Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2205 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2205
Adoption of open records policy - Public record defined - Confidential documents and information - Exclusions - Section definitions
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the department of tourist development adopts as its official policy the principle of open records and, unless otherwise provided by this section, the information and documents maintained, received, or produced by the department are open for inspection by the public. (b) A binding contract or agreement entered into or signed by the department that obligates public funds, together with all supporting records and documentation, is a public record and open for public inspection as of the date the contract or agreement is entered into or signed. (c) (1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, a record, documentary materials, or other information, including proprietary information, received, produced, or maintained by the department is a public record and open for public inspection unless the commissioner, with the affirmative agreement of the attorney general and reporter, determines that a document or information is of such a sensitive nature that its disclosure or release would seriously harm the ability of this state to negotiate events, contracts, agreements, or administer grant programs. (2) If the commissioner, with the agreement of the attorney general and reporter, determines pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) that a document or information should not be released or disclosed because of its sensitive nature, such document or information is confidential until whichever of the following occurs first: (A) Ten (10) years from the date such determination is rendered; (B) After the disbursement of state funds; (C) After the conclusion of the event in which the contract or event was negotiated; or (D) Upon the expiration of a contract entered into by this state. (3) A record, documentary materials, or other supporting information must not be destroyed during the period that such record, material, or information is confidential and must be retained for a period of five (5) years after the record, material, or information is no longer confidential, or for a period not inconsistent with other state retention laws, whichever is longer. (d) This section does not apply to: (1) Trade secrets received, maintained, or produced by the department. All such trade secrets must remain confidential; and (2) Documents or records of a person, entity, or company containing marketing information or capital plans that are provided to the department with the understanding that such information or plans are now and should remain confidential. Such information or plans must remain confidential until such time as the provider thereof no longer requires its confidentiality. (e) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Capital plans" means plans, feasibility studies, and similar research and information that will contribute to the identification of future business sites and capital investments; (2) "Marketing information" means marketing plans, marketing studies, marketing analyses, and similar research and information designed to identify potential customers and business relationships; (3) "Proprietary information" means commercial or financial information that is used either directly or indirectly in the business of a person, entity, or company submitting information to the department, and that gives such person an advantage or an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use such information; and (4) "Trade secrets" means a pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process of a person, entity, or company submitting information to the department. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740,s 1, eff. 4/22/2024.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the department of tourist development adopts as its official policy the principle of open records and, unless otherwise provided by this section, the information and documents maintained, received, or produced by the department are open for inspection by the public.
(b) A binding contract or agreement entered into or signed by the department that obligates public funds, together with all supporting records and documentation, is a public record and open for public inspection as of the date the contract or agreement is entered into or signed.
(c) (1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, a record, documentary materials, or other information, including proprietary information, received, produced, or maintained by the department is a public record and open for public inspection unless the commissioner, with the affirmative agreement of the attorney general and reporter, determines that a document or information is of such a sensitive nature that its disclosure or release would seriously harm the ability of this state to negotiate events, contracts, agreements, or administer grant programs. (2) If the commissioner, with the agreement of the attorney general and reporter, determines pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) that a document or information should not be released or disclosed because of its sensitive nature, such document or information is confidential until whichever of the following occurs first: (A) Ten (10) years from the date such determination is rendered; (B) After the disbursement of state funds; (C) After the conclusion of the event in which the contract or event was negotiated; or (D) Upon the expiration of a contract entered into by this state. (3) A record, documentary materials, or other supporting information must not be destroyed during the period that such record, material, or information is confidential and must be retained for a period of five (5) years after the record, material, or information is no longer confidential, or for a period not inconsistent with other state retention laws, whichever is longer.
(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, a record, documentary materials, or other information, including proprietary information, received, produced, or maintained by the department is a public record and open for public inspection unless the commissioner, with the affirmative agreement of the attorney general and reporter, determines that a document or information is of such a sensitive nature that its disclosure or release would seriously harm the ability of this state to negotiate events, contracts, agreements, or administer grant programs.
(2) If the commissioner, with the agreement of the attorney general and reporter, determines pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) that a document or information should not be released or disclosed because of its sensitive nature, such document or information is confidential until whichever of the following occurs first: (A) Ten (10) years from the date such determination is rendered; (B) After the disbursement of state funds; (C) After the conclusion of the event in which the contract or event was negotiated; or (D) Upon the expiration of a contract entered into by this state.
(A) Ten (10) years from the date such determination is rendered;
(B) After the disbursement of state funds;
(C) After the conclusion of the event in which the contract or event was negotiated; or
(D) Upon the expiration of a contract entered into by this state.
(3) A record, documentary materials, or other supporting information must not be destroyed during the period that such record, material, or information is confidential and must be retained for a period of five (5) years after the record, material, or information is no longer confidential, or for a period not inconsistent with other state retention laws, whichever is longer.
(d) This section does not apply to: (1) Trade secrets received, maintained, or produced by the department. All such trade secrets must remain confidential; and (2) Documents or records of a person, entity, or company containing marketing information or capital plans that are provided to the department with the understanding that such information or plans are now and should remain confidential. Such information or plans must remain confidential until such time as the provider thereof no longer requires its confidentiality.
(1) Trade secrets received, maintained, or produced by the department. All such trade secrets must remain confidential; and
(2) Documents or records of a person, entity, or company containing marketing information or capital plans that are provided to the department with the understanding that such information or plans are now and should remain confidential. Such information or plans must remain confidential until such time as the provider thereof no longer requires its confidentiality.
(e) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Capital plans" means plans, feasibility studies, and similar research and information that will contribute to the identification of future business sites and capital investments; (2) "Marketing information" means marketing plans, marketing studies, marketing analyses, and similar research and information designed to identify potential customers and business relationships; (3) "Proprietary information" means commercial or financial information that is used either directly or indirectly in the business of a person, entity, or company submitting information to the department, and that gives such person an advantage or an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use such information; and (4) "Trade secrets" means a pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process of a person, entity, or company submitting information to the department.
(1) "Capital plans" means plans, feasibility studies, and similar research and information that will contribute to the identification of future business sites and capital investments;
(2) "Marketing information" means marketing plans, marketing studies, marketing analyses, and similar research and information designed to identify potential customers and business relationships;
(3) "Proprietary information" means commercial or financial information that is used either directly or indirectly in the business of a person, entity, or company submitting information to the department, and that gives such person an advantage or an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use such information; and
(4) "Trade secrets" means a pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process of a person, entity, or company submitting information to the department.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740,s 1, eff. 4/22/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-306 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-306
Citizen cooperation
Status: in_force

The special unit created by this part shall encourage the citizens of this state to cooperate with the department in preventing and controlling violations of the Litter Control Law, compiled in title 39, chapter 14, part 5. Such unit shall develop programs to accomplish such cooperation, including, but not limited to, "litter watch" programs. Acts 1988, ch. 1007, § 2; 1996, ch. 675, § 7.
The special unit created by this part shall encourage the citizens of this state to cooperate with the department in preventing and controlling violations of the Litter Control Law, compiled in title 39, chapter 14, part 5. Such unit shall develop programs to accomplish such cooperation, including, but not limited to, "litter watch" programs.
Acts 1988, ch. 1007, § 2; 1996, ch. 675, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-23-204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 23 / Section 4-23-204
Staffing - Contracting for services of experts and specialists
Status: in_force

(a) The department of general services, the state museum, the Tennessee historical society, and the office of the state architect shall provide appropriate staff assistance to the Tennessee residence commission. (b) In addition, the commission has the authority to contract pursuant to state law for the services of experts and specialists in the area of adaptive restoration and preservation of historic buildings. All contracts shall be executed by the commissioner of finance and administration, with the approval of the comptroller of the treasury and the attorney general and reporter; provided, that design and construction contracts are subject to the approval of the state building commission. Acts 2010, ch. 1111, § 5.
(a) The department of general services, the state museum, the Tennessee historical society, and the office of the state architect shall provide appropriate staff assistance to the Tennessee residence commission.
(b) In addition, the commission has the authority to contract pursuant to state law for the services of experts and specialists in the area of adaptive restoration and preservation of historic buildings. All contracts shall be executed by the commissioner of finance and administration, with the approval of the comptroller of the treasury and the attorney general and reporter; provided, that design and construction contracts are subject to the approval of the state building commission.
Acts 2010, ch. 1111, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2401 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2401
Creation - State treasurer as chief officer
Status: in_force

There is created the department of the treasury through which the state treasurer, who shall be the chief officer of the department, shall administer the duties imposed upon the state treasurer by law. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 9; T.C.A., § 4-339; modified.
There is created the department of the treasury through which the state treasurer, who shall be the chief officer of the department, shall administer the duties imposed upon the state treasurer by law.
Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 9; T.C.A., § 4-339; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2807 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2807
Audits - Books and records
Status: in_force

(a) All annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of a citizen support organization shall be subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the citizen support organization. If an independent public accountant is employed, the audit contract between the citizen support organization and the independent public accountant shall be on contract forms prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the citizen support organization. (b) The comptroller of the treasury shall ensure that audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine if the audits meet minimum audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. No audit may be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section until approved by the comptroller of the treasury. (c) One (1) copy of each audit shall be furnished to each member of the board of the citizen support organization, the department, and the comptroller of the treasury. (d) The department and the comptroller of the treasury, or their designated representative, shall have access to the citizen support organization's books, records, and accounts whenever deemed necessary by either office. (e) If the comptroller of the treasury determines that due to size or insignificant financial activities by a citizen support organization the requirement of this section for an audit is unnecessary or would be burdensome on a citizen support organization, then the comptroller of the treasury may waive the required audit. Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 1.
(a) All annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of a citizen support organization shall be subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the citizen support organization. If an independent public accountant is employed, the audit contract between the citizen support organization and the independent public accountant shall be on contract forms prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the citizen support organization.
(b) The comptroller of the treasury shall ensure that audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine if the audits meet minimum audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. No audit may be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section until approved by the comptroller of the treasury.
(c) One (1) copy of each audit shall be furnished to each member of the board of the citizen support organization, the department, and the comptroller of the treasury.
(d) The department and the comptroller of the treasury, or their designated representative, shall have access to the citizen support organization's books, records, and accounts whenever deemed necessary by either office.
(e) If the comptroller of the treasury determines that due to size or insignificant financial activities by a citizen support organization the requirement of this section for an audit is unnecessary or would be burdensome on a citizen support organization, then the comptroller of the treasury may waive the required audit.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1701 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1701
Creation
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the department of human resources. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 1, 15; 1939, ch. 11, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.15; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 2; 1961, ch. 97, § 1; modified; Acts 2007, ch. 60, § 3.
There is hereby created the department of human resources.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 1, 15; 1939, ch. 11, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.15; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 2; 1961, ch. 97, § 1; modified; Acts 2007, ch. 60, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-56-113 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 56 / Section 4-56-113
Authority of chief procurement officer in acquisition of information systems and software
Status: in_force

(a) The chief procurement officer may develop regulations, policies, procedures, templates, or other guidance related to the acquisition of information systems and software to the full extent of the authority of the chief procurement officer, including, but not limited to: (1) Criteria or guidance for when this state should acquire custom-designed products or services and when this state should acquire off-the-shelf products or services; (2) For software or information systems proposed for use by the public, standards for appropriate levels of user-friendliness and customer convenience, including, but not limited to, device interoperability, minimizing customer wait times, and minimizing administrative burdens imposed on the user; (3) For engaging employees and, where appropriate, citizens who will be end users of the software or information system in the design of solicitations, the testing of new software or information systems, and the continuous improvement of software or information systems; (4) For appropriate transitions in the implementation of procured software or information systems to minimize service disruptions likely to violate state or federal law, impede citizen access to government services, or materially diminish the user experience or trust in state government; (5) For avoidance of excessive costs and management of state costs resulting from changes in state statutes or policies; (6) For avoidance of excessive costs and management of state costs resulting from transitioning from one (1) vendor to another; and (7) For avoidance of potential incumbent bias in procurements resulting from the cost or complications associated with transitioning from one (1) vendor to another vendor. (b) The chief procurement officer may coordinate with the division of strategic technology solutions and the information systems council in developing the regulations, policies, procedures, templates, or other guidance under subsection (a). (c) When appropriate, the chief procurement officer may submit any of the regulations, policies, procedures, templates, or other guidance developed pursuant to subsection (a) to the commission. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 853,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
(a) The chief procurement officer may develop regulations, policies, procedures, templates, or other guidance related to the acquisition of information systems and software to the full extent of the authority of the chief procurement officer, including, but not limited to: (1) Criteria or guidance for when this state should acquire custom-designed products or services and when this state should acquire off-the-shelf products or services; (2) For software or information systems proposed for use by the public, standards for appropriate levels of user-friendliness and customer convenience, including, but not limited to, device interoperability, minimizing customer wait times, and minimizing administrative burdens imposed on the user; (3) For engaging employees and, where appropriate, citizens who will be end users of the software or information system in the design of solicitations, the testing of new software or information systems, and the continuous improvement of software or information systems; (4) For appropriate transitions in the implementation of procured software or information systems to minimize service disruptions likely to violate state or federal law, impede citizen access to government services, or materially diminish the user experience or trust in state government; (5) For avoidance of excessive costs and management of state costs resulting from changes in state statutes or policies; (6) For avoidance of excessive costs and management of state costs resulting from transitioning from one (1) vendor to another; and (7) For avoidance of potential incumbent bias in procurements resulting from the cost or complications associated with transitioning from one (1) vendor to another vendor.
(1) Criteria or guidance for when this state should acquire custom-designed products or services and when this state should acquire off-the-shelf products or services;
(2) For software or information systems proposed for use by the public, standards for appropriate levels of user-friendliness and customer convenience, including, but not limited to, device interoperability, minimizing customer wait times, and minimizing administrative burdens imposed on the user;
(3) For engaging employees and, where appropriate, citizens who will be end users of the software or information system in the design of solicitations, the testing of new software or information systems, and the continuous improvement of software or information systems;
(4) For appropriate transitions in the implementation of procured software or information systems to minimize service disruptions likely to violate state or federal law, impede citizen access to government services, or materially diminish the user experience or trust in state government;
(5) For avoidance of excessive costs and management of state costs resulting from changes in state statutes or policies;
(6) For avoidance of excessive costs and management of state costs resulting from transitioning from one (1) vendor to another; and
(7) For avoidance of potential incumbent bias in procurements resulting from the cost or complications associated with transitioning from one (1) vendor to another vendor.
(b) The chief procurement officer may coordinate with the division of strategic technology solutions and the information systems council in developing the regulations, policies, procedures, templates, or other guidance under subsection (a).
(c) When appropriate, the chief procurement officer may submit any of the regulations, policies, procedures, templates, or other guidance developed pursuant to subsection (a) to the commission.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 853,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-10-113 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-113
Report update on broadband service
Status: in_force

The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations is directed to study and prepare a report updating its January 2017 Report on Broadband Internet Deployment, Availability, and Adoption in Tennessee, which shall be delivered to the general assembly by January 15, 2021. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 179,s 1, eff. 4/24/2017.
The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations is directed to study and prepare a report updating its January 2017 Report on Broadband Internet Deployment, Availability, and Adoption in Tennessee, which shall be delivered to the general assembly by January 15, 2021.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 179,s 1, eff. 4/24/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-104
Duties
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the members of the Tennessee highway patrol, under the direction of the commissioner of safety, to: (1) Patrol the state highways and enforce all laws, and all rules and regulations of the department of transportation regulating traffic on and use of those highways; and (2) Assist the department of revenue and the county clerks of the state in the collection of all taxes and revenue going to the state, and in the enforcement of all laws relating to same. Acts 1929 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 25, §§ 3, 4; Code 1932, § 11462; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 44; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 11, §§ 10, 27; impl. am. Acts 1945, ch. 28, §§ 1-3; C. Supp. 1950, § 11462; Acts 1951, ch. 256, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, §§ 3, 14; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-703.
It is the duty of the members of the Tennessee highway patrol, under the direction of the commissioner of safety, to:
(1) Patrol the state highways and enforce all laws, and all rules and regulations of the department of transportation regulating traffic on and use of those highways; and
(2) Assist the department of revenue and the county clerks of the state in the collection of all taxes and revenue going to the state, and in the enforcement of all laws relating to same.
Acts 1929 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 25, §§ 3, 4; Code 1932, § 11462; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 44; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 11, §§ 10, 27; impl. am. Acts 1945, ch. 28, §§ 1-3; C. Supp. 1950, § 11462; Acts 1951, ch. 256, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, §§ 3, 14; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-703.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-209 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-209
Cumulative and supplemental powers and remedies
Status: in_force

The powers and remedies provided in this part shall be cumulative and supplementary to all powers and remedies otherwise provided by law. Renumbered from 47-18-1609 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
The powers and remedies provided in this part shall be cumulative and supplementary to all powers and remedies otherwise provided by law.
Renumbered from 47-18-1609 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2315 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2315
Annual report on the department's progress on passenger and freight rail and public transportation efforts
Status: in_force

On or before January 1, 2025, and on or before January 1 of each subsequent year, the department shall submit a report on the department's progress on passenger and freight rail and public transportation efforts at the state and federal levels to the transportation committee of the house of representatives and the transportation and safety committee of the senate, the chief clerk of each house of the general assembly, and the legislative librarian. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 679,s 1, eff. 4/11/2024.
On or before January 1, 2025, and on or before January 1 of each subsequent year, the department shall submit a report on the department's progress on passenger and freight rail and public transportation efforts at the state and federal levels to the transportation committee of the house of representatives and the transportation and safety committee of the senate, the chief clerk of each house of the general assembly, and the legislative librarian.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 679,s 1, eff. 4/11/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1421 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1421
Program for payment of the cost of licensing tests for adult students with financial need
Status: in_force

The department of labor and workforce development, in conjunction with the department of education, is encouraged to consider the development, implementation and administration of a program for payment of the cost of licensing tests for adult students with financial need who complete a high school diploma or a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education in a career and technical education program and who are required to take a test in order to become licensed for a career in their fields of study. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 2, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2010 , ch. 1057, § 1.
The department of labor and workforce development, in conjunction with the department of education, is encouraged to consider the development, implementation and administration of a program for payment of the cost of licensing tests for adult students with financial need who complete a high school diploma or a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education in a career and technical education program and who are required to take a test in order to become licensed for a career in their fields of study.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1057, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-28-113 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 28 / Section 4-28-113
Investment stategy scorecard - Annual review - Compliance - Written findings
Status: in_force

(a) Within ninety (90) days after the department of economic and community development provides notice to a TNInvestco, the commissioner of economic and community development and the commissioner of revenue, in consultation with the state treasurer, working with the TNInvestco, shall cause to be created an investment strategy "scorecard" for the TNInvestco. The "scorecard" shall contain not more than six (6) objective metrics or measures that will be used to reflect the investment strategy approved by the state, which strategy may, in the sole discretion of the commissioner of economic and community development, be modified from time to time upon written request of the TNInvestco to the commissioner of economic and community development. (b) The commissioner of economic and community development, in consultation with the commissioner of revenue and the state treasurer or any other appropriate professional advisors, shall conduct an annual review of each qualified TNInvestco, at the conclusion of each fiscal year, to determine whether the investment strategy used by the TNInvestco is in substantial compliance with the TNInvestco's scorecard. (c) (1) If the commissioner of economic and community development reasonably determines that the investment strategy actually used by the TNInvestco is not in substantial compliance with the scorecard, then the commissioner of economic and community development shall provide the qualified TNInvestco a summary of findings including the areas of noncompliance. Within sixty (60) days of receiving the commissioner's findings, the TNInvestco shall provide to the commissioner of economic and community development a written statement that shall describe in detail the TNInvestco's plan for curing all areas of noncompliance before the next annual review. Said plan may include a request for modification of the strategy with corresponding changes in the scorecard which, if approved, shall become the scorecard against which future compliance will be measured. (2) If the commissioner of economic and community development reasonably determines, at the next annual review conducted pursuant to this section, that the TNInvestco has failed to cure such areas of noncompliance, a penalty in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) shall be imposed, and an additional penalty of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) shall be imposed for each year in which such noncompliance remains uncured. (3) The proceeds from any penalty imposed pursuant to subdivision (c)(2) shall be deposited into the Tennessee rural opportunity fund to further the state's economic development efforts. Such penalty shall not be paid out of monies generated by the sale of investment tax credits under this chapter or any gain thereon. (d) The department of economic and community development shall provide the comptroller of the treasury, upon request, a copy of any written findings made in connection with the annual review required under subsection (b). Acts 2010, ch. 1142, §§ 14, 20, 22, 23.
(a) Within ninety (90) days after the department of economic and community development provides notice to a TNInvestco, the commissioner of economic and community development and the commissioner of revenue, in consultation with the state treasurer, working with the TNInvestco, shall cause to be created an investment strategy "scorecard" for the TNInvestco. The "scorecard" shall contain not more than six (6) objective metrics or measures that will be used to reflect the investment strategy approved by the state, which strategy may, in the sole discretion of the commissioner of economic and community development, be modified from time to time upon written request of the TNInvestco to the commissioner of economic and community development.
(b) The commissioner of economic and community development, in consultation with the commissioner of revenue and the state treasurer or any other appropriate professional advisors, shall conduct an annual review of each qualified TNInvestco, at the conclusion of each fiscal year, to determine whether the investment strategy used by the TNInvestco is in substantial compliance with the TNInvestco's scorecard.
(c) (1) If the commissioner of economic and community development reasonably determines that the investment strategy actually used by the TNInvestco is not in substantial compliance with the scorecard, then the commissioner of economic and community development shall provide the qualified TNInvestco a summary of findings including the areas of noncompliance. Within sixty (60) days of receiving the commissioner's findings, the TNInvestco shall provide to the commissioner of economic and community development a written statement that shall describe in detail the TNInvestco's plan for curing all areas of noncompliance before the next annual review. Said plan may include a request for modification of the strategy with corresponding changes in the scorecard which, if approved, shall become the scorecard against which future compliance will be measured. (2) If the commissioner of economic and community development reasonably determines, at the next annual review conducted pursuant to this section, that the TNInvestco has failed to cure such areas of noncompliance, a penalty in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) shall be imposed, and an additional penalty of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) shall be imposed for each year in which such noncompliance remains uncured. (3) The proceeds from any penalty imposed pursuant to subdivision (c)(2) shall be deposited into the Tennessee rural opportunity fund to further the state's economic development efforts. Such penalty shall not be paid out of monies generated by the sale of investment tax credits under this chapter or any gain thereon.
(1) If the commissioner of economic and community development reasonably determines that the investment strategy actually used by the TNInvestco is not in substantial compliance with the scorecard, then the commissioner of economic and community development shall provide the qualified TNInvestco a summary of findings including the areas of noncompliance. Within sixty (60) days of receiving the commissioner's findings, the TNInvestco shall provide to the commissioner of economic and community development a written statement that shall describe in detail the TNInvestco's plan for curing all areas of noncompliance before the next annual review. Said plan may include a request for modification of the strategy with corresponding changes in the scorecard which, if approved, shall become the scorecard against which future compliance will be measured.
(2) If the commissioner of economic and community development reasonably determines, at the next annual review conducted pursuant to this section, that the TNInvestco has failed to cure such areas of noncompliance, a penalty in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) shall be imposed, and an additional penalty of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) shall be imposed for each year in which such noncompliance remains uncured.
(3) The proceeds from any penalty imposed pursuant to subdivision (c)(2) shall be deposited into the Tennessee rural opportunity fund to further the state's economic development efforts. Such penalty shall not be paid out of monies generated by the sale of investment tax credits under this chapter or any gain thereon.
(d) The department of economic and community development shall provide the comptroller of the treasury, upon request, a copy of any written findings made in connection with the annual review required under subsection (b).
Acts 2010, ch. 1142, §§ 14, 20, 22, 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5005 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5005
Purpose of commission - Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

(a) The purposes of the Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission are to: (1) Attract and bring to this state the production activities of film, television, record and other producers of entertainment properties; (2) Develop increased production activities by those producers of entertainment properties already located in this state; and (3) Coordinate the needs of the producers of entertainment properties with the needs of the citizens of this state and of the various departments of state and local governments. (b) To accomplish the purposes of the film, entertainment and music commission, it has the authority to promulgate and enforce all necessary rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title. Acts 1987, ch. 288, § 1; 1991, ch. 357, § 6.
(a) The purposes of the Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission are to: (1) Attract and bring to this state the production activities of film, television, record and other producers of entertainment properties; (2) Develop increased production activities by those producers of entertainment properties already located in this state; and (3) Coordinate the needs of the producers of entertainment properties with the needs of the citizens of this state and of the various departments of state and local governments.
(1) Attract and bring to this state the production activities of film, television, record and other producers of entertainment properties;
(2) Develop increased production activities by those producers of entertainment properties already located in this state; and
(3) Coordinate the needs of the producers of entertainment properties with the needs of the citizens of this state and of the various departments of state and local governments.
(b) To accomplish the purposes of the film, entertainment and music commission, it has the authority to promulgate and enforce all necessary rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
Acts 1987, ch. 288, § 1; 1991, ch. 357, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-303 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-303
Separation of functions
Status: in_force

(a) A person who has served as an investigator, prosecutor or advocate in a contested case may not serve as an administrative judge or hearing officer or assist or advise an administrative judge or hearing officer in the same proceeding. (b) A person who is subject to the authority, direction or discretion of one who has served as investigator, prosecutor or advocate in a contested case may not serve as an administrative judge or hearing officer or assist or advise an administrative judge or hearing officer in the same proceeding. (c) A person who has participated in a determination of probable cause or other equivalent preliminary determination in a contested case may not serve as an administrative judge or hearing officer or assist or advise an administrative judge or hearing officer in the same proceeding. (d) A person may serve as an administrative judge or hearing officer at successive stages of the same contested case, unless a party demonstrates grounds for disqualification in accordance with § 4-5-302 . (e) A person who has participated in a determination of probable cause or other equivalent preliminary determination or participated in or made a decision that is on administrative appeal in a contested case may serve as an agency member in the contested case where authorized by law and not subject to disqualification or other cause provided in this chapter. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 39.
(a) A person who has served as an investigator, prosecutor or advocate in a contested case may not serve as an administrative judge or hearing officer or assist or advise an administrative judge or hearing officer in the same proceeding.
(b) A person who is subject to the authority, direction or discretion of one who has served as investigator, prosecutor or advocate in a contested case may not serve as an administrative judge or hearing officer or assist or advise an administrative judge or hearing officer in the same proceeding.
(c) A person who has participated in a determination of probable cause or other equivalent preliminary determination in a contested case may not serve as an administrative judge or hearing officer or assist or advise an administrative judge or hearing officer in the same proceeding.
(d) A person may serve as an administrative judge or hearing officer at successive stages of the same contested case, unless a party demonstrates grounds for disqualification in accordance with § 4-5-302 .
(e) A person who has participated in a determination of probable cause or other equivalent preliminary determination or participated in or made a decision that is on administrative appeal in a contested case may serve as an agency member in the contested case where authorized by law and not subject to disqualification or other cause provided in this chapter.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 39.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-4901 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-4901
Short title - Purpose
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Visual Content Modernization Act of 2018" and is enacted for the purpose of providing incentive grants that encourage the production of films, movies, television pilots and programs, computer-generated imagery and interactive digital media, and stand-alone post-production scoring and editing in this state. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 919,s 5, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 2006, ch. 916, § 2.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Visual Content Modernization Act of 2018" and is enacted for the purpose of providing incentive grants that encourage the production of films, movies, television pilots and programs, computer-generated imagery and interactive digital media, and stand-alone post-production scoring and editing in this state.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 919,s 5, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 2006, ch. 916, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-107 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 58 / Section 4-58-107
Sending to or receiving from naturalization service information regarding immigration status of aliens
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by federal law, no state governmental entity or local health department shall be prohibited, or in any way restricted, from sending to or receiving from the immigration and naturalization service information regarding the immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of an alien in the United States. Acts 2012, ch. 1061, § 1.
Unless otherwise provided by federal law, no state governmental entity or local health department shall be prohibited, or in any way restricted, from sending to or receiving from the immigration and naturalization service information regarding the immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of an alien in the United States.
Acts 2012, ch. 1061, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-609 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-609
Exercise of police powers by employees
Status: in_force

(a) Those employees of the department of correction as the commissioner shall designate who have been trained in the use of firearms are vested with the powers and authority of law enforcement officers, including the authority to carry weapons, and may exercise such powers and authority while performing special details and assignments in the course of their duties as authorized by the commissioner. These instances may include the search for and apprehension of escapees, transporting inmates, assisting other law enforcement agencies, and other functions while on duty and under the supervision of the department. (b) (1) Those employees of the department of correction appointed as special agents or as director of internal affairs and who have successfully completed law enforcement training in accordance with internal standards, including firearms training and successful completion of the Tennessee bureau of investigation's basic agent training, shall be fully vested and sworn by the commissioner as full-time law enforcement officers. The department's internal standards shall include, at a minimum, forty (40) hours initial training and eight (8) hours annual in-service training in firearms qualification administered by an instructor with certification from the Tennessee Correction Academy's firearms instructor program or from a police firearms instructor training program conducted or sanctioned by the federal bureau of investigation or the National Rifle Association. These agents and director shall have full authority to investigate and enforce the laws of the state and their mission shall focus on matters relative to the department of correction as well as those matters assisting other local, state, and federal agencies. These agents and director shall be so commissioned to carry weapons in the course of their duties and as is consistent with applicable standards for law enforcement personnel. (2) Persons employed by the department of correction as internal affairs special agents or as an internal affairs director shall have the full power to administer oaths and take oral and written statements. (c) The commissioner shall also establish internal procedures concerning appropriate exercise of the powers and authority vested by this section. Acts 1980, ch. 485, § 1; 1985, ch. 10, § 1; 2002, ch. 525, § 1; 2009, ch. 191, § 1; 2012, ch. 603, § 1.
(a) Those employees of the department of correction as the commissioner shall designate who have been trained in the use of firearms are vested with the powers and authority of law enforcement officers, including the authority to carry weapons, and may exercise such powers and authority while performing special details and assignments in the course of their duties as authorized by the commissioner. These instances may include the search for and apprehension of escapees, transporting inmates, assisting other law enforcement agencies, and other functions while on duty and under the supervision of the department.
(b) (1) Those employees of the department of correction appointed as special agents or as director of internal affairs and who have successfully completed law enforcement training in accordance with internal standards, including firearms training and successful completion of the Tennessee bureau of investigation's basic agent training, shall be fully vested and sworn by the commissioner as full-time law enforcement officers. The department's internal standards shall include, at a minimum, forty (40) hours initial training and eight (8) hours annual in-service training in firearms qualification administered by an instructor with certification from the Tennessee Correction Academy's firearms instructor program or from a police firearms instructor training program conducted or sanctioned by the federal bureau of investigation or the National Rifle Association. These agents and director shall have full authority to investigate and enforce the laws of the state and their mission shall focus on matters relative to the department of correction as well as those matters assisting other local, state, and federal agencies. These agents and director shall be so commissioned to carry weapons in the course of their duties and as is consistent with applicable standards for law enforcement personnel. (2) Persons employed by the department of correction as internal affairs special agents or as an internal affairs director shall have the full power to administer oaths and take oral and written statements.
(1) Those employees of the department of correction appointed as special agents or as director of internal affairs and who have successfully completed law enforcement training in accordance with internal standards, including firearms training and successful completion of the Tennessee bureau of investigation's basic agent training, shall be fully vested and sworn by the commissioner as full-time law enforcement officers. The department's internal standards shall include, at a minimum, forty (40) hours initial training and eight (8) hours annual in-service training in firearms qualification administered by an instructor with certification from the Tennessee Correction Academy's firearms instructor program or from a police firearms instructor training program conducted or sanctioned by the federal bureau of investigation or the National Rifle Association. These agents and director shall have full authority to investigate and enforce the laws of the state and their mission shall focus on matters relative to the department of correction as well as those matters assisting other local, state, and federal agencies. These agents and director shall be so commissioned to carry weapons in the course of their duties and as is consistent with applicable standards for law enforcement personnel.
(2) Persons employed by the department of correction as internal affairs special agents or as an internal affairs director shall have the full power to administer oaths and take oral and written statements.
(c) The commissioner shall also establish internal procedures concerning appropriate exercise of the powers and authority vested by this section.
Acts 1980, ch. 485, § 1; 1985, ch. 10, § 1; 2002, ch. 525, § 1; 2009, ch. 191, § 1; 2012, ch. 603, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-210 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-210
Promulgation of rules relating to guides to practice
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All entities listed in chapter 29, part 2 of this title that establish or adopt guides to practice or that regulate professions that establish or adopt guides to practice shall promulgate rules specifying all provisions included in and relating to the guides to practice. (2) No entity subject to this section shall adopt guides to practice developed or approved by any private organization or association that are not adopted in accordance with this chapter. Any changes to guides to practice made by a private organization or association after the guides to practice are adopted shall be effective only after the changes are also adopted in accordance with this chapter. (3) This subsection (a) only applies to guides to practice: (A) Established, adopted, or amended after April 28, 2017; and (B) That must be complied with in order to maintain a person's license, certification, or registration in order to practice a profession. (b) The rules promulgated by entities pursuant to subsection (a) shall: (1) Supersede any existing guides to practice developed or approved by a private organization or association that conflict with or are otherwise not included in such rules; and (2) Be promulgated in accordance with this chapter. (c) As used in this section, "guides to practice" includes codes of ethics and other measures that establish service quality standards. "Guides to practice" does not include: (1) Tests or examinations; (2) Building codes; (3) Safety codes; or (4) Drug standards. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 215, s 1, eff. 4/28/2017.
(a) (1) All entities listed in chapter 29, part 2 of this title that establish or adopt guides to practice or that regulate professions that establish or adopt guides to practice shall promulgate rules specifying all provisions included in and relating to the guides to practice. (2) No entity subject to this section shall adopt guides to practice developed or approved by any private organization or association that are not adopted in accordance with this chapter. Any changes to guides to practice made by a private organization or association after the guides to practice are adopted shall be effective only after the changes are also adopted in accordance with this chapter. (3) This subsection (a) only applies to guides to practice: (A) Established, adopted, or amended after April 28, 2017; and (B) That must be complied with in order to maintain a person's license, certification, or registration in order to practice a profession.
(1) All entities listed in chapter 29, part 2 of this title that establish or adopt guides to practice or that regulate professions that establish or adopt guides to practice shall promulgate rules specifying all provisions included in and relating to the guides to practice.
(2) No entity subject to this section shall adopt guides to practice developed or approved by any private organization or association that are not adopted in accordance with this chapter. Any changes to guides to practice made by a private organization or association after the guides to practice are adopted shall be effective only after the changes are also adopted in accordance with this chapter.
(3) This subsection (a) only applies to guides to practice: (A) Established, adopted, or amended after April 28, 2017; and (B) That must be complied with in order to maintain a person's license, certification, or registration in order to practice a profession.
(A) Established, adopted, or amended after April 28, 2017; and
(B) That must be complied with in order to maintain a person's license, certification, or registration in order to practice a profession.
(b) The rules promulgated by entities pursuant to subsection (a) shall: (1) Supersede any existing guides to practice developed or approved by a private organization or association that conflict with or are otherwise not included in such rules; and (2) Be promulgated in accordance with this chapter.
(1) Supersede any existing guides to practice developed or approved by a private organization or association that conflict with or are otherwise not included in such rules; and
(2) Be promulgated in accordance with this chapter.
(c) As used in this section, "guides to practice" includes codes of ethics and other measures that establish service quality standards. "Guides to practice" does not include: (1) Tests or examinations; (2) Building codes; (3) Safety codes; or (4) Drug standards.
(1) Tests or examinations;
(2) Building codes;
(3) Safety codes; or
(4) Drug standards.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 215, s 1, eff. 4/28/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-8-304 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-304
Reports
Status: in_force

The commission shall make an annual written report to the governor and general assembly. The report shall describe the activities of the commission during the preceding twelve (12) months and shall outline the activities for the ensuing twelve (12) months, with recommendations. Acts 1986, ch. 838, § 4.
The commission shall make an annual written report to the governor and general assembly. The report shall describe the activities of the commission during the preceding twelve (12) months and shall outline the activities for the ensuing twelve (12) months, with recommendations.
Acts 1986, ch. 838, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-303 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-303
Jurisdiction, authority and duty
Status: in_force

The members of the special unit created by this part have jurisdiction and authority, and it is their duty, to enforce the Litter Control Law, compiled in title 39, chapter 14, part 5. Such jurisdiction shall include all public roads, highways, rights-of-way, waters and property. Acts 1988, ch. 1007, § 2; 1996, ch. 675, § 5.
The members of the special unit created by this part have jurisdiction and authority, and it is their duty, to enforce the Litter Control Law, compiled in title 39, chapter 14, part 5. Such jurisdiction shall include all public roads, highways, rights-of-way, waters and property.
Acts 1988, ch. 1007, § 2; 1996, ch. 675, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-101
State historian
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created the position of state historian. (b) The governor shall appoint some person qualified by experience and training to this position. (c) The term of office of such historian shall be for four (4) years from the date of such historian's appointment and until such historian's successor shall be appointed and qualified. (d) Subsequent appointments as the terms expire shall be made by the governor. (e) The department of finance and administration shall furnish the state historian suitable office space in some state office building. (f) The office of state historian shall be honorary, and the incumbent shall receive no compensation therefor, except that the incumbent shall be reimbursed for necessary traveling expenses incurred while in the performance of official duties, which shall be certified to and paid in the manner prescribed for other state officials. (g) It is the state historian's duty to prepare for publication and to disseminate historical data upon Tennessee history, present and past, and to conduct such negotiations for the publication thereof in book form as may be deemed proper. However, no publication in book form shall be made without proper authorization from the governor. Acts 1955, ch. 130, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-1109; Acts 1971, ch. 349, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1101.
(a) There is hereby created the position of state historian.
(b) The governor shall appoint some person qualified by experience and training to this position.
(c) The term of office of such historian shall be for four (4) years from the date of such historian's appointment and until such historian's successor shall be appointed and qualified.
(d) Subsequent appointments as the terms expire shall be made by the governor.
(e) The department of finance and administration shall furnish the state historian suitable office space in some state office building.
(f) The office of state historian shall be honorary, and the incumbent shall receive no compensation therefor, except that the incumbent shall be reimbursed for necessary traveling expenses incurred while in the performance of official duties, which shall be certified to and paid in the manner prescribed for other state officials.
(g) It is the state historian's duty to prepare for publication and to disseminate historical data upon Tennessee history, present and past, and to conduct such negotiations for the publication thereof in book form as may be deemed proper. However, no publication in book form shall be made without proper authorization from the governor.
Acts 1955, ch. 130, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-1109; Acts 1971, ch. 349, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-118 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-118
Loans for acquisition and improvement of mental health and developmental disability facilities
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may enter into loan agreements with any local government unit and any local government unit may enter into loan agreements with the authority for loans for acquisitions and improvement of facilities previously financed under part 7 of this chapter. (b) Any loan agreement may include such provisions as may be agreed upon by the authority and the local government and shall additionally include, in substance, the following: (1) The amount of the loan as determined by the authority; (2) An agreement by the authority to pay part of the amount of the loan to the local government unit during the progress of the acquisition or improvement, or to pay the amount of the loan following completion of the acquisition or improvement, as may be agreed upon by the parties; and (3) An agreement by the local government unit: (A) To proceed expeditiously with and complete the project; (B) To commence operation of the project on its completion, and not to discontinue operations or dispose of the project without the approval of the authority; (C) To operate and maintain the project in accordance with applicable provisions of this part and in compliance with rules and regulations of the authority; (D) Not to contract with any corporation for profit, private person or firm for that operation of the same notwithstanding any law authorizing such contracts, except upon approval by the authority of an application to the authority; (E) To pledge any available sources of revenue to make payment according to a schedule established by the authority, and to make such payments; and (F) To establish and maintain adequate financial records for the project, and to cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, and to furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller. (c) The authority may promulgate any additional rules or regulations concerning the contract and charges in operations of a capital project. Acts 2003, ch. 355, § 65.
(a) The authority may enter into loan agreements with any local government unit and any local government unit may enter into loan agreements with the authority for loans for acquisitions and improvement of facilities previously financed under part 7 of this chapter.
(b) Any loan agreement may include such provisions as may be agreed upon by the authority and the local government and shall additionally include, in substance, the following: (1) The amount of the loan as determined by the authority; (2) An agreement by the authority to pay part of the amount of the loan to the local government unit during the progress of the acquisition or improvement, or to pay the amount of the loan following completion of the acquisition or improvement, as may be agreed upon by the parties; and (3) An agreement by the local government unit: (A) To proceed expeditiously with and complete the project; (B) To commence operation of the project on its completion, and not to discontinue operations or dispose of the project without the approval of the authority; (C) To operate and maintain the project in accordance with applicable provisions of this part and in compliance with rules and regulations of the authority; (D) Not to contract with any corporation for profit, private person or firm for that operation of the same notwithstanding any law authorizing such contracts, except upon approval by the authority of an application to the authority; (E) To pledge any available sources of revenue to make payment according to a schedule established by the authority, and to make such payments; and (F) To establish and maintain adequate financial records for the project, and to cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, and to furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller.
(1) The amount of the loan as determined by the authority;
(2) An agreement by the authority to pay part of the amount of the loan to the local government unit during the progress of the acquisition or improvement, or to pay the amount of the loan following completion of the acquisition or improvement, as may be agreed upon by the parties; and
(3) An agreement by the local government unit: (A) To proceed expeditiously with and complete the project; (B) To commence operation of the project on its completion, and not to discontinue operations or dispose of the project without the approval of the authority; (C) To operate and maintain the project in accordance with applicable provisions of this part and in compliance with rules and regulations of the authority; (D) Not to contract with any corporation for profit, private person or firm for that operation of the same notwithstanding any law authorizing such contracts, except upon approval by the authority of an application to the authority; (E) To pledge any available sources of revenue to make payment according to a schedule established by the authority, and to make such payments; and (F) To establish and maintain adequate financial records for the project, and to cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, and to furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller.
(A) To proceed expeditiously with and complete the project;
(B) To commence operation of the project on its completion, and not to discontinue operations or dispose of the project without the approval of the authority;
(C) To operate and maintain the project in accordance with applicable provisions of this part and in compliance with rules and regulations of the authority;
(D) Not to contract with any corporation for profit, private person or firm for that operation of the same notwithstanding any law authorizing such contracts, except upon approval by the authority of an application to the authority;
(E) To pledge any available sources of revenue to make payment according to a schedule established by the authority, and to make such payments; and
(F) To establish and maintain adequate financial records for the project, and to cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, and to furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller.
(c) The authority may promulgate any additional rules or regulations concerning the contract and charges in operations of a capital project.
Acts 2003, ch. 355, § 65.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-142 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-142
Interstate traveling expenses
Status: in_force

No expenditures for traveling expenses to other states, or for attending an interstate or national convention or association, shall be made by any member or employee of the department of correction or by any officer of an institution under its control, unless authority is granted by the commissioner of correction, by a writing, stating the purpose and reason therefor. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 26; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b49; Code 1932, § 418; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-654.
No expenditures for traveling expenses to other states, or for attending an interstate or national convention or association, shall be made by any member or employee of the department of correction or by any officer of an institution under its control, unless authority is granted by the commissioner of correction, by a writing, stating the purpose and reason therefor.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 26; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b49; Code 1932, § 418; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-654.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-405 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-405
Assisting the TBI
Status: in_force

The CID may also assist the Tennessee bureau of investigation (TBI) in any other criminal investigations not specified in § 4-7-404 , upon written request by the director of the TBI and approval of the commissioner of safety. Acts 2006, ch. 879, § 1.
The CID may also assist the Tennessee bureau of investigation (TBI) in any other criminal investigations not specified in § 4-7-404 , upon written request by the director of the TBI and approval of the commissioner of safety.
Acts 2006, ch. 879, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-125 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-125
Vouchers - Officer's certification
Status: in_force

Each voucher shall contain a statement of the managing officer certifying that: (1) The supplies and materials purchased conformed to the contract and samples, and the improvements or repairs made or special services rendered were fully satisfactory; (2) The approving officer was in no way financially interested in the transaction to which the same relates; and (3) The approving officer has full knowledge of the value of the purchase or work or service in question. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; Shan. Supp., § 312b34; Code 1932, § 403; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-636.
Each voucher shall contain a statement of the managing officer certifying that:
(1) The supplies and materials purchased conformed to the contract and samples, and the improvements or repairs made or special services rendered were fully satisfactory;
(2) The approving officer was in no way financially interested in the transaction to which the same relates; and
(3) The approving officer has full knowledge of the value of the purchase or work or service in question.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; Shan. Supp., § 312b34; Code 1932, § 403; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-636.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-12-112 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-12-112
Black history
Status: in_force

(a) The state museum commission, acting upon the recommendation of the museum executive director, is hereby authorized to contract with the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Knoxville, for either the appropriate deposit, display, examination, or preservation, or any of these, at the center of such items or collections of articles, specimens and relics owned by the state and administered by the commission, as may be deemed by the commission and by the center to be of special interest to the black citizens of this state. (b) The terms of any such contract shall ensure that adequate steps are undertaken to protect and preserve all such items for the benefit of future Tennesseans. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 11, eff. 4/24/2018. Acts 1983, ch. 245, § 2.
(a) The state museum commission, acting upon the recommendation of the museum executive director, is hereby authorized to contract with the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Knoxville, for either the appropriate deposit, display, examination, or preservation, or any of these, at the center of such items or collections of articles, specimens and relics owned by the state and administered by the commission, as may be deemed by the commission and by the center to be of special interest to the black citizens of this state.
(b) The terms of any such contract shall ensure that adequate steps are undertaken to protect and preserve all such items for the benefit of future Tennesseans.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 11, eff. 4/24/2018.
Acts 1983, ch. 245, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-504 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-504
Powers and duties of department
Status: in_force

The department of environment and conservation has the power to: (1) Exercise all functions, rights, powers, and duties vested by law; and (2) Make rules and regulations not inconsistent with law for the administration of such functions and duties, and for the management of any parks or other properties belonging to the state. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 69; impl. am. Acts 1949, ch. 50, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.62, 5194, 5201.1 (Williams, § 255.72); modified; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 169, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1970, ch. 468, §§ 1-17; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-317; Acts 1992, ch. 693, § 7.
The department of environment and conservation has the power to:
(1) Exercise all functions, rights, powers, and duties vested by law; and
(2) Make rules and regulations not inconsistent with law for the administration of such functions and duties, and for the management of any parks or other properties belonging to the state.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 69; impl. am. Acts 1949, ch. 50, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.62, 5194, 5201.1 (Williams, § 255.72); modified; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 169, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1970, ch. 468, §§ 1-17; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-317; Acts 1992, ch. 693, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-604 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-604
Investigations by commissioner
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may make such investigations as the commissioner may deem necessary to the performance of the commissioner's duties, and to that end the commissioner shall have the same power as a judge of the court of general sessions to administer oaths and to enforce the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers. (b) The commissioner shall keep a record of such investigations, stating the time, place, character or subject, witnesses summoned and examined, and the commissioner's conclusions. (c) In matters involving the conduct of an officer, a stenographic report of the evidence shall be taken and a copy thereof with all documents introduced kept on file at the office of the department. (d) The fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as in the circuit court, but no officer or employee of the institution under investigation shall be entitled to such fees. (e) Any judge of the circuit court, either in term time or in vacation, upon application of the commissioner, may compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books or papers and the giving of testimony before the commissioner, by a judgment for contempt or otherwise, in the same manner as in cases before a circuit court. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 25; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b48; Code 1932, § 417; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-652.
(a) The commissioner may make such investigations as the commissioner may deem necessary to the performance of the commissioner's duties, and to that end the commissioner shall have the same power as a judge of the court of general sessions to administer oaths and to enforce the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers.
(b) The commissioner shall keep a record of such investigations, stating the time, place, character or subject, witnesses summoned and examined, and the commissioner's conclusions.
(c) In matters involving the conduct of an officer, a stenographic report of the evidence shall be taken and a copy thereof with all documents introduced kept on file at the office of the department.
(d) The fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as in the circuit court, but no officer or employee of the institution under investigation shall be entitled to such fees.
(e) Any judge of the circuit court, either in term time or in vacation, upon application of the commissioner, may compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books or papers and the giving of testimony before the commissioner, by a judgment for contempt or otherwise, in the same manner as in cases before a circuit court.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 25; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b48; Code 1932, § 417; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-652.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-13-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-103
Conditions of conveyance
Status: in_force

The trust conveyance described in this part is subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) The association may not mortgage, sell or otherwise transfer all or any part of the property conveyed in trust, with the exception of normal encumbrances for utility and other easements, without the permission of the state; (2) The association shall maintain its records and financial accounts in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, shall retain such records for a period of at least five (5) years after the close of the appropriate fiscal year, and shall make such records available for audit and review by the state upon request of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designated representative; (3) The association shall undertake no substantial construction, alteration or modification of any structure at the Hermitage until a copy of the plans and specifications therefor has been transmitted to the state architect or the state architect's representative; and (4) Except as waived or modified by the state in light of the special needs of historic restoration and preservation activities, the association shall comply with all applicable state law and regulations in the use of funds appropriated by the general assembly. Acts 1889, ch. 239, § 1; 1980, ch. 469, § 1; 1990, ch. 893, § 4.
The trust conveyance described in this part is subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) The association may not mortgage, sell or otherwise transfer all or any part of the property conveyed in trust, with the exception of normal encumbrances for utility and other easements, without the permission of the state;
(2) The association shall maintain its records and financial accounts in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, shall retain such records for a period of at least five (5) years after the close of the appropriate fiscal year, and shall make such records available for audit and review by the state upon request of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designated representative;
(3) The association shall undertake no substantial construction, alteration or modification of any structure at the Hermitage until a copy of the plans and specifications therefor has been transmitted to the state architect or the state architect's representative; and
(4) Except as waived or modified by the state in light of the special needs of historic restoration and preservation activities, the association shall comply with all applicable state law and regulations in the use of funds appropriated by the general assembly.
Acts 1889, ch. 239, § 1; 1980, ch. 469, § 1; 1990, ch. 893, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-106
Compensation plan for correctional officers
Status: in_force

The commissioner of correction shall formulate and implement a compensation plan for correctional officers by which such officers are paid at least the average compensation of correctional officers in the southeastern United States with similar qualifications and years of service. Such plan shall be revised annually to reflect changes in the southeast average compensation. The commissioner shall report annually to the general assembly on the components and ranges in such plan. Such compensation plan shall only be implemented in years in which funds are appropriated to pay the average compensation as determined by such survey. Acts 2005, ch. 418, § 1.
The commissioner of correction shall formulate and implement a compensation plan for correctional officers by which such officers are paid at least the average compensation of correctional officers in the southeastern United States with similar qualifications and years of service. Such plan shall be revised annually to reflect changes in the southeast average compensation. The commissioner shall report annually to the general assembly on the components and ranges in such plan. Such compensation plan shall only be implemented in years in which funds are appropriated to pay the average compensation as determined by such survey.
Acts 2005, ch. 418, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-1203 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-1203
Establishment - Accounts - Investment of funds - Interest and earnings
Status: in_force

(a) The department of finance and administration shall establish the Tennessee transportation state infrastructure fund, in the state treasury, under the control of the authority. (b) For necessary and convenient administration of the fund, the authority shall establish accounts and subaccounts as necessary to meet any applicable federal law requirements or as necessary or desirable in order to implement this part. (c) All federal funds shall be invested as required by applicable federal law, and all other funds shall be invested pursuant to state law. (d) All interest and earnings of the fund shall remain a part of the fund. (e) No part of the fund shall revert to the general fund on any June 30, but shall remain a part of the fund available for expenditure in accordance with this part. Acts 2009, ch. 525, § 1.
(a) The department of finance and administration shall establish the Tennessee transportation state infrastructure fund, in the state treasury, under the control of the authority.
(b) For necessary and convenient administration of the fund, the authority shall establish accounts and subaccounts as necessary to meet any applicable federal law requirements or as necessary or desirable in order to implement this part.
(c) All federal funds shall be invested as required by applicable federal law, and all other funds shall be invested pursuant to state law.
(d) All interest and earnings of the fund shall remain a part of the fund.
(e) No part of the fund shall revert to the general fund on any June 30, but shall remain a part of the fund available for expenditure in accordance with this part.
Acts 2009, ch. 525, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1603 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1603
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The department of mental health and substance abuse services has jurisdiction and control over the mental health facilities of the state, regardless of the names by which the facilities are known. (b) The department, through its appropriate officials, has the duty and power to provide the best possible care for persons with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance in the state by improving existing facilities, by developing future facilities and programs, and by adopting a preventive program for mental illness and serious emotional disturbance, all as provided in applicable provisions of title 33. (c) The department of mental health and substance abuse services shall administer title 33, chapter 2, part 4. Acts 2010, ch. 1100, § 9; 2012, ch. 575, § 1.
(a) The department of mental health and substance abuse services has jurisdiction and control over the mental health facilities of the state, regardless of the names by which the facilities are known.
(b) The department, through its appropriate officials, has the duty and power to provide the best possible care for persons with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance in the state by improving existing facilities, by developing future facilities and programs, and by adopting a preventive program for mental illness and serious emotional disturbance, all as provided in applicable provisions of title 33.
(c) The department of mental health and substance abuse services shall administer title 33, chapter 2, part 4.
Acts 2010, ch. 1100, § 9; 2012, ch. 575, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-205 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-24-205
Minimum employment and training standards
Status: in_force

The commission is empowered to establish minimum employment and training standards for firefighters who are to be eligible for educational incentives. Acts 1975, ch. 268, § 6; T.C.A., § 4-2415; Acts 2004, ch. 427, § 7.
The commission is empowered to establish minimum employment and training standards for firefighters who are to be eligible for educational incentives.
Acts 1975, ch. 268, § 6; T.C.A., § 4-2415; Acts 2004, ch. 427, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-702 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-702
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) The general assembly finds and declares that the provision of care, rehabilitation and treatment for mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or alcohol or drug abuse or dependency is a public purpose. (b) The general assembly further finds and declares that, to the extent that financing the construction of facilities used in connection with the provision of mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and alcohol and drug programs and services can be accomplished less expensively through the pooling together of needs and the use of less costly borrowing techniques, providers of such programs and services would be better able to construct these facilities and to provide essential programs and services for the benefit of the citizens of the state. (c) It is accordingly in furtherance of the interests and welfare of all Tennesseans that the Tennessee local development authority be empowered to issue its revenue bonds and to make the proceeds available for loans to mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and alcohol and drug facilities for capital projects, at interest rates lower than would otherwise be obtainable from private industry. (d) It is intended that the Tennessee local development authority be vested with all powers necessary to accomplish these purposes. Acts 1990, ch. 975, §1; 2011 , ch. 158, § 3.
(a) The general assembly finds and declares that the provision of care, rehabilitation and treatment for mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or alcohol or drug abuse or dependency is a public purpose.
(b) The general assembly further finds and declares that, to the extent that financing the construction of facilities used in connection with the provision of mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and alcohol and drug programs and services can be accomplished less expensively through the pooling together of needs and the use of less costly borrowing techniques, providers of such programs and services would be better able to construct these facilities and to provide essential programs and services for the benefit of the citizens of the state.
(c) It is accordingly in furtherance of the interests and welfare of all Tennesseans that the Tennessee local development authority be empowered to issue its revenue bonds and to make the proceeds available for loans to mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and alcohol and drug facilities for capital projects, at interest rates lower than would otherwise be obtainable from private industry.
(d) It is intended that the Tennessee local development authority be vested with all powers necessary to accomplish these purposes.
Acts 1990, ch. 975, §1; 2011 , ch. 158, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-512 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-512
Authority to establish public safety protection fund - Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may establish in the state treasury a separate special trust fund of the authority for each separate issuance of bonds or notes that is similarly secured for state-appropriated funds, to be known as a "public safety protection fund," and to bear such additional designation as the authority deems appropriate to properly identify each fund. (b) The state covenants and agrees that from and after the issuance of bonds or notes under this part or through the loaning of state-appropriated funds, moneys derived by this state from payments made pursuant to loan agreements with such counties and moneys withheld from state-shared taxes apportioned to such counties as permitted under the terms of the loan agreements that are pledged to the payment of such bonds, notes, or loans, must be paid into the particular fund established for the issuance of bonds or notes or the loaning of appropriated funds to which such moneys are pledged. (c) Such moneys must be accounted for separately from all other moneys in the state treasury and must be applied by the authority solely for the purpose of: (1) Paying the principal of and interest and premium, if any, on such issue of bonds, notes, and loans issued pursuant to this section; (2) Refunding moneys due to participating counties where appropriate; and (3) Paying all other costs incidental to the administration of the authority in connection with the loan agreements and the issuance of such bonds and notes. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 378, s 9, eff. 5/11/2023. Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 14.
(a) The authority may establish in the state treasury a separate special trust fund of the authority for each separate issuance of bonds or notes that is similarly secured for state-appropriated funds, to be known as a "public safety protection fund," and to bear such additional designation as the authority deems appropriate to properly identify each fund.
(b) The state covenants and agrees that from and after the issuance of bonds or notes under this part or through the loaning of state-appropriated funds, moneys derived by this state from payments made pursuant to loan agreements with such counties and moneys withheld from state-shared taxes apportioned to such counties as permitted under the terms of the loan agreements that are pledged to the payment of such bonds, notes, or loans, must be paid into the particular fund established for the issuance of bonds or notes or the loaning of appropriated funds to which such moneys are pledged.
(c) Such moneys must be accounted for separately from all other moneys in the state treasury and must be applied by the authority solely for the purpose of: (1) Paying the principal of and interest and premium, if any, on such issue of bonds, notes, and loans issued pursuant to this section; (2) Refunding moneys due to participating counties where appropriate; and (3) Paying all other costs incidental to the administration of the authority in connection with the loan agreements and the issuance of such bonds and notes.
(1) Paying the principal of and interest and premium, if any, on such issue of bonds, notes, and loans issued pursuant to this section;
(2) Refunding moneys due to participating counties where appropriate; and
(3) Paying all other costs incidental to the administration of the authority in connection with the loan agreements and the issuance of such bonds and notes.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 378, s 9, eff. 5/11/2023.
Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-340 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-340
Official state community theater
Status: in_force

The Oak Ridge Playhouse is designated as an official state community theater. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 101,s 1, eff. 3/29/2017.
The Oak Ridge Playhouse is designated as an official state community theater.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 101,s 1, eff. 3/29/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-48-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 48 / Section 4-48-103
Term of office
Status: in_force

Each public member of the commission shall serve for a term of three (3) years. Public members shall be eligible for reappointment. They shall serve until the expiration of the term to which they were appointed and until their successors are appointed and qualified. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment but for the unexpired term only. Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 4.
Each public member of the commission shall serve for a term of three (3) years. Public members shall be eligible for reappointment. They shall serve until the expiration of the term to which they were appointed and until their successors are appointed and qualified. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment but for the unexpired term only.
Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-314 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-314
Final order - Initial order
Status: in_force

(a) An agency with statutory authority to decide a contested case shall render a final order. (b) If an administrative judge or hearing officer hears a case alone under § 4-5-301(a)(2) , the administrative judge or hearing officer shall render an initial order, which shall become a final order unless reviewed in accordance with § 4-5-315 . (c) A final order, initial order or decision under § 50-7-304 shall include conclusions of law, the policy reasons therefor, and findings of fact for all aspects of the order, including the remedy prescribed and, if applicable, the action taken on a petition for stay of effectiveness. Findings of fact, if set forth in language that is no more than mere repetition or paraphrase of the relevant provision of law, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts of record to support the findings. The final order, initial order or decision must also include a statement of the available procedures and time limits for seeking reconsideration or other administrative relief and the time limits for seeking judicial review of the final order. An initial order or decision shall include a statement of any circumstances under which the initial order or decision may, without further notice, become a final order. (d) Findings of fact shall be based exclusively upon the evidence of record in the adjudicative proceeding and on matters officially noticed in that proceeding. The agency member's experience, technical competence and specialized knowledge may be utilized in the evaluation of evidence. (e) If an individual serving or designated to serve as an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member becomes unavailable, for any reason, before rendition of the final order or initial order or decision, a substitute shall be appointed as provided in § 4-5-302 . The substitute shall use any existing record and may conduct any further proceedings as is appropriate in the interest of justice. (f) The administrative judge or hearing officer may allow the parties a designated amount of time after conclusion of the hearing for the submission of proposed findings. (g) Unless the period is waived or extended with the written consent of all parties or for good cause shown, a final order rendered under subsection (a) or an initial order rendered under subsection (b) must be rendered in writing within ninety (90) days of: (1) The filing of the tape recording, stenographic notes or symbols, or transcript of the hearing, if requested on the record by the administrative judge or hearing officer, or the filing of the proposed findings in accordance with subsection (f). If both are filed, then the order must be rendered within ninety (90) days of the latter filing; or (2) The completion of the hearing, if neither of the filings in subdivision (g)(1) are requested by the administrative judge or hearing officer. (h) The agency shall cause copies of the final order under subsection (a) and the administrative judge or hearing officer shall cause copies of the initial order under subsection (b) to be delivered to each party. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 6, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 54.
(a) An agency with statutory authority to decide a contested case shall render a final order.
(b) If an administrative judge or hearing officer hears a case alone under § 4-5-301(a)(2) , the administrative judge or hearing officer shall render an initial order, which shall become a final order unless reviewed in accordance with § 4-5-315 .
(c) A final order, initial order or decision under § 50-7-304 shall include conclusions of law, the policy reasons therefor, and findings of fact for all aspects of the order, including the remedy prescribed and, if applicable, the action taken on a petition for stay of effectiveness. Findings of fact, if set forth in language that is no more than mere repetition or paraphrase of the relevant provision of law, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts of record to support the findings. The final order, initial order or decision must also include a statement of the available procedures and time limits for seeking reconsideration or other administrative relief and the time limits for seeking judicial review of the final order. An initial order or decision shall include a statement of any circumstances under which the initial order or decision may, without further notice, become a final order.
(d) Findings of fact shall be based exclusively upon the evidence of record in the adjudicative proceeding and on matters officially noticed in that proceeding. The agency member's experience, technical competence and specialized knowledge may be utilized in the evaluation of evidence.
(e) If an individual serving or designated to serve as an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member becomes unavailable, for any reason, before rendition of the final order or initial order or decision, a substitute shall be appointed as provided in § 4-5-302 . The substitute shall use any existing record and may conduct any further proceedings as is appropriate in the interest of justice.
(f) The administrative judge or hearing officer may allow the parties a designated amount of time after conclusion of the hearing for the submission of proposed findings.
(g) Unless the period is waived or extended with the written consent of all parties or for good cause shown, a final order rendered under subsection (a) or an initial order rendered under subsection (b) must be rendered in writing within ninety (90) days of: (1) The filing of the tape recording, stenographic notes or symbols, or transcript of the hearing, if requested on the record by the administrative judge or hearing officer, or the filing of the proposed findings in accordance with subsection (f). If both are filed, then the order must be rendered within ninety (90) days of the latter filing; or (2) The completion of the hearing, if neither of the filings in subdivision (g)(1) are requested by the administrative judge or hearing officer.
(1) The filing of the tape recording, stenographic notes or symbols, or transcript of the hearing, if requested on the record by the administrative judge or hearing officer, or the filing of the proposed findings in accordance with subsection (f). If both are filed, then the order must be rendered within ninety (90) days of the latter filing; or
(2) The completion of the hearing, if neither of the filings in subdivision (g)(1) are requested by the administrative judge or hearing officer.
(h) The agency shall cause copies of the final order under subsection (a) and the administrative judge or hearing officer shall cause copies of the initial order under subsection (b) to be delivered to each party.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 6, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 54.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-32-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 4-32-105
Retirement benefits
Status: in_force

(a) The nonprofit partner shall be eligible to be a participating employer in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon passage of a resolution by the nonprofit's board of directors authorizing: (1) An actuarial study; and (2) Participation, and accepting the liability as a result of the participation, by its full-time employees. (b) The employees of the nonprofit partner must make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and are eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system under title 8, chapter 35, part 2. (c) The employees of the nonprofit partner are entitled to credit for prior service, as approved by the board of directors of the nonprofit, under the same provisions that apply to employees of local governments. (d) The retirement system is not liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other payments on account of employees of the nonprofit partner, or the beneficiaries of such employees, for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the nonprofit partner, its employees, or the nonprofit partner and its employees. (e) In case of the withdrawal of the nonprofit partner as a participating employer, the benefits of the members and beneficiaries shall be determined in accordance with § 8-35-211 . (f) All costs associated with retirement coverage, including administrative costs, are the responsibility of the nonprofit partner. Acts 2019, ch. 218, § 1.
(a) The nonprofit partner shall be eligible to be a participating employer in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon passage of a resolution by the nonprofit's board of directors authorizing: (1) An actuarial study; and (2) Participation, and accepting the liability as a result of the participation, by its full-time employees.
(1) An actuarial study; and
(2) Participation, and accepting the liability as a result of the participation, by its full-time employees.
(b) The employees of the nonprofit partner must make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and are eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system under title 8, chapter 35, part 2.
(c) The employees of the nonprofit partner are entitled to credit for prior service, as approved by the board of directors of the nonprofit, under the same provisions that apply to employees of local governments.
(d) The retirement system is not liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other payments on account of employees of the nonprofit partner, or the beneficiaries of such employees, for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the nonprofit partner, its employees, or the nonprofit partner and its employees.
(e) In case of the withdrawal of the nonprofit partner as a participating employer, the benefits of the members and beneficiaries shall be determined in accordance with § 8-35-211 .
(f) All costs associated with retirement coverage, including administrative costs, are the responsibility of the nonprofit partner.
Acts 2019, ch. 218, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-115 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-115
Use of dogs to detect drugs
Status: in_force

The Tennessee highway patrol is authorized to utilize dogs trained to detect marijuana and other illicit substances in its work, as may be desirable and appropriate. Acts 1983, ch. 120, § 2.
The Tennessee highway patrol is authorized to utilize dogs trained to detect marijuana and other illicit substances in its work, as may be desirable and appropriate.
Acts 1983, ch. 120, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2808 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2808
Gifts and donations
Status: in_force

(a) Any monetary gifts, donations, or other good or service received by the department or the commissioner from a citizen support organization and designated by the citizen support organization for the benefit of a Volunteer Tennessee program, shall be deposited directly to the account for the specific program of Volunteer Tennessee or to the general account for direct support to Volunteer Tennessee, shall not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year and shall be retained in the account until expended, notwithstanding any law to the contrary. (b) Any gifts of equipment, materials, or other personal property to Volunteer Tennessee shall be used solely at Volunteer Tennessee unless the commissioner determines such property should be used for another program. Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 1.
(a) Any monetary gifts, donations, or other good or service received by the department or the commissioner from a citizen support organization and designated by the citizen support organization for the benefit of a Volunteer Tennessee program, shall be deposited directly to the account for the specific program of Volunteer Tennessee or to the general account for direct support to Volunteer Tennessee, shall not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year and shall be retained in the account until expended, notwithstanding any law to the contrary.
(b) Any gifts of equipment, materials, or other personal property to Volunteer Tennessee shall be used solely at Volunteer Tennessee unless the commissioner determines such property should be used for another program.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-902 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-902
Federal funding
Status: in_force

It is the legislative intent that any increased costs incurred by state entities as a result of this section shall, to the extent legally available, be paid from federal funds available therefor. Acts 1993, ch. 502, § 1.
It is the legislative intent that any increased costs incurred by state entities as a result of this section shall, to the extent legally available, be paid from federal funds available therefor.
Acts 1993, ch. 502, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-13-204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-204
Revocability of trust
Status: in_force

In the event the James K. Polk Memorial Association or its successors in trust shall fail to execute the provisions of this trust, the trust shall be terminable by the general assembly. Acts 1929, ch. 110, § 4.
In the event the James K. Polk Memorial Association or its successors in trust shall fail to execute the provisions of this trust, the trust shall be terminable by the general assembly.
Acts 1929, ch. 110, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-13-301 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-301
Property conveyed in trust - Appointment of trustees
Status: in_force

(a) The tract of land, being the same purchased from O.M. Davis, Jr., in 1927, by the Sam Davis Commission in the name of the state of Tennessee, be and is hereby conveyed in trust to the Sam Davis Memorial Association. (b) The governor shall appoint, upon recommendation of the Sam Davis Memorial Association, nine (9) persons over the age of eighteen (18) years, who shall constitute the board of trustees of the Sam Davis Memorial Association. Acts 1931, ch. 92, § 1; 1980, ch. 469, § 2.
(a) The tract of land, being the same purchased from O.M. Davis, Jr., in 1927, by the Sam Davis Commission in the name of the state of Tennessee, be and is hereby conveyed in trust to the Sam Davis Memorial Association.
(b) The governor shall appoint, upon recommendation of the Sam Davis Memorial Association, nine (9) persons over the age of eighteen (18) years, who shall constitute the board of trustees of the Sam Davis Memorial Association.
Acts 1931, ch. 92, § 1; 1980, ch. 469, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2003 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2003
Highway patrol duties
Status: in_force

The department of safety shall assume and exercise the powers and duties of the Tennessee highway patrol under chapter 7 of this title. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 44; 1939, ch. 11, § 27; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 255.45 (Williams, § 255.46); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-320; modified.
The department of safety shall assume and exercise the powers and duties of the Tennessee highway patrol under chapter 7 of this title.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 44; 1939, ch. 11, § 27; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 255.45 (Williams, § 255.46); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-320; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-113 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-113
Federal funds - Acceptance and use - Notification
Status: in_force

(a) Any department of state government may accept and use federal financial assistance from any agency or instrumentality of the federal government for purposes of carrying on programs in which such department may be authorized to engage; provided, that such acceptance shall be with the express approval of the governor; and such department, acting through its commissioner, is authorized to enter into any and all requisite agreements with such federal agency or instrumentality for the purpose of acceptance and use of such financial assistance; provided, further, that no agreement or contract shall be made by such department involving the expenditure of funds beyond those available to such department by appropriation, gift, or otherwise. (b) Any department of state government receiving federal financial assistance shall notify the comptroller of the treasury and the commissioner of finance and administration within five (5) business days from the date of receipt by the department's commissioner or chief financial officer, or equivalent, of official notice in any form or type from the federal awarding agency, or designated cognizant agency, notifying the department of a determination of noncompliance with, or any deficiencies related to compliance with, federal statutes, regulations, or the terms and conditions of a federal award that could result in the following: (1) Repayment of federal financial assistance; (2) Reduction in future federal financial assistance by administrative offset against other requests for reimbursements or subsequent awards; (3) Withholding of advance payments otherwise due to the department; (4) Temporary withholding of federal financial assistance pending corrective action by the department; (5) Whole or partial suspension or termination of the federal award; or (6) Federal awarding agency taking any other remedies legally available to it, including not seeking recovery of a disallowance or improper payment. (c) All official notices resulting in items described in subdivisions (b)(1)-(6) received by staff of any department of state government pursuant to subsection (b) shall be transmitted to the department's commissioner or chief financial officer, or equivalent, within five (5) business days of receipt. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 79, s 1, eff. 3/31/2017. Acts 1945, ch. 120, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 423.3 (Williams, §423.28); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-413.
(a) Any department of state government may accept and use federal financial assistance from any agency or instrumentality of the federal government for purposes of carrying on programs in which such department may be authorized to engage; provided, that such acceptance shall be with the express approval of the governor; and such department, acting through its commissioner, is authorized to enter into any and all requisite agreements with such federal agency or instrumentality for the purpose of acceptance and use of such financial assistance; provided, further, that no agreement or contract shall be made by such department involving the expenditure of funds beyond those available to such department by appropriation, gift, or otherwise.
(b) Any department of state government receiving federal financial assistance shall notify the comptroller of the treasury and the commissioner of finance and administration within five (5) business days from the date of receipt by the department's commissioner or chief financial officer, or equivalent, of official notice in any form or type from the federal awarding agency, or designated cognizant agency, notifying the department of a determination of noncompliance with, or any deficiencies related to compliance with, federal statutes, regulations, or the terms and conditions of a federal award that could result in the following: (1) Repayment of federal financial assistance; (2) Reduction in future federal financial assistance by administrative offset against other requests for reimbursements or subsequent awards; (3) Withholding of advance payments otherwise due to the department; (4) Temporary withholding of federal financial assistance pending corrective action by the department; (5) Whole or partial suspension or termination of the federal award; or (6) Federal awarding agency taking any other remedies legally available to it, including not seeking recovery of a disallowance or improper payment.
(1) Repayment of federal financial assistance;
(2) Reduction in future federal financial assistance by administrative offset against other requests for reimbursements or subsequent awards;
(3) Withholding of advance payments otherwise due to the department;
(4) Temporary withholding of federal financial assistance pending corrective action by the department;
(5) Whole or partial suspension or termination of the federal award; or
(6) Federal awarding agency taking any other remedies legally available to it, including not seeking recovery of a disallowance or improper payment.
(c) All official notices resulting in items described in subdivisions (b)(1)-(6) received by staff of any department of state government pursuant to subsection (b) shall be transmitted to the department's commissioner or chief financial officer, or equivalent, within five (5) business days of receipt.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 79, s 1, eff. 3/31/2017.
Acts 1945, ch. 120, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 423.3 (Williams, §423.28); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-413.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-205 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-205
Publication and distribution of register
Status: in_force

The register will be published annually when funds are available, and copies of the register shall be placed in the various planning agencies of the state. Acts 1971, ch. 141, § 6; T.C.A., §§ 4-1116, 4-11-206; Acts 1994, ch. 961, § 6.
The register will be published annually when funds are available, and copies of the register shall be placed in the various planning agencies of the state.
Acts 1971, ch. 141, § 6; T.C.A., §§ 4-1116, 4-11-206; Acts 1994, ch. 961, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-212 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-212
Promulgation of rules - Carrying out provisions
Status: in_force

(a) The sports wagering advisory council is authorized to promulgate rules, as the sports wagering advisory council may deem necessary, to effectuate the purposes of this part. All such rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (b) The sports wagering advisory council is authorized to carry out this part through existing divisions within its office or by creating a new division as may be deemed necessary by the sports wagering advisory council. Renumbered from 47-18-1612 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 978, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
(a) The sports wagering advisory council is authorized to promulgate rules, as the sports wagering advisory council may deem necessary, to effectuate the purposes of this part. All such rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(b) The sports wagering advisory council is authorized to carry out this part through existing divisions within its office or by creating a new division as may be deemed necessary by the sports wagering advisory council.
Renumbered from 47-18-1612 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 978, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-325 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-325
Payment of costs to respondent
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When a state agency issues a notice to a person, local governmental entity, board, or commission for the violation of a rule or statute and the notice results in a contested case hearing, at the conclusion of the contested case hearing, the hearing officer or administrative judge may order the state agency to pay to the respondent the reasonable expenses incurred because of the notice, including a reasonable attorney's fee, if the hearing officer or administrative judge determines that: (A) (i) The claims contained in the notice are not warranted by existing law nor by a nonfrivolous argument for the extension or modification of existing law; and (ii) The claims contained in the notice do not have evidentiary support; or (B) The state agency issued the notice to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or cause needless expense to the party issued the notice. (2) Subdivision (a)(1) is not satisfied simply by a state agency failing to prevail against the respondent. (3) If the hearing officer or administrative judge orders the state agency to pay the respondent the reasonable expenses incurred, then the hearing officer or administrative judge shall set forth in a written order the findings of facts and conclusions of law upon which the determinations are based. (b) If a final decision in a contested case hearing results in a respondent seeking judicial review under § 4-5-322 , then the judge conducting the review may, at the conclusion of the hearing, make the same findings and enter the same order as authorized by the hearing officer or administrative judge pursuant to subsection (a). (c) For purposes of this section: (1) "Notice" means a document required by § 4-5-307(b) ; and (2) "Respondent" means a party to whom a state agency issues a notice. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 12, eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 1, eff. 5/12/2021. Acts 1994, ch. 869, § 1.
(a) (1) When a state agency issues a notice to a person, local governmental entity, board, or commission for the violation of a rule or statute and the notice results in a contested case hearing, at the conclusion of the contested case hearing, the hearing officer or administrative judge may order the state agency to pay to the respondent the reasonable expenses incurred because of the notice, including a reasonable attorney's fee, if the hearing officer or administrative judge determines that: (A) (i) The claims contained in the notice are not warranted by existing law nor by a nonfrivolous argument for the extension or modification of existing law; and (ii) The claims contained in the notice do not have evidentiary support; or (B) The state agency issued the notice to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or cause needless expense to the party issued the notice. (2) Subdivision (a)(1) is not satisfied simply by a state agency failing to prevail against the respondent. (3) If the hearing officer or administrative judge orders the state agency to pay the respondent the reasonable expenses incurred, then the hearing officer or administrative judge shall set forth in a written order the findings of facts and conclusions of law upon which the determinations are based.
(1) When a state agency issues a notice to a person, local governmental entity, board, or commission for the violation of a rule or statute and the notice results in a contested case hearing, at the conclusion of the contested case hearing, the hearing officer or administrative judge may order the state agency to pay to the respondent the reasonable expenses incurred because of the notice, including a reasonable attorney's fee, if the hearing officer or administrative judge determines that: (A) (i) The claims contained in the notice are not warranted by existing law nor by a nonfrivolous argument for the extension or modification of existing law; and (ii) The claims contained in the notice do not have evidentiary support; or (B) The state agency issued the notice to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or cause needless expense to the party issued the notice.
(A) (i) The claims contained in the notice are not warranted by existing law nor by a nonfrivolous argument for the extension or modification of existing law; and (ii) The claims contained in the notice do not have evidentiary support; or
(i) The claims contained in the notice are not warranted by existing law nor by a nonfrivolous argument for the extension or modification of existing law; and
(ii) The claims contained in the notice do not have evidentiary support; or
(B) The state agency issued the notice to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or cause needless expense to the party issued the notice.
(2) Subdivision (a)(1) is not satisfied simply by a state agency failing to prevail against the respondent.
(3) If the hearing officer or administrative judge orders the state agency to pay the respondent the reasonable expenses incurred, then the hearing officer or administrative judge shall set forth in a written order the findings of facts and conclusions of law upon which the determinations are based.
(b) If a final decision in a contested case hearing results in a respondent seeking judicial review under § 4-5-322 , then the judge conducting the review may, at the conclusion of the hearing, make the same findings and enter the same order as authorized by the hearing officer or administrative judge pursuant to subsection (a).
(c) For purposes of this section: (1) "Notice" means a document required by § 4-5-307(b) ; and (2) "Respondent" means a party to whom a state agency issues a notice.
(1) "Notice" means a document required by § 4-5-307(b) ; and
(2) "Respondent" means a party to whom a state agency issues a notice.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 12, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 1, eff. 5/12/2021.
Acts 1994, ch. 869, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-125 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-125
Intelligence sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreements
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation may enter into intelligence sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreements with the federal government, law enforcement agencies, lottery regulation agencies, and gaming enforcement agencies of other jurisdictions that provide for and regulate the use of information provided and received pursuant to the agreement. (b) Records, documents, and information in the possession of the corporation received pursuant to an intelligence-sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreement entered into by the corporation with a federal department or agency, any law enforcement agency, the lottery regulation agency, or gaming enforcement agency of any jurisdiction shall be considered investigative records of a law enforcement agency and are not subject to § 10-7-503 and shall not be released under any condition without the permission of the person or agency providing the record or information. Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
(a) The corporation may enter into intelligence sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreements with the federal government, law enforcement agencies, lottery regulation agencies, and gaming enforcement agencies of other jurisdictions that provide for and regulate the use of information provided and received pursuant to the agreement.
(b) Records, documents, and information in the possession of the corporation received pursuant to an intelligence-sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreement entered into by the corporation with a federal department or agency, any law enforcement agency, the lottery regulation agency, or gaming enforcement agency of any jurisdiction shall be considered investigative records of a law enforcement agency and are not subject to § 10-7-503 and shall not be released under any condition without the permission of the person or agency providing the record or information.
Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-42-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 42 / Section 4-42-103
Enactment of sanctuary policy prohibited
Status: in_force

No state governmental entity or official shall adopt or enact a sanctuary policy. A state governmental entity that adopts or enacts a sanctuary policy is ineligible to enter into any grant contract with the department of economic and community development until the sanctuary policy is repealed, rescinded, or otherwise no longer in effect. Acts 2018, ch. 973, § 1.
No state governmental entity or official shall adopt or enact a sanctuary policy. A state governmental entity that adopts or enacts a sanctuary policy is ineligible to enter into any grant contract with the department of economic and community development until the sanctuary policy is repealed, rescinded, or otherwise no longer in effect.
Acts 2018, ch. 973, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-38-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 38 / Section 4-38-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Absorptive capacity" is a determination made by a local government evaluating, for a host community within that jurisdiction: (A) The capacity of the community's social service and healthcare agencies to meet the existing needs of the community's current residents; (B) The availability of affordable housing, low-cost housing, or both, and existing waiting lists for such housing in the community; (C) The capacity of the local school district to meet the needs of the existing or anticipated refugee student population; and (D) The ability of the local economy to absorb new workers without causing competition with local residents for job opportunities, displacing existing local workers, or adversely affecting the wages or working conditions of the local workforce; (2) "Local government" or "local governments" refers to either the city council, governing body of any county having a metropolitan form of government, or county legislative body which regulates any host community being considered for refugee resettlement activity; (3) "Tennessee office for refugees" means the state office which administers the refugee program for this state, or the entity or agency to whom the state has delegated such function and that has been designated and recognized by the federal government to administer such program; and (4) "Tennessee refugee coordinator" means the official designated by the Tennessee office for refugees. Acts 2011, ch. 316, § 2.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Absorptive capacity" is a determination made by a local government evaluating, for a host community within that jurisdiction: (A) The capacity of the community's social service and healthcare agencies to meet the existing needs of the community's current residents; (B) The availability of affordable housing, low-cost housing, or both, and existing waiting lists for such housing in the community; (C) The capacity of the local school district to meet the needs of the existing or anticipated refugee student population; and (D) The ability of the local economy to absorb new workers without causing competition with local residents for job opportunities, displacing existing local workers, or adversely affecting the wages or working conditions of the local workforce;
(A) The capacity of the community's social service and healthcare agencies to meet the existing needs of the community's current residents;
(B) The availability of affordable housing, low-cost housing, or both, and existing waiting lists for such housing in the community;
(C) The capacity of the local school district to meet the needs of the existing or anticipated refugee student population; and
(D) The ability of the local economy to absorb new workers without causing competition with local residents for job opportunities, displacing existing local workers, or adversely affecting the wages or working conditions of the local workforce;
(2) "Local government" or "local governments" refers to either the city council, governing body of any county having a metropolitan form of government, or county legislative body which regulates any host community being considered for refugee resettlement activity;
(3) "Tennessee office for refugees" means the state office which administers the refugee program for this state, or the entity or agency to whom the state has delegated such function and that has been designated and recognized by the federal government to administer such program; and
(4) "Tennessee refugee coordinator" means the official designated by the Tennessee office for refugees.
Acts 2011, ch. 316, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-13-404 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-404
Actual custody and control of property
Status: in_force

The Tennessee historical commission shall hold legal title to the property, but is authorized and empowered to assign the actual custody and control of the property to a Tennessee not-for-profit corporation organized for the express purpose of restoring, maintaining and operating Cragfont; provided, that such not-for-profit corporation was in existence as of July 1, 1995. Any such corporation shall have the right to operate and manage the property on behalf of the Tennessee historical commission for the benefit of the general public, and to keep the property and improvements in a high state of improvement and repair, and to operate and maintain the grounds improved by the Tennessee historical commission in a manner consistent with such guidelines as may be promulgated by the Tennessee historical commission, or as the Tennessee historical commission shall contract with the corporation. Acts 1957, ch. 268, § 5; 1997, ch. 32, § 1.
The Tennessee historical commission shall hold legal title to the property, but is authorized and empowered to assign the actual custody and control of the property to a Tennessee not-for-profit corporation organized for the express purpose of restoring, maintaining and operating Cragfont; provided, that such not-for-profit corporation was in existence as of July 1, 1995. Any such corporation shall have the right to operate and manage the property on behalf of the Tennessee historical commission for the benefit of the general public, and to keep the property and improvements in a high state of improvement and repair, and to operate and maintain the grounds improved by the Tennessee historical commission in a manner consistent with such guidelines as may be promulgated by the Tennessee historical commission, or as the Tennessee historical commission shall contract with the corporation.
Acts 1957, ch. 268, § 5; 1997, ch. 32, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-3001 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-3001
Human trafficking advisory council - Purpose - Meetings
Status: in_force

The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall form a human trafficking advisory council, which shall convene on an as-needed basis to further develop and implement a state plan for the prevention of human trafficking; provided, that the council shall convene at least one (1) meeting each January regarding legislation. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 510, s 1, eff. 7/1/2015. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 464, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall form a human trafficking advisory council, which shall convene on an as-needed basis to further develop and implement a state plan for the prevention of human trafficking; provided, that the council shall convene at least one (1) meeting each January regarding legislation.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 510, s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 464, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-14-208 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-14-208
Confidentiality of records
Status: in_force

Any documentary materials or data made or received by any member or employee of the corporation to the extent that such material or data consists of trade secrets or commercial or financial information regarding the operation of any business conducted by an applicant for, or recipient of, any form of assistance that the corporation is empowered to render, or regarding the competitive position of such applicant in a particular field of endeavor, shall not be deemed public records and shall not be subject to title 10, chapter 7; provided, that if the corporation purchases a qualified security from such applicant, the commercial and financial information, excluding trade secrets, shall be deemed to be a public record of the corporation and subject to title 10, chapter 7, after the expiration of seven (7) years from the date of purchase of such qualified security, or, in the case of such information being made or received by any member or employee of the corporation after the purchase of such qualified security, seven (7) years from the date such information was made or received. Any discussion or consideration of such trade secrets or commercial or financial information may be held by the board, or any subcommittee of the board, in executive sessions closed to the public. All applications (except the identity of the applicants) and supporting documentary materials or data, including personal financial records, trade secrets, commercial or financial information and proprietary information of applicants, and all executive sessions or portions thereof conducted by the board, or any subcommittee of the board, for the purpose of reviewing applications for assistance shall be confidential and exempt from title 8, chapter 44. Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 9; 2018, ch. 662, § 4; T.C.A. § 4-14-308 .
Any documentary materials or data made or received by any member or employee of the corporation to the extent that such material or data consists of trade secrets or commercial or financial information regarding the operation of any business conducted by an applicant for, or recipient of, any form of assistance that the corporation is empowered to render, or regarding the competitive position of such applicant in a particular field of endeavor, shall not be deemed public records and shall not be subject to title 10, chapter 7; provided, that if the corporation purchases a qualified security from such applicant, the commercial and financial information, excluding trade secrets, shall be deemed to be a public record of the corporation and subject to title 10, chapter 7, after the expiration of seven (7) years from the date of purchase of such qualified security, or, in the case of such information being made or received by any member or employee of the corporation after the purchase of such qualified security, seven (7) years from the date such information was made or received. Any discussion or consideration of such trade secrets or commercial or financial information may be held by the board, or any subcommittee of the board, in executive sessions closed to the public. All applications (except the identity of the applicants) and supporting documentary materials or data, including personal financial records, trade secrets, commercial or financial information and proprietary information of applicants, and all executive sessions or portions thereof conducted by the board, or any subcommittee of the board, for the purpose of reviewing applications for assistance shall be confidential and exempt from title 8, chapter 44.
Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 9; 2018, ch. 662, § 4; T.C.A. § 4-14-308 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-339 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-339
Official state plane
Status: in_force

The Boeing B-17F known as the Memphis Belle is designated as the official state airplane. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 271,s 1, eff. 5/4/2017. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 33,s 1, eff. 3/29/2017.
The Boeing B-17F known as the Memphis Belle is designated as the official state airplane.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 271,s 1, eff. 5/4/2017.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 33,s 1, eff. 3/29/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-302 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-302
State songs
Status: in_force

The official songs of this state shall be as follows: (1) "My Homeland, Tennessee" by Nell Grayson Taylor and Roy Lamont Smith, as adopted by House Joint Resolution 36 in 1925; (2) "When It's Iris Time In Tennessee" by Willa Mae Waid, as adopted by Acts 1935, chapter 154; (3) "My Tennessee" by Francis Hannah Tranum, as adopted by Senate Joint Resolution 35 in 1955, as the official public school song in Tennessee; (4) "The Tennessee Waltz" by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King, as adopted by Senate Joint Resolution 9 in 1965; (5) "Rocky Top" by Boudleaux and Felice Bryant, as adopted by Acts 1982, chapter 545; (6) "The Pride of Tennessee" by Fred Congdon, Thomas Vaughn and Carol Elliot, as added by House Joint Resolution 221 in 1996, as the official song of the state of Tennessee; (7) "Tennessee" by John R. Bean, as adopted by chapter 242 of the Public Acts of 2011; (8) "Amazing Grace" by John Newton, as adopted by chapter 296 of the Public Acts of 2021; (9) "I'll Leave My Heart in Tennessee" by Dailey & Vincent, written by Karen Staley, as adopted by chapter 623 of the Public Acts of 2022; (10) "My Tennessee Mountain Home" by Dolly Parton, as adopted by chapter 652 of the Public Acts of 2022; (11) "The Tennessee in Me" by Debbie Mathis Watts, as adopted by chapter 167 of the Public Acts of 2023; (12) "Copperhead Road" by Steve Earle, as adopted by chapter 247 of the Public Acts of 2023; (13) "Tennessee, Tennessee" by Wayne Jerrolds, as adopted by chapter 603 of the Public Acts of 2024; (14) "Under a Tennessee Moon" by Kelly Lang, as adopted by chapter 646 of the Public Acts of 2024; and (15) "Tennessee, In My Dreams" by Makky Kaylor, as adopted by chapter 724 of the Public Acts of 2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 724,s 1, eff. 4/16/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 646,s 1, eff. 4/4/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 603,s 1, eff. 3/27/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 247, s 1, eff. 4/25/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 167, s 1, eff. 4/17/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 652, s 1, eff. 3/15/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 623, s 1, eff. 3/1/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, s 1, eff. 4/30/2021. Acts 1935, ch. 154, §§ 1, 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, §§ 107.1, 107.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-107; Acts 1982, ch. 545, § 1; 2011 , ch. 242, § 1.
The official songs of this state shall be as follows:
(1) "My Homeland, Tennessee" by Nell Grayson Taylor and Roy Lamont Smith, as adopted by House Joint Resolution 36 in 1925;
(2) "When It's Iris Time In Tennessee" by Willa Mae Waid, as adopted by Acts 1935, chapter 154;
(3) "My Tennessee" by Francis Hannah Tranum, as adopted by Senate Joint Resolution 35 in 1955, as the official public school song in Tennessee;
(4) "The Tennessee Waltz" by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King, as adopted by Senate Joint Resolution 9 in 1965;
(5) "Rocky Top" by Boudleaux and Felice Bryant, as adopted by Acts 1982, chapter 545;
(6) "The Pride of Tennessee" by Fred Congdon, Thomas Vaughn and Carol Elliot, as added by House Joint Resolution 221 in 1996, as the official song of the state of Tennessee;
(7) "Tennessee" by John R. Bean, as adopted by chapter 242 of the Public Acts of 2011;
(8) "Amazing Grace" by John Newton, as adopted by chapter 296 of the Public Acts of 2021;
(9) "I'll Leave My Heart in Tennessee" by Dailey & Vincent, written by Karen Staley, as adopted by chapter 623 of the Public Acts of 2022;
(10) "My Tennessee Mountain Home" by Dolly Parton, as adopted by chapter 652 of the Public Acts of 2022;
(11) "The Tennessee in Me" by Debbie Mathis Watts, as adopted by chapter 167 of the Public Acts of 2023;
(12) "Copperhead Road" by Steve Earle, as adopted by chapter 247 of the Public Acts of 2023;
(13) "Tennessee, Tennessee" by Wayne Jerrolds, as adopted by chapter 603 of the Public Acts of 2024;
(14) "Under a Tennessee Moon" by Kelly Lang, as adopted by chapter 646 of the Public Acts of 2024; and
(15) "Tennessee, In My Dreams" by Makky Kaylor, as adopted by chapter 724 of the Public Acts of 2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 724,s 1, eff. 4/16/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 646,s 1, eff. 4/4/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 603,s 1, eff. 3/27/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 247, s 1, eff. 4/25/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 167, s 1, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 652, s 1, eff. 3/15/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 623, s 1, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, s 1, eff. 4/30/2021.
Acts 1935, ch. 154, §§ 1, 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, §§ 107.1, 107.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-107; Acts 1982, ch. 545, § 1; 2011 , ch. 242, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-416 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-416
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day
Status: in_force

September 18 of each calendar year shall be designated "Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day" to bring awareness to the dangers of carbon monoxide. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 111,s 1, eff. 4/10/2015.
September 18 of each calendar year shall be designated "Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day" to bring awareness to the dangers of carbon monoxide.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 111,s 1, eff. 4/10/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-20-202 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 4-20-202
Appropriation to further artistic and cultural purposes
Status: in_force

There is appropriated an additional sum of eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) annually to the Tennessee arts commission for the purpose of making an annual grant of that amount to Fisk University to employ a curator, security staff and other employees necessary to allow the Stieglitz Collection at Fisk University to be open to the public, to enable other art exhibits at Fisk University to be open to the public, to employ a docent to prepare educational materials and tours, to provide public information concerning the availability of the artistic and cultural resources at Fisk University, and to provide other necessary staff or services to implement the preceding purposes. The appropriation in this section is to become effective only if adopted as an amendment to the general appropriations act. Acts 1987, ch. 398, § 2.
There is appropriated an additional sum of eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) annually to the Tennessee arts commission for the purpose of making an annual grant of that amount to Fisk University to employ a curator, security staff and other employees necessary to allow the Stieglitz Collection at Fisk University to be open to the public, to enable other art exhibits at Fisk University to be open to the public, to employ a docent to prepare educational materials and tours, to provide public information concerning the availability of the artistic and cultural resources at Fisk University, and to provide other necessary staff or services to implement the preceding purposes. The appropriation in this section is to become effective only if adopted as an amendment to the general appropriations act.
Acts 1987, ch. 398, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-52-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 52 / Section 4-52-103
Staff, office space and supplies - Travel expenses - Administrative attachment
Status: in_force

(a) Any agency of state government may provide staff and other assistance to the fund, subject to existing statutes, rules, and policies. (b) Subject to existing statutes, rules, and policies, the fund may procure office space and supplies necessary to enable the fund to effectively carry out the program. (c) All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations, as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (d) For administrative purposes, the fund shall be attached to the department of education. Acts 2005, ch. 416, § 1.
(a) Any agency of state government may provide staff and other assistance to the fund, subject to existing statutes, rules, and policies.
(b) Subject to existing statutes, rules, and policies, the fund may procure office space and supplies necessary to enable the fund to effectively carry out the program.
(c) All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations, as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(d) For administrative purposes, the fund shall be attached to the department of education.
Acts 2005, ch. 416, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-1001 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-1001
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Anti-Slapp Act of 1997." Acts 1997, ch. 403, § 1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Anti-Slapp Act of 1997."
Acts 1997, ch. 403, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2202 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2202
Appointment of commissioner - Qualifications
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor to serve at the governor's pleasure and shall receive a salary in accordance with § 8-23-101 . (b) The commissioner shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the commissioner's office. Acts 1976, ch. 468, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-345.
(a) The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor to serve at the governor's pleasure and shall receive a salary in accordance with § 8-23-101 .
(b) The commissioner shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the commissioner's office.
Acts 1976, ch. 468, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-345.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-112 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-112
Bonds and notes - Negotiable instruments
Status: in_force

Whether or not the bonds or notes issued under this chapter are of such form and character as to be negotiable instruments under the negotiable instruments law, title 47, chapter 3, such bonds or notes shall be and hereby are made negotiable instruments within the meaning of and for all the purposes of the negotiable instruments law, subject only to the provisions of the bonds or notes for registration. Acts 1978, ch. 785, § 13; T.C.A., § 4-3112.
Whether or not the bonds or notes issued under this chapter are of such form and character as to be negotiable instruments under the negotiable instruments law, title 47, chapter 3, such bonds or notes shall be and hereby are made negotiable instruments within the meaning of and for all the purposes of the negotiable instruments law, subject only to the provisions of the bonds or notes for registration.
Acts 1978, ch. 785, § 13; T.C.A., § 4-3112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-701 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-701
Creation of civil action - Damages
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created a civil cause of action for malicious harassment. (b) A person may be liable to the victim of malicious harassment for both special and general damages, including, but not limited to, damages for emotional distress, reasonable attorney's fees and costs, and punitive damages. Acts 1990, ch. 908, § 1; 1996, ch. 675, § 8.
(a) There is hereby created a civil cause of action for malicious harassment.
(b) A person may be liable to the victim of malicious harassment for both special and general damages, including, but not limited to, damages for emotional distress, reasonable attorney's fees and costs, and punitive damages.
Acts 1990, ch. 908, § 1; 1996, ch. 675, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2201 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2201
Creation - Commissioner as chief administrator
Status: in_force

There is hereby established the department of tourist development, the chief administrator of which shall be the commissioner of tourist development. Acts 1976, ch. 468, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-345.
There is hereby established the department of tourist development, the chief administrator of which shall be the commissioner of tourist development.
Acts 1976, ch. 468, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-345.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1107 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1107
Display of vehicle abuse hotline decal on vehicles managed by department of general services
Status: in_force

(a) The department of general services shall ensure that all vehicles purchased or leased with funds appropriated by the state and managed by the department of general services for the use of any department, office, or agency of the state display a vehicle abuse hotline decal. This subsection (a) shall apply only to vehicles displaying a governmental service registration plate of distinctive design issued under § 55-4-219 ; provided, that this subsection (a) shall not apply to vehicles used by state law enforcement agencies or the department of military. (b) The decal shall contain a telephone number or website information through which complaints regarding potential misuse of a state vehicle, including speeding, texting and driving, or reckless driving, can be submitted. (c) The department shall establish and maintain a vehicle abuse hotline and website through which complaints regarding potential misuse of a state vehicle can be submitted. The department shall also establish procedures for notifying departments, offices, and agencies of the state regarding any complaints received and for responding as necessary to those persons submitting complaints. (d) The cost of implementation of this section shall be provided from within existing resources of the department. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 982,s 1, eff. 1/1/2019.
(a) The department of general services shall ensure that all vehicles purchased or leased with funds appropriated by the state and managed by the department of general services for the use of any department, office, or agency of the state display a vehicle abuse hotline decal. This subsection (a) shall apply only to vehicles displaying a governmental service registration plate of distinctive design issued under § 55-4-219 ; provided, that this subsection (a) shall not apply to vehicles used by state law enforcement agencies or the department of military.
(b) The decal shall contain a telephone number or website information through which complaints regarding potential misuse of a state vehicle, including speeding, texting and driving, or reckless driving, can be submitted.
(c) The department shall establish and maintain a vehicle abuse hotline and website through which complaints regarding potential misuse of a state vehicle can be submitted. The department shall also establish procedures for notifying departments, offices, and agencies of the state regarding any complaints received and for responding as necessary to those persons submitting complaints.
(d) The cost of implementation of this section shall be provided from within existing resources of the department.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 982,s 1, eff. 1/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-318 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-318
State game bird
Status: in_force

The bobwhite quail is hereby designated as the official state game bird. Acts 1988, ch. 775, § 1.
The bobwhite quail is hereby designated as the official state game bird.
Acts 1988, ch. 775, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-901 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-901
Development of plan - Annual reports
Status: in_force

Each state governmental entity subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.), and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, shall develop a Title VI implementation plan with participation by protected beneficiaries as may be required by such law or regulations. To the extent applicable, such plan shall include Title VI implementation plans of any subrecipients of federal funds through the state entity. Each such state governmental entity shall submit annual Title VI compliance reports and implementation plan updates to the human rights commission pursuant to § 4-21-203 . Acts 1993, ch. 502, § 1; 2007, ch. 97, § 1; 2010, ch. 765, § 1.
Each state governmental entity subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.), and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, shall develop a Title VI implementation plan with participation by protected beneficiaries as may be required by such law or regulations. To the extent applicable, such plan shall include Title VI implementation plans of any subrecipients of federal funds through the state entity. Each such state governmental entity shall submit annual Title VI compliance reports and implementation plan updates to the human rights commission pursuant to § 4-21-203 .
Acts 1993, ch. 502, § 1; 2007, ch. 97, § 1; 2010, ch. 765, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-39-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 39 / Section 4-39-103
Vendor contract with subcontractor to include provision for payment of sales and use taxes by subcontractor
Status: in_force

If any portion of the cost of a vendor's major procurement contract with a state governmental entity is subcontracted, the vendor shall include in the contract with the subcontractor a provision that the subcontractor shall remit sales and use taxes on taxable sales of goods or services made by the subcontractor. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 515,s 3, eff. 7/1/2015.
If any portion of the cost of a vendor's major procurement contract with a state governmental entity is subcontracted, the vendor shall include in the contract with the subcontractor a provision that the subcontractor shall remit sales and use taxes on taxable sales of goods or services made by the subcontractor.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 515,s 3, eff. 7/1/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-302 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-302
Complaints - Consideration by commission
Status: in_force

(a) A person claiming to be aggrieved by a discriminatory practice, or a member of the commission may file with the commission a written sworn complaint stating that a discriminatory practice has been committed, setting forth the facts sufficient to enable the commission to identify the persons charged, referred to in this part as the respondent. Within ten (10) days after receipt of the complaint, the commission shall serve on the complainant a notice acknowledging the filing of the complaint and informing the complainant of the respondent's time limits and choice of forums under this chapter. (b) The commission staff, or a person designated pursuant to its rules, shall promptly investigate the matter to determine whether the discriminatory practice exists and shall within ten (10) days furnish the respondent with a copy of the complaint and a notice advising the respondent of the respondent's procedural rights and obligations under this chapter. (c) The complaint must be filed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the commission of the alleged discriminatory practice. (d) (1) The commission staff, or a person designated pursuant to its rules, shall commence an investigation of the complaint within thirty (30) days after the filing of the complaint. The commission staff, or designee, shall promptly investigate the matter to determine whether the discriminatory practice exists. (2) If it is determined that there is no reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, the commission shall furnish a copy of the order to the complainant, the respondent, and such public officers and persons as the commission deems proper. (e) (1) The complainant, within thirty (30) days after receiving a copy of the order dismissing the complaint, may file with the commission an application for reconsideration of the order. (2) Upon such application, the commission or an individual designated pursuant to its rules shall make a new determination within thirty (30) days whether there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice. (3) If it is determined that there is no reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, the commission shall issue an order dismissing the complaint after reconsideration, and furnishing a copy of the order to the complainant, the respondent, and such public officers and persons as the commission deems proper. Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 17; T.C.A., §§ 4-2115, 4-21-115; Acts 1992, ch. 1027, §§ 3, 4.
(a) A person claiming to be aggrieved by a discriminatory practice, or a member of the commission may file with the commission a written sworn complaint stating that a discriminatory practice has been committed, setting forth the facts sufficient to enable the commission to identify the persons charged, referred to in this part as the respondent. Within ten (10) days after receipt of the complaint, the commission shall serve on the complainant a notice acknowledging the filing of the complaint and informing the complainant of the respondent's time limits and choice of forums under this chapter.
(b) The commission staff, or a person designated pursuant to its rules, shall promptly investigate the matter to determine whether the discriminatory practice exists and shall within ten (10) days furnish the respondent with a copy of the complaint and a notice advising the respondent of the respondent's procedural rights and obligations under this chapter.
(c) The complaint must be filed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the commission of the alleged discriminatory practice.
(d) (1) The commission staff, or a person designated pursuant to its rules, shall commence an investigation of the complaint within thirty (30) days after the filing of the complaint. The commission staff, or designee, shall promptly investigate the matter to determine whether the discriminatory practice exists. (2) If it is determined that there is no reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, the commission shall furnish a copy of the order to the complainant, the respondent, and such public officers and persons as the commission deems proper.
(1) The commission staff, or a person designated pursuant to its rules, shall commence an investigation of the complaint within thirty (30) days after the filing of the complaint. The commission staff, or designee, shall promptly investigate the matter to determine whether the discriminatory practice exists.
(2) If it is determined that there is no reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, the commission shall furnish a copy of the order to the complainant, the respondent, and such public officers and persons as the commission deems proper.
(e) (1) The complainant, within thirty (30) days after receiving a copy of the order dismissing the complaint, may file with the commission an application for reconsideration of the order. (2) Upon such application, the commission or an individual designated pursuant to its rules shall make a new determination within thirty (30) days whether there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice. (3) If it is determined that there is no reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, the commission shall issue an order dismissing the complaint after reconsideration, and furnishing a copy of the order to the complainant, the respondent, and such public officers and persons as the commission deems proper.
(1) The complainant, within thirty (30) days after receiving a copy of the order dismissing the complaint, may file with the commission an application for reconsideration of the order.
(2) Upon such application, the commission or an individual designated pursuant to its rules shall make a new determination within thirty (30) days whether there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice.
(3) If it is determined that there is no reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, the commission shall issue an order dismissing the complaint after reconsideration, and furnishing a copy of the order to the complainant, the respondent, and such public officers and persons as the commission deems proper.
Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 17; T.C.A., §§ 4-2115, 4-21-115; Acts 1992, ch. 1027, §§ 3, 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-12-113 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-12-113
Confidentiality of information relating to candidates for position of museum executive director
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), notwithstanding any law to the contrary, an application for a position of museum executive director, materials submitted with an application, letters of recommendation or references concerning an applicant, and any other records or information relating to or arising out of the process of searching for and selecting an individual for the position of museum executive director shall be treated as confidential and shall not be open for public inspection, if the records could be used to identify a candidate for the position. (b) After a search committee has selected candidates as finalists for the position of museum executive director, the committee shall publicly announce the finalists. The announcement must occur no later than fifteen (15) calendar days before the final vote of the Douglas Henry state museum commission to appoint or elect a person to fill the position of museum executive director. Records relating exclusively to the candidates selected as finalists are not confidential and shall be open for public inspection, except for a record otherwise confidential under state or federal law. (c) This section shall not apply to information relating to a candidate who did not expressly request that the candidate's information be kept confidential. (d) Meetings or portions of meetings devoted to discussing information deemed confidential pursuant to this section are exempt from title 8, chapter 44, part 1. (e) For the purposes of this section, "finalists" means those candidates selected by a search committee as the group to be recommended to the commission from which one (1) shall be appointed or elected museum executive director. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 12, eff. 4/24/2018. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 200,s 1, eff. 4/19/2017.
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), notwithstanding any law to the contrary, an application for a position of museum executive director, materials submitted with an application, letters of recommendation or references concerning an applicant, and any other records or information relating to or arising out of the process of searching for and selecting an individual for the position of museum executive director shall be treated as confidential and shall not be open for public inspection, if the records could be used to identify a candidate for the position.
(b) After a search committee has selected candidates as finalists for the position of museum executive director, the committee shall publicly announce the finalists. The announcement must occur no later than fifteen (15) calendar days before the final vote of the Douglas Henry state museum commission to appoint or elect a person to fill the position of museum executive director. Records relating exclusively to the candidates selected as finalists are not confidential and shall be open for public inspection, except for a record otherwise confidential under state or federal law.
(c) This section shall not apply to information relating to a candidate who did not expressly request that the candidate's information be kept confidential.
(d) Meetings or portions of meetings devoted to discussing information deemed confidential pursuant to this section are exempt from title 8, chapter 44, part 1.
(e) For the purposes of this section, "finalists" means those candidates selected by a search committee as the group to be recommended to the commission from which one (1) shall be appointed or elected museum executive director.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 12, eff. 4/24/2018.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 200,s 1, eff. 4/19/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-109 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-109
Preservation of public records - Certified copies
Status: in_force

(a) Any state, county, town or other public official in custody of public documents is empowered in such official's discretion to turn over to the commission any official books, documents, records, official papers, newspaper files, printed books or portraits not in current use in the public official's office, and the commission shall provide for their permanent preservation. (b) When so surrendered, copies of the items mentioned in subsection (a) shall be made and certified under seal, upon application of any person, which certificate shall have effect as if made by the officer originally in charge of them, and the commission shall charge for such copies the same fees as that officer is by the law allowed. Acts 1921, ch. 74, § 8; Shan. Supp., § 2577a24; mod. Code 1932, T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-1107; T.C.A., § 4-1109.
(a) Any state, county, town or other public official in custody of public documents is empowered in such official's discretion to turn over to the commission any official books, documents, records, official papers, newspaper files, printed books or portraits not in current use in the public official's office, and the commission shall provide for their permanent preservation.
(b) When so surrendered, copies of the items mentioned in subsection (a) shall be made and certified under seal, upon application of any person, which certificate shall have effect as if made by the officer originally in charge of them, and the commission shall charge for such copies the same fees as that officer is by the law allowed.
Acts 1921, ch. 74, § 8; Shan. Supp., § 2577a24; mod. Code 1932, T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-1107; T.C.A., § 4-1109.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-45-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 45 / Section 4-45-105
[For postponed repeal, see T.C.A. 4-45-108] Confidentiality of records - Providing division access to data
Status: in_force

(a) Records obtained pursuant to this chapter must be treated as confidential investigative records of the division and must not be open to public inspection. (b) Notwithstanding other law to the contrary, a person or entity is not subject to any civil or criminal liability for providing the division with access to data as required by this chapter. (c) This chapter does not require a person or entity to create new records or data that did not exist at the time of the request. However, a person or entity shall not destroy existing data after having been put on notice that access to the data is required pursuant to this section. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 546, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
(a) Records obtained pursuant to this chapter must be treated as confidential investigative records of the division and must not be open to public inspection.
(b) Notwithstanding other law to the contrary, a person or entity is not subject to any civil or criminal liability for providing the division with access to data as required by this chapter.
(c) This chapter does not require a person or entity to create new records or data that did not exist at the time of the request. However, a person or entity shall not destroy existing data after having been put on notice that access to the data is required pursuant to this section.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 546, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-20-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 4-20-105
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is authorized and empowered to: (1) Hold public hearings; (2) Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the objectives of the commission's programs; (3) Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with local and regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the objectives of the commission's programs; (4) Accept gifts, contributions and bequests of unrestricted funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the commission's programs; (5) Make and sign any agreements and do and perform any acts that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this part; and (6) Promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title. (b) The commission may request and shall receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of this state such assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties under this part. Acts 1967, ch. 2, § 5; T.C.A., § 4-2005; Acts 1986, ch. 708, § 3.
(a) The commission is authorized and empowered to: (1) Hold public hearings; (2) Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the objectives of the commission's programs; (3) Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with local and regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the objectives of the commission's programs; (4) Accept gifts, contributions and bequests of unrestricted funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the commission's programs; (5) Make and sign any agreements and do and perform any acts that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this part; and (6) Promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
(1) Hold public hearings;
(2) Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the objectives of the commission's programs;
(3) Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with local and regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the objectives of the commission's programs;
(4) Accept gifts, contributions and bequests of unrestricted funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the commission's programs;
(5) Make and sign any agreements and do and perform any acts that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this part; and
(6) Promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
(b) The commission may request and shall receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of this state such assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties under this part.
Acts 1967, ch. 2, § 5; T.C.A., § 4-2005; Acts 1986, ch. 708, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-44-113 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 44 / Section 4-44-113
[Effective until 12/31/2027, see T.C.A. 4-44-116] Property acquired by the commission - Disposition
Status: in_force

Property acquired by the commission that remains after the termination of the commission may be designated by an act of the general assembly for donation to local municipalities or state agencies. Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 13.
Property acquired by the commission that remains after the termination of the commission may be designated by an act of the general assembly for donation to local municipalities or state agencies.
Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-17-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 4-17-104
Petitions to boards for adjudication of issues
Status: in_force

For purposes of establishing the taxable value, classification, or exempt status of property subject to an economic development agreement, the parties may petition the local and state boards of equalization for adjudication of such issues in the manner otherwise required by law for filing appeals from local assessments. Acts 1992, ch. 1000, § 4; T.C.A. § 4-17-304 .
For purposes of establishing the taxable value, classification, or exempt status of property subject to an economic development agreement, the parties may petition the local and state boards of equalization for adjudication of such issues in the manner otherwise required by law for filing appeals from local assessments.
Acts 1992, ch. 1000, § 4; T.C.A. § 4-17-304 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-29-116 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 29 / Section 4-29-116
Change or termination of entity before review date
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the general assembly from terminating an entity covered by its provisions at a date earlier than that provided in this chapter, nor to prohibit the general assembly from considering any other legislation relative to such an entity. Acts 1977, ch. 452, § 17; T.C.A., § 4-2922.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the general assembly from terminating an entity covered by its provisions at a date earlier than that provided in this chapter, nor to prohibit the general assembly from considering any other legislation relative to such an entity.
Acts 1977, ch. 452, § 17; T.C.A., § 4-2922.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-33-107 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 33 / Section 4-33-107
Copies of economic impact statements
Status: in_force

In addition to any copies that may be provided to other individuals or entities, each agency that prepares an economic impact statement pursuant to this chapter shall provide a copy of such impact statement to the senate and house of representatives government operations committees. Acts 1979, ch. 215, § 7; T.C.A., § 4-3307.
In addition to any copies that may be provided to other individuals or entities, each agency that prepares an economic impact statement pursuant to this chapter shall provide a copy of such impact statement to the senate and house of representatives government operations committees.
Acts 1979, ch. 215, § 7; T.C.A., § 4-3307.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-48-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 48 / Section 4-48-102
Membership
Status: in_force

The commission shall consist of members including: a senator appointed by the speaker of the senate and a representative appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; the commissioner of education; a vice chancellor of the University of Tennessee and a vice president of the board of regents; and twelve (12) public members appointed by the governor. The public members shall be Tennessee residents, with due regard to broad geographic representation, who have served prominently as spokespersons for, or as leaders of organizations that serve members of, religious, ethnic, national heritage or social groups that were subjected to genocide, torture, wrongful deprivation of liberty or property, officially imposed or sanctioned violence and other forms of human rights violations and persecution at the hands of the Nazis and their collaborators during the Nazi era, or they shall be residents who are experienced in the field of Holocaust education, or representative of liberators of victims of the Holocaust, such as veterans organizations. Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 3.
The commission shall consist of members including: a senator appointed by the speaker of the senate and a representative appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; the commissioner of education; a vice chancellor of the University of Tennessee and a vice president of the board of regents; and twelve (12) public members appointed by the governor. The public members shall be Tennessee residents, with due regard to broad geographic representation, who have served prominently as spokespersons for, or as leaders of organizations that serve members of, religious, ethnic, national heritage or social groups that were subjected to genocide, torture, wrongful deprivation of liberty or property, officially imposed or sanctioned violence and other forms of human rights violations and persecution at the hands of the Nazis and their collaborators during the Nazi era, or they shall be residents who are experienced in the field of Holocaust education, or representative of liberators of victims of the Holocaust, such as veterans organizations.
Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-56-111 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 56 / Section 4-56-111
Report of emergency purchase
Status: in_force

(a) For each emergency purchase the central procurement office approves, the office shall report the following to the fiscal review committee within thirty (30) days of the approval: (1) Any delegated emergency purchase authority granted by the central procurement office; (2) The reasons for granting the authority; (3) The name of the state agency receiving the authority; (4) The circumstances that require the emergency purchase; (5) The procurement-related actions taken in response to the emergency, including the procurement methods used; (6) A complete list of goods and services procured, including prices paid and the total purchase amount; (7) If applicable, additional purchases expected, including expected price and total purchase amount, as of the time of the report; (8) The Edison record identification and Edison vendor identification; (9) Total funding for the emergency purchase agreement and funding source; and (10) Any additional information requested by the fiscal review committee. (b) As used in this section, "emergency purchase" means a state agency purchase made during an actual emergency arising from unforeseen causes without the issuance of a competitive solicitation. (c) This section does not apply to purchases procured pursuant to rules, regulations, policies, or procedures established under § 12-3-503 . Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1076, s 1, eff. 5/25/2022.
(a) For each emergency purchase the central procurement office approves, the office shall report the following to the fiscal review committee within thirty (30) days of the approval: (1) Any delegated emergency purchase authority granted by the central procurement office; (2) The reasons for granting the authority; (3) The name of the state agency receiving the authority; (4) The circumstances that require the emergency purchase; (5) The procurement-related actions taken in response to the emergency, including the procurement methods used; (6) A complete list of goods and services procured, including prices paid and the total purchase amount; (7) If applicable, additional purchases expected, including expected price and total purchase amount, as of the time of the report; (8) The Edison record identification and Edison vendor identification; (9) Total funding for the emergency purchase agreement and funding source; and (10) Any additional information requested by the fiscal review committee.
(1) Any delegated emergency purchase authority granted by the central procurement office;
(2) The reasons for granting the authority;
(3) The name of the state agency receiving the authority;
(4) The circumstances that require the emergency purchase;
(5) The procurement-related actions taken in response to the emergency, including the procurement methods used;
(6) A complete list of goods and services procured, including prices paid and the total purchase amount;
(7) If applicable, additional purchases expected, including expected price and total purchase amount, as of the time of the report;
(8) The Edison record identification and Edison vendor identification;
(9) Total funding for the emergency purchase agreement and funding source; and
(10) Any additional information requested by the fiscal review committee.
(b) As used in this section, "emergency purchase" means a state agency purchase made during an actual emergency arising from unforeseen causes without the issuance of a competitive solicitation.
(c) This section does not apply to purchases procured pursuant to rules, regulations, policies, or procedures established under § 12-3-503 .
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1076, s 1, eff. 5/25/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-44-115 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 44 / Section 4-44-115
[Effective until 12/31/2027, see T.C.A. 4-44-116] Annual report
Status: in_force

The commission shall submit an annual report to the governor and the general assembly detailing the commission's activities on or before December 31 of each year. The report must include an accounting of funds received and expended during the year covered by the report, the outputs and outcomes achieved, and whether those achievements meet the commission's plan and overall program goals. The commission shall make the report available to the public on the commission's website. Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 15.
The commission shall submit an annual report to the governor and the general assembly detailing the commission's activities on or before December 31 of each year. The report must include an accounting of funds received and expended during the year covered by the report, the outputs and outcomes achieved, and whether those achievements meet the commission's plan and overall program goals. The commission shall make the report available to the public on the commission's website.
Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-107 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-107
Powers of members - Age - Uniforms - Protective vests
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the Tennessee highway patrol are clothed with all such necessary police powers as will enable them properly to perform their duties, as outlined and defined in §§ 4-7-104 - 4-7-106, including the right to make arrests and the right to serve criminal warrants and subpoenas for witnesses. The fees taxed to them for arrests and service of warrants only for violations of the laws of the road and violations of the revenue laws of the state, and subpoenas are to be paid over to the commissioner of safety, and then to be transmitted to the state treasurer to be credited to the general fund of this state, and such funds as may be necessary for the operation of the Tennessee highway patrol shall be made available through appropriation by the general assembly. (b) Each patrol officer appointed shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. (c) All members of the Tennessee highway patrol when on duty shall wear a uniform to be designated by the commissioner of safety and shall be provided with a bullet-proof or protective vest for wear in hazardous situations. (d) All members of the Tennessee highway patrol shall be provided with training in proper procedures to respond to persons with mental illnesses. Acts 1929 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 25, § 5; Code 1932, § 11463; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 44; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 11, §§ 10, 27; impl. am. Acts 1945, ch. 28, §§ 1-3; C. Supp. 1950, § 11463; Acts 1951, ch. 256, § 2; 1963, ch. 274, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-706; Acts 1984, ch. 927, § 1; 2007, ch. 259, § 1.
(a) The members of the Tennessee highway patrol are clothed with all such necessary police powers as will enable them properly to perform their duties, as outlined and defined in §§ 4-7-104 - 4-7-106, including the right to make arrests and the right to serve criminal warrants and subpoenas for witnesses. The fees taxed to them for arrests and service of warrants only for violations of the laws of the road and violations of the revenue laws of the state, and subpoenas are to be paid over to the commissioner of safety, and then to be transmitted to the state treasurer to be credited to the general fund of this state, and such funds as may be necessary for the operation of the Tennessee highway patrol shall be made available through appropriation by the general assembly.
(b) Each patrol officer appointed shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(c) All members of the Tennessee highway patrol when on duty shall wear a uniform to be designated by the commissioner of safety and shall be provided with a bullet-proof or protective vest for wear in hazardous situations.
(d) All members of the Tennessee highway patrol shall be provided with training in proper procedures to respond to persons with mental illnesses.
Acts 1929 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 25, § 5; Code 1932, § 11463; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 44; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 11, §§ 10, 27; impl. am. Acts 1945, ch. 28, §§ 1-3; C. Supp. 1950, § 11463; Acts 1951, ch. 256, § 2; 1963, ch. 274, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-706; Acts 1984, ch. 927, § 1; 2007, ch. 259, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-215 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-215
Stay of effective date of rules
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to the effective date of the rule, the agency proposing the rule may stay the running of the ninety-day period required by § 4-5-207 for a period of time not to exceed seventy-five (75) days. The stay shall become effective at such time as the agency files written notice with the secretary of state and shall specify the length of the effectiveness of the stay. The secretary of state may require the online submission of the notice of stay or related filings filed pursuant to this part. Prior to the expiration of the stay, the stay may be withdrawn by the agency. Withdrawal or expiration of the stay shall reactivate the running of the balance of the ninety-day period that remained upon the date the stay was filed. (b) Prior to the effective date of a rule, the house of representatives or the senate government operations committee may stay the running of the ninety-day period required by § 4-5-207 for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days. If the government operations committee of the house of representatives and senate acting jointly determines that subsequent stays are necessary, then the joint committee may issue consecutive stays, each for an additional ninety (90) day period, so long as such stays do not extend beyond the fifth legislative day of the year following the year in which the rule is filed with the office of the secretary of state. A stay is effective when the respective committee files written notice with the secretary of state, and the respective committee shall specify the length of effectiveness of the stay. Prior to the expiration date of the stay, such stay may be withdrawn by the respective committee. Withdrawal or expiration of the stay reactivates the running of the balance of the ninety-day period that remained upon the date the stay was filed. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 532, s 1, eff. 5/25/2021. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 576, s 5, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 502, s 3, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 502, s 2, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 4; 1975, ch. 370, § 10; 1978, ch. 895, §§ 1, 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 22, 36; Acts 1978, ch. 938, § 2; 1979, ch. 43, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 200, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 4-510; modified; Acts 1980, ch. 550, § 1; 1980, ch. 758, § 1; 1981, ch. 42, §§ 1, 3; 1981, ch. 47, §§ 1, 4, 5; 1981, ch. 49, § 1; 1981, ch. 140, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-5-104(j) ; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 24; 1991, ch. 266, § 1; 1993, ch. 316, § 2; 1995, ch. 546, § 2; 2009 , ch. 566, § 14.
(a) Prior to the effective date of the rule, the agency proposing the rule may stay the running of the ninety-day period required by § 4-5-207 for a period of time not to exceed seventy-five (75) days. The stay shall become effective at such time as the agency files written notice with the secretary of state and shall specify the length of the effectiveness of the stay. The secretary of state may require the online submission of the notice of stay or related filings filed pursuant to this part. Prior to the expiration of the stay, the stay may be withdrawn by the agency. Withdrawal or expiration of the stay shall reactivate the running of the balance of the ninety-day period that remained upon the date the stay was filed.
(b) Prior to the effective date of a rule, the house of representatives or the senate government operations committee may stay the running of the ninety-day period required by § 4-5-207 for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days. If the government operations committee of the house of representatives and senate acting jointly determines that subsequent stays are necessary, then the joint committee may issue consecutive stays, each for an additional ninety (90) day period, so long as such stays do not extend beyond the fifth legislative day of the year following the year in which the rule is filed with the office of the secretary of state. A stay is effective when the respective committee files written notice with the secretary of state, and the respective committee shall specify the length of effectiveness of the stay. Prior to the expiration date of the stay, such stay may be withdrawn by the respective committee. Withdrawal or expiration of the stay reactivates the running of the balance of the ninety-day period that remained upon the date the stay was filed.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 532, s 1, eff. 5/25/2021.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 576, s 5, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 502, s 3, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 502, s 2, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 4; 1975, ch. 370, § 10; 1978, ch. 895, §§ 1, 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 22, 36; Acts 1978, ch. 938, § 2; 1979, ch. 43, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 200, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 4-510; modified; Acts 1980, ch. 550, § 1; 1980, ch. 758, § 1; 1981, ch. 42, §§ 1, 3; 1981, ch. 47, §§ 1, 4, 5; 1981, ch. 49, § 1; 1981, ch. 140, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-5-104(j) ; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 24; 1991, ch. 266, § 1; 1993, ch. 316, § 2; 1995, ch. 546, § 2; 2009 , ch. 566, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-301 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-24-301
Separate facilities in new construction for men and women
Status: in_force

With respect to any fire station constructed after June 26, 2007, each municipal or county fire department, and each volunteer fire department or company is encouraged to have separate restroom facilities, showers and locker rooms for men and women. Acts 2007, ch. 527, § 2.
With respect to any fire station constructed after June 26, 2007, each municipal or county fire department, and each volunteer fire department or company is encouraged to have separate restroom facilities, showers and locker rooms for men and women.
Acts 2007, ch. 527, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1403 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1403
Creation of department
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the department of labor and workforce development. Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 4.
There is hereby created the department of labor and workforce development.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1416 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1416
Distribution of sexual harassment rules
Status: in_force

The department of labor and workforce development shall, in consultation with the human rights commission, promulgate rules that provide for the distribution, in one (1) of the department's regular mailings to the employers, of the state materials explaining the sexual harassment rules of the state human rights commission. These materials, which the employer shall make available to its employees, may be in the form of a poster, brochure, or pamphlet. Acts 1993, ch. 307, § 5; T.C.A., § 4-3-905 ; Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 21.
The department of labor and workforce development shall, in consultation with the human rights commission, promulgate rules that provide for the distribution, in one (1) of the department's regular mailings to the employers, of the state materials explaining the sexual harassment rules of the state human rights commission. These materials, which the employer shall make available to its employees, may be in the form of a poster, brochure, or pamphlet.
Acts 1993, ch. 307, § 5; T.C.A., § 4-3-905 ; Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-12-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-12-103
Compensation of staff
Status: in_force

(a) The museum executive director's compensation shall be determined by the Douglas Henry state museum commission in a manner consistent with the department of human resources' policies and standards. (b) Experts and such other assistants as may be employed under this chapter shall have their compensation determined by the museum executive director in a manner consistent with the department of human resources' policies and standards. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 4, eff. 4/24/2018. Acts 1937, ch. 285, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 2569.6 (Williams, § 2569.10); Acts 1959, ch. 154, § 3; 1971, ch. 388, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-1203; Acts 2009, ch. 497, § 4.
(a) The museum executive director's compensation shall be determined by the Douglas Henry state museum commission in a manner consistent with the department of human resources' policies and standards.
(b) Experts and such other assistants as may be employed under this chapter shall have their compensation determined by the museum executive director in a manner consistent with the department of human resources' policies and standards.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 4, eff. 4/24/2018.
Acts 1937, ch. 285, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 2569.6 (Williams, § 2569.10); Acts 1959, ch. 154, § 3; 1971, ch. 388, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-1203; Acts 2009, ch. 497, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Sports Gaming Act." Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,Secs.s3, s4 eff. 7/1/2023. Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-301 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Sports Gaming Act."
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,Secs.s3, s4 eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-301 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.