Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-29-251 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 29 / Section 4-29-251
Governmental entities terminated on June 30, 2030
Status: in_force

(a) The following governmental entities terminate on June 30, 2030: (1) Board of funeral directors and embalmers, created by § 62-5-201 ; (2) Board of physician assistants, created by § 63-19-103 ; (3) Child care agency licensing board of review, created by § 71-3-510 ; (4) Domestic violence state coordinating council, created by § 38-12-101 ; (5) Interstate Compact on Mental Health, created by § 33-9-201 ; (6) Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, created by § 37-4-201 ; (7) Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact of 2007, created by § 56-58-101 ; (8) Real estate appraiser commission, created by § 62-39-201 ; (9) School bond authority, created by § 49-3-1204 ; (10) Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, created by § 68-202-701 ; (11) Standards committee, department of children's services, created by § 37-5-516 ; (12) State board of education, created by § 49-1-301 ; (13) Tennessee auctioneer commission, created by § 62-19-104 ; (14) Tennessee center for earthquake research and information, created by § 49-8-602 ; (15) Tennessee central economic authority, created by § 64-5-101 ; (16) Tennessee collection service board, created by § 62-20-104 ; (17) Tennessee life and health insurance guaranty association, created by § 56-12-205 ; (18) Tennessee real estate commission, created by § 62-13-201 ; (19) Tennessee residence commission, created by § 4-23-202 ; and (20) Trial court vacancy commission, created by § 17-4-301 . (b) Each department, commission, board, agency, or council of state government created during calendar year 2028 terminates on June 30, 2030. (c) Any governmental entity that has been terminated under this section may be continued, reestablished, or restructured in accordance with this chapter. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 663,s 2, eff. 4/9/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 536,s 2, eff. 3/7/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 535,s 2, eff. 3/7/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 515,s 2, eff. 3/1/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 508,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 504,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 503,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 493,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 491,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 490,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 730, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 639, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 637, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 635, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 631, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 630, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 629, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 628, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022.
(a) The following governmental entities terminate on June 30, 2030: (1) Board of funeral directors and embalmers, created by § 62-5-201 ; (2) Board of physician assistants, created by § 63-19-103 ; (3) Child care agency licensing board of review, created by § 71-3-510 ; (4) Domestic violence state coordinating council, created by § 38-12-101 ; (5) Interstate Compact on Mental Health, created by § 33-9-201 ; (6) Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, created by § 37-4-201 ; (7) Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact of 2007, created by § 56-58-101 ; (8) Real estate appraiser commission, created by § 62-39-201 ; (9) School bond authority, created by § 49-3-1204 ; (10) Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, created by § 68-202-701 ; (11) Standards committee, department of children's services, created by § 37-5-516 ; (12) State board of education, created by § 49-1-301 ; (13) Tennessee auctioneer commission, created by § 62-19-104 ; (14) Tennessee center for earthquake research and information, created by § 49-8-602 ; (15) Tennessee central economic authority, created by § 64-5-101 ; (16) Tennessee collection service board, created by § 62-20-104 ; (17) Tennessee life and health insurance guaranty association, created by § 56-12-205 ; (18) Tennessee real estate commission, created by § 62-13-201 ; (19) Tennessee residence commission, created by § 4-23-202 ; and (20) Trial court vacancy commission, created by § 17-4-301 .
(1) Board of funeral directors and embalmers, created by § 62-5-201 ;
(2) Board of physician assistants, created by § 63-19-103 ;
(3) Child care agency licensing board of review, created by § 71-3-510 ;
(4) Domestic violence state coordinating council, created by § 38-12-101 ;
(5) Interstate Compact on Mental Health, created by § 33-9-201 ;
(6) Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, created by § 37-4-201 ;
(7) Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact of 2007, created by § 56-58-101 ;
(8) Real estate appraiser commission, created by § 62-39-201 ;
(9) School bond authority, created by § 49-3-1204 ;
(10) Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, created by § 68-202-701 ;
(11) Standards committee, department of children's services, created by § 37-5-516 ;
(12) State board of education, created by § 49-1-301 ;
(13) Tennessee auctioneer commission, created by § 62-19-104 ;
(14) Tennessee center for earthquake research and information, created by § 49-8-602 ;
(15) Tennessee central economic authority, created by § 64-5-101 ;
(16) Tennessee collection service board, created by § 62-20-104 ;
(17) Tennessee life and health insurance guaranty association, created by § 56-12-205 ;
(18) Tennessee real estate commission, created by § 62-13-201 ;
(19) Tennessee residence commission, created by § 4-23-202 ; and
(20) Trial court vacancy commission, created by § 17-4-301 .
(b) Each department, commission, board, agency, or council of state government created during calendar year 2028 terminates on June 30, 2030.
(c) Any governmental entity that has been terminated under this section may be continued, reestablished, or restructured in accordance with this chapter.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 663,s 2, eff. 4/9/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 536,s 2, eff. 3/7/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 535,s 2, eff. 3/7/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 515,s 2, eff. 3/1/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 508,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 504,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 503,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 493,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 491,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 490,s 2, eff. 2/21/2024.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 730, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 639, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 637, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 635, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 631, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 630, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 629, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 628, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-317 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-317
Reconsideration
Status: in_force

(a) A party, within fifteen (15) days after entry of an initial or final order, may file a petition for reconsideration, stating the specific grounds upon which relief is requested. A petition for reconsideration of a final order that has become a final order by operation of law when no party timely filed a petition for reconsideration of an initial order or when the petition for reconsideration of an initial order was denied is not permitted. The filing of a petition for reconsideration is not a prerequisite for seeking administrative or judicial review. (b) The petition shall be disposed of by the same person or persons who rendered the initial or final order, if available. (c) The person or persons who rendered the initial or final order that is the subject of the petition, shall, within twenty (20) days of receiving the petition, enter a written order either denying the petition, granting the petition and setting the matter for further proceedings; or granting the petition and issuing a new order, initial or final, in accordance with § 4-5-314 . If no action has been taken on the petition within twenty (20) days, the petition shall be deemed to have been denied. (d) An order granting the petition and setting the matter for further proceedings shall state the extent and scope of the proceedings, which shall be limited to argument upon the existing record, and no new evidence shall be introduced unless the party proposing such evidence shows good cause for such party's failure to introduce the evidence in the original proceeding. (e) The sixty-day period for a party to file a petition for review of a final order shall be tolled by granting the petition and setting the matter for further proceedings, and a new sixty-day period shall start to run upon disposition of the petition for reconsideration by issuance of a final order by the agency. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 7, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 58; 2000, ch. 594, § 3.
(a) A party, within fifteen (15) days after entry of an initial or final order, may file a petition for reconsideration, stating the specific grounds upon which relief is requested. A petition for reconsideration of a final order that has become a final order by operation of law when no party timely filed a petition for reconsideration of an initial order or when the petition for reconsideration of an initial order was denied is not permitted. The filing of a petition for reconsideration is not a prerequisite for seeking administrative or judicial review.
(b) The petition shall be disposed of by the same person or persons who rendered the initial or final order, if available.
(c) The person or persons who rendered the initial or final order that is the subject of the petition, shall, within twenty (20) days of receiving the petition, enter a written order either denying the petition, granting the petition and setting the matter for further proceedings; or granting the petition and issuing a new order, initial or final, in accordance with § 4-5-314 . If no action has been taken on the petition within twenty (20) days, the petition shall be deemed to have been denied.
(d) An order granting the petition and setting the matter for further proceedings shall state the extent and scope of the proceedings, which shall be limited to argument upon the existing record, and no new evidence shall be introduced unless the party proposing such evidence shows good cause for such party's failure to introduce the evidence in the original proceeding.
(e) The sixty-day period for a party to file a petition for review of a final order shall be tolled by granting the petition and setting the matter for further proceedings, and a new sixty-day period shall start to run upon disposition of the petition for reconsideration by issuance of a final order by the agency.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 7, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 58; 2000, ch. 594, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-117 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-117
Monthly reports of receipts and expenditures
Status: in_force

It is the duty of each warden and superintendent to make to the commissioner of correction a monthly statement showing the entire amount received by such warden or superintendent from all sources, and all expenditures during the month for which the report is made, such report to be made on forms prepared by the commissioner, and a copy thereof shall be filed with the commissioner of finance and administration. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 20; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b26; Code 1932, § 395; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 395; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-628.
It is the duty of each warden and superintendent to make to the commissioner of correction a monthly statement showing the entire amount received by such warden or superintendent from all sources, and all expenditures during the month for which the report is made, such report to be made on forms prepared by the commissioner, and a copy thereof shall be filed with the commissioner of finance and administration.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 20; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b26; Code 1932, § 395; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 395; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-628.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-52-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 52 / Section 4-52-106
Authorization to work with local government, private organizations and citizens
Status: in_force

The governor's books from birth fund and the nonprofit partner may work with local governments, private organizations and citizens as it plans and engages in activities related to the fund. Acts 2005, ch. 416, § 1.
The governor's books from birth fund and the nonprofit partner may work with local governments, private organizations and citizens as it plans and engages in activities related to the fund.
Acts 2005, ch. 416, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1406 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1406
Commissioner
Status: in_force

The department of labor and workforce development shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of labor and workforce development. Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 7.
The department of labor and workforce development shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of labor and workforce development.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-104
Salaries of wardens and superintendents
Status: in_force

(a) The warden of the state penitentiary shall receive a salary payable monthly upon the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration. (b) The salaries of all superintendents shall be fixed by the commissioner vested with the administration of the respective institutions, unless otherwise fixed by law before the appointment of such superintendent, and the same shall not be changed during their terms of office. (c) The commissioner shall file with the commissioner of finance and administration a statement in writing showing the salaries of such other superintendents, and the same shall be paid monthly upon the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 9; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 6, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b12; Code 1932, § 381; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 7, 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 381; modified; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-611.
(a) The warden of the state penitentiary shall receive a salary payable monthly upon the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration.
(b) The salaries of all superintendents shall be fixed by the commissioner vested with the administration of the respective institutions, unless otherwise fixed by law before the appointment of such superintendent, and the same shall not be changed during their terms of office.
(c) The commissioner shall file with the commissioner of finance and administration a statement in writing showing the salaries of such other superintendents, and the same shall be paid monthly upon the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 9; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 6, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b12; Code 1932, § 381; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 7, 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 381; modified; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-611.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-44-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 44 / Section 4-44-102
[Effective until 12/31/2027, see T.C.A. 4-44-116] Part definition
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, "Commission" means the Tennessee commission for the United States semiquincentennial commission. Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 2.
As used in this chapter, "Commission" means the Tennessee commission for the United States semiquincentennial commission.
Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-1004 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-1004
Intervention by agency or attorney general and reporter
Status: in_force

(a) In order to protect the free flow of information from citizens to their government, an agency receiving a complaint or information under § 4-21-1003 may intervene and defend against any suit precipitated by the communication to the agency. In the event that a local government agency does not intervene in and defend against a suit arising from any communication protected under this part, the office of the attorney general and reporter may intervene in and defend against the suit. (b) An agency prevailing upon the defense of immunity provided for in § 4-21-1003 shall be entitled to recover costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in establishing the defense. If the agency fails to establish such defense, the party bringing such action shall be entitled to recover from the agency costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in proving the defense inapplicable or invalid. Acts 1997, ch. 403, § 4.
(a) In order to protect the free flow of information from citizens to their government, an agency receiving a complaint or information under § 4-21-1003 may intervene and defend against any suit precipitated by the communication to the agency. In the event that a local government agency does not intervene in and defend against a suit arising from any communication protected under this part, the office of the attorney general and reporter may intervene in and defend against the suit.
(b) An agency prevailing upon the defense of immunity provided for in § 4-21-1003 shall be entitled to recover costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in establishing the defense. If the agency fails to establish such defense, the party bringing such action shall be entitled to recover from the agency costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in proving the defense inapplicable or invalid.
Acts 1997, ch. 403, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-308 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-308
Access to records
Status: in_force

(a) In connection with an investigation of a complaint filed under this chapter, the commission or its designated representative at any reasonable time may request access to premises, records and documents relevant to the complaint and the right to examine a photograph and copy evidence. (b) Every person subject to this chapter shall: (1) Make and keep records relevant to the determination of whether discriminatory practices have been or are being committed; (2) Preserve such records for such periods; and (3) Make such reports therefrom, as the commission shall prescribe by regulation or order, as reasonably necessary, or appropriate for the enforcement of this chapter or the regulation or orders thereunder. (c) So as to avoid undue burdens on persons subject to this chapter, records and reports required by the commission under this section shall conform as near as may be to similar records and reports required by federal law and the laws of other states and to customary recordkeeping practice. (d) If a person fails to permit access, examination, photographing or copying or fails to make, keep or preserve records or make reports in accordance with this section, the chancery court in Davidson county or the chancery court or circuit court for the county in which such person is found, resides, or has such person's principal place of business, upon application of the commission, may issue an order requiring compliance. (e) The commission, by regulation, shall require each person subject to this chapter who controls an apprenticeship or other training program to keep all records reasonably necessary to carry out the purpose of the chapter, including, but not limited to, a list of applicants who wish to participate in such program, including the chronological order in which applications were received, and shall furnish to the commission upon request, a detailed description of the manner in which persons are selected to participate in the apprenticeship or other training programs. (f) A person who believes that the application to it of a regulation or order issued under this section would result in undue hardship may apply to the commission for an exemption from the application of the regulation or order. If the commission finds the application of the regulation or order to the person in question would impose an undue hardship, the commission may grant appropriate relief. Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 23; T.C.A., §§ 4-2121, 4-21-121; Acts 1996, ch. 777, § 6; 2005, ch. 111, § 1.
(a) In connection with an investigation of a complaint filed under this chapter, the commission or its designated representative at any reasonable time may request access to premises, records and documents relevant to the complaint and the right to examine a photograph and copy evidence.
(b) Every person subject to this chapter shall: (1) Make and keep records relevant to the determination of whether discriminatory practices have been or are being committed; (2) Preserve such records for such periods; and (3) Make such reports therefrom, as the commission shall prescribe by regulation or order, as reasonably necessary, or appropriate for the enforcement of this chapter or the regulation or orders thereunder.
(1) Make and keep records relevant to the determination of whether discriminatory practices have been or are being committed;
(2) Preserve such records for such periods; and
(3) Make such reports therefrom, as the commission shall prescribe by regulation or order, as reasonably necessary, or appropriate for the enforcement of this chapter or the regulation or orders thereunder.
(c) So as to avoid undue burdens on persons subject to this chapter, records and reports required by the commission under this section shall conform as near as may be to similar records and reports required by federal law and the laws of other states and to customary recordkeeping practice.
(d) If a person fails to permit access, examination, photographing or copying or fails to make, keep or preserve records or make reports in accordance with this section, the chancery court in Davidson county or the chancery court or circuit court for the county in which such person is found, resides, or has such person's principal place of business, upon application of the commission, may issue an order requiring compliance.
(e) The commission, by regulation, shall require each person subject to this chapter who controls an apprenticeship or other training program to keep all records reasonably necessary to carry out the purpose of the chapter, including, but not limited to, a list of applicants who wish to participate in such program, including the chronological order in which applications were received, and shall furnish to the commission upon request, a detailed description of the manner in which persons are selected to participate in the apprenticeship or other training programs.
(f) A person who believes that the application to it of a regulation or order issued under this section would result in undue hardship may apply to the commission for an exemption from the application of the regulation or order. If the commission finds the application of the regulation or order to the person in question would impose an undue hardship, the commission may grant appropriate relief.
Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 23; T.C.A., §§ 4-2121, 4-21-121; Acts 1996, ch. 777, § 6; 2005, ch. 111, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-231 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-231
Rules or policies that infringe on agency member's free speech prohibited - Power to remove member - Exception for state board of education
Status: in_force

(a) No agency created by statute and subject to review under chapter 29 of this title shall promulgate rules or implement policies that infringe on an agency member's freedom of speech in violation of the Constitution of Tennessee, Article I, § 19, or the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. (b) An agency's appointing authority shall have sole power to remove a member from a board, commission, council, committee, authority, task force, or other similar multi-member agency created by statute and subject to review under chapter 29 of this title. This subsection (b) shall not impair the ability of the general assembly to reconstitute, restructure, or reestablish such agency. (c) Subsection (b) does not apply to the state board of education. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 493, s 36, eff. 5/25/2021. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 929, s 3, eff. 7/1/2018.
(a) No agency created by statute and subject to review under chapter 29 of this title shall promulgate rules or implement policies that infringe on an agency member's freedom of speech in violation of the Constitution of Tennessee, Article I, § 19, or the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
(b) An agency's appointing authority shall have sole power to remove a member from a board, commission, council, committee, authority, task force, or other similar multi-member agency created by statute and subject to review under chapter 29 of this title. This subsection (b) shall not impair the ability of the general assembly to reconstitute, restructure, or reestablish such agency.
(c) Subsection (b) does not apply to the state board of education.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 493, s 36, eff. 5/25/2021.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 929, s 3, eff. 7/1/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-108 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-108
Relinquishment of ceded legislative jurisdiction by United States
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the United States tenders to the state a relinquishment of all or part of the legislative jurisdiction theretofore acquired by it over lands within this state, the governor is authorized to accept on behalf of the state the legislative jurisdiction so relinquished. (b) The governor shall indicate the governor's acceptance of such relinquished legislative jurisdiction by a writing addressed to the head of the appropriate department or agency of the United States, and such acceptance shall be effective when the writing is deposited in the United States mails. Acts 1975, ch. 267, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-124.
(a) Whenever the United States tenders to the state a relinquishment of all or part of the legislative jurisdiction theretofore acquired by it over lands within this state, the governor is authorized to accept on behalf of the state the legislative jurisdiction so relinquished.
(b) The governor shall indicate the governor's acceptance of such relinquished legislative jurisdiction by a writing addressed to the head of the appropriate department or agency of the United States, and such acceptance shall be effective when the writing is deposited in the United States mails.
Acts 1975, ch. 267, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-124.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-8-202 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-202
Marking of parking space
Status: in_force

Such parking space as exists on Capitol Hill shall be marked and defined under the rules and regulations promulgated by the governor, with due regard to safety and the orderly operation of the business of this state. Acts 1951, ch. 131, § 2 (Williams, § 423a); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-808.
Such parking space as exists on Capitol Hill shall be marked and defined under the rules and regulations promulgated by the governor, with due regard to safety and the orderly operation of the business of this state.
Acts 1951, ch. 131, § 2 (Williams, § 423a); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-808.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-209 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-209
Reference to public necessity rules deemed references to emergency rules
Status: in_force

Any reference in this code to public necessity rules shall be deemed to be a reference to emergency rules as provided in § 4-5-208 . The Tennessee code commission is directed to change all references to public necessity rules, wherever such references appear in this code, to emergency rules, as sections are amended and volumes are replaced. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 502,s 9, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1981, ch. 47, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-5-133; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 18; 1986, ch. 738, § 7; 1993, ch. 316, § 6; 2009, ch. 566, § 12.
Any reference in this code to public necessity rules shall be deemed to be a reference to emergency rules as provided in § 4-5-208 . The Tennessee code commission is directed to change all references to public necessity rules, wherever such references appear in this code, to emergency rules, as sections are amended and volumes are replaced.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 502,s 9, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1981, ch. 47, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-5-133; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 18; 1986, ch. 738, § 7; 1993, ch. 316, § 6; 2009, ch. 566, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-41-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 41 / Section 4-41-105
[Effective until 7/1/2029] Go Build Account created
Status: in_force

(a) To fund the program, there is created within the state board for licensing contractors a Go Build Account, referred to in this chapter as "the account." Amounts remaining in the account at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund. Money in the account shall be invested by the state treasurer pursuant to title 9, chapter 4, part 6, for the sole benefit of the account. (b) A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the total fiscal year fund balance resulting from contractor licensing revenue collected pursuant to title 62, chapter 6, part 1, after expenditures, shall be transferred by the board to the account, to be allocated to the corporation solely for the implementation, administration, and management of the program. This transfer shall occur on an annual basis in accordance with § 4-41-107 . (c) The board, in consultation with the corporation, may promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title, for disbursing the funds for the program, as necessary, pursuant to subsection (b). (d) There shall be participation and inclusion of the commissioner of labor and workforce development or the commissioner's designee in the board's administration and implementation of this chapter, including the provision of input from the commissioner or the commissioner's designee related to labor market information, safety and health, and the development of performance metrics consistent with industry growth indicators. Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1; 2018, ch. 786, § 1.
(a) To fund the program, there is created within the state board for licensing contractors a Go Build Account, referred to in this chapter as "the account." Amounts remaining in the account at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund. Money in the account shall be invested by the state treasurer pursuant to title 9, chapter 4, part 6, for the sole benefit of the account.
(b) A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the total fiscal year fund balance resulting from contractor licensing revenue collected pursuant to title 62, chapter 6, part 1, after expenditures, shall be transferred by the board to the account, to be allocated to the corporation solely for the implementation, administration, and management of the program. This transfer shall occur on an annual basis in accordance with § 4-41-107 .
(c) The board, in consultation with the corporation, may promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title, for disbursing the funds for the program, as necessary, pursuant to subsection (b).
(d) There shall be participation and inclusion of the commissioner of labor and workforce development or the commissioner's designee in the board's administration and implementation of this chapter, including the provision of input from the commissioner or the commissioner's designee related to labor market information, safety and health, and the development of performance metrics consistent with industry growth indicators.
Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1; 2018, ch. 786, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-133 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-133
Appropriations - Information on requests
Status: in_force

The commissioner of correction shall furnish to the governor and to the general assembly such information as may be required regarding appropriations requested. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 312b41; Code 1932, § 410; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-644.
The commissioner of correction shall furnish to the governor and to the general assembly such information as may be required regarding appropriations requested.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 312b41; Code 1932, § 410; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-644.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-3106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-3106
[Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Travel reimbursement - Cooperation by and with all state departments and agencies
Status: repealed

(a) Members of the advisory council receive no compensation for their service but must be reimbursed for official travel expenses in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration. (b) All state departments and agencies shall cooperate with the advisory council in carrying out its duties and shall provide support or other assistance as reasonably requested. The advisory council may consult with other persons and organizations with expertise related to artificial intelligence, government infrastructure, and economic development. Repealed pursuant to terms of T.C.A. § 4-3-3107, eff. 12/31/2028. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 988, s 6.
(a) Members of the advisory council receive no compensation for their service but must be reimbursed for official travel expenses in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration.
(b) All state departments and agencies shall cooperate with the advisory council in carrying out its duties and shall provide support or other assistance as reasonably requested. The advisory council may consult with other persons and organizations with expertise related to artificial intelligence, government infrastructure, and economic development.
Repealed pursuant to terms of T.C.A. § 4-3-3107, eff. 12/31/2028.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 988, s 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-32-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 4-32-103
Nonprofit partnerships
Status: in_force

(a) The office may partner with a nonprofit public benefit corporation that is organized to maximize the effectiveness of faith-based and community initiatives in serving Tennesseans with respect to public purposes, in order to carry out the purposes of the office. (b) The governor shall select the members of the board of directors of the nonprofit partner. The nonprofit partner's board may select its own chair. The nonprofit partner has an executive director, who is selected by the governor. (c) The nonprofit partner shall be properly incorporated under the laws of the state of Tennessee and approved by the internal revenue service as an organization that is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) ), by virtue of being an organization described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ). (d) The nonprofit partner may receive and solicit funds from the general public in accordance with title 48, chapter 101, part 5. (e) A state employee shall not receive compensation from funds received by the nonprofit partner pursuant to subsection (d). (f) The nonprofit partner may exercise all powers authorized under the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act, compiled in title 48, chapters 51-69. (g) The nonprofit partner may receive staff and other assistance from any department, agency, board or commission, or other division of state government. (h) Subject to existing statutes, rules, and policies, the nonprofit partner may enter into agreements with state government for procurement of office space, supplies, and other items, as necessary to effectively carry out the purposes of this chapter. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 146, s 1, eff. 4/13/2023. Acts 2019, ch. 218, § 1.
(a) The office may partner with a nonprofit public benefit corporation that is organized to maximize the effectiveness of faith-based and community initiatives in serving Tennesseans with respect to public purposes, in order to carry out the purposes of the office.
(b) The governor shall select the members of the board of directors of the nonprofit partner. The nonprofit partner's board may select its own chair. The nonprofit partner has an executive director, who is selected by the governor.
(c) The nonprofit partner shall be properly incorporated under the laws of the state of Tennessee and approved by the internal revenue service as an organization that is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) ), by virtue of being an organization described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ).
(d) The nonprofit partner may receive and solicit funds from the general public in accordance with title 48, chapter 101, part 5.
(e) A state employee shall not receive compensation from funds received by the nonprofit partner pursuant to subsection (d).
(f) The nonprofit partner may exercise all powers authorized under the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act, compiled in title 48, chapters 51-69.
(g) The nonprofit partner may receive staff and other assistance from any department, agency, board or commission, or other division of state government.
(h) Subject to existing statutes, rules, and policies, the nonprofit partner may enter into agreements with state government for procurement of office space, supplies, and other items, as necessary to effectively carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 146, s 1, eff. 4/13/2023.
Acts 2019, ch. 218, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-808 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-808
Loan agreements
Status: in_force

(a) Any loan agreement may include such provisions as may be agreed upon by the authority and the association and shall include, in substance, the following: (1) The amount of the loan as determined by the authority; and (2) An agreement by the association to: (A) Proceed expeditiously with and complete payment of the claims in accordance with the loan agreement approved pursuant to this part; (B) Pledge any assessments and make payments according to the repayment schedule established by the authority; and (C) Establish and maintain adequate financial records for the payment of claims, cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller of the treasury. (b) In addition to the foregoing, the authority shall administer loans made under this part only after it has determined that the association has the ability to repay the amount loaned. Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
(a) Any loan agreement may include such provisions as may be agreed upon by the authority and the association and shall include, in substance, the following: (1) The amount of the loan as determined by the authority; and (2) An agreement by the association to: (A) Proceed expeditiously with and complete payment of the claims in accordance with the loan agreement approved pursuant to this part; (B) Pledge any assessments and make payments according to the repayment schedule established by the authority; and (C) Establish and maintain adequate financial records for the payment of claims, cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller of the treasury.
(1) The amount of the loan as determined by the authority; and
(2) An agreement by the association to: (A) Proceed expeditiously with and complete payment of the claims in accordance with the loan agreement approved pursuant to this part; (B) Pledge any assessments and make payments according to the repayment schedule established by the authority; and (C) Establish and maintain adequate financial records for the payment of claims, cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller of the treasury.
(A) Proceed expeditiously with and complete payment of the claims in accordance with the loan agreement approved pursuant to this part;
(B) Pledge any assessments and make payments according to the repayment schedule established by the authority; and
(C) Establish and maintain adequate financial records for the payment of claims, cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller of the treasury.
(b) In addition to the foregoing, the authority shall administer loans made under this part only after it has determined that the association has the ability to repay the amount loaned.
Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-3101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-3101
[Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Short title
Status: repealed

This part is known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Act." Repealed pursuant to terms of T.C.A. § 4-3-3107, eff. 12/31/2028. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 988, s 1.
This part is known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Act."
Repealed pursuant to terms of T.C.A. § 4-3-3107, eff. 12/31/2028.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 988, s 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-1004 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-1004
Power and authority
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers otherwise granted by law, the authority has the power and is authorized to make loans to any local government unit to finance the construction of education projects pursuant to a loan agreement between the local government unit and the authority. Such loans shall be made from the proceeds of bonds or notes issued by the authority pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of making such loans; provided, however, that the bonds and notes of the authority that may be outstanding at any time for such purpose shall not exceed seventy-five million dollars ($75,000,000). Such bonds or notes may be payable from or secured by the general shortfall reserve subaccount created by § 4-51-111 as the authority may provide in the indentures or resolutions authorizing and securing the authority's bonds and notes, which indentures and resolutions may include covenants with the holders of the bonds and notes with respect to the use, including limitations on such use, of such subaccount. (b) Only local government units funding the local share of the Tennessee investment in student achievement formula for a local education agency shall be eligible to participate in the loan program. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 80, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2003 , ch. 298, § 5.
(a) In addition to the powers otherwise granted by law, the authority has the power and is authorized to make loans to any local government unit to finance the construction of education projects pursuant to a loan agreement between the local government unit and the authority. Such loans shall be made from the proceeds of bonds or notes issued by the authority pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of making such loans; provided, however, that the bonds and notes of the authority that may be outstanding at any time for such purpose shall not exceed seventy-five million dollars ($75,000,000). Such bonds or notes may be payable from or secured by the general shortfall reserve subaccount created by § 4-51-111 as the authority may provide in the indentures or resolutions authorizing and securing the authority's bonds and notes, which indentures and resolutions may include covenants with the holders of the bonds and notes with respect to the use, including limitations on such use, of such subaccount.
(b) Only local government units funding the local share of the Tennessee investment in student achievement formula for a local education agency shall be eligible to participate in the loan program.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 80, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2003 , ch. 298, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-24-101
Creation
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created the commission on firefighting personnel standards and education. (b) The commission shall be attached to the department of commerce and insurance, division of fire prevention, and the division shall serve as a fiscal agent for the commission. Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 1; 1976, ch. 706, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-2401; Acts 2012, ch. 986, § 41.
(a) There is hereby created the commission on firefighting personnel standards and education.
(b) The commission shall be attached to the department of commerce and insurance, division of fire prevention, and the division shall serve as a fiscal agent for the commission.
Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 1; 1976, ch. 706, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-2401; Acts 2012, ch. 986, § 41.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-424 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-424
Christian Heritage Month
Status: in_force

The month of November is designated as "Christian Heritage Month" to encourage citizens to learn more about Christian heritage in this state. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 750,s 1, eff. 4/22/2024.
The month of November is designated as "Christian Heritage Month" to encourage citizens to learn more about Christian heritage in this state.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 750,s 1, eff. 4/22/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-28-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 28 / Section 4-28-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Small Business Investment Company Credit Act." Acts 2009, ch. 610, § 2.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Small Business Investment Company Credit Act."
Acts 2009, ch. 610, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-515 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-515
Office of energy programs - Expenditure of funds
Status: in_force

Any federal funds expended pursuant to §§ 4-3-510 - 4-3-514 shall only be obligated or expended in accordance with the program, terms, conditions and agreement under which such funds were received, unless specific authority to modify such program, terms, conditions or agreement has been received in writing from the granting authority. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 10, eff. 4/7/2016. Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 27.
Any federal funds expended pursuant to §§ 4-3-510 - 4-3-514 shall only be obligated or expended in accordance with the program, terms, conditions and agreement under which such funds were received, unless specific authority to modify such program, terms, conditions or agreement has been received in writing from the granting authority.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 10, eff. 4/7/2016.
Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 27.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-705 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-705
Administrative and support services division - Functions
Status: in_force

It is the function of the administrative and support services division to provide development services and marketing programs for the other divisions of this department and to provide administrative and budgetary services for the entire department. Acts 1972, ch. 852, § 11; T.C.A., § 4-343.
It is the function of the administrative and support services division to provide development services and marketing programs for the other divisions of this department and to provide administrative and budgetary services for the entire department.
Acts 1972, ch. 852, § 11; T.C.A., § 4-343.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-607 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-607
Violations by real estate brokers or salespersons - Notice to real estate commission
Status: in_force

Where a real estate broker or a real estate salesperson has failed to comply with any order issued by the commission or has been found to have committed a discriminatory housing practice in violation of § 4-21-601 or § 4-21-603 , the commission shall notify in writing the real estate commission of the failure to comply or the violation. Acts 1984, ch. 1007, § 10; T.C.A., § 4-21-133.
Where a real estate broker or a real estate salesperson has failed to comply with any order issued by the commission or has been found to have committed a discriminatory housing practice in violation of § 4-21-601 or § 4-21-603 , the commission shall notify in writing the real estate commission of the failure to comply or the violation.
Acts 1984, ch. 1007, § 10; T.C.A., § 4-21-133.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-1206 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-1206
Part supplemental to other law - Debt limit not applicable - Adequate security - Pledge valid and binding - Misuse of loan
Status: in_force

(a) This part is in addition and supplemental to any other law providing for the financing of eligible projects of qualified borrowers and shall not be deemed to amend or repeal any other law. (b) Qualified borrowers may enter into financing agreements under this part, notwithstanding and without regard to any limit on indebtedness provided by law. No requirements or restraints applicable to borrowing by qualified borrowers contained in any other law shall be applicable to financing agreements or to the proceedings for approval of the financing agreements entered into under this part. Qualified borrowers entering into financing agreements may perform any acts, take any action, adopt any proceedings and make and carry out any contracts or agreements with the authority as may be agreed to by the authority and any qualified borrower for the carrying out of the purposes contemplated by this part. (c) In order to provide adequate security as may be required by the authority for a loan under this part, a qualified borrower is authorized to: (1) Receive, apply, pledge, assign and grant security interests in project revenues and any revenues from any other revenue producing facilities from which the qualified borrower derives project revenues to secure its obligations as provided in this part; (2) Pledge its state-shared taxes, as defined in § 4-31-102 , if any; (3) Pledge the full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power, if any, of the qualified borrower as to all taxable property of the qualified borrower to the punctual payment of the loan; and (4) Pledge any other security determined by the authority to be acceptable to secure a loan under this part. (d) (1) Any pledge made by the qualified borrower pursuant to this part shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made, the moneys or property so pledged and thereafter received by the qualified borrower shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the qualified borrower, regardless of whether the parties have notice of the lien of the pledge. (2) Neither the resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be recorded. (e) A qualified borrower shall ensure that all loans received from the authority pursuant to this part are used in accordance with applicable federal and state law. The qualified borrower shall be liable for the repayment of the funds or damages caused in the event of any misuse of the loan received pursuant to this part. Acts 2009, ch. 525, § 1.
(a) This part is in addition and supplemental to any other law providing for the financing of eligible projects of qualified borrowers and shall not be deemed to amend or repeal any other law.
(b) Qualified borrowers may enter into financing agreements under this part, notwithstanding and without regard to any limit on indebtedness provided by law. No requirements or restraints applicable to borrowing by qualified borrowers contained in any other law shall be applicable to financing agreements or to the proceedings for approval of the financing agreements entered into under this part. Qualified borrowers entering into financing agreements may perform any acts, take any action, adopt any proceedings and make and carry out any contracts or agreements with the authority as may be agreed to by the authority and any qualified borrower for the carrying out of the purposes contemplated by this part.
(c) In order to provide adequate security as may be required by the authority for a loan under this part, a qualified borrower is authorized to: (1) Receive, apply, pledge, assign and grant security interests in project revenues and any revenues from any other revenue producing facilities from which the qualified borrower derives project revenues to secure its obligations as provided in this part; (2) Pledge its state-shared taxes, as defined in § 4-31-102 , if any; (3) Pledge the full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power, if any, of the qualified borrower as to all taxable property of the qualified borrower to the punctual payment of the loan; and (4) Pledge any other security determined by the authority to be acceptable to secure a loan under this part.
(1) Receive, apply, pledge, assign and grant security interests in project revenues and any revenues from any other revenue producing facilities from which the qualified borrower derives project revenues to secure its obligations as provided in this part;
(2) Pledge its state-shared taxes, as defined in § 4-31-102 , if any;
(3) Pledge the full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power, if any, of the qualified borrower as to all taxable property of the qualified borrower to the punctual payment of the loan; and
(4) Pledge any other security determined by the authority to be acceptable to secure a loan under this part.
(d) (1) Any pledge made by the qualified borrower pursuant to this part shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made, the moneys or property so pledged and thereafter received by the qualified borrower shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the qualified borrower, regardless of whether the parties have notice of the lien of the pledge. (2) Neither the resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be recorded.
(1) Any pledge made by the qualified borrower pursuant to this part shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made, the moneys or property so pledged and thereafter received by the qualified borrower shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the qualified borrower, regardless of whether the parties have notice of the lien of the pledge.
(2) Neither the resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be recorded.
(e) A qualified borrower shall ensure that all loans received from the authority pursuant to this part are used in accordance with applicable federal and state law. The qualified borrower shall be liable for the repayment of the funds or damages caused in the event of any misuse of the loan received pursuant to this part.
Acts 2009, ch. 525, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-10-115 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-115
Comprehensive evaluation on the socioeconomic impact of childhood obesity
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) shall perform a comprehensive evaluation on the socioeconomic impact childhood obesity has in Tennessee and its short- and long-term effects. (b) All appropriate state departments and agencies shall provide assistance to TACIR in connection with the comprehensive evaluation required by subsection (a). (c) On or before January 31, 2023, TACIR shall report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, regarding childhood obesity to the health and welfare committee of the senate and the health committee of the house of representatives. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 503,s 1, eff. 5/25/2021.
(a) The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) shall perform a comprehensive evaluation on the socioeconomic impact childhood obesity has in Tennessee and its short- and long-term effects.
(b) All appropriate state departments and agencies shall provide assistance to TACIR in connection with the comprehensive evaluation required by subsection (a).
(c) On or before January 31, 2023, TACIR shall report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, regarding childhood obesity to the health and welfare committee of the senate and the health committee of the house of representatives.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 503,s 1, eff. 5/25/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1203 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1203
General functions of department
Status: in_force

The department of human services shall administer all functions to be established in this state under the federal Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.), except those functions that may be expressly delegated by either state statute or by federal law to other state departments, offices or agencies. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 59; 1939, ch. 11, § 37; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.58 (Williams, § 255.62); Acts 1975, ch. 219, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-312.
The department of human services shall administer all functions to be established in this state under the federal Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.), except those functions that may be expressly delegated by either state statute or by federal law to other state departments, offices or agencies.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 59; 1939, ch. 11, § 37; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.58 (Williams, § 255.62); Acts 1975, ch. 219, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-312.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-41-111 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 41 / Section 4-41-111
[Effective until 7/1/2029] Repealer
Status: in_force

This chapter is hereby repealed on July 1, 2029. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 567,s 1, eff. 3/15/2024. Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1; 2018, ch. 786, § 2.
This chapter is hereby repealed on July 1, 2029.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 567,s 1, eff. 3/15/2024.
Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1; 2018, ch. 786, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-118 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-118
Canine training for highway patrol officers
Status: in_force

(a) Effective August 1, 2003, before a person appointed by the commissioner can become a commissioned member of the highway patrol, such person, as a part of the training for such position, shall complete a course of instruction in animal behavior generally and canine behavior specifically that complies with the requirements of § 38-8-117 . (b) For members of the highway patrol who have completed the animal behavior training course required by subsections (a) and (c), any annual in-service training, required for members of the highway patrol, may also include the animal behavior training course. (c) Any member of the highway patrol who was employed prior to the time when the course of instruction required by subsection (a) was established and offered shall be required to complete it as part of any annual in-service training required of the highway patrol. Any such member shall have two (2) years from June 15, 2004, to receive the instruction required by subsection (a). Any officer who does not comply with this subsection (c) shall be subject to departmental disciplinary proceedings. (d) Any member of the highway patrol who completes a course of instruction in animal behavior approved by the POST commission for use as required in § 38-8-117 , shall be in compliance with this section. Acts 2004, ch. 940, § 3.
(a) Effective August 1, 2003, before a person appointed by the commissioner can become a commissioned member of the highway patrol, such person, as a part of the training for such position, shall complete a course of instruction in animal behavior generally and canine behavior specifically that complies with the requirements of § 38-8-117 .
(b) For members of the highway patrol who have completed the animal behavior training course required by subsections (a) and (c), any annual in-service training, required for members of the highway patrol, may also include the animal behavior training course.
(c) Any member of the highway patrol who was employed prior to the time when the course of instruction required by subsection (a) was established and offered shall be required to complete it as part of any annual in-service training required of the highway patrol. Any such member shall have two (2) years from June 15, 2004, to receive the instruction required by subsection (a). Any officer who does not comply with this subsection (c) shall be subject to departmental disciplinary proceedings.
(d) Any member of the highway patrol who completes a course of instruction in animal behavior approved by the POST commission for use as required in § 38-8-117 , shall be in compliance with this section.
Acts 2004, ch. 940, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-1010 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-1010
Resolutions
Status: in_force

All action required or authorized to be taken under this part by the governing body of any local government unit may be by resolution, which resolution may be adopted at the meeting of the governing body at which such resolution is introduced, and shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Acts 2003, ch. 298, § 5.
All action required or authorized to be taken under this part by the governing body of any local government unit may be by resolution, which resolution may be adopted at the meeting of the governing body at which such resolution is introduced, and shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Acts 2003, ch. 298, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-29-120 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 29 / Section 4-29-120
Notification of interested persons - Notification registry - Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (f), prior to issuing a permit or hearing an appeal from a person who has been denied a permit for a proposed project or action, each department and agency of the state shall provide personal notification to all interested persons who have given the department or agency the information required pursuant to subsection (b). The notification shall be given at least fifteen (15) days prior to the issuance of a permit or hearing an appeal for the purpose of giving all interested persons an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed project or action. (b) To effectuate subsection (a), each department and agency of the state shall create and maintain a notification registry for the purpose of allowing individuals who would be affected by the issuance of a permit to contact the department and agency and have the individual's full name and electronic mail address entered in the registry for notification purposes. (c) Notice by mail is not required under this section. This section shall not be construed or applied to limit any other law requiring notice. (d) The commissioner of each department or executive director of each agency is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this section. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title. (e) This section shall not apply to persons applying for oil and gas well permits issued by the department of environment and conservation, or to persons who appeal the department's denial of oil and gas well permits. (f) Permits issued for subsurface sewage disposal systems pursuant to title 68, chapter 221, part 4 shall be exempt from the requirements of this section. Acts 2007, ch. 343, §§ 1, 2; 2008, ch. 828, § 1; 2008, ch. 892, §§ 1, 2.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (f), prior to issuing a permit or hearing an appeal from a person who has been denied a permit for a proposed project or action, each department and agency of the state shall provide personal notification to all interested persons who have given the department or agency the information required pursuant to subsection (b). The notification shall be given at least fifteen (15) days prior to the issuance of a permit or hearing an appeal for the purpose of giving all interested persons an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed project or action.
(b) To effectuate subsection (a), each department and agency of the state shall create and maintain a notification registry for the purpose of allowing individuals who would be affected by the issuance of a permit to contact the department and agency and have the individual's full name and electronic mail address entered in the registry for notification purposes.
(c) Notice by mail is not required under this section. This section shall not be construed or applied to limit any other law requiring notice.
(d) The commissioner of each department or executive director of each agency is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this section. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
(e) This section shall not apply to persons applying for oil and gas well permits issued by the department of environment and conservation, or to persons who appeal the department's denial of oil and gas well permits.
(f) Permits issued for subsurface sewage disposal systems pursuant to title 68, chapter 221, part 4 shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.
Acts 2007, ch. 343, §§ 1, 2; 2008, ch. 828, § 1; 2008, ch. 892, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1207 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1207
Background checks
Status: in_force

During the application process, and at any time during a sponsoring organization's or subrecipient's participation in a food program administered by the department, to the extent authorized by federal law the department shall conduct background checks on each applicant of the subrecipient or sponsoring organization, to determine if any applicant has a criminal history that would make the organization ineligible to participate in a food program administered by the department. Criminal history that meets this criterion includes a criminal conviction in the seven (7) years preceding the date of application or the date of background check that indicates a lack of business integrity including, but not limited to, any crime involving dishonesty. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 798,s 3, eff. 7/1/2016.
During the application process, and at any time during a sponsoring organization's or subrecipient's participation in a food program administered by the department, to the extent authorized by federal law the department shall conduct background checks on each applicant of the subrecipient or sponsoring organization, to determine if any applicant has a criminal history that would make the organization ineligible to participate in a food program administered by the department. Criminal history that meets this criterion includes a criminal conviction in the seven (7) years preceding the date of application or the date of background check that indicates a lack of business integrity including, but not limited to, any crime involving dishonesty.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 798,s 3, eff. 7/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-17-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 4-17-105
Applicability
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not affect rights or duties that matured, liabilities or penalties that were incurred, or proceedings begun before January 1, 1993, except that the parties to any existing economic development agreements otherwise required to be disclosed under this chapter shall disclose the existence and terms of such agreements to the comptroller of the treasury on or before January 1, 1993. Acts 1992, ch. 1000, § 5; T.C.A. § 4-17-305 .
This chapter shall not affect rights or duties that matured, liabilities or penalties that were incurred, or proceedings begun before January 1, 1993, except that the parties to any existing economic development agreements otherwise required to be disclosed under this chapter shall disclose the existence and terms of such agreements to the comptroller of the treasury on or before January 1, 1993.
Acts 1992, ch. 1000, § 5; T.C.A. § 4-17-305 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-502 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-502
Presentation to peace officers or next of kin - Submission of information to council - "Peace officer" defined
Status: in_force

(a) A Three Stars of Tennessee Award shall be awarded to: (1) A peace officer who suffers a career-ending injury in the line of duty; (2) The surviving next of kin of a peace officer who is killed or sustains a fatal injury in the line of duty; (3) A federal law enforcement officer or special agent who suffers a career-ending injury in the line of duty assisting a state or local law enforcement agency; or (4) The surviving next of kin of a federal law enforcement officer or special agent who sustains a fatal injury while assisting a state or local law enforcement agency in this state. (b) Any person who has personal knowledge of a peace officer who was killed or suffered a career-ending injury in the line of duty, or a federal law enforcement officer or special agent who was killed or suffered a career-ending injury assisting a state or local law enforcement agency in this state, may submit that information in writing to the council. (c) As used in this section, "peace officer" means an officer, employee or agent of government who has a duty imposed by law to maintain public order; make arrests for offenses, whether that duty extends to all offenses or is limited to specific offenses including laws and regulations pertaining to the forests of this state; and to investigate the commission or suspected commission of offenses. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 950,s 1, eff. 5/19/2014.
(a) A Three Stars of Tennessee Award shall be awarded to: (1) A peace officer who suffers a career-ending injury in the line of duty; (2) The surviving next of kin of a peace officer who is killed or sustains a fatal injury in the line of duty; (3) A federal law enforcement officer or special agent who suffers a career-ending injury in the line of duty assisting a state or local law enforcement agency; or (4) The surviving next of kin of a federal law enforcement officer or special agent who sustains a fatal injury while assisting a state or local law enforcement agency in this state.
(1) A peace officer who suffers a career-ending injury in the line of duty;
(2) The surviving next of kin of a peace officer who is killed or sustains a fatal injury in the line of duty;
(3) A federal law enforcement officer or special agent who suffers a career-ending injury in the line of duty assisting a state or local law enforcement agency; or
(4) The surviving next of kin of a federal law enforcement officer or special agent who sustains a fatal injury while assisting a state or local law enforcement agency in this state.
(b) Any person who has personal knowledge of a peace officer who was killed or suffered a career-ending injury in the line of duty, or a federal law enforcement officer or special agent who was killed or suffered a career-ending injury assisting a state or local law enforcement agency in this state, may submit that information in writing to the council.
(c) As used in this section, "peace officer" means an officer, employee or agent of government who has a duty imposed by law to maintain public order; make arrests for offenses, whether that duty extends to all offenses or is limited to specific offenses including laws and regulations pertaining to the forests of this state; and to investigate the commission or suspected commission of offenses.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 950,s 1, eff. 5/19/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-417 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-417
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Status: in_force

The month of November each year shall be designated as "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in order to promote knowledge within the state concerning lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 299,s 1, eff. 4/24/2015.
The month of November each year shall be designated as "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in order to promote knowledge within the state concerning lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 299,s 1, eff. 4/24/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-14-201 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-14-201
Corporation established
Status: in_force

There is hereby established, to carry out the purposes of this chapter, a private not-for-profit corporation to be known as the "Tennessee technology development corporation dba Launch Tennessee" and, in this part, as "the corporation". Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 2; 2018, ch. 662, § 1; T.C.A. § 4-14-301 .
There is hereby established, to carry out the purposes of this chapter, a private not-for-profit corporation to be known as the "Tennessee technology development corporation dba Launch Tennessee" and, in this part, as "the corporation".
Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 2; 2018, ch. 662, § 1; T.C.A. § 4-14-301 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-904 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-904
Authorization by resolution - Payment
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds and notes shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, secured by the deposit of the assurance fee required under § 68-215-110 , under such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the authority; provided, that such debt, including any renewals or extensions, shall not be outstanding longer than twenty (20) years or the useful life for the funded cleanup, whichever is shorter. (b) Such bonds and notes of the authority shall not constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state, and the holders or owners of such bonds and notes shall have no right to have taxes levied by the general assembly, or any other taxing authority within the state for the payment of the principal, premium, if any, and interest on such bonds and notes, but such bonds and notes shall be payable solely from the revenues and moneys pledged for their payment. Acts 1997, ch. 444, § 2.
(a) The bonds and notes shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, secured by the deposit of the assurance fee required under § 68-215-110 , under such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the authority; provided, that such debt, including any renewals or extensions, shall not be outstanding longer than twenty (20) years or the useful life for the funded cleanup, whichever is shorter.
(b) Such bonds and notes of the authority shall not constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state, and the holders or owners of such bonds and notes shall have no right to have taxes levied by the general assembly, or any other taxing authority within the state for the payment of the principal, premium, if any, and interest on such bonds and notes, but such bonds and notes shall be payable solely from the revenues and moneys pledged for their payment.
Acts 1997, ch. 444, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-3003 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-3003
Poster design - Display in welcome centers
Status: in_force

(a) The advisory council shall develop a poster design that brings awareness to human trafficking. The advisory council shall provide the completed poster design to the department of tourism for placement of the posters in each of Tennessee's welcome centers for the public to view. (b) The department shall place such number of posters in the welcome centers as the department finds adequate to appropriately bring awareness to human trafficking. The department shall consider placing the posters on bathroom stall doors in the welcome centers. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 268,s 1, eff. 4/30/2021.
(a) The advisory council shall develop a poster design that brings awareness to human trafficking. The advisory council shall provide the completed poster design to the department of tourism for placement of the posters in each of Tennessee's welcome centers for the public to view.
(b) The department shall place such number of posters in the welcome centers as the department finds adequate to appropriately bring awareness to human trafficking. The department shall consider placing the posters on bathroom stall doors in the welcome centers.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 268,s 1, eff. 4/30/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-304 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-304
Ex parte communications
Status: in_force

(a) Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters specifically authorized by statute, an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member serving in a contested case proceeding may not communicate, directly or indirectly, regarding any issue in the proceeding, while the proceeding is pending, with any person without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate in the communication. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member may communicate with agency members regarding a matter pending before the agency or may receive aid from staff assistants, members of the staff of the attorney general and reporter, or a licensed attorney, if such persons do not receive ex parte communications of a type that the administrative judge, hearing officer or agency members would be prohibited from receiving, and do not furnish, augment, diminish or modify the evidence in the record. (c) Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters specifically authorized by statute, no party to a contested case, and no other person may communicate, directly or indirectly, in connection with any issue in that proceeding, while the proceeding is pending, with any person serving as an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate in the communication. (d) If, before serving as an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member in a contested case, a person receives an ex parte communication of a type that may not properly be received while serving, the person, promptly after starting to serve, shall disclose the communication in the manner prescribed in subsection (e). (e) An administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member who receives an ex parte communication in violation of this section shall place on the record of the pending matter all written communications received, all written responses to the communications, and a memorandum stating the substance of all oral communications received, all responses made, and the identity of each person from whom the person received an ex parte communication, and shall advise all parties that these matters have been placed on the record. Any party desiring to rebut the ex parte communication shall be allowed to do so, upon requesting the opportunity for rebuttal within ten (10) days after notice of the communication. (f) An administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member who receives an ex parte communication in violation of this section may be disqualified if necessary to eliminate the effect of the communication. (g) The agency shall, and any party may, report any willful violation of this section to appropriate authorities for any disciplinary proceedings provided by law. In addition, each agency by rule may provide for appropriate sanctions, including default, for any violations of this section. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 41.
(a) Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters specifically authorized by statute, an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member serving in a contested case proceeding may not communicate, directly or indirectly, regarding any issue in the proceeding, while the proceeding is pending, with any person without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate in the communication.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member may communicate with agency members regarding a matter pending before the agency or may receive aid from staff assistants, members of the staff of the attorney general and reporter, or a licensed attorney, if such persons do not receive ex parte communications of a type that the administrative judge, hearing officer or agency members would be prohibited from receiving, and do not furnish, augment, diminish or modify the evidence in the record.
(c) Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters specifically authorized by statute, no party to a contested case, and no other person may communicate, directly or indirectly, in connection with any issue in that proceeding, while the proceeding is pending, with any person serving as an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate in the communication.
(d) If, before serving as an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member in a contested case, a person receives an ex parte communication of a type that may not properly be received while serving, the person, promptly after starting to serve, shall disclose the communication in the manner prescribed in subsection (e).
(e) An administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member who receives an ex parte communication in violation of this section shall place on the record of the pending matter all written communications received, all written responses to the communications, and a memorandum stating the substance of all oral communications received, all responses made, and the identity of each person from whom the person received an ex parte communication, and shall advise all parties that these matters have been placed on the record. Any party desiring to rebut the ex parte communication shall be allowed to do so, upon requesting the opportunity for rebuttal within ten (10) days after notice of the communication.
(f) An administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member who receives an ex parte communication in violation of this section may be disqualified if necessary to eliminate the effect of the communication.
(g) The agency shall, and any party may, report any willful violation of this section to appropriate authorities for any disciplinary proceedings provided by law. In addition, each agency by rule may provide for appropriate sanctions, including default, for any violations of this section.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 41.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-201 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-201
Grand divisions
Status: in_force

There are three (3) grand divisions of the state: the eastern, middle and western. Code 1858, § 100 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 3); Shan., § 129; Acts 1923, ch. 70; Code 1932, § 147; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-109.
There are three (3) grand divisions of the state: the eastern, middle and western.
Code 1858, § 100 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 3); Shan., § 129; Acts 1923, ch. 70; Code 1932, § 147; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-109.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1020 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1020
Energy management program - Expenditure of federal funds
Status: in_force

Any federal funds expended pursuant to §§ 4-3-1017 - 4-3-1019, shall only be obligated or expended in accordance with the program, terms, conditions and agreement under which such funds were received, unless specific authority to modify such program, terms, conditions or agreement has been received in writing from the granting authority. Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 27; 2007, ch. 72, § 6; T.C.A. § 4-3-1111 .
Any federal funds expended pursuant to §§ 4-3-1017 - 4-3-1019, shall only be obligated or expended in accordance with the program, terms, conditions and agreement under which such funds were received, unless specific authority to modify such program, terms, conditions or agreement has been received in writing from the granting authority.
Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 27; 2007, ch. 72, § 6; T.C.A. § 4-3-1111 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-121 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-121
Commissioners and staff directors as department and division heads
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The commissioners of the administrative departments of the state government created by this chapter shall be the administrative heads of those departments. They shall have charge and general supervision of their respective departments. (2) The officers and employees of the various departments established by this chapter shall be under the supervision, direction and control of the commissioners of their respective departments and shall perform such duties as the commissioners may prescribe. (b) (1) Each staff division of the governor's office shall have as its chief executive officer a staff director who shall be appointed by the governor for a term to expire with the beginning of the term of the governor next elected, or whenever the staff director's successor shall be appointed and qualified, and who shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor. (2) Staff directors shall have charge and general supervision of their respective divisions and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties in regard thereto as are vested therein by law, and shall receive compensation in the amount provided by § 8-23-101 for commissioners of departments. (3) Staff directors, with respect to their divisions, shall be subject to all laws applying generally to commissioners of administrative departments, and staff divisions shall be subject to all laws applying generally to state administrative departments. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 373a34, 373a35; Code 1932, §§ 259, 260; Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 3; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 255.3; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 2; 1963, ch. 169, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-303.
(a) (1) The commissioners of the administrative departments of the state government created by this chapter shall be the administrative heads of those departments. They shall have charge and general supervision of their respective departments. (2) The officers and employees of the various departments established by this chapter shall be under the supervision, direction and control of the commissioners of their respective departments and shall perform such duties as the commissioners may prescribe.
(1) The commissioners of the administrative departments of the state government created by this chapter shall be the administrative heads of those departments. They shall have charge and general supervision of their respective departments.
(2) The officers and employees of the various departments established by this chapter shall be under the supervision, direction and control of the commissioners of their respective departments and shall perform such duties as the commissioners may prescribe.
(b) (1) Each staff division of the governor's office shall have as its chief executive officer a staff director who shall be appointed by the governor for a term to expire with the beginning of the term of the governor next elected, or whenever the staff director's successor shall be appointed and qualified, and who shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor. (2) Staff directors shall have charge and general supervision of their respective divisions and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties in regard thereto as are vested therein by law, and shall receive compensation in the amount provided by § 8-23-101 for commissioners of departments. (3) Staff directors, with respect to their divisions, shall be subject to all laws applying generally to commissioners of administrative departments, and staff divisions shall be subject to all laws applying generally to state administrative departments.
(1) Each staff division of the governor's office shall have as its chief executive officer a staff director who shall be appointed by the governor for a term to expire with the beginning of the term of the governor next elected, or whenever the staff director's successor shall be appointed and qualified, and who shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor.
(2) Staff directors shall have charge and general supervision of their respective divisions and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties in regard thereto as are vested therein by law, and shall receive compensation in the amount provided by § 8-23-101 for commissioners of departments.
(3) Staff directors, with respect to their divisions, shall be subject to all laws applying generally to commissioners of administrative departments, and staff divisions shall be subject to all laws applying generally to state administrative departments.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 373a34, 373a35; Code 1932, §§ 259, 260; Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 3; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 255.3; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 2; 1963, ch. 169, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-303.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-13-603 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-603
Expenditure of funds
Status: in_force

The department of environment and conservation is authorized to expend any funds appropriated or available to it in the administration, operation, maintenance, repair, renovation or restoration of the Cordell Hull birthplace and all surrounding property that have been deeded to the state. Acts 1989, ch. 584, § 3; 1997, ch. 401, § 3.
The department of environment and conservation is authorized to expend any funds appropriated or available to it in the administration, operation, maintenance, repair, renovation or restoration of the Cordell Hull birthplace and all surrounding property that have been deeded to the state.
Acts 1989, ch. 584, § 3; 1997, ch. 401, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-32-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 4-32-106
Health benefits
Status: in_force

The nonprofit partner may participate, the same as an eligible quasi-governmental organization, in the health insurance plan authorized under § 8-27-702 , to provide health insurance for its employees, as long as such nonprofit partner satisfies each of the requirements of § 8-27-702 . This participation shall be governed by, and subject to, title 8, chapter 27, part 7. Acts 2019, ch. 218, § 1.
The nonprofit partner may participate, the same as an eligible quasi-governmental organization, in the health insurance plan authorized under § 8-27-702 , to provide health insurance for its employees, as long as such nonprofit partner satisfies each of the requirements of § 8-27-702 . This participation shall be governed by, and subject to, title 8, chapter 27, part 7.
Acts 2019, ch. 218, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-41-108 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 41 / Section 4-41-108
[Effective until 7/1/2029] Payment of expenses from moneys transferred from account to corporation
Status: repealed

The corporation shall pay expenses incurred by the corporation for the administration of the program from moneys transferred from the account to the corporation pursuant to § 4-41-105(b) . Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1.
The corporation shall pay expenses incurred by the corporation for the administration of the program from moneys transferred from the account to the corporation pursuant to § 4-41-105(b) .
Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-314 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-314
Simultaneous action in state and federal courts concerning common nucleus of operative facts prohibited
Status: in_force

No employee may concurrently maintain any cause of action in state court under § 4-21-401 , § 8-50-103 , or § 50-1-304 , while at the same time prosecuting an action in federal court based on a common nucleus of operative facts. Upon motion of the employer, the state court shall dismiss any action maintained under § 4-21-401 , § 8-50-103 , or § 50-1-304 , in which the employee is concurrently prosecuting an action based on a common nucleus of operative facts in federal court. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 2, eff. 7/1/2014.
No employee may concurrently maintain any cause of action in state court under § 4-21-401 , § 8-50-103 , or § 50-1-304 , while at the same time prosecuting an action in federal court based on a common nucleus of operative facts. Upon motion of the employer, the state court shall dismiss any action maintained under § 4-21-401 , § 8-50-103 , or § 50-1-304 , in which the employee is concurrently prosecuting an action based on a common nucleus of operative facts in federal court.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 2, eff. 7/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-29-112 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 29 / Section 4-29-112
Winding up affairs of terminated entity
Status: in_force

Upon the termination of any governmental entity under this chapter, it shall continue in existence until June 30 of the next succeeding calendar year for the purpose of winding up its affairs. During that period, termination shall not diminish, reduce, or limit the powers or authorities of each respective governmental entity. When the wind-up period expires, the governmental entity shall cease all activities. Acts 1977, ch. 452, § 14; T.C.A., § 4-2918.
Upon the termination of any governmental entity under this chapter, it shall continue in existence until June 30 of the next succeeding calendar year for the purpose of winding up its affairs. During that period, termination shall not diminish, reduce, or limit the powers or authorities of each respective governmental entity. When the wind-up period expires, the governmental entity shall cease all activities.
Acts 1977, ch. 452, § 14; T.C.A., § 4-2918.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1204
Duties of commissioner
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The commissioner shall formulate rules and regulations: (A) Fixing the minimum standards of service to be required of the local government authorities in carrying out the public welfare functions reposed in them; (B) Providing for the termination of any grants-in-aid to any such local government authority whenever it becomes apparent that such minimum standards are not being complied with; and (C) Requiring that the local governments shall bear such proportion of the total expenses as may be fixed by statute. (2) The terms of subdivision (a)(1) shall apply only to the social security program. (b) The commissioner is authorized to provide technical assistance to private employers pertaining to the implementation of day care services as an employee benefit under a cafeteria benefit plan. Such technical assistance shall be coordinated with appropriate state officials and private industry associations. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 59, 60; 1939, ch. 11, §§ 37, 38; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.58, 255.59 (Williams, §§ 255.62, 255.63); Acts 1975, ch. 219, §§ 3, 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 4-312, 4-313; Acts 1988, ch. 801, § 1; 1996, ch. 1079, § 19.
(a) (1) The commissioner shall formulate rules and regulations: (A) Fixing the minimum standards of service to be required of the local government authorities in carrying out the public welfare functions reposed in them; (B) Providing for the termination of any grants-in-aid to any such local government authority whenever it becomes apparent that such minimum standards are not being complied with; and (C) Requiring that the local governments shall bear such proportion of the total expenses as may be fixed by statute. (2) The terms of subdivision (a)(1) shall apply only to the social security program.
(1) The commissioner shall formulate rules and regulations: (A) Fixing the minimum standards of service to be required of the local government authorities in carrying out the public welfare functions reposed in them; (B) Providing for the termination of any grants-in-aid to any such local government authority whenever it becomes apparent that such minimum standards are not being complied with; and (C) Requiring that the local governments shall bear such proportion of the total expenses as may be fixed by statute.
(A) Fixing the minimum standards of service to be required of the local government authorities in carrying out the public welfare functions reposed in them;
(B) Providing for the termination of any grants-in-aid to any such local government authority whenever it becomes apparent that such minimum standards are not being complied with; and
(C) Requiring that the local governments shall bear such proportion of the total expenses as may be fixed by statute.
(2) The terms of subdivision (a)(1) shall apply only to the social security program.
(b) The commissioner is authorized to provide technical assistance to private employers pertaining to the implementation of day care services as an employee benefit under a cafeteria benefit plan. Such technical assistance shall be coordinated with appropriate state officials and private industry associations.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 59, 60; 1939, ch. 11, §§ 37, 38; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.58, 255.59 (Williams, §§ 255.62, 255.63); Acts 1975, ch. 219, §§ 3, 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 4-312, 4-313; Acts 1988, ch. 801, § 1; 1996, ch. 1079, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-341 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-341
Here's the Beef Festival
Status: in_force

The Here's the Beef Festival in Giles County is designated as the official state beef festival. Acts 2018, ch. 603, § 1.
The Here's the Beef Festival in Giles County is designated as the official state beef festival.
Acts 2018, ch. 603, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2008 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2008
Subpoena to institutions of higher education - Information related to nonimmigrant students in possession of F-1 or M-1 student visa
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of safety is authorized to issue a subpoena for valid law enforcement purposes to an institution of higher education in this state to compel the production of the following information with regard to nonimmigrant students possessing either an F-1 or M-1 student visa for instruction at the institution: (1) The number of nonimmigrant students enrolled at the institution at the beginning of a period of study; (2) The number of nonimmigrant students enrolled at the institution at the end of a period of study; and (3) The name and address of the nonimmigrant students who were enrolled at the beginning of the period of study but were not enrolled at the end of the period of study. (b) The commissioner has the discretion to include, in a subpoena issued under this section, a directive that the existence or contents of the subpoena or the information furnished in response to the subpoena is not to be disclosed by the institution to the students whose names and addresses are released to the commissioner. (c) As used in this section: (1) "Institution" means a college, university, seminary, vocational or technical school, or any other entity that offers a postsecondary course of study. "Institution" does not include elementary, middle, or secondary schools; and (2) "Period of study" means a quarter, semester, or the duration of a program that is not otherwise divided. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812,s 1, eff. 4/14/2016.
(a) The commissioner of safety is authorized to issue a subpoena for valid law enforcement purposes to an institution of higher education in this state to compel the production of the following information with regard to nonimmigrant students possessing either an F-1 or M-1 student visa for instruction at the institution: (1) The number of nonimmigrant students enrolled at the institution at the beginning of a period of study; (2) The number of nonimmigrant students enrolled at the institution at the end of a period of study; and (3) The name and address of the nonimmigrant students who were enrolled at the beginning of the period of study but were not enrolled at the end of the period of study.
(1) The number of nonimmigrant students enrolled at the institution at the beginning of a period of study;
(2) The number of nonimmigrant students enrolled at the institution at the end of a period of study; and
(3) The name and address of the nonimmigrant students who were enrolled at the beginning of the period of study but were not enrolled at the end of the period of study.
(b) The commissioner has the discretion to include, in a subpoena issued under this section, a directive that the existence or contents of the subpoena or the information furnished in response to the subpoena is not to be disclosed by the institution to the students whose names and addresses are released to the commissioner.
(c) As used in this section: (1) "Institution" means a college, university, seminary, vocational or technical school, or any other entity that offers a postsecondary course of study. "Institution" does not include elementary, middle, or secondary schools; and (2) "Period of study" means a quarter, semester, or the duration of a program that is not otherwise divided.
(1) "Institution" means a college, university, seminary, vocational or technical school, or any other entity that offers a postsecondary course of study. "Institution" does not include elementary, middle, or secondary schools; and
(2) "Period of study" means a quarter, semester, or the duration of a program that is not otherwise divided.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812,s 1, eff. 4/14/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-113 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-113
Dentists - Compensation
Status: in_force

Each dentist appointed pursuant to § 4-6-110 shall receive compensation as fixed by the commissioner, subject to the approval of the department of revenue, payable monthly, and shall receive necessary traveling expenses, when required to make a trip by the commissioner, and shall in addition be provided with a room and board at each of such institutions. Acts 1919, ch. 173, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 6, 42; Shan. Supp., § 2642a57; mod. Code 1932, § 4570; modified; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-623.
Each dentist appointed pursuant to § 4-6-110 shall receive compensation as fixed by the commissioner, subject to the approval of the department of revenue, payable monthly, and shall receive necessary traveling expenses, when required to make a trip by the commissioner, and shall in addition be provided with a room and board at each of such institutions.
Acts 1919, ch. 173, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 6, 42; Shan. Supp., § 2642a57; mod. Code 1932, § 4570; modified; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-623.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-141 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-141
Investigations ordered by governor
Status: in_force

The governor, in the governor's discretion, may at any time order an investigation by the department having control of the management of any penal, reformatory or charitable institution of the state, and, in making such investigation, the commissioner has the power to send for persons and papers, and to administer oaths and affirmations, and the report of such investigation, with the testimony, shall be made to the governor, and shall be submitted by the governor, with the governor's suggestions, to the general assembly. Acts 1895, ch. 193, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 2, 42; Shan., § 2675; Code 1932, § 4572; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-653.
The governor, in the governor's discretion, may at any time order an investigation by the department having control of the management of any penal, reformatory or charitable institution of the state, and, in making such investigation, the commissioner has the power to send for persons and papers, and to administer oaths and affirmations, and the report of such investigation, with the testimony, shall be made to the governor, and shall be submitted by the governor, with the governor's suggestions, to the general assembly.
Acts 1895, ch. 193, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 2, 42; Shan., § 2675; Code 1932, § 4572; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-653.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-117 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-117
Annual report and audit
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The authority shall, following the close of each fiscal year, submit an annual report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year to the governor and the speakers of each house of the general assembly. (2) The report shall set forth a separate and complete operating and financial statement for each of the programs authorized by this chapter. (b) The annual report, including financial statements, all books, accounts and financial records of the authority shall be audited annually by the comptroller of the treasury. (c) All audits performed by the internal audit staff of the authority shall be performed in accordance with the standards established by the comptroller of the treasury pursuant to § 4-3-304(9) . Acts 1981, ch. 394, § 11; 1984, ch. 794, § 2; 2004, ch. 656, § 1.
(a) (1) The authority shall, following the close of each fiscal year, submit an annual report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year to the governor and the speakers of each house of the general assembly. (2) The report shall set forth a separate and complete operating and financial statement for each of the programs authorized by this chapter.
(1) The authority shall, following the close of each fiscal year, submit an annual report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year to the governor and the speakers of each house of the general assembly.
(2) The report shall set forth a separate and complete operating and financial statement for each of the programs authorized by this chapter.
(b) The annual report, including financial statements, all books, accounts and financial records of the authority shall be audited annually by the comptroller of the treasury.
(c) All audits performed by the internal audit staff of the authority shall be performed in accordance with the standards established by the comptroller of the treasury pursuant to § 4-3-304(9) .
Acts 1981, ch. 394, § 11; 1984, ch. 794, § 2; 2004, ch. 656, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-320 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-320
State amphibian
Status: in_force

The unique Tennessee cave salamander, Gyrinophilus palleucus , is hereby designated as the official state amphibian. Acts 1995, ch. 367, § 1.
The unique Tennessee cave salamander, Gyrinophilus palleucus , is hereby designated as the official state amphibian.
Acts 1995, ch. 367, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-38-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 38 / Section 4-38-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act." Acts 2011, ch. 316, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act."
Acts 2011, ch. 316, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-501 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-501
Creation
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the department of environment and conservation. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 1; 1939, ch. 11, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.1; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; 1963, ch. 169, § 3; modified.
There is hereby created the department of environment and conservation.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 1; 1939, ch. 11, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.1; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; 1963, ch. 169, § 3; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-48-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 48 / Section 4-48-104
Expenses
Status: in_force

The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but they shall be entitled to reimbursement for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, in accordance with the comprehensive state travel regulations. Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 5.
The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but they shall be entitled to reimbursement for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, in accordance with the comprehensive state travel regulations.
Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2802 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2802
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Citizen support organization" means an organization which: (A) Is organized as a nonprofit corporation, or is otherwise qualified to do business in Tennessee as a nonprofit corporation, pursuant to title 48, chapter 51; (B) Is exempt from payment of federal income taxes pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c) ), as it may be amended from time to time; (C) Is incorporated for purposes which are consistent with the goals, objectives, programs, responsibilities, and functions of Volunteer Tennessee as provided in Executive Order No. 42 of 2006, as determined by the governor; and (D) Provides equal opportunities and membership to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or any other constitutionally protected classification; (2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of finance and administration or the commissioner's designee or, in the event of the commissioner's or designee's absence or vacancy in the office of the commissioner, the deputy commissioner; and (3) "Department" means the department of finance and administration. Acts 2011 , ch. 200, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Citizen support organization" means an organization which: (A) Is organized as a nonprofit corporation, or is otherwise qualified to do business in Tennessee as a nonprofit corporation, pursuant to title 48, chapter 51; (B) Is exempt from payment of federal income taxes pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c) ), as it may be amended from time to time; (C) Is incorporated for purposes which are consistent with the goals, objectives, programs, responsibilities, and functions of Volunteer Tennessee as provided in Executive Order No. 42 of 2006, as determined by the governor; and (D) Provides equal opportunities and membership to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or any other constitutionally protected classification;
(A) Is organized as a nonprofit corporation, or is otherwise qualified to do business in Tennessee as a nonprofit corporation, pursuant to title 48, chapter 51;
(B) Is exempt from payment of federal income taxes pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c) ), as it may be amended from time to time;
(C) Is incorporated for purposes which are consistent with the goals, objectives, programs, responsibilities, and functions of Volunteer Tennessee as provided in Executive Order No. 42 of 2006, as determined by the governor; and
(D) Provides equal opportunities and membership to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or any other constitutionally protected classification;
(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of finance and administration or the commissioner's designee or, in the event of the commissioner's or designee's absence or vacancy in the office of the commissioner, the deputy commissioner; and
(3) "Department" means the department of finance and administration.
Acts 2011 , ch. 200, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-103
List of applicants to fill vacancies - County of residence
Status: in_force

(a) When the commissioner of safety proposes to fill a vacancy in the highway patrol, the commissioner shall request the commissioner of human resources to certify the names of persons eligible for appointment. (b) The commissioner of human resources shall certify to the commissioner of safety a list of the top eligible applicants from the register. (c) (1) Residence of the applicants shall be disregarded in making up such a list. (2) In making appointments from among the eligible applicants on the list, the county of residence of the applicants may be considered in order to achieve some equitable distribution of positions in the state service in proportion to county populations. Acts 1974, ch. 688, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-713; Acts 2007, ch. 60, § 3.
(a) When the commissioner of safety proposes to fill a vacancy in the highway patrol, the commissioner shall request the commissioner of human resources to certify the names of persons eligible for appointment.
(b) The commissioner of human resources shall certify to the commissioner of safety a list of the top eligible applicants from the register.
(c) (1) Residence of the applicants shall be disregarded in making up such a list. (2) In making appointments from among the eligible applicants on the list, the county of residence of the applicants may be considered in order to achieve some equitable distribution of positions in the state service in proportion to county populations.
(1) Residence of the applicants shall be disregarded in making up such a list.
(2) In making appointments from among the eligible applicants on the list, the county of residence of the applicants may be considered in order to achieve some equitable distribution of positions in the state service in proportion to county populations.
Acts 1974, ch. 688, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-713; Acts 2007, ch. 60, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2014 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2014
Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 58, s 1, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 2006, ch. 634, § 1.
Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 58, s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 2006, ch. 634, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-132 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-132
Reserved
Status: repealed

Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 12, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-10-110 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-110
Effect of tax abatements or reductions on local public education
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) is directed to perform a study of the overall effect on local public education when property taxes or in lieu of tax payments earmarked for education are abated or reduced and whether the effect on local public education is offset by enhanced economic development. This study shall be conducted from TACIR's existing resources. (b) All appropriate state departments and agencies shall provide assistance to TACIR. (c) TACIR shall report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation or interim reports upon conclusion of its study. Acts 2002, ch. 815, § 1. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 228,s 3, eff. 4/24/2017.
(a) The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) is directed to perform a study of the overall effect on local public education when property taxes or in lieu of tax payments earmarked for education are abated or reduced and whether the effect on local public education is offset by enhanced economic development. This study shall be conducted from TACIR's existing resources.
(b) All appropriate state departments and agencies shall provide assistance to TACIR.
(c) TACIR shall report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation or interim reports upon conclusion of its study.
Acts 2002, ch. 815, § 1.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 228,s 3, eff. 4/24/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-20-107 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 4-20-107
Duties as to underserved and underrepresented artists and art organizations
Status: in_force

The executive director shall employ at least one (1) full-time employee who shall perform the following duties: (1) Identify the traditionally underserved and underrepresented ethnic minority, people with a disability, elderly, and rural artists and arts organizations within the state; (2) Periodically survey such artists and arts organizations in order to determine the level of grant program participation among such artists and organizations; (3) Review with the executive director and the members of the Tennessee arts commission the grant process and award system in order to identify barriers to equal opportunity for such artists and arts organizations with regard to recruitment, selection, training, technical assistance, funding, benefits and special conditions for each arts grant program administered by or through any entity of state government; (4) Report, at least once each year, to the arts commission and to the members of the general assembly concerning the level of grant program participation by such artists and arts organizations and make recommendations pertaining thereto; and (5) Undertake other appropriate activities to assure equitable participation by the traditionally underserved and underrepresented ethnic minority, people with a disability, elderly, and rural artists and arts organizations within this state with regard to grant programs administered by or through entities of state government. Acts 1988, ch. 866, § 1; 2011, ch. 47, § 3.
The executive director shall employ at least one (1) full-time employee who shall perform the following duties:
(1) Identify the traditionally underserved and underrepresented ethnic minority, people with a disability, elderly, and rural artists and arts organizations within the state;
(2) Periodically survey such artists and arts organizations in order to determine the level of grant program participation among such artists and organizations;
(3) Review with the executive director and the members of the Tennessee arts commission the grant process and award system in order to identify barriers to equal opportunity for such artists and arts organizations with regard to recruitment, selection, training, technical assistance, funding, benefits and special conditions for each arts grant program administered by or through any entity of state government;
(4) Report, at least once each year, to the arts commission and to the members of the general assembly concerning the level of grant program participation by such artists and arts organizations and make recommendations pertaining thereto; and
(5) Undertake other appropriate activities to assure equitable participation by the traditionally underserved and underrepresented ethnic minority, people with a disability, elderly, and rural artists and arts organizations within this state with regard to grant programs administered by or through entities of state government.
Acts 1988, ch. 866, § 1; 2011, ch. 47, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-12-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-12-104
Location - When open
Status: in_force

The museum shall occupy space in Nashville at the James K. Polk State Office Building and Cultural Complex, on the ground floor of the south wing of the War Memorial Building, and at 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. All three (3) facilities shall be open on days and during hours as determined by the Douglas Henry state museum commission. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 5, eff. 4/24/2018. Acts 1937, ch. 285, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2569.4 (Williams, § 2569.7); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 154, § 1; Acts 1971, ch. 388, § 4; 1972, ch. 485, § 1; 1977, ch. 402, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1204; Acts 1991, ch. 213, § 2.
The museum shall occupy space in Nashville at the James K. Polk State Office Building and Cultural Complex, on the ground floor of the south wing of the War Memorial Building, and at 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. All three (3) facilities shall be open on days and during hours as determined by the Douglas Henry state museum commission.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 5, eff. 4/24/2018.
Acts 1937, ch. 285, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 2569.4 (Williams, § 2569.7); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 154, § 1; Acts 1971, ch. 388, § 4; 1972, ch. 485, § 1; 1977, ch. 402, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1204; Acts 1991, ch. 213, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-57-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 57 / Section 4-57-103
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commission" means the Tennessee state fair and exposition commission; (2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture; (3) "Department" means the department of agriculture; (4) "Exhibition" means one (1) or more displays or demonstrations which are of educational or entertainment value to those witnessing such exhibition; and (5) "Fair" or "exposition" means an exhibition of agricultural, business, manufacturing, or other industries and labor, education service organizations, social and religious groups or any other events or activities consistent with the general welfare and interests of the people of the state, and includes such services as are necessary for the care and comfort or amusement of the public. Such services include rest areas, sanitary and other such comforts, and concessions for food, drink, amusements, and the sale of trinkets. Acts 2012, ch. 1047, § 1.
For the purposes of this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Commission" means the Tennessee state fair and exposition commission;
(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture;
(3) "Department" means the department of agriculture;
(4) "Exhibition" means one (1) or more displays or demonstrations which are of educational or entertainment value to those witnessing such exhibition; and
(5) "Fair" or "exposition" means an exhibition of agricultural, business, manufacturing, or other industries and labor, education service organizations, social and religious groups or any other events or activities consistent with the general welfare and interests of the people of the state, and includes such services as are necessary for the care and comfort or amusement of the public. Such services include rest areas, sanitary and other such comforts, and concessions for food, drink, amusements, and the sale of trinkets.
Acts 2012, ch. 1047, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-44-114 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 44 / Section 4-44-114
[Effective until 12/31/2027, see T.C.A. 4-44-116] Expense reimbursement for commission members - Appointment of executive director and other personnel
Status: in_force

(a) Commission members, or their respective designees, will receive no compensation for their work with the commission but may receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in attending meetings of the commission in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations, as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (b) (1) The chair of the commission may appoint an executive director and other personnel necessary for the commission to perform its powers and duties, subject to the approval of a majority vote of the entire membership of the commission. (2) No person appointed or employed under this chapter is eligible to participate in the state retirement system solely on the basis of such appointment to or employment with the commission. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 562,s 3, eff. 3/12/2024. Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 14.
(a) Commission members, or their respective designees, will receive no compensation for their work with the commission but may receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in attending meetings of the commission in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations, as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(b) (1) The chair of the commission may appoint an executive director and other personnel necessary for the commission to perform its powers and duties, subject to the approval of a majority vote of the entire membership of the commission. (2) No person appointed or employed under this chapter is eligible to participate in the state retirement system solely on the basis of such appointment to or employment with the commission.
(1) The chair of the commission may appoint an executive director and other personnel necessary for the commission to perform its powers and duties, subject to the approval of a majority vote of the entire membership of the commission.
(2) No person appointed or employed under this chapter is eligible to participate in the state retirement system solely on the basis of such appointment to or employment with the commission.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 562,s 3, eff. 3/12/2024.
Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-18-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 18 / Section 4-18-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter: (1) "Claim" means any request or demand for money, property, or services made to any employee, officer, or agent of the state or of any political subdivision, or to any contractor, grantee, or other recipient, whether under contract or not, if any portion of the money, property, or services requested or demanded issued from, or was provided by, the state, referred to in this chapter as "state funds" or by any political subdivision thereof, referred to in this chapter as "political subdivision funds"; (2) (A) "Knowing" and "knowingly" mean that a person, with respect to information, does any of the following: (i) Has actual knowledge of the information; (ii) Acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or (iii) Acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information; (B) Proof of specific intent to defraud is not required; (3) "Person" means any natural person, corporation, firm, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company, business, or trust; (4) "Political subdivision" means any city, town, municipality, county, including any county having a metropolitan form of government, or other legally authorized local governmental entity with jurisdictional boundaries; and (5) "Prosecuting authority" means the county counsel, city attorney, or other local government official charged with investigating, filing, and conducting civil legal proceedings on behalf of, or in the name of, a particular political subdivision. Acts 2001, ch. 367, § 2.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) "Claim" means any request or demand for money, property, or services made to any employee, officer, or agent of the state or of any political subdivision, or to any contractor, grantee, or other recipient, whether under contract or not, if any portion of the money, property, or services requested or demanded issued from, or was provided by, the state, referred to in this chapter as "state funds" or by any political subdivision thereof, referred to in this chapter as "political subdivision funds";
(2) (A) "Knowing" and "knowingly" mean that a person, with respect to information, does any of the following: (i) Has actual knowledge of the information; (ii) Acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or (iii) Acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information; (B) Proof of specific intent to defraud is not required;
(A) "Knowing" and "knowingly" mean that a person, with respect to information, does any of the following: (i) Has actual knowledge of the information; (ii) Acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or (iii) Acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information;
(i) Has actual knowledge of the information;
(ii) Acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or
(iii) Acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information;
(B) Proof of specific intent to defraud is not required;
(3) "Person" means any natural person, corporation, firm, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company, business, or trust;
(4) "Political subdivision" means any city, town, municipality, county, including any county having a metropolitan form of government, or other legally authorized local governmental entity with jurisdictional boundaries; and
(5) "Prosecuting authority" means the county counsel, city attorney, or other local government official charged with investigating, filing, and conducting civil legal proceedings on behalf of, or in the name of, a particular political subdivision.
Acts 2001, ch. 367, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-413 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-413
Debt limit not applicable
Status: in_force

Local government units may enter into loan agreements under this part notwithstanding and without regard to any limit on indebtedness provided by law. Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13.
Local government units may enter into loan agreements under this part notwithstanding and without regard to any limit on indebtedness provided by law.
Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-14-207 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-14-207
Duration of certification
Status: in_force

The certification by the secretary of state pursuant to § 4-14-202 shall remain in effect until the general assembly provides for termination of such certification. Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 8; T.C.A. § 4-14-307 .
The certification by the secretary of state pursuant to § 4-14-202 shall remain in effect until the general assembly provides for termination of such certification.
Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 8; T.C.A. § 4-14-307 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-128 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-128
Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation may borrow, or accept and expend, in accordance with this chapter, such moneys as may be received from any source, including income from the corporation's operations, for effectuating its corporate purposes, including the payment of the initial expenses of initiation, administration, and operation of the corporation and the lottery, and other lottery related purposes, including the payment of the initial expenses of initiation, administration, and operation of educational programs and purposes. (b) The corporation shall be self-sustaining and self-funded. Moneys in the state general fund shall not be used or obligated to pay the expenses of the corporation or prizes of the lottery and no claim for the payment of an expense of the lottery or prizes of the lottery may be made against any moneys other than moneys credited to the corporation operating account. (c) The corporation may purchase, lease, or lease-purchase such goods or services as are necessary for effectuating the purposes of this chapter. The corporation may make procurements that integrate functions such as lottery game design, lottery ticket distribution to retailers, supply of goods and services, and advertising. In all procurement decisions, the corporation shall take into account the particularly sensitive nature of the state lottery and shall act to promote and ensure security, honesty, fairness, and integrity in the operation and administration of the lottery and the objectives of raising net lottery proceeds for the benefit of educational programs and purposes. Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
(a) The corporation may borrow, or accept and expend, in accordance with this chapter, such moneys as may be received from any source, including income from the corporation's operations, for effectuating its corporate purposes, including the payment of the initial expenses of initiation, administration, and operation of the corporation and the lottery, and other lottery related purposes, including the payment of the initial expenses of initiation, administration, and operation of educational programs and purposes.
(b) The corporation shall be self-sustaining and self-funded. Moneys in the state general fund shall not be used or obligated to pay the expenses of the corporation or prizes of the lottery and no claim for the payment of an expense of the lottery or prizes of the lottery may be made against any moneys other than moneys credited to the corporation operating account.
(c) The corporation may purchase, lease, or lease-purchase such goods or services as are necessary for effectuating the purposes of this chapter. The corporation may make procurements that integrate functions such as lottery game design, lottery ticket distribution to retailers, supply of goods and services, and advertising. In all procurement decisions, the corporation shall take into account the particularly sensitive nature of the state lottery and shall act to promote and ensure security, honesty, fairness, and integrity in the operation and administration of the lottery and the objectives of raising net lottery proceeds for the benefit of educational programs and purposes.
Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-14-204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-14-204
Contents of articles and bylaws
Status: in_force

The articles and bylaws shall provide that: (1) The purpose of the corporation is to strengthen the economy of the state through the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that can support potential high-growth businesses, with a particular focus on technology-enabled small businesses; (2) The corporation may receive money from any source, may borrow money, may enter into contracts, and may expend money for any activities appropriate to its purpose; (3) The corporation may appoint staff and do all other things necessary or incidental to carrying out the functions listed in § 4-14-205 ; (4) Any changes in the articles of incorporation or bylaws shall be approved by the general assembly; (5) The corporation shall submit an annual report to the governor and to the general assembly, such report is due on November 1 of each year and shall include detailed information on the structure, operation, and financial status of the corporation. The corporation shall conduct an annual public hearing to receive comments from interested parties regarding the report. Notice of such hearing shall be given at least thirty (30) days before the hearing; and (6) The corporation is subject to an annual audit by the comptroller of the treasury, and that the corporation shall bear the full costs of this audit. Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 5; 2018, ch. 662, § 2; T.C.A. § 4-14-304 .
The articles and bylaws shall provide that:
(1) The purpose of the corporation is to strengthen the economy of the state through the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that can support potential high-growth businesses, with a particular focus on technology-enabled small businesses;
(2) The corporation may receive money from any source, may borrow money, may enter into contracts, and may expend money for any activities appropriate to its purpose;
(3) The corporation may appoint staff and do all other things necessary or incidental to carrying out the functions listed in § 4-14-205 ;
(4) Any changes in the articles of incorporation or bylaws shall be approved by the general assembly;
(5) The corporation shall submit an annual report to the governor and to the general assembly, such report is due on November 1 of each year and shall include detailed information on the structure, operation, and financial status of the corporation. The corporation shall conduct an annual public hearing to receive comments from interested parties regarding the report. Notice of such hearing shall be given at least thirty (30) days before the hearing; and
(6) The corporation is subject to an annual audit by the comptroller of the treasury, and that the corporation shall bear the full costs of this audit.
Acts 1997, ch. 517, § 5; 2018, ch. 662, § 2; T.C.A. § 4-14-304 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2801 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2801
Creation of a nonprofit citizen support organization
Status: in_force

In order to maintain and enhance the purposes, programs and functions of Volunteer Tennessee, including, but not limited to, overseeing federal grants and training services to support AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, the governor's Volunteer Stars awards and volunteer centers throughout the state, a nonprofit citizen support organization may be organized, and the commissioner of finance and administration, after approval of the board of directors of Volunteer Tennessee, may enter into agreements with such organizations for the purpose of providing support, financial and otherwise, to Volunteer Tennessee. The agreement shall be forwarded to the comptroller of the treasury for review and comment prior to the execution by an authorized state official. It is the legislative intent that any revenues generated by such citizen support organization be used to directly enhance Volunteer Tennessee's programs and services. Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 1.
In order to maintain and enhance the purposes, programs and functions of Volunteer Tennessee, including, but not limited to, overseeing federal grants and training services to support AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, the governor's Volunteer Stars awards and volunteer centers throughout the state, a nonprofit citizen support organization may be organized, and the commissioner of finance and administration, after approval of the board of directors of Volunteer Tennessee, may enter into agreements with such organizations for the purpose of providing support, financial and otherwise, to Volunteer Tennessee. The agreement shall be forwarded to the comptroller of the treasury for review and comment prior to the execution by an authorized state official. It is the legislative intent that any revenues generated by such citizen support organization be used to directly enhance Volunteer Tennessee's programs and services.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-2-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-2-106
Mississippi boundary
Status: in_force

The boundary line between this state and the state of Mississippi begins at a point on the west bank of the Tennessee River, six (6) four-pole chains south or above the mouth of Yellow Creek, and about three-quarters (3/4) of a mile north of the line known as Thompson's line, and twenty-six (26) chains and ten (10) links north of Thompson's line, at the basis meridian of the Chickasaw surveys, and terminating at a point on the east bank of the Mississippi River, opposite Cow Island, sixteen (16) chains north of Thompson's line, being the line marked by commissioners appointed for the two (2) states, as the thirty-fifth degree of north latitude. Code 1858, § 68 (deriv. Acts 1837-1838, ch. 7); Shan., § 79; Code 1932, § 90; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-206.
The boundary line between this state and the state of Mississippi begins at a point on the west bank of the Tennessee River, six (6) four-pole chains south or above the mouth of Yellow Creek, and about three-quarters (3/4) of a mile north of the line known as Thompson's line, and twenty-six (26) chains and ten (10) links north of Thompson's line, at the basis meridian of the Chickasaw surveys, and terminating at a point on the east bank of the Mississippi River, opposite Cow Island, sixteen (16) chains north of Thompson's line, being the line marked by commissioners appointed for the two (2) states, as the thirty-fifth degree of north latitude.
Code 1858, § 68 (deriv. Acts 1837-1838, ch. 7); Shan., § 79; Code 1932, § 90; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-206.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-407 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-407
Further agreements and guarantees
Status: in_force

The authority has the right to enter into such further agreements with a local government unit and require such further guarantees or securities as it may see fit prior to, or simultaneously with, the issuance of bonds or to refuse to issue bonds until such agreements or securities, in any form that the authority may elect, are agreed to or are obtained. Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13.
The authority has the right to enter into such further agreements with a local government unit and require such further guarantees or securities as it may see fit prior to, or simultaneously with, the issuance of bonds or to refuse to issue bonds until such agreements or securities, in any form that the authority may elect, are agreed to or are obtained.
Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-10-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-101
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The general assembly finds and declares that there is a need for a permanent intergovernmental body to study and report on: (1) The current pattern of local governmental structure and its viability; (2) The powers and functions of local governments, including their fiscal powers; (3) The existing, necessary and desirable relationships between and among local governments and the state; (4) The existing, necessary and desirable allocation of state and local fiscal resources; (5) The existing, necessary and desirable roles of the state as the creator of the local governmental systems; (6) The special problems in interstate areas facing their general local governments, intrastate regional units, and areawide bodies, such studies where possible to be conducted in conjunction with those of a pertinent sister state commission; and (7) Any constitutional amendments and statutory enactments required to implement appropriate commission recommendations. Acts 1978, ch. 939, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1001.
The general assembly finds and declares that there is a need for a permanent intergovernmental body to study and report on:
(1) The current pattern of local governmental structure and its viability;
(2) The powers and functions of local governments, including their fiscal powers;
(3) The existing, necessary and desirable relationships between and among local governments and the state;
(4) The existing, necessary and desirable allocation of state and local fiscal resources;
(5) The existing, necessary and desirable roles of the state as the creator of the local governmental systems;
(6) The special problems in interstate areas facing their general local governments, intrastate regional units, and areawide bodies, such studies where possible to be conducted in conjunction with those of a pertinent sister state commission; and
(7) Any constitutional amendments and statutory enactments required to implement appropriate commission recommendations.
Acts 1978, ch. 939, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1001.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-803 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-803
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Association" means the Tennessee insurance guaranty association; (2) "Bonds" means all bonds, notes or other obligations issued by the authority under this part; (3) "Claim" or "claims" means a covered claim as defined in § 56-12-104 , to be paid from the issuance of bonds under this part in the event of insolvencies as described in § 56-12-107(b)(3) ; and (4) "Natural disaster" means any hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind-driven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, ice storm, drought, fire, explosion, civil disturbance or other catastrophe that causes or may cause substantial damage or injury to property. Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Association" means the Tennessee insurance guaranty association;
(2) "Bonds" means all bonds, notes or other obligations issued by the authority under this part;
(3) "Claim" or "claims" means a covered claim as defined in § 56-12-104 , to be paid from the issuance of bonds under this part in the event of insolvencies as described in § 56-12-107(b)(3) ; and
(4) "Natural disaster" means any hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind-driven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, ice storm, drought, fire, explosion, civil disturbance or other catastrophe that causes or may cause substantial damage or injury to property.
Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2101
Creation - Secretary of state as chief officer
Status: in_force

There is created the department of state through which the secretary of state, who shall be the chief officer of the department, shall administer the duties imposed upon the secretary of state by law. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 7; T.C.A., § 4-338; modified.
There is created the department of state through which the secretary of state, who shall be the chief officer of the department, shall administer the duties imposed upon the secretary of state by law.
Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 7; T.C.A., § 4-338; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2501 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2501
Creation
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the department of veterans services. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 24,s 1, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1945, ch. 40, § 1; 1959, ch. 9, § 6; 1975, ch. 249, § 1; modified.
There is hereby created the department of veterans services.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 24,s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1945, ch. 40, § 1; 1959, ch. 9, § 6; 1975, ch. 249, § 1; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-325 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-325
State horse
Status: in_force

The Tennessee Walking Horse is hereby designated as the official state horse. Acts 2000, ch. 596, § 1.
The Tennessee Walking Horse is hereby designated as the official state horse.
Acts 2000, ch. 596, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-54-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 54 / Section 4-54-105
Application of Section 4-54-104
Status: in_force

Section 4-54-104 shall not apply to: (1) A firearm that cannot be carried and used by one (1) person; (2) A firearm that has a bore diameter greater than one and one-half inches (1 1/2") and that uses smokeless powder, not black powder, as a propellant; (3) Ammunition with a projectile that explodes using an explosion of chemical energy after the projectile leaves the firearm; or (4) A firearm that discharges two (2) or more projectiles with one (1) activation of the trigger or other firing device. Acts 2009 , ch. 435, § 6.
Section 4-54-104 shall not apply to:
(1) A firearm that cannot be carried and used by one (1) person;
(2) A firearm that has a bore diameter greater than one and one-half inches (1 1/2") and that uses smokeless powder, not black powder, as a propellant;
(3) Ammunition with a projectile that explodes using an explosion of chemical energy after the projectile leaves the firearm; or
(4) A firearm that discharges two (2) or more projectiles with one (1) activation of the trigger or other firing device.
Acts 2009 , ch. 435, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-13-203 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-203
Annual report to governor
Status: in_force

The James K. Polk Memorial Association shall make an annual report to the governor of its performance of the duties herein imposed, and of its compliance with the terms of the uses and trusts herein created. Acts 1929, ch. 110, § 3.
The James K. Polk Memorial Association shall make an annual report to the governor of its performance of the duties herein imposed, and of its compliance with the terms of the uses and trusts herein created.
Acts 1929, ch. 110, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1019 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1019
Energy management program - Interagency cooperation
Status: in_force

(a) To facilitate coordination of state building energy conservation and retrofit measures to be developed or to be implemented within state government, including public institutions of higher education, and to prevent duplication of such plans or programs, the departments of general services, environment and conservation, the state building commission, the Tennessee higher education commission, the state board of regents, the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, and the state board of education shall cooperate with the department of finance and administration and shall supply information concerning any retrofit proposals or consulting projects involving energy conservation within the proposing or consulting entity that are developed independently of the department of finance and administration. (b) The information provided for in subsection (a) would include requests for funding or consulting contracts for building energy management programs or requests for funding of energy conservation retrofits, and should be furnished prior to approval of the request. (c) The department of finance and administration may comment on any such plan or program, including noting the existence of a similar plan or program, but shall have no power to postpone or deny this request. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 12, eff. 4/7/2016. Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 9; 1999, ch. 457, §§ 5, 6; 2007, ch. 72, § 5; T.C.A. § 4-3-1110 .
(a) To facilitate coordination of state building energy conservation and retrofit measures to be developed or to be implemented within state government, including public institutions of higher education, and to prevent duplication of such plans or programs, the departments of general services, environment and conservation, the state building commission, the Tennessee higher education commission, the state board of regents, the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, and the state board of education shall cooperate with the department of finance and administration and shall supply information concerning any retrofit proposals or consulting projects involving energy conservation within the proposing or consulting entity that are developed independently of the department of finance and administration.
(b) The information provided for in subsection (a) would include requests for funding or consulting contracts for building energy management programs or requests for funding of energy conservation retrofits, and should be furnished prior to approval of the request.
(c) The department of finance and administration may comment on any such plan or program, including noting the existence of a similar plan or program, but shall have no power to postpone or deny this request.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 12, eff. 4/7/2016.
Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 9; 1999, ch. 457, §§ 5, 6; 2007, ch. 72, § 5; T.C.A. § 4-3-1110 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-511 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-511
Office of energy programs - Powers concerning promoting research and development
Status: in_force

The office of energy programs has the power in promoting research and development to: (1) Assist the state, its subdivisions and institutions, private parties, and any energy supplier chartered or regulated under this code, through the collection and compilation of information on energy programs throughout the state and the United States, the coordination of research and experimental projects in this state, and contracts and the issuance of grants to Tennessee institutions and citizens for research and experimentation, in the development of: (A) Petroleum and natural gas storage or production capacity wherever such can be located; (B) Coal gasification and liquefaction; (C) Propane, butane or methane storage, shipment, handling and rapid redistribution to areas of need; (D) An energy port authority in connection with a grouping and system interconnection of energy loading, unloading, storage and transfer facilities; (E) Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), fluidized bed combustion and other advanced combustion and conversion facilities; (F) Technology and related facilities for the collection, conversion and use of solar energy; (G) Facilities designed to produce central heating, cooling, electrical energy, or process steam through the combustion of garbage or other wastes; (H) Other energy production, storage or distribution facilities, including co-generation of power; and (I) Technology and related facilities for the collection, conversion and use of methane gas. The office of energy programs shall cooperate with the University of Tennessee Space Institute and any other state agency studying the use of methane gas; (2) Promote and assist in the execution of programs to gain maximum benefit for citizens of Tennessee from the state's natural energy resources, including, but not limited to: (A) Coal field development and utilization, both surface and subsurface; (B) Oil deposits; (C) Natural gas for intrastate and interstate use; (D) Ores containing fissionable elements; (E) Geographical characteristics; (F) Resource recycling; or (G) Renewable resources; (3) Coordinate the development of energy facilities in this state; and (4) Monitor the spending of any public funds provided for projects under this section, and the progress of any work financed in whole or in part with such funds. Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-3-709 by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 11, eff. 4/7/2016. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 3, eff. 4/7/2016. Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 7; 1995, ch. 201, § 1.
The office of energy programs has the power in promoting research and development to:
(1) Assist the state, its subdivisions and institutions, private parties, and any energy supplier chartered or regulated under this code, through the collection and compilation of information on energy programs throughout the state and the United States, the coordination of research and experimental projects in this state, and contracts and the issuance of grants to Tennessee institutions and citizens for research and experimentation, in the development of: (A) Petroleum and natural gas storage or production capacity wherever such can be located; (B) Coal gasification and liquefaction; (C) Propane, butane or methane storage, shipment, handling and rapid redistribution to areas of need; (D) An energy port authority in connection with a grouping and system interconnection of energy loading, unloading, storage and transfer facilities; (E) Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), fluidized bed combustion and other advanced combustion and conversion facilities; (F) Technology and related facilities for the collection, conversion and use of solar energy; (G) Facilities designed to produce central heating, cooling, electrical energy, or process steam through the combustion of garbage or other wastes; (H) Other energy production, storage or distribution facilities, including co-generation of power; and (I) Technology and related facilities for the collection, conversion and use of methane gas. The office of energy programs shall cooperate with the University of Tennessee Space Institute and any other state agency studying the use of methane gas;
(A) Petroleum and natural gas storage or production capacity wherever such can be located;
(B) Coal gasification and liquefaction;
(C) Propane, butane or methane storage, shipment, handling and rapid redistribution to areas of need;
(D) An energy port authority in connection with a grouping and system interconnection of energy loading, unloading, storage and transfer facilities;
(E) Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), fluidized bed combustion and other advanced combustion and conversion facilities;
(F) Technology and related facilities for the collection, conversion and use of solar energy;
(G) Facilities designed to produce central heating, cooling, electrical energy, or process steam through the combustion of garbage or other wastes;
(H) Other energy production, storage or distribution facilities, including co-generation of power; and
(I) Technology and related facilities for the collection, conversion and use of methane gas. The office of energy programs shall cooperate with the University of Tennessee Space Institute and any other state agency studying the use of methane gas;
(2) Promote and assist in the execution of programs to gain maximum benefit for citizens of Tennessee from the state's natural energy resources, including, but not limited to: (A) Coal field development and utilization, both surface and subsurface; (B) Oil deposits; (C) Natural gas for intrastate and interstate use; (D) Ores containing fissionable elements; (E) Geographical characteristics; (F) Resource recycling; or (G) Renewable resources;
(A) Coal field development and utilization, both surface and subsurface;
(B) Oil deposits;
(C) Natural gas for intrastate and interstate use;
(D) Ores containing fissionable elements;
(E) Geographical characteristics;
(F) Resource recycling; or
(G) Renewable resources;
(3) Coordinate the development of energy facilities in this state; and
(4) Monitor the spending of any public funds provided for projects under this section, and the progress of any work financed in whole or in part with such funds.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-3-709 by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 11, eff. 4/7/2016.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 3, eff. 4/7/2016.
Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 7; 1995, ch. 201, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-103
Construction of chapter
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This chapter shall not be construed as in derogation of the common law, but as remedial legislation designed to clarify and bring uniformity to the procedure of state administrative agencies and judicial review of their determination and shall be applied accordingly. (2) Administrative agencies shall have no inherent or common law powers, and shall only exercise the powers conferred on them by statute or by the federal or state constitutions. (b) This chapter does not repeal § 65-2-110 , and where there is a conflict between this chapter and that section, that section shall control. In any other case of conflict between this chapter and any statute, whether general or specific, this chapter shall control; however, compliance with the procedures prescribed by this chapter does not obviate the necessity of complying with procedures prescribed by other provisions of this code. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be held to modify or repeal the statutes with respect to payment of taxes under protest and suits for the recovery thereof. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 859,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 19; 1975, ch. 370, § 15; 1978, ch. 938, §§ 14, 15; T.C.A., §§ 4-525, 4-5-119; Acts 1982, ch. 874, §§ 2, 25, 26.
(a) (1) This chapter shall not be construed as in derogation of the common law, but as remedial legislation designed to clarify and bring uniformity to the procedure of state administrative agencies and judicial review of their determination and shall be applied accordingly. (2) Administrative agencies shall have no inherent or common law powers, and shall only exercise the powers conferred on them by statute or by the federal or state constitutions.
(1) This chapter shall not be construed as in derogation of the common law, but as remedial legislation designed to clarify and bring uniformity to the procedure of state administrative agencies and judicial review of their determination and shall be applied accordingly.
(2) Administrative agencies shall have no inherent or common law powers, and shall only exercise the powers conferred on them by statute or by the federal or state constitutions.
(b) This chapter does not repeal § 65-2-110 , and where there is a conflict between this chapter and that section, that section shall control. In any other case of conflict between this chapter and any statute, whether general or specific, this chapter shall control; however, compliance with the procedures prescribed by this chapter does not obviate the necessity of complying with procedures prescribed by other provisions of this code.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be held to modify or repeal the statutes with respect to payment of taxes under protest and suits for the recovery thereof.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 859,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 19; 1975, ch. 370, § 15; 1978, ch. 938, §§ 14, 15; T.C.A., §§ 4-525, 4-5-119; Acts 1982, ch. 874, §§ 2, 25, 26.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-41-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 41 / Section 4-41-101
[Effective until 7/1/2029] Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Go Build Tennessee Act." Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Go Build Tennessee Act."
Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-25-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 25 / Section 4-25-103
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 279, s 1, eff. 5/3/2021. Acts 1976, ch. 757, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-2503; Acts 1982, ch. 563, § 1.
Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 279, s 1, eff. 5/3/2021.
Acts 1976, ch. 757, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-2503; Acts 1982, ch. 563, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-802 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-802
Commissioner - Qualifications - Appointment
Status: in_force

(a) The chief executive officer of the department of education shall be the commissioner of education. (b) The commissioner shall be a person of literary and scientific attainments and of skill and experience in school administration. The commissioner shall also be qualified to teach in the school of the highest standing over which the commissioner has authority. (c) The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 4; Shan. Supp., §§ 1487a19-1487a21; mod. Code 1932, §§ 2310-2312; Acts 1937, ch. 11, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 2312; Acts 1970, ch. 601, § 5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-103.
(a) The chief executive officer of the department of education shall be the commissioner of education.
(b) The commissioner shall be a person of literary and scientific attainments and of skill and experience in school administration. The commissioner shall also be qualified to teach in the school of the highest standing over which the commissioner has authority.
(c) The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 4; Shan. Supp., §§ 1487a19-1487a21; mod. Code 1932, §§ 2310-2312; Acts 1937, ch. 11, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 2312; Acts 1970, ch. 601, § 5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-103.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-415 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-415
Provisions supplemental
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall be in addition and supplemental to any other law providing for the financing of capital projects by local government units and shall not be deemed to amend or repeal any other law. (b) No proceedings by a local government unit shall be required for loan agreements hereunder, except as provided by this part, any law to the contrary notwithstanding. (c) No other requirements or restrictions applicable to borrowing by a local government unit contained in any other law shall be applicable to loans under this part. Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13; 1990, ch. 885, § 19.
(a) This part shall be in addition and supplemental to any other law providing for the financing of capital projects by local government units and shall not be deemed to amend or repeal any other law.
(b) No proceedings by a local government unit shall be required for loan agreements hereunder, except as provided by this part, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
(c) No other requirements or restrictions applicable to borrowing by a local government unit contained in any other law shall be applicable to loans under this part.
Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13; 1990, ch. 885, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-715 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-715
Short title - Purpose
Status: in_force

Sections 4-3-715 - 4-3-717 shall be known and may be cited as "The Tennessee Job Growth Act of 2005" and are enacted for the purpose of establishing the FastTrack infrastructure development and job training assistance and economic development programs within the department of economic and community development to assist new and existing business and industry that locate or expand in this state and create or retain jobs. Acts 2005, ch. 233, § 2; 2012, ch. 1038, § 1.
Sections 4-3-715 - 4-3-717 shall be known and may be cited as "The Tennessee Job Growth Act of 2005" and are enacted for the purpose of establishing the FastTrack infrastructure development and job training assistance and economic development programs within the department of economic and community development to assist new and existing business and industry that locate or expand in this state and create or retain jobs.
Acts 2005, ch. 233, § 2; 2012, ch. 1038, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-323 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-323
Official state tartan
Status: in_force

The design adopted by the Heart of Tennessee Scottish Celebration in conjunction with all the other Scottish Societies in Tennessee is designated as the official state tartan for Tennessee. The design is described as follows: A symmetrical tartan sett, using the following colors: natural white, dark green, purple, red, and dark blue. The colors shall be employed in a thread count of white - 2, green - 20, purple - 2, green - 12, red - 2, green - 2, purple - 2, white - 2, blue - 20 and red - 4. The pattern pivot is red line to return to green 20. Acts 1999, ch. 82, § 1.
The design adopted by the Heart of Tennessee Scottish Celebration in conjunction with all the other Scottish Societies in Tennessee is designated as the official state tartan for Tennessee. The design is described as follows: A symmetrical tartan sett, using the following colors: natural white, dark green, purple, red, and dark blue. The colors shall be employed in a thread count of white - 2, green - 20, purple - 2, green - 12, red - 2, green - 2, purple - 2, white - 2, blue - 20 and red - 4. The pattern pivot is red line to return to green 20.
Acts 1999, ch. 82, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-32-107 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 4-32-107
Annual reports and audits
Status: in_force

(a) The nonprofit partner shall annually submit to the governor and the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, within ninety (90) days after the end of its fiscal year, a report setting forth its operation and accomplishments. (b) The nonprofit partner is subject to examination and audit by the comptroller of the treasury in the same manner as prescribed for departments and agencies of the state. Acts 2019, ch. 218, § 1.
(a) The nonprofit partner shall annually submit to the governor and the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, within ninety (90) days after the end of its fiscal year, a report setting forth its operation and accomplishments.
(b) The nonprofit partner is subject to examination and audit by the comptroller of the treasury in the same manner as prescribed for departments and agencies of the state.
Acts 2019, ch. 218, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5525 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5525
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Local government" means any county, municipality, city or other political subdivision of this state, including any school districts or school systems created thereby; (2) "Private agency" means an accredited nonpublic school or a nonprofit institution of higher education eligible for tuition grants; (3) "Public agency" means a state agency, local government, an institution under the control of the University of Tennessee or the Tennessee board of regents, the judicial department, the legislative department, a special school district or any other local public school system or school district created or authorized by the general assembly, a public library operated by any unit or agency of local or state government, a museum owned or operated by the state or any political subdivision of the state, or an agency or instrumentality of the federal government; and (4) "State communications" refers to the transmission of voice, data, video, the written word or other visual signals by electronic means but does not include broadcast radio and television facilities. Acts 1997, ch. 260, § 2.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Local government" means any county, municipality, city or other political subdivision of this state, including any school districts or school systems created thereby;
(2) "Private agency" means an accredited nonpublic school or a nonprofit institution of higher education eligible for tuition grants;
(3) "Public agency" means a state agency, local government, an institution under the control of the University of Tennessee or the Tennessee board of regents, the judicial department, the legislative department, a special school district or any other local public school system or school district created or authorized by the general assembly, a public library operated by any unit or agency of local or state government, a museum owned or operated by the state or any political subdivision of the state, or an agency or instrumentality of the federal government; and
(4) "State communications" refers to the transmission of voice, data, video, the written word or other visual signals by electronic means but does not include broadcast radio and television facilities.
Acts 1997, ch. 260, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-44-116 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 44 / Section 4-44-116
[Effective until 12/31/2027] Repealer
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be repealed and the commission shall cease to exist on December 31, 2027. Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 16.
This chapter shall be repealed and the commission shall cease to exist on December 31, 2027.
Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-57-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 57 / Section 4-57-106
Use of the name "Tennessee State Fair" or "Tennessee State Exposition"
Status: in_force

The use of the name "Tennessee State Fair" or "Tennessee State Exposition" in Tennessee to denote a fair serving the state shall only be granted by the department of agriculture with the approval of the commission. Acts 2012, ch. 1047, § 1.
The use of the name "Tennessee State Fair" or "Tennessee State Exposition" in Tennessee to denote a fair serving the state shall only be granted by the department of agriculture with the approval of the commission.
Acts 2012, ch. 1047, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-330 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-330
State mineral
Status: in_force

Agate is designated as the official state mineral. Acts 2009, ch. 30, § 1.
Agate is designated as the official state mineral.
Acts 2009, ch. 30, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-8-401 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-401
Creation - Purpose
Status: in_force

There is created the David Crockett commission, hereinafter "the commission," to identify ways and means and raise the necessary funds to erect a monument or statue honoring David Crockett on the grounds of the state capitol as a permanent tribute to one of Tennessee's most prominent citizens throughout its history. Acts 2012, ch. 1064, § 1.
There is created the David Crockett commission, hereinafter "the commission," to identify ways and means and raise the necessary funds to erect a monument or statue honoring David Crockett on the grounds of the state capitol as a permanent tribute to one of Tennessee's most prominent citizens throughout its history.
Acts 2012, ch. 1064, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-126 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-126
Vouchers - Form of certificate - Temporary employment payrolls
Status: in_force

The statement provided for in § 4-6-125 shall be made according to forms provided by the commissioner of correction; provided, that payrolls for temporary employees in cases of emergency may be made at any time after the services are performed, but all such payrolls shall be certified by the managing officer in the same manner as other vouchers, who shall also certify that each person named in the payroll actually rendered the services for the time and at the rate charged therein. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b35; Code 1932, § 404; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-637.
The statement provided for in § 4-6-125 shall be made according to forms provided by the commissioner of correction; provided, that payrolls for temporary employees in cases of emergency may be made at any time after the services are performed, but all such payrolls shall be certified by the managing officer in the same manner as other vouchers, who shall also certify that each person named in the payroll actually rendered the services for the time and at the rate charged therein.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b35; Code 1932, § 404; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-637.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-121 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-121
Lottery retailer - Rental payments based on percentage of retail sales
Status: in_force

If a lottery retailer's rental payments for the business premises are contractually computed, in whole or in part, on the basis of a percentage of retail sales and such computation of retail sales is not explicitly defined to include sales of tickets or shares in a state-operated or state-managed lottery, only the compensation received by the lottery retailer from the corporation may be considered in determining the amount of the lottery retail sales for purposes of computing the rental payment. Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
If a lottery retailer's rental payments for the business premises are contractually computed, in whole or in part, on the basis of a percentage of retail sales and such computation of retail sales is not explicitly defined to include sales of tickets or shares in a state-operated or state-managed lottery, only the compensation received by the lottery retailer from the corporation may be considered in determining the amount of the lottery retail sales for purposes of computing the rental payment.
Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-306 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-306
State wild flowers
Status: in_force

The official wild flowers of this state shall be as follows: (1) The passion flower, family passiflora incarnate ; and (2) Tennessee Echinacea, Echinacea tennesseensis . Acts 1973, ch. 16, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-117; Acts 2012, ch. 829, § 1.
The official wild flowers of this state shall be as follows:
(1) The passion flower, family passiflora incarnate ; and
(2) Tennessee Echinacea, Echinacea tennesseensis .
Acts 1973, ch. 16, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-117; Acts 2012, ch. 829, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-54-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 54 / Section 4-54-106
Firearm must be clearly stamped with words "Made in Tennessee"
Status: in_force

A firearm manufactured or sold in this state under this chapter must have the words "Made in Tennessee" clearly stamped on a central metallic part, such as the receiver or frame. Acts 2009, ch. 435, § 7.
A firearm manufactured or sold in this state under this chapter must have the words "Made in Tennessee" clearly stamped on a central metallic part, such as the receiver or frame.
Acts 2009, ch. 435, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-108 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-24-108
Local governments - Powers unaffected
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this part shall be deemed to limit the powers, rights, duties and responsibilities of municipal or county governments. Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 8; T.C.A., § 4-2408.
Nothing contained in this part shall be deemed to limit the powers, rights, duties and responsibilities of municipal or county governments.
Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 8; T.C.A., § 4-2408.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-14-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-14-105
Department of economic and community development - Duties
Status: in_force

It is the duty and function of the department of economic and community development to: (1) Promote in a sound manner the location of additional industries and businesses in the state, to utilize the state's resources to the best advantage and to increase employment opportunities for all elements of the state's population; (2) Aid and encourage the existing industries of the state; and (3) Cooperate with existing state and federal agencies and local governments and agricultural, business, industrial and educational interests of the state in promotion of industrial development in this state. Acts 1953, ch. 219, § 3 (Williams, § 1016.11); impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 169, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 852, § 12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-1404; Acts 1985, ch. 256, § 4.
It is the duty and function of the department of economic and community development to:
(1) Promote in a sound manner the location of additional industries and businesses in the state, to utilize the state's resources to the best advantage and to increase employment opportunities for all elements of the state's population;
(2) Aid and encourage the existing industries of the state; and
(3) Cooperate with existing state and federal agencies and local governments and agricultural, business, industrial and educational interests of the state in promotion of industrial development in this state.
Acts 1953, ch. 219, § 3 (Williams, § 1016.11); impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 169, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 852, § 12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-1404; Acts 1985, ch. 256, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-118 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-118
Readers for blind employees
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of each department of the executive branch of state government is authorized, in the commissioner's discretion, to employ a reading assistant or assistants for any blind employee in the commissioner's department, to serve without compensation from such department. (b) Each such reading assistant may be paid for services as reading assistant by and from such blind employee or any nonprofit organization. (c) "Blind employee" as used in this section means an employee of the state who establishes to the satisfaction of the commissioner of the department where such employee works, that such employee has an impairment of sight, either permanent or temporary, that is so severe or disabling that the employment of a reading assistant or assistants for such employee is necessary or desirable to enable such employee properly to perform such employee's work. (d) This section shall not be held or considered to prevent or limit in any way the assignment to a blind employee by a department of clerical or secretarial assistance at the expense of such department, if such assistance is normally provided or authorized. Acts 1963, ch. 142, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-418.
(a) The commissioner of each department of the executive branch of state government is authorized, in the commissioner's discretion, to employ a reading assistant or assistants for any blind employee in the commissioner's department, to serve without compensation from such department.
(b) Each such reading assistant may be paid for services as reading assistant by and from such blind employee or any nonprofit organization.
(c) "Blind employee" as used in this section means an employee of the state who establishes to the satisfaction of the commissioner of the department where such employee works, that such employee has an impairment of sight, either permanent or temporary, that is so severe or disabling that the employment of a reading assistant or assistants for such employee is necessary or desirable to enable such employee properly to perform such employee's work.
(d) This section shall not be held or considered to prevent or limit in any way the assignment to a blind employee by a department of clerical or secretarial assistance at the expense of such department, if such assistance is normally provided or authorized.
Acts 1963, ch. 142, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-418.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5506 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5506
Leasing of state communications services
Status: in_force

(a) The information systems council has the authority to establish a program to lease state communications services to public and private agencies, as set forth in policies and procedures prepared by the commissioner of finance and administration and approved by the comptroller of the treasury. The council will establish fees consistent for all users of the network based on a cost recovery method approved by the commissioner of finance and administration. (b) Disputes about fees established under subsection (a) shall be resolved by the procurement commission. Acts 1997, ch. 260, § 3; 2011, ch. 295, § 19.
(a) The information systems council has the authority to establish a program to lease state communications services to public and private agencies, as set forth in policies and procedures prepared by the commissioner of finance and administration and approved by the comptroller of the treasury. The council will establish fees consistent for all users of the network based on a cost recovery method approved by the commissioner of finance and administration.
(b) Disputes about fees established under subsection (a) shall be resolved by the procurement commission.
Acts 1997, ch. 260, § 3; 2011, ch. 295, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-903 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-903
Bonds authorized
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of providing moneys for deposit with the petroleum underground storage tank board, the authority, in addition to the powers otherwise created by law, has the power and is hereby authorized to issue from time to time negotiable bonds and notes of the authority in an amount not to exceed fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) in accordance with the terms of this part. (b) Bonds or notes issued pursuant to this part shall not be issued and sold as part of an issue of bonds or notes of the authority issued pursuant to any other provisions of this chapter or any other law; provided, that the foregoing shall not prohibit the issuance of separate issues of bonds or notes pursuant to this part. (c) In addition to powers otherwise granted by law, the authority has the power and is authorized to enter into a funding agreement with the petroleum underground storage tank board. (d) The authority shall determine the amount as will be at least sufficient, together with other funds available therefor, to pay the principal of, and interest on, bonds and notes issued by the authority and to fund a debt service reserve fund. The authority may collect an administrative fee in addition to such schedule for repayment of debt. Such schedule for repayment of debt shall be provided to the commissioners of finance and administration, revenue and environment and conservation. (e) Prior to the issuance of any debt, there shall be a determination by the authority as to the sufficiency of the tax collections to service such debt. Acts 1997, ch. 444, § 2.
(a) For the purpose of providing moneys for deposit with the petroleum underground storage tank board, the authority, in addition to the powers otherwise created by law, has the power and is hereby authorized to issue from time to time negotiable bonds and notes of the authority in an amount not to exceed fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) in accordance with the terms of this part.
(b) Bonds or notes issued pursuant to this part shall not be issued and sold as part of an issue of bonds or notes of the authority issued pursuant to any other provisions of this chapter or any other law; provided, that the foregoing shall not prohibit the issuance of separate issues of bonds or notes pursuant to this part.
(c) In addition to powers otherwise granted by law, the authority has the power and is authorized to enter into a funding agreement with the petroleum underground storage tank board.
(d) The authority shall determine the amount as will be at least sufficient, together with other funds available therefor, to pay the principal of, and interest on, bonds and notes issued by the authority and to fund a debt service reserve fund. The authority may collect an administrative fee in addition to such schedule for repayment of debt. Such schedule for repayment of debt shall be provided to the commissioners of finance and administration, revenue and environment and conservation.
(e) Prior to the issuance of any debt, there shall be a determination by the authority as to the sufficiency of the tax collections to service such debt.
Acts 1997, ch. 444, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-608 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-608
Further agreements and guarantees with authority
Status: in_force

The authority has the right to enter into such further agreements with an airport authority or municipal airport and require such further guarantees or securities as it may see fit prior to, or simultaneously with, the issuance of bonds or notes or to refuse to issue bonds or notes until such agreements or securities, in any form that the authority may elect, are agreed to or are obtained. Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
The authority has the right to enter into such further agreements with an airport authority or municipal airport and require such further guarantees or securities as it may see fit prior to, or simultaneously with, the issuance of bonds or notes or to refuse to issue bonds or notes until such agreements or securities, in any form that the authority may elect, are agreed to or are obtained.
Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1103
General functions
Status: in_force

The department of general services shall coordinate and administer the state's purchases, personal properties, printing and motor vehicle facilities, surplus property, postal services and general public works services, and will provide for state agencies all additional support services that are not assigned by law to specific departments. Acts 1972, ch. 543, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-330; Acts 1981, ch. 499, § 4.
The department of general services shall coordinate and administer the state's purchases, personal properties, printing and motor vehicle facilities, surplus property, postal services and general public works services, and will provide for state agencies all additional support services that are not assigned by law to specific departments.
Acts 1972, ch. 543, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-330; Acts 1981, ch. 499, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-12-110 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-12-110
Use of profits - Earned revenue reserve fund established - Administration - Expenditures
Status: in_force

(a) Any profits derived from sales facilities authorized by § 4-12-108 shall be used in the programs of the state museum. (b) There is established within the general fund a special agency account to be known as the earned revenue reserve fund for the purpose of assuring sufficient funding for the administration and programs of the state museum. All sales facilities revenue and other program fees collected shall be deposited into the fund. No part of the fund shall revert to the general fund, but shall be carried forward until expended in accordance with this chapter. (c) The fund shall be administered by the museum executive director. (d) For each fiscal year, there is allocated a sum sufficient from the fund to provide for the administrative and program costs of the state museum. (e) Prior to the start of each fiscal year, and to the extent necessary during the fiscal year, certifications shall be made and delivered to the commissioner of finance and administration who has final authority regarding the actual expenditures of the fund. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 8, eff. 4/24/2018. Acts 1975, ch. 291, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-1210.
(a) Any profits derived from sales facilities authorized by § 4-12-108 shall be used in the programs of the state museum.
(b) There is established within the general fund a special agency account to be known as the earned revenue reserve fund for the purpose of assuring sufficient funding for the administration and programs of the state museum. All sales facilities revenue and other program fees collected shall be deposited into the fund. No part of the fund shall revert to the general fund, but shall be carried forward until expended in accordance with this chapter.
(c) The fund shall be administered by the museum executive director.
(d) For each fiscal year, there is allocated a sum sufficient from the fund to provide for the administrative and program costs of the state museum.
(e) Prior to the start of each fiscal year, and to the extent necessary during the fiscal year, certifications shall be made and delivered to the commissioner of finance and administration who has final authority regarding the actual expenditures of the fund.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 8, eff. 4/24/2018.
Acts 1975, ch. 291, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-1210.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-404 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-404
Authority
Status: in_force

Members of the CID shall have the authority to: (1) Provide investigative and technical support to the highway patrol in all criminal matters initiated by their actions; (2) Provide investigative and technical support to the driver license division of the department of safety; (3) Conduct overt and covert criminal investigations relating to: (A) Motor vehicle and motorized vehicle theft; (B) Stolen motor vehicles and motorized vehicle parts; (C) Stolen boats, airplanes and parts therefrom; (D) Violation of title and registration laws and operation of chop shops in title 55, chapter 5; (E) Identify theft laws; (F) Odometer fraud; (G) Vehicular homicides; (H) Vehicular assault; and (I) Insurance fraud related to motor vehicles; and (4) Provide technical and investigative support to the internal affairs division of the department of safety. Acts 2006, ch. 879, § 1.
Members of the CID shall have the authority to:
(1) Provide investigative and technical support to the highway patrol in all criminal matters initiated by their actions;
(2) Provide investigative and technical support to the driver license division of the department of safety;
(3) Conduct overt and covert criminal investigations relating to: (A) Motor vehicle and motorized vehicle theft; (B) Stolen motor vehicles and motorized vehicle parts; (C) Stolen boats, airplanes and parts therefrom; (D) Violation of title and registration laws and operation of chop shops in title 55, chapter 5; (E) Identify theft laws; (F) Odometer fraud; (G) Vehicular homicides; (H) Vehicular assault; and (I) Insurance fraud related to motor vehicles; and
(A) Motor vehicle and motorized vehicle theft;
(B) Stolen motor vehicles and motorized vehicle parts;
(C) Stolen boats, airplanes and parts therefrom;
(D) Violation of title and registration laws and operation of chop shops in title 55, chapter 5;
(E) Identify theft laws;
(F) Odometer fraud;
(G) Vehicular homicides;
(H) Vehicular assault; and
(I) Insurance fraud related to motor vehicles; and
(4) Provide technical and investigative support to the internal affairs division of the department of safety.
Acts 2006, ch. 879, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1005 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1005
Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 87, s 1, eff. 4/4/2017. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; modified; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 76, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-323; Acts 1980, ch. 865, § 2(d).
Repealed by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 87, s 1, eff. 4/4/2017.
Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; modified; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 76, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-323; Acts 1980, ch. 865, § 2(d).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-24-105
Per diem payments and expenses
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Commission members shall receive a per diem payment for each day of attendance at a local firefighting unit pursuant to § 4-24-110 , or a meeting of the commission pursuant to § 4-24-107 , in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day of attendance. (2) Members shall receive a prorated share of such per diem payment for less than a full day's attendance. (b) A travel and expense allowance, consistent with state travel policy, shall be paid from the member's home to the location of the firefighting unit, or meeting of the commission, and return. (c) The payment of such per diem and travel allowance expense shall be subject to funding being available in the budget of the commission for the fiscal year in which such payments are made. Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 5; 1976, ch. 706, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(26); T.C.A., § 4-2405; Acts 1981, ch. 227, § 1; 1984, ch. 676, § 1; 2004, ch. 858, §§ 1 - 3.
(a) (1) Commission members shall receive a per diem payment for each day of attendance at a local firefighting unit pursuant to § 4-24-110 , or a meeting of the commission pursuant to § 4-24-107 , in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day of attendance. (2) Members shall receive a prorated share of such per diem payment for less than a full day's attendance.
(1) Commission members shall receive a per diem payment for each day of attendance at a local firefighting unit pursuant to § 4-24-110 , or a meeting of the commission pursuant to § 4-24-107 , in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day of attendance.
(2) Members shall receive a prorated share of such per diem payment for less than a full day's attendance.
(b) A travel and expense allowance, consistent with state travel policy, shall be paid from the member's home to the location of the firefighting unit, or meeting of the commission, and return.
(c) The payment of such per diem and travel allowance expense shall be subject to funding being available in the budget of the commission for the fiscal year in which such payments are made.
Acts 1974, ch. 726, § 5; 1976, ch. 706, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(26); T.C.A., § 4-2405; Acts 1981, ch. 227, § 1; 1984, ch. 676, § 1; 2004, ch. 858, §§ 1 - 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2705 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2705
Transfer to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, on January 15, 2011, all duties of the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration, whose duties fall within those duties required to be performed by the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities pursuant to chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, shall be transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities. (b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, on January 15, 2011, all employees of the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration, whose duties fall within those duties transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities pursuant to chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, shall be transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities. (c) All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, papers or other writings in the possession of the department of mental health and substance abuse services or the department of finance and administration with respect to administering the provisions of title 33, chapter 5, assigned to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities by chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, shall be transferred to and remain in the custody of the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The transfer of all such reports, documents, surveys, books, records, papers or other writings shall be subject to any necessary consent by a federal court due to the requirements of litigation. (d) All leases, contracts and all contract rights and responsibilities in existence with the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration with respect to the duties transferred by this act to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities shall be preserved and transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities. (e) All assets, liabilities and obligations of the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration with respect to the duties transferred by chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010 to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities shall become the assets, liabilities and obligations of the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 149; 2012 , ch. 575, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, on January 15, 2011, all duties of the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration, whose duties fall within those duties required to be performed by the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities pursuant to chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, shall be transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, on January 15, 2011, all employees of the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration, whose duties fall within those duties transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities pursuant to chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, shall be transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(c) All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, papers or other writings in the possession of the department of mental health and substance abuse services or the department of finance and administration with respect to administering the provisions of title 33, chapter 5, assigned to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities by chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, shall be transferred to and remain in the custody of the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The transfer of all such reports, documents, surveys, books, records, papers or other writings shall be subject to any necessary consent by a federal court due to the requirements of litigation.
(d) All leases, contracts and all contract rights and responsibilities in existence with the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration with respect to the duties transferred by this act to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities shall be preserved and transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(e) All assets, liabilities and obligations of the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration with respect to the duties transferred by chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010 to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities shall become the assets, liabilities and obligations of the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 149; 2012 , ch. 575, § 1.