serve more than one (1) term in this position on the board.
(d) The governor may remove this member of the board from office for neglect of duties, malfeasance in office, incompetence or professional misconduct.
(e) The governor may fill a vacancy in this position upon the member's resignation or death.
(f) In making appointments to this position on the board, the governor shall consider persons recommended by the professional organization of orthotists, prosthetists and pedorthists in Tennessee.
(g) The person filling this position on the board shall receive the same per diem and reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses that is received by other members of the board.
(h) The person filling this position shall have the right to vote on all matters considered by the board.
Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-24-104 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 24 / Section 63-24-104
Qualifications of applicants - Reciprocity
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for an athletic trainer license must possess the following qualifications: (1) Have met the athletic training curriculum requirements of a college or university approved by the board and give proof of graduation; and (2) Satisfactorily completed all of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification, Inc. qualifications and be certified as an athletic trainer in good standing by the NATA Board of Certification, Inc., and/or approved by the board. (b) An out-of-state applicant must possess the stated qualifications of subsection (a). Upon receipt of the initial athletic trainer licensure fee, the board may grant, without examination, a license to any qualified nonresident athletic trainer who holds a valid license or certificate issued by another state and whose qualifications are deemed by the board to be at least equivalent to those required for licensure in this state; provided, that such other state extends the same privilege to qualified athletic trainers who are residents of this state. An out-of-state applicant from a state not having a licensure or certification act will be eligible to take the jurisprudence examination if certified by the NATA Board of Certification, Inc., and approved by the board. Acts 1983, ch. 361, § 5; T.C.A., § 63-6-304; Acts 1985, ch. 280, §2; 1993, ch. 361, §§ 2, 3; 2000, ch. 694, § 1.
(a) An applicant for an athletic trainer license must possess the following qualifications: (1) Have met the athletic training curriculum requirements of a college or university approved by the board and give proof of graduation; and (2) Satisfactorily completed all of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification, Inc. qualifications and be certified as an athletic trainer in good standing by the NATA Board of Certification, Inc., and/or approved by the board.
(1) Have met the athletic training curriculum requirements of a college or university approved by the board and give proof of graduation; and
(2) Satisfactorily completed all of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification, Inc. qualifications and be certified as an athletic trainer in good standing by the NATA Board of Certification, Inc., and/or approved by the board.
(b) An out-of-state applicant must possess the stated qualifications of subsection (a). Upon receipt of the initial athletic trainer licensure fee, the board may grant, without examination, a license to any qualified nonresident athletic trainer who holds a valid license or certificate issued by another state and whose qualifications are deemed by the board to be at least equivalent to those required for licensure in this state; provided, that such other state extends the same privilege to qualified athletic trainers who are residents of this state. An out-of-state applicant from a state not having a licensure or certification act will be eligible to take the jurisprudence examination if certified by the NATA Board of Certification, Inc., and approved by the board.
Acts 1983, ch. 361, § 5; T.C.A., § 63-6-304; Acts 1985, ch. 280, §2; 1993, ch. 361, §§ 2, 3; 2000, ch. 694, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-301 — TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 10 / Section 63-10-301
Designation
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a board of pharmacy, referred to herein as the "board," to be administratively attached to and receive administrative support from the division of health related boards within the department of health. (b) The responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of parts 2-7 of this chapter and all laws that pertain to the practice of pharmacy is vested in the board. (c) The board has all of the duties, powers, responsibilities, and authority necessary for the enforcement of parts 2-7 of this chapter, as well as other duties, powers, and authority as it may be granted. (d) The board shall cooperate with state and federal agencies regarding any violations of a pharmacy drug or drug-related law. (e) If a state of emergency is declared that involves the board under this part, then the board may waive the requirements of this chapter to protect the public health, safety, or welfare of its citizens and to facilitate the provision of drugs, devices, and pharmacist care services to the public. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 457, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1996, ch. 651, § 8; T.C.A. § 63-10-501 ; Acts 2007 , ch. 407, §§ 2, 8; 2012 , ch. 575, § 2; 2012 , ch. 932, § 1.
(a) There is created a board of pharmacy, referred to herein as the "board," to be administratively attached to and receive administrative support from the division of health related boards within the department of health.
(b) The responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of parts 2-7 of this chapter and all laws that pertain to the practice of pharmacy is vested in the board.
(c) The board has all of the duties, powers, responsibilities, and authority necessary for the enforcement of parts 2-7 of this chapter, as well as other duties, powers, and authority as it may be granted.
(d) The board shall cooperate with state and federal agencies regarding any violations of a pharmacy drug or drug-related law.
(e) If a state of emergency is declared that involves the board under this part, then the board may waive the requirements of this chapter to protect the public health, safety, or welfare of its citizens and to facilitate the provision of drugs, devices, and pharmacist care services to the public.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 457, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1996, ch. 651, § 8; T.C.A. § 63-10-501 ; Acts 2007 , ch. 407, §§ 2, 8; 2012 , ch. 575, § 2; 2012 , ch. 932, § 1.