Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-120 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-120
Offense - Penalties - Limited term of ineligibility following conviction
Status: in_force

(a) It is an offense for any person required by this chapter to be chartered or licensed to engage in commercial pest control activities to knowingly engage in commercial pest control activities without first obtaining the required charter or license. (b) Violation of subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor. (c) Each custom application of pesticides without the required charter or license constitutes a separate offense. (d) Persons convicted under subsection (a) are ineligible to obtain a charter or license to engage in commercial pest control activities for a period of one (1) year from the date of the person's conviction of the offense. Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 20; T.C.A., § 62-2120; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1994, ch. 960, § 13; 2001, ch. 105, § 3.
(a) It is an offense for any person required by this chapter to be chartered or licensed to engage in commercial pest control activities to knowingly engage in commercial pest control activities without first obtaining the required charter or license.
(b) Violation of subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) Each custom application of pesticides without the required charter or license constitutes a separate offense.
(d) Persons convicted under subsection (a) are ineligible to obtain a charter or license to engage in commercial pest control activities for a period of one (1) year from the date of the person's conviction of the offense.
Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 20; T.C.A., § 62-2120; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1994, ch. 960, § 13; 2001, ch. 105, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-27-119 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 27 / Section 62-27-119
Violation of chapter by polygraph examiner or intern
Status: in_force

Any unlawful act or violation of this chapter on the part of any polygraph examiner or intern shall not be cause for revocation of the license of any other polygraph examiner for whom the offending examiner or intern may have been employed, unless it appears to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the polygraph examiner-employer has willfully or negligently aided or abetted the illegal actions or activities of the offending polygraph examiner or intern. Acts 1978, ch. 900, § 21; T.C.A., § 62-2720; Acts 1986, ch. 739, § 9; 1999, ch. 252, § 4.
Any unlawful act or violation of this chapter on the part of any polygraph examiner or intern shall not be cause for revocation of the license of any other polygraph examiner for whom the offending examiner or intern may have been employed, unless it appears to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the polygraph examiner-employer has willfully or negligently aided or abetted the illegal actions or activities of the offending polygraph examiner or intern.
Acts 1978, ch. 900, § 21; T.C.A., § 62-2720; Acts 1986, ch. 739, § 9; 1999, ch. 252, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-115 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-115
Operator or aerial applicator license requirement
Status: in_force

To use, buy or sell a restricted use pesticide, an individual must be certified by the commissioner, hold a valid commercial pest control operator's license or hold an aerial applicator's license under § 43-8-301 . Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 15; T.C.A., § 62-2115.
To use, buy or sell a restricted use pesticide, an individual must be certified by the commissioner, hold a valid commercial pest control operator's license or hold an aerial applicator's license under § 43-8-301 .
Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 15; T.C.A., § 62-2115.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-119 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 35 / Section 62-35-119
Registration cards - Investigation of applicants - Issuance or denial of cards
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Upon receipt of an application for a registration card, the commissioner: (A) Shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the statements made in the application are true; (B) Shall cause the applicant's fingerprints to be compared with fingerprints filed with the Tennessee bureau of investigation; and (C) If the application is for an armed security guard/officer registration card, shall, or if the application is for an unarmed security guard/officer registration card may, submit the applicant's fingerprints and photograph to the federal bureau of investigation for a search of its files to determine whether the applicant has any recorded convictions. (2) (A) The department of commerce and insurance has the authority to query the Tennessee bureau of investigation's Tennessee criminal history records system for the following information: (i) Tennessee criminal history records; (ii) Tennessee repository for apprehension of persons (TRAP); and (iii) State of Tennessee orders of protection files (STOP). (B) The records may be used in lieu of fingerprint background checks for the issuance of unarmed security guard/officer registrations, if requested. (b) Pending issuance, denial, or renewal of a registration card by the commissioner, the applicant may work as an unarmed security guard/officer, if the applicant submits a completed application form, one (1) set of classifiable electronic fingerprints, one (1) head-and-shoulder photograph taken within the last six (6) months, and the application fee to the commissioner, and the applicant keeps a copy of the completed application form on the applicant's person while on duty. (c) (1) The commissioner shall issue to a qualified applicant a registration card for armed security guard/officer or unarmed security guard/officer registration upon receipt of the appropriate payment of fees and a statement from a certified trainer that the training required by this chapter has been completed. The commissioner shall establish the appropriate amounts for the fees required by this subsection (c). (2) [Deleted by 2020 amendment.] Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 580, Secs.s7, s8, s14 eff. 7/1/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 580, s 6, eff. 7/1/2020. Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 19; 1988, ch. 987, § 8; 1990, ch. 1026, § 6; 1991, ch. 425, § 3; 1995, ch. 249, § 2; 2000, ch. 705, § 1; 2006, ch. 1013, § 3.
(a) (1) Upon receipt of an application for a registration card, the commissioner: (A) Shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the statements made in the application are true; (B) Shall cause the applicant's fingerprints to be compared with fingerprints filed with the Tennessee bureau of investigation; and (C) If the application is for an armed security guard/officer registration card, shall, or if the application is for an unarmed security guard/officer registration card may, submit the applicant's fingerprints and photograph to the federal bureau of investigation for a search of its files to determine whether the applicant has any recorded convictions. (2) (A) The department of commerce and insurance has the authority to query the Tennessee bureau of investigation's Tennessee criminal history records system for the following information: (i) Tennessee criminal history records; (ii) Tennessee repository for apprehension of persons (TRAP); and (iii) State of Tennessee orders of protection files (STOP). (B) The records may be used in lieu of fingerprint background checks for the issuance of unarmed security guard/officer registrations, if requested.
(1) Upon receipt of an application for a registration card, the commissioner: (A) Shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the statements made in the application are true; (B) Shall cause the applicant's fingerprints to be compared with fingerprints filed with the Tennessee bureau of investigation; and (C) If the application is for an armed security guard/officer registration card, shall, or if the application is for an unarmed security guard/officer registration card may, submit the applicant's fingerprints and photograph to the federal bureau of investigation for a search of its files to determine whether the applicant has any recorded convictions.
(A) Shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the statements made in the application are true;
(B) Shall cause the applicant's fingerprints to be compared with fingerprints filed with the Tennessee bureau of investigation; and
(C) If the application is for an armed security guard/officer registration card, shall, or if the application is for an unarmed security guard/officer registration card may, submit the applicant's fingerprints and photograph to the federal bureau of investigation for a search of its files to determine whether the applicant has any recorded convictions.
(2) (A) The department of commerce and insurance has the authority to query the Tennessee bureau of investigation's Tennessee criminal history records system for the following information: (i) Tennessee criminal history records; (ii) Tennessee repository for apprehension of persons (TRAP); and (iii) State of Tennessee orders of protection files (STOP). (B) The records may be used in lieu of fingerprint background checks for the issuance of unarmed security guard/officer registrations, if requested.
(A) The department of commerce and insurance has the authority to query the Tennessee bureau of investigation's Tennessee criminal history records system for the following information: (i) Tennessee criminal history records; (ii) Tennessee repository for apprehension of persons (TRAP); and (iii) State of Tennessee orders of protection files (STOP).
(i) Tennessee criminal history records;
(ii) Tennessee repository for apprehension of persons (TRAP); and
(iii) State of Tennessee orders of protection files (STOP).
(B) The records may be used in lieu of fingerprint background checks for the issuance of unarmed security guard/officer registrations, if requested.
(b) Pending issuance, denial, or renewal of a registration card by the commissioner, the applicant may work as an unarmed security guard/officer, if the applicant submits a completed application form, one (1) set of classifiable electronic fingerprints, one (1) head-and-shoulder photograph taken within the last six (6) months, and the application fee to the commissioner, and the applicant keeps a copy of the completed application form on the applicant's person while on duty.
(c) (1) The commissioner shall issue to a qualified applicant a registration card for armed security guard/officer or unarmed security guard/officer registration upon receipt of the appropriate payment of fees and a statement from a certified trainer that the training required by this chapter has been completed. The commissioner shall establish the appropriate amounts for the fees required by this subsection (c). (2) [Deleted by 2020 amendment.]
(1) The commissioner shall issue to a qualified applicant a registration card for armed security guard/officer or unarmed security guard/officer registration upon receipt of the appropriate payment of fees and a statement from a certified trainer that the training required by this chapter has been completed. The commissioner shall establish the appropriate amounts for the fees required by this subsection (c).
(2) [Deleted by 2020 amendment.]
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 580, Secs.s7, s8, s14 eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 580, s 6, eff. 7/1/2020.
Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 19; 1988, ch. 987, § 8; 1990, ch. 1026, § 6; 1991, ch. 425, § 3; 1995, ch. 249, § 2; 2000, ch. 705, § 1; 2006, ch. 1013, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-25-101 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 25 / Section 62-25-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Rental Location Agent Act of 1978." Acts 1978, ch. 663, § 1; T.C.A., § 62-2501.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Rental Location Agent Act of 1978."
Acts 1978, ch. 663, § 1; T.C.A., § 62-2501.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-334 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-334
Court testimony - Receipt of fee
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not act or be construed to prohibit a real estate broker licensed under chapter 13 of this title from testifying as to the value of property in court cases as an expert witness and receiving a fee for the testimony subject to review by the court.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-322 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-322
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 838, s 11, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1988, ch. 1031, § 2.
Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 838, s 11, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1988, ch. 1031, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-19-128 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 19 / Section 62-19-128
Licensed public automobile auctions - Minimum requirements
Status: in_force

(a) Public automobile auctions shall be licensed and regulated by the Tennessee auctioneer commission and the Tennessee motor vehicle commission when engaged in the sale of motor vehicles. (b) The following are minimum requirements for licensed public automobile auctions: (1) The public automobile auction shall have a letter of compliance with local ordinances from the local zoning authority; (2) The public automobile auction shall have garagekeeper's legal liability insurance in an amount not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000); (3) The public automobile auction shall have a surety bond of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) issued by a licensed bonding company; (4) The public automobile auction shall have a compiled financial statement prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles by a certified public accountant or public accountant dated not earlier than twelve (12) months prior to the date of the application and shall furnish a copy of the financial statement to the commission along with any changes to the statement; (5) The public automobile auction shall have a minimum net worth of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); (6) The public automobile auction shall have a business telephone in the auction company name. For purposes of this subdivision (b)(6), cellular telephones are not acceptable; (7) All signs shall be visible, and a permanent professional business sign shall be installed and have letters that are at least eight inches (8") tall; (8) The public automobile auction shall hold a current business tax license as required by local applicable law; and (9) The public automobile auction must obtain, hold, and have displayed on its premises a valid motor vehicle dealer license from the Tennessee motor vehicle commission and a valid license from the Tennessee auctioneer commission; (10) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.] (c) Prior to a motor vehicle being subject to a public automobile auction, the public automobile auctioneer shall verify that the motor vehicle has a clean and unencumbered title, by obtaining a valid motor vehicle title history from the department of revenue or if the motor vehicle is registered in a state other than this state, the appropriate titling agency in the other state. (d) All public automobile auctions must take place at the established place of business listed on the motor vehicle dealer license. (e) The public automobile auction shall not sell new or unused motor vehicles or vehicles with a manufacturer's statement of origin. (f) The public automobile auction must take possession of and retain title to each motor vehicle offered for sale at the auction. If the sale is finalized on a motor vehicle, then the owner of the vehicle must sign the title over to the public automobile auction, who must then sign the title over to and deliver the title to the buyer on the date of the sale. If a sale of the vehicle is not made, then the unsigned title must be returned to the owner of the vehicle who offered the vehicle for sale at the auction. At all times, the public automobile auction is deemed the seller of the motor vehicle with the same duties and responsibilities as other licensed motor vehicle dealers. (g) The public automobile auction may hire a licensed auctioneer to solicit bids at an auction. (h) [Repealed effective October 16, 2024.] (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(9), a motor vehicle dealer license is not required to sell or purchase previously titled antique or unique motor vehicles through an auction format held in conjunction with a motor vehicle festival: (A) Held at a municipal convention center, as defined in § 7-4-101 , located in a county with a population of not less than three hundred sixty-six thousand two hundred (366,200) and not more than three hundred sixty-six thousand three hundred (366,300), according to the 2020 federal census or any subsequent census; and (B) For which a portion of the festival's proceeds are donated to a hospital neurological institute located in a county with a population of not less than three hundred sixty-six thousand two hundred (366,200) and not more than three hundred sixty-six thousand three hundred (366,300), according to the 2020 federal census or any subsequent census. (2) This subsection (h) is repealed on October 16, 2024. (i) [Repealed effective October 17, 2022.] Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 590,s 2, eff. 10/11/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 585,s 4, eff. 3/15/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 585,s 3, eff. 3/15/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 585,s 2, eff. 3/15/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 172, s 2, eff. 10/6/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 675, s 2, eff. 10/6/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 66, s 2, eff. 10/15/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 471, s 20, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2008 , ch. 724, § 4.
(a) Public automobile auctions shall be licensed and regulated by the Tennessee auctioneer commission and the Tennessee motor vehicle commission when engaged in the sale of motor vehicles.
(b) The following are minimum requirements for licensed public automobile auctions: (1) The public automobile auction shall have a letter of compliance with local ordinances from the local zoning authority; (2) The public automobile auction shall have garagekeeper's legal liability insurance in an amount not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000); (3) The public automobile auction shall have a surety bond of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) issued by a licensed bonding company; (4) The public automobile auction shall have a compiled financial statement prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles by a certified public accountant or public accountant dated not earlier than twelve (12) months prior to the date of the application and shall furnish a copy of the financial statement to the commission along with any changes to the statement; (5) The public automobile auction shall have a minimum net worth of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); (6) The public automobile auction shall have a business telephone in the auction company name. For purposes of this subdivision (b)(6), cellular telephones are not acceptable; (7) All signs shall be visible, and a permanent professional business sign shall be installed and have letters that are at least eight inches (8") tall; (8) The public automobile auction shall hold a current business tax license as required by local applicable law; and (9) The public automobile auction must obtain, hold, and have displayed on its premises a valid motor vehicle dealer license from the Tennessee motor vehicle commission and a valid license from the Tennessee auctioneer commission; (10) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.]
(1) The public automobile auction shall have a letter of compliance with local ordinances from the local zoning authority;
(2) The public automobile auction shall have garagekeeper's legal liability insurance in an amount not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000);
(3) The public automobile auction shall have a surety bond of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) issued by a licensed bonding company;
(4) The public automobile auction shall have a compiled financial statement prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles by a certified public accountant or public accountant dated not earlier than twelve (12) months prior to the date of the application and shall furnish a copy of the financial statement to the commission along with any changes to the statement;
(5) The public automobile auction shall have a minimum net worth of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000);
(6) The public automobile auction shall have a business telephone in the auction company name. For purposes of this subdivision (b)(6), cellular telephones are not acceptable;
(7) All signs shall be visible, and a permanent professional business sign shall be installed and have letters that are at least eight inches (8") tall;
(8) The public automobile auction shall hold a current business tax license as required by local applicable law; and
(9) The public automobile auction must obtain, hold, and have displayed on its premises a valid motor vehicle dealer license from the Tennessee motor vehicle commission and a valid license from the Tennessee auctioneer commission;
(10) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.]
(c) Prior to a motor vehicle being subject to a public automobile auction, the public automobile auctioneer shall verify that the motor vehicle has a clean and unencumbered title, by obtaining a valid motor vehicle title history from the department of revenue or if the motor vehicle is registered in a state other than this state, the appropriate titling agency in the other state.
(d) All public automobile auctions must take place at the established place of business listed on the motor vehicle dealer license.
(e) The public automobile auction shall not sell new or unused motor vehicles or vehicles with a manufacturer's statement of origin.
(f) The public automobile auction must take possession of and retain title to each motor vehicle offered for sale at the auction. If the sale is finalized on a motor vehicle, then the owner of the vehicle must sign the title over to the public automobile auction, who must then sign the title over to and deliver the title to the buyer on the date of the sale. If a sale of the vehicle is not made, then the unsigned title must be returned to the owner of the vehicle who offered the vehicle for sale at the auction. At all times, the public automobile auction is deemed the seller of the motor vehicle with the same duties and responsibilities as other licensed motor vehicle dealers.
(g) The public automobile auction may hire a licensed auctioneer to solicit bids at an auction.
(h) [Repealed effective October 16, 2024.] (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(9), a motor vehicle dealer license is not required to sell or purchase previously titled antique or unique motor vehicles through an auction format held in conjunction with a motor vehicle festival: (A) Held at a municipal convention center, as defined in § 7-4-101 , located in a county with a population of not less than three hundred sixty-six thousand two hundred (366,200) and not more than three hundred sixty-six thousand three hundred (366,300), according to the 2020 federal census or any subsequent census; and (B) For which a portion of the festival's proceeds are donated to a hospital neurological institute located in a county with a population of not less than three hundred sixty-six thousand two hundred (366,200) and not more than three hundred sixty-six thousand three hundred (366,300), according to the 2020 federal census or any subsequent census. (2) This subsection (h) is repealed on October 16, 2024.
(1) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(9), a motor vehicle dealer license is not required to sell or purchase previously titled antique or unique motor vehicles through an auction format held in conjunction with a motor vehicle festival: (A) Held at a municipal convention center, as defined in § 7-4-101 , located in a county with a population of not less than three hundred sixty-six thousand two hundred (366,200) and not more than three hundred sixty-six thousand three hundred (366,300), according to the 2020 federal census or any subsequent census; and (B) For which a portion of the festival's proceeds are donated to a hospital neurological institute located in a county with a population of not less than three hundred sixty-six thousand two hundred (366,200) and not more than three hundred sixty-six thousand three hundred (366,300), according to the 2020 federal census or any subsequent census.
(A) Held at a municipal convention center, as defined in § 7-4-101 , located in a county with a population of not less than three hundred sixty-six thousand two hundred (366,200) and not more than three hundred sixty-six thousand three hundred (366,300), according to the 2020 federal census or any subsequent census; and
(B) For which a portion of the festival's proceeds are donated to a hospital neurological institute located in a county with a population of not less than three hundred sixty-six thousand two hundred (366,200) and not more than three hundred sixty-six thousand three hundred (366,300), according to the 2020 federal census or any subsequent census.
(2) This subsection (h) is repealed on October 16, 2024.
(i) [Repealed effective October 17, 2022.]
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 590,s 2, eff. 10/11/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 585,s 4, eff. 3/15/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 585,s 3, eff. 3/15/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 585,s 2, eff. 3/15/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 172, s 2, eff. 10/6/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 675, s 2, eff. 10/6/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 66, s 2, eff. 10/15/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 471, s 20, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2008 , ch. 724, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-137 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 4 / Section 62-4-137
Animals permitted in shops
Status: in_force

No animals, except service animals, fish for decorative purposes, and birds in cages shall be permitted in any shop. Bird cages in shops shall be cleaned daily. Departmental inspectors shall ensure that bird cages are cleaned sufficiently to prevent any hazard to human health or well-being. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, s 33, eff. 7/1/2015.
No animals, except service animals, fish for decorative purposes, and birds in cages shall be permitted in any shop. Bird cages in shops shall be cleaned daily. Departmental inspectors shall ensure that bird cages are cleaned sufficiently to prevent any hazard to human health or well-being.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, s 33, eff. 7/1/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-26-211 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 26 / Section 62-26-211
Renewal - Validity
Status: in_force

(a) A license or renewal of a license issued under this part shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance. The commissioner shall provide each licensee with a renewal application form sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the license. (b) (1) The fee for the timely renewal of a license shall be as set by the commissioner in accordance with the following schedule: Private investigator license $ ______________ Company license Number of private investigators Employed by company Sole practitioner private investigator $ ______________ Two to five (2-5) employees $ ______________ Over five (5) employees $ ______________ (2) A penalty as prescribed by the commissioner will be assessed on any renewal application postmarked after the expiration date of the license. (c) No renewal application will be accepted more than thirty (30) days after the expiration date of the license. (d) A renewal application shall be accompanied by a notarized statement sworn to by the applicant as to the identity and number of private investigators employed by or affiliated with the investigations company. Making a false statement shall be punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) and assessment of the maximum renewal fee. Acts 1990, ch. 780, § 12; 1991, ch. 457, §§ 12-14; 1993, ch. 511, §§ 12, 13.
(a) A license or renewal of a license issued under this part shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance. The commissioner shall provide each licensee with a renewal application form sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the license.
(b) (1) The fee for the timely renewal of a license shall be as set by the commissioner in accordance with the following schedule: Private investigator license $ ______________ Company license Number of private investigators Employed by company Sole practitioner private investigator $ ______________ Two to five (2-5) employees $ ______________ Over five (5) employees $ ______________ (2) A penalty as prescribed by the commissioner will be assessed on any renewal application postmarked after the expiration date of the license.
(1) The fee for the timely renewal of a license shall be as set by the commissioner in accordance with the following schedule: Private investigator license $ ______________ Company license Number of private investigators Employed by company Sole practitioner private investigator $ ______________ Two to five (2-5) employees $ ______________ Over five (5) employees $ ______________
Private investigator license $ ______________
Company license
Number of private investigators
Employed by company
Sole practitioner private investigator $ ______________
Two to five (2-5) employees $ ______________
Over five (5) employees $ ______________
(2) A penalty as prescribed by the commissioner will be assessed on any renewal application postmarked after the expiration date of the license.
(c) No renewal application will be accepted more than thirty (30) days after the expiration date of the license.
(d) A renewal application shall be accompanied by a notarized statement sworn to by the applicant as to the identity and number of private investigators employed by or affiliated with the investigations company. Making a false statement shall be punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) and assessment of the maximum renewal fee.
Acts 1990, ch. 780, § 12; 1991, ch. 457, §§ 12-14; 1993, ch. 511, §§ 12, 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-303 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-303
Powers and duties of commissioner - Advisory committee -Restraining or enjoining violations - Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner has the power and the duty to: (1) Administer and enforce this part; (2) Issue and renew licenses to home inspectors pursuant to this part; (3) Suspend, revoke or fail to renew the license of a home inspector; (4) Establish standards for the initial and continuing education of home inspectors, including prescribing the form and content of examinations to determine the qualifications of persons applying for licensure; (5) Promulgate rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5; (6) Adopt and publish a code of ethics and standards of practice for home inspectors; and (7) Charge and collect fees, including license application and renewal fees, to be utilized to fund activities that may be necessary to carry out this part. (b) The commissioner may appoint a committee of licensed home inspectors with at least five (5) years experience in the field of home inspection to advise the commissioner with respect to any contemplated rulemaking under this section. The commissioner shall include at least one (1) member from each of the following: (1) The American Society of Home Inspectors; (2) The Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association; (3) The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors; (4) The National Association of Home Inspectors; and (5) The American Home Inspection Association. (c) The commissioner may seek relief at law or equity to restrain or enjoin any act or practice in violation of this part or of any rule promulgated under this part. Jurisdiction is conferred upon the chancery and circuit courts of this state to hear and determine such a suit. No bond shall be required for the prosecution of the suit or for the issuance of an injunction. Acts 2005, ch. 65, § 4; 2009 , ch. 181, §§ 1, 2.
(a) The commissioner has the power and the duty to: (1) Administer and enforce this part; (2) Issue and renew licenses to home inspectors pursuant to this part; (3) Suspend, revoke or fail to renew the license of a home inspector; (4) Establish standards for the initial and continuing education of home inspectors, including prescribing the form and content of examinations to determine the qualifications of persons applying for licensure; (5) Promulgate rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5; (6) Adopt and publish a code of ethics and standards of practice for home inspectors; and (7) Charge and collect fees, including license application and renewal fees, to be utilized to fund activities that may be necessary to carry out this part.
(1) Administer and enforce this part;
(2) Issue and renew licenses to home inspectors pursuant to this part;
(3) Suspend, revoke or fail to renew the license of a home inspector;
(4) Establish standards for the initial and continuing education of home inspectors, including prescribing the form and content of examinations to determine the qualifications of persons applying for licensure;
(5) Promulgate rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5;
(6) Adopt and publish a code of ethics and standards of practice for home inspectors; and
(7) Charge and collect fees, including license application and renewal fees, to be utilized to fund activities that may be necessary to carry out this part.
(b) The commissioner may appoint a committee of licensed home inspectors with at least five (5) years experience in the field of home inspection to advise the commissioner with respect to any contemplated rulemaking under this section. The commissioner shall include at least one (1) member from each of the following: (1) The American Society of Home Inspectors; (2) The Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association; (3) The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors; (4) The National Association of Home Inspectors; and (5) The American Home Inspection Association.
(1) The American Society of Home Inspectors;
(2) The Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association;
(3) The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors;
(4) The National Association of Home Inspectors; and
(5) The American Home Inspection Association.
(c) The commissioner may seek relief at law or equity to restrain or enjoin any act or practice in violation of this part or of any rule promulgated under this part. Jurisdiction is conferred upon the chancery and circuit courts of this state to hear and determine such a suit. No bond shall be required for the prosecution of the suit or for the issuance of an injunction.
Acts 2005, ch. 65, § 4; 2009 , ch. 181, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-416 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-416
Biennial certification of system for periodic appraisal review
Status: in_force

Each registered appraisal management company shall certify to the commission on a biennial basis that it has a system in place to perform an appraisal review on a periodic basis of the work of all appraisers who are performing appraisals in Tennessee for the appraisal management company to validate that the appraisals are being conducted in accordance with USPAP. An AMC shall report to the commission the results of any appraisal reviews in which an appraisal is found to be substantially noncompliant with USPAP, state laws or federal laws pertaining to appraisals. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 180, Secs.s 12, s 13 eff. 4/23/2013. Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 17.
Each registered appraisal management company shall certify to the commission on a biennial basis that it has a system in place to perform an appraisal review on a periodic basis of the work of all appraisers who are performing appraisals in Tennessee for the appraisal management company to validate that the appraisals are being conducted in accordance with USPAP. An AMC shall report to the commission the results of any appraisal reviews in which an appraisal is found to be substantially noncompliant with USPAP, state laws or federal laws pertaining to appraisals.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 180, Secs.s 12, s 13 eff. 4/23/2013.
Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-3-115 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 3 / Section 62-3-115
Reciprocity of master barbers
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue a certificate of registration as a master barber without examination to a nonresident who: (1) Holds a valid license or certificate of registration as a master barber in another jurisdiction that: (A) Has substantially the same requirements for licensing or registration of barbers as are contained in this chapter; or (B) Has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the board permitting licenses or certificates of registration to be issued without examination to master barbers resident in and registered by this state; (2) Proves by sworn affidavits that the nonresident has continuously and lawfully practiced as a barber in another jurisdiction for the immediately preceding five (5) years; or (3) Has held a military occupational skill (MOS) rating in a branch of the military service for two (2) or more years that required the person to perform the duties of a barber. (b) The board shall not prohibit an applicant from receiving initial reciprocity based on the requirements of § 62-3-110(b)(4) or § 62-3-119(b) . However, the requirements of § 62-3-110(b)(4) or § 62-3-119(b) must be completed before the applicant seeks to renew the certificate of registration. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 4, eff. 4/13/2021. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 838, s 8, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 10; mod. Code 1932, § 7127; Acts 1951, ch. 231, §4; 1961, ch. 214, § 1; 1963, ch. 349, § 1; 1965, ch. 267, §2; 1967, ch. 249, § 3; 1975, ch. 146, §§ 7, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-314; T.C.A., § 62-3-114 ; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 6; 1986, ch. 921, §§ 12, 13; 1988, ch. 674, § 2; 2001, ch. 99, § 2.
(a) The board may issue a certificate of registration as a master barber without examination to a nonresident who: (1) Holds a valid license or certificate of registration as a master barber in another jurisdiction that: (A) Has substantially the same requirements for licensing or registration of barbers as are contained in this chapter; or (B) Has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the board permitting licenses or certificates of registration to be issued without examination to master barbers resident in and registered by this state; (2) Proves by sworn affidavits that the nonresident has continuously and lawfully practiced as a barber in another jurisdiction for the immediately preceding five (5) years; or (3) Has held a military occupational skill (MOS) rating in a branch of the military service for two (2) or more years that required the person to perform the duties of a barber.
(1) Holds a valid license or certificate of registration as a master barber in another jurisdiction that: (A) Has substantially the same requirements for licensing or registration of barbers as are contained in this chapter; or (B) Has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the board permitting licenses or certificates of registration to be issued without examination to master barbers resident in and registered by this state;
(A) Has substantially the same requirements for licensing or registration of barbers as are contained in this chapter; or
(B) Has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the board permitting licenses or certificates of registration to be issued without examination to master barbers resident in and registered by this state;
(2) Proves by sworn affidavits that the nonresident has continuously and lawfully practiced as a barber in another jurisdiction for the immediately preceding five (5) years; or
(3) Has held a military occupational skill (MOS) rating in a branch of the military service for two (2) or more years that required the person to perform the duties of a barber.
(b) The board shall not prohibit an applicant from receiving initial reciprocity based on the requirements of § 62-3-110(b)(4) or § 62-3-119(b) . However, the requirements of § 62-3-110(b)(4) or § 62-3-119(b) must be completed before the applicant seeks to renew the certificate of registration.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 4, eff. 4/13/2021.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 838, s 8, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 10; mod. Code 1932, § 7127; Acts 1951, ch. 231, §4; 1961, ch. 214, § 1; 1963, ch. 349, § 1; 1965, ch. 267, §2; 1967, ch. 249, § 3; 1975, ch. 146, §§ 7, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-314; T.C.A., § 62-3-114 ; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 6; 1986, ch. 921, §§ 12, 13; 1988, ch. 674, § 2; 2001, ch. 99, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-305 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-305
Application for licensure - Prerequisites and qualifications
Status: in_force

Any person who applies for licensure as a home inspector must submit an application on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The application shall be accompanied by the fee specified in § 62-6-303 . Applicants for licensure shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the applicant: (1) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Has graduated from high school or earned a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education; (3) Has not been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to perform competently and fully as a licensee; (4) Is not the subject of a disciplinary or enforcement action by another state or a local jurisdiction in connection with the performance of home inspections or the licensing or certification of home inspectors; (5) Has successfully completed ninety (90) hours of a commissioner-approved training program or course of study involving the performance of home inspections and the preparation of home inspection reports; (6) Has passed a commissioner-approved competency examination administered by the state or an entity selected by the state; and (7) Has obtained a certificate of insurance in an amount required by the commissioner for general liability as well as errors and omissions to cover all activities contemplated under this part. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 45, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2005, ch. 65, § 6; 2006, ch. 959, § 1.
Any person who applies for licensure as a home inspector must submit an application on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The application shall be accompanied by the fee specified in § 62-6-303 . Applicants for licensure shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the applicant:
(1) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) Has graduated from high school or earned a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education;
(3) Has not been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to perform competently and fully as a licensee;
(4) Is not the subject of a disciplinary or enforcement action by another state or a local jurisdiction in connection with the performance of home inspections or the licensing or certification of home inspectors;
(5) Has successfully completed ninety (90) hours of a commissioner-approved training program or course of study involving the performance of home inspections and the preparation of home inspection reports;
(6) Has passed a commissioner-approved competency examination administered by the state or an entity selected by the state; and
(7) Has obtained a certificate of insurance in an amount required by the commissioner for general liability as well as errors and omissions to cover all activities contemplated under this part.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 45, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2005, ch. 65, § 6; 2006, ch. 959, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-20-102 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 20 / Section 62-20-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the Tennessee collection service board; (2) "Client" means any person who retains the services of a collection service and for such services directly provides the fee, commission or other compensation; (3) "Collection service" means any person that engages in, or attempts to engage in, the collection of delinquent accounts, bills or other forms of indebtedness irrespective of whether the person engaging in or attempting to engage in collection activity has received the indebtedness by assignment or whether the indebtedness was purchased by the person engaging in, or attempting to engage in, the collection activity. "Collection service" does not include any person that engages in, or attempts to engage in, the collection of notes or guarantees. "Collection service" includes, but is not limited to: (A) Any deputy sheriff, constable or other individual who, in the course of that person's duties, accepts any compensation other than that fixed by statute in connection with the collection of an account; (B) Any person who, in the process of collecting that person's own accounts, uses or causes to be used any fictitious name that would indicate to a debtor that a third party is handling the accounts; (C) Any person who offers for sale, gives away or uses any letter or form designed for use in the collection of accounts that deceives the receiver into believing that an account is in the hands of a third party, even though the letter or form may instruct the debtor to pay directly to the debtor's creditor; and (D) Any person who engages in the solicitation of claims or judgments for the purpose of collecting or attempting to collect claims or judgments or who solicits the purchase of claims or judgments for the purpose of collecting or attempting to collect claims or judgments by engaging in or attempting to engage in collection activity relative to claims or judgments; (4) "Collection service license" means a license granted to a collection service; (5) "Financially responsible" means capable, as demonstrated to the board's satisfaction, of sound financial management and fiscal discretion. The board may deem to be not financially responsible any person who: (A) Submits a balance sheet reflecting liabilities in excess of assets; (B) Is unable to pay debts as they mature; (C) Submits materially inaccurate financial information; or (D) Issues a check to a client without sufficient funds for the payment of the check in full; (6) "Person" means an individual, firm, corporation, association or other legal entity; and (7) [Deleted by 2021 amendment.] Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 549, s 32, eff. 10/1/2021. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 996,s 1, eff. 5/22/2014. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 180, s 6, eff. 4/23/2013. Acts 1981, ch. 170, § 2; modified; Acts 1988, ch. 823, §§1-5; 2009 , ch. 279, § 6.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Board" means the Tennessee collection service board;
(2) "Client" means any person who retains the services of a collection service and for such services directly provides the fee, commission or other compensation;
(3) "Collection service" means any person that engages in, or attempts to engage in, the collection of delinquent accounts, bills or other forms of indebtedness irrespective of whether the person engaging in or attempting to engage in collection activity has received the indebtedness by assignment or whether the indebtedness was purchased by the person engaging in, or attempting to engage in, the collection activity. "Collection service" does not include any person that engages in, or attempts to engage in, the collection of notes or guarantees. "Collection service" includes, but is not limited to: (A) Any deputy sheriff, constable or other individual who, in the course of that person's duties, accepts any compensation other than that fixed by statute in connection with the collection of an account; (B) Any person who, in the process of collecting that person's own accounts, uses or causes to be used any fictitious name that would indicate to a debtor that a third party is handling the accounts; (C) Any person who offers for sale, gives away or uses any letter or form designed for use in the collection of accounts that deceives the receiver into believing that an account is in the hands of a third party, even though the letter or form may instruct the debtor to pay directly to the debtor's creditor; and (D) Any person who engages in the solicitation of claims or judgments for the purpose of collecting or attempting to collect claims or judgments or who solicits the purchase of claims or judgments for the purpose of collecting or attempting to collect claims or judgments by engaging in or attempting to engage in collection activity relative to claims or judgments;
(A) Any deputy sheriff, constable or other individual who, in the course of that person's duties, accepts any compensation other than that fixed by statute in connection with the collection of an account;
(B) Any person who, in the process of collecting that person's own accounts, uses or causes to be used any fictitious name that would indicate to a debtor that a third party is handling the accounts;
(C) Any person who offers for sale, gives away or uses any letter or form designed for use in the collection of accounts that deceives the receiver into believing that an account is in the hands of a third party, even though the letter or form may instruct the debtor to pay directly to the debtor's creditor; and
(D) Any person who engages in the solicitation of claims or judgments for the purpose of collecting or attempting to collect claims or judgments or who solicits the purchase of claims or judgments for the purpose of collecting or attempting to collect claims or judgments by engaging in or attempting to engage in collection activity relative to claims or judgments;
(4) "Collection service license" means a license granted to a collection service;
(5) "Financially responsible" means capable, as demonstrated to the board's satisfaction, of sound financial management and fiscal discretion. The board may deem to be not financially responsible any person who: (A) Submits a balance sheet reflecting liabilities in excess of assets; (B) Is unable to pay debts as they mature; (C) Submits materially inaccurate financial information; or (D) Issues a check to a client without sufficient funds for the payment of the check in full;
(A) Submits a balance sheet reflecting liabilities in excess of assets;
(B) Is unable to pay debts as they mature;
(C) Submits materially inaccurate financial information; or
(D) Issues a check to a client without sufficient funds for the payment of the check in full;
(6) "Person" means an individual, firm, corporation, association or other legal entity; and
(7) [Deleted by 2021 amendment.]
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 549, s 32, eff. 10/1/2021.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 996,s 1, eff. 5/22/2014.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 180, s 6, eff. 4/23/2013.
Acts 1981, ch. 170, § 2; modified; Acts 1988, ch. 823, §§1-5; 2009 , ch. 279, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-116 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-116
Use of pesticide consistent with labeling
Status: in_force

No person shall use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 16; T.C.A., § 62-2116.
No person shall use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 16; T.C.A., § 62-2116.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-27-114 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 27 / Section 62-27-114
Notice of change of business address
Status: in_force

Any polygraph examiner or company licensed under this chapter shall notify the commissioner in writing within thirty (30) days of any change of business address. Acts 1978, ch. 900, § 16; T.C.A., § 62-2715; Acts 1982, ch. 720, §17; 1986, ch. 739, §6; 1999, ch. 252, § 5.
Any polygraph examiner or company licensed under this chapter shall notify the commissioner in writing within thirty (30) days of any change of business address.
Acts 1978, ch. 900, § 16; T.C.A., § 62-2715; Acts 1982, ch. 720, §17; 1986, ch. 739, §6; 1999, ch. 252, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-322 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-322
Nonresident licensees and certificate holders - Reciprocity - Fees
Status: in_force

(a) If, in the determination of the commission, a state is deemed to have meaningful requirements for licensure and certification, then the commission shall grant reciprocal rights to licensees and certificate holders who are in good standing in that state. (b) The commission shall set reasonable fees for the practice of appraisal in this state by licensees and certificate holders of other states that have been granted reciprocity. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 180, s 14, eff. 4/23/2013. Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 31; 1991, ch. 366, § 34.
(a) If, in the determination of the commission, a state is deemed to have meaningful requirements for licensure and certification, then the commission shall grant reciprocal rights to licensees and certificate holders who are in good standing in that state.
(b) The commission shall set reasonable fees for the practice of appraisal in this state by licensees and certificate holders of other states that have been granted reciprocity.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 180, s 14, eff. 4/23/2013.
Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 31; 1991, ch. 366, § 34.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-3-114 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 3 / Section 62-3-114
Reciprocity for technicians and barber instructors
Status: in_force

(a) A person who holds a valid license or certificate of registration as a technician or barber instructor under the laws of a state, the District of Columbia, a territorial possession of the United States or a foreign country may be issued a certificate of registration as a technician or barber instructor if the board makes an individual determination that the person has substantially met the qualifications for registration in this state. (b) The board shall not prohibit an applicant from receiving initial reciprocity based on the requirements of § 62-3-110(a)(3)(C) , § 62-3-110(b)(4) , § 62-3-119(b) , or § 62-3-124(a)(3) . However, the requirements of § 62-3-110(a)(3)(C) , § 62-3-110(b)(4) , § 62-3-119(b) , or § 62-3-124(a)(3) must be completed before the applicant seeks to renew the certificate of registration. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 3, eff. 4/13/2021. Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 10; mod. Code 1932, § 7127; Acts 1951, ch. 231, §4; 1965, ch. 267, § 3; 1967, ch. 249, § 3; 1975, ch. 146, §§ 9, 10; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-315; T.C.A., § 62-3-115 ; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 5; 1986, ch. 921, § 11.
(a) A person who holds a valid license or certificate of registration as a technician or barber instructor under the laws of a state, the District of Columbia, a territorial possession of the United States or a foreign country may be issued a certificate of registration as a technician or barber instructor if the board makes an individual determination that the person has substantially met the qualifications for registration in this state.
(b) The board shall not prohibit an applicant from receiving initial reciprocity based on the requirements of § 62-3-110(a)(3)(C) , § 62-3-110(b)(4) , § 62-3-119(b) , or § 62-3-124(a)(3) . However, the requirements of § 62-3-110(a)(3)(C) , § 62-3-110(b)(4) , § 62-3-119(b) , or § 62-3-124(a)(3) must be completed before the applicant seeks to renew the certificate of registration.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 3, eff. 4/13/2021.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 10; mod. Code 1932, § 7127; Acts 1951, ch. 231, §4; 1965, ch. 267, § 3; 1967, ch. 249, § 3; 1975, ch. 146, §§ 9, 10; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-315; T.C.A., § 62-3-115 ; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 5; 1986, ch. 921, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-1-114 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 1 / Section 62-1-114
Criminal prosecution by attorney general and reporter - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever, by reason of an investigation conducted pursuant to this chapter or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that any person or firm has knowingly engaged in acts or practices that constitute a violation of § 62-1-113 , the board may bring its information to the attention of the attorney general of any state or other appropriate law enforcement officer who may, in the officer's discretion, cause appropriate criminal proceedings to be brought on the violation. (b) Any person or firm who knowingly violates § 62-1-113 commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1998, ch. 700, § 6.
(a) Whenever, by reason of an investigation conducted pursuant to this chapter or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that any person or firm has knowingly engaged in acts or practices that constitute a violation of § 62-1-113 , the board may bring its information to the attention of the attorney general of any state or other appropriate law enforcement officer who may, in the officer's discretion, cause appropriate criminal proceedings to be brought on the violation.
(b) Any person or firm who knowingly violates § 62-1-113 commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1998, ch. 700, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-323 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-323
Escrow account - Waiver
Status: in_force

(a) The principal broker of a real estate firm that does not engage in activities that require the acceptance of any funds belonging to others may receive from the Tennessee real estate commission a waiver from § 62-13-321 . (b) Upon receipt of a waiver by the Tennessee real estate commission pursuant to subsection (a), a principal broker may close the real estate firm's escrow account. (c) The principal broker of a real estate firm authorized pursuant to this section to operate without an escrow account may accept funds belonging to others subject to the following: (1) The principal broker shall open an escrow account within one (1) business day of accepting the deposit and deposit the funds into the newly opened escrow account on the same day; and (2) The principal broker shall notify the Tennessee real estate commission within one (1) business day after opening a new escrow account and shall provide the following information: (A) The name and address of the bank where the new escrow account was opened; (B) The name of the new escrow account; and (C) The account identification number of the new escrow account. (d) A principal broker who opens an escrow account pursuant to subsection (c) shall acknowledge responsibility to operate under all the requirements of § 62-13-321 . (e) No principal broker may obtain a waiver pursuant to subsection (a) for the same real estate firm more than once each license renewal period. Acts 2002, ch. 553, § 1.
(a) The principal broker of a real estate firm that does not engage in activities that require the acceptance of any funds belonging to others may receive from the Tennessee real estate commission a waiver from § 62-13-321 .
(b) Upon receipt of a waiver by the Tennessee real estate commission pursuant to subsection (a), a principal broker may close the real estate firm's escrow account.
(c) The principal broker of a real estate firm authorized pursuant to this section to operate without an escrow account may accept funds belonging to others subject to the following: (1) The principal broker shall open an escrow account within one (1) business day of accepting the deposit and deposit the funds into the newly opened escrow account on the same day; and (2) The principal broker shall notify the Tennessee real estate commission within one (1) business day after opening a new escrow account and shall provide the following information: (A) The name and address of the bank where the new escrow account was opened; (B) The name of the new escrow account; and (C) The account identification number of the new escrow account.
(1) The principal broker shall open an escrow account within one (1) business day of accepting the deposit and deposit the funds into the newly opened escrow account on the same day; and
(2) The principal broker shall notify the Tennessee real estate commission within one (1) business day after opening a new escrow account and shall provide the following information: (A) The name and address of the bank where the new escrow account was opened; (B) The name of the new escrow account; and (C) The account identification number of the new escrow account.
(A) The name and address of the bank where the new escrow account was opened;
(B) The name of the new escrow account; and
(C) The account identification number of the new escrow account.
(d) A principal broker who opens an escrow account pursuant to subsection (c) shall acknowledge responsibility to operate under all the requirements of § 62-13-321 .
(e) No principal broker may obtain a waiver pursuant to subsection (a) for the same real estate firm more than once each license renewal period.
Acts 2002, ch. 553, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-329 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-329
Appraisal standards
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this chapter that real estate appraisals be performed in accordance with generally accepted appraisal standards; therefore, state licensed and/or certified real estate appraisers must comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice promulgated by the appraisal standards board of the appraisal foundation and any other duly established standards of the commission. The commission shall not establish any criteria for licensure that are more stringent than the criteria established by the federal appraiser qualification board. Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 38; 1991, ch. 366, § 39.
It is the intent of this chapter that real estate appraisals be performed in accordance with generally accepted appraisal standards; therefore, state licensed and/or certified real estate appraisers must comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice promulgated by the appraisal standards board of the appraisal foundation and any other duly established standards of the commission. The commission shall not establish any criteria for licensure that are more stringent than the criteria established by the federal appraiser qualification board.
Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 38; 1991, ch. 366, § 39.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-2-204 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 2 / Section 62-2-204
Board meetings - Officers - Quorum
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year. Special meetings shall be held at times that the bylaws of the board may provide. Notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner that the bylaws of the board may provide, consistent with all existing state laws. (b) The board shall elect annually from its members a chair, a vice chair and a secretary. (c) A quorum of the board shall consist of no less than five (5) members; except, however, for the purpose of formal disciplinary matters involving an architect, engineer, registered interior designer or landscape architect, at least one (1) board member from the respective profession shall be present. Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 5; T.C.A., § 62-205; Acts 1982, ch. 735, §§ 1, 2; 1984, ch. 676, § 6; 1988, ch. 990, § 14; 1990, ch. 1026, § 20; 1991, ch. 164, § 17; 1997, ch. 33, § 8.
(a) The board shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year. Special meetings shall be held at times that the bylaws of the board may provide. Notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner that the bylaws of the board may provide, consistent with all existing state laws.
(b) The board shall elect annually from its members a chair, a vice chair and a secretary.
(c) A quorum of the board shall consist of no less than five (5) members; except, however, for the purpose of formal disciplinary matters involving an architect, engineer, registered interior designer or landscape architect, at least one (1) board member from the respective profession shall be present.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 5; T.C.A., § 62-205; Acts 1982, ch. 735, §§ 1, 2; 1984, ch. 676, § 6; 1988, ch. 990, § 14; 1990, ch. 1026, § 20; 1991, ch. 164, § 17; 1997, ch. 33, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-8-101 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 8 / Section 62-8-101
Benefiting statutes continued
Status: in_force

All statutes for the benefit of ironworks or the persons owning ironworks remain unless changed, altered or affected by the express provisions of this chapter. Code 1858, §1932; Shan., § 3461; mod. Code 1932, § 6535; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-801.
All statutes for the benefit of ironworks or the persons owning ironworks remain unless changed, altered or affected by the express provisions of this chapter.
Code 1858, §1932; Shan., § 3461; mod. Code 1932, § 6535; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-801.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-18-112 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 18 / Section 62-18-112
Determination of qualifications - Fee retained in case of rejection
Status: in_force

(a) In determining the qualifications of applicants for registration as land surveyor, a majority vote of the members of the board is required. (b) In case the board denies the issuance of a certificate to an applicant, the registration fee deposited shall be retained by the board as an examination fee. Acts 1969, ch. 207, § 10; T.C.A., § 62-1811.
(a) In determining the qualifications of applicants for registration as land surveyor, a majority vote of the members of the board is required.
(b) In case the board denies the issuance of a certificate to an applicant, the registration fee deposited shall be retained by the board as an examination fee.
Acts 1969, ch. 207, § 10; T.C.A., § 62-1811.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-409 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-409
Prearrangement insurance policy
Status: in_force

(a) If the pre-need funeral contract purchaser chooses to fund the contract by a prearrangement insurance policy, the enrollment or application form for the prearrangement insurance policy or certificate shall be submitted to the insurance company by the pre-need sales agent within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt. (b) It is unlawful for any life insurance company, fraternal benefit society or other similar company, association or society issuing prearrangement insurance policies, by whatever name they may be called, upon the lives of citizens of this state, to: (1) Designate, in the policy or otherwise, the person, firm or corporation to conduct the funeral of the insured, or to organize, promote or operate any enterprise or plan, or to enter into any contract with the insured or with any other person, which plan or contract tends to limit or restrict the freedom of choice in the open market of the person or persons having the legal right of the choice regarding contracts, purchases and arrangements with reference to any part of a funeral service for the insured; (2) Provide in the policy or otherwise that the face amount of the policy, or any loss or indemnity, that may accrue under the policy, shall be payable in anything other than legal tender of the United States and of this state to the beneficiary named in the policy or the legal representative of the insured, and any provision to the contrary shall be null and void; (3) Enter into any contract with any funeral director, providing that the funeral director shall conduct the funeral of persons insured by the insurance company, fraternal benefit society, or similar company. This subsection (b) shall not be construed to prohibit any beneficiary under a policy from assigning the policy to a funeral establishment of the beneficiary's choice after death of the insured has occurred and liability has accrued; or (4) Enter into any contract with any citizens of this state, contracting and agreeing to furnish funeral merchandise or services upon the death of any person insured. (c) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to enter into any contract, conditioned to take effect on the death of any person, wherein the person, or the personal representative, heirs or next of kin of the person, is promised any rebate, discount or reduction in price for or on account of funeral merchandise, expenses or services by virtue of the person being issued the policy or certificate, or being designated as beneficiary in the policy, or by virtue of the person entering into the contract or being designated in the policy as the recipient of any such rebate, discount or reduction in price. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, if the insurance company issuing the policy does not offer a funeral trust, or only offers a funeral trust for an additional charge, then the beneficiary or the owner of the policy may irrevocably assign the policy or policy benefits to a funeral establishment; provided, however, that the assignment shall not limit, or be construed as limiting, the ability of the pre-need funeral contract beneficiary or the beneficiary's lawful representative from selecting a different funeral establishment to provide merchandise and services. If a subsequent establishment is designated, then the establishment to which the policy or policy benefits are currently assigned shall, upon written notification, promptly execute any documents necessary to transfer the assignment. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the irrevocable assignment of policy benefits to a trust set up to allow for the distribution of the benefits to the funeral home of the policyholder's choosing. (f) No assignment of the rights or benefits under a prearrangement insurance policy shall be valid unless it is done on a form approved by the commissioner. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 339,s 1, eff. 5/10/2019. Acts 2007, ch. 592, § 10; 2008, ch. 1065, § 2; 2009, ch. 279, § 4.
(a) If the pre-need funeral contract purchaser chooses to fund the contract by a prearrangement insurance policy, the enrollment or application form for the prearrangement insurance policy or certificate shall be submitted to the insurance company by the pre-need sales agent within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt.
(b) It is unlawful for any life insurance company, fraternal benefit society or other similar company, association or society issuing prearrangement insurance policies, by whatever name they may be called, upon the lives of citizens of this state, to: (1) Designate, in the policy or otherwise, the person, firm or corporation to conduct the funeral of the insured, or to organize, promote or operate any enterprise or plan, or to enter into any contract with the insured or with any other person, which plan or contract tends to limit or restrict the freedom of choice in the open market of the person or persons having the legal right of the choice regarding contracts, purchases and arrangements with reference to any part of a funeral service for the insured; (2) Provide in the policy or otherwise that the face amount of the policy, or any loss or indemnity, that may accrue under the policy, shall be payable in anything other than legal tender of the United States and of this state to the beneficiary named in the policy or the legal representative of the insured, and any provision to the contrary shall be null and void; (3) Enter into any contract with any funeral director, providing that the funeral director shall conduct the funeral of persons insured by the insurance company, fraternal benefit society, or similar company. This subsection (b) shall not be construed to prohibit any beneficiary under a policy from assigning the policy to a funeral establishment of the beneficiary's choice after death of the insured has occurred and liability has accrued; or (4) Enter into any contract with any citizens of this state, contracting and agreeing to furnish funeral merchandise or services upon the death of any person insured.
(1) Designate, in the policy or otherwise, the person, firm or corporation to conduct the funeral of the insured, or to organize, promote or operate any enterprise or plan, or to enter into any contract with the insured or with any other person, which plan or contract tends to limit or restrict the freedom of choice in the open market of the person or persons having the legal right of the choice regarding contracts, purchases and arrangements with reference to any part of a funeral service for the insured;
(2) Provide in the policy or otherwise that the face amount of the policy, or any loss or indemnity, that may accrue under the policy, shall be payable in anything other than legal tender of the United States and of this state to the beneficiary named in the policy or the legal representative of the insured, and any provision to the contrary shall be null and void;
(3) Enter into any contract with any funeral director, providing that the funeral director shall conduct the funeral of persons insured by the insurance company, fraternal benefit society, or similar company. This subsection (b) shall not be construed to prohibit any beneficiary under a policy from assigning the policy to a funeral establishment of the beneficiary's choice after death of the insured has occurred and liability has accrued; or
(4) Enter into any contract with any citizens of this state, contracting and agreeing to furnish funeral merchandise or services upon the death of any person insured.
(c) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to enter into any contract, conditioned to take effect on the death of any person, wherein the person, or the personal representative, heirs or next of kin of the person, is promised any rebate, discount or reduction in price for or on account of funeral merchandise, expenses or services by virtue of the person being issued the policy or certificate, or being designated as beneficiary in the policy, or by virtue of the person entering into the contract or being designated in the policy as the recipient of any such rebate, discount or reduction in price.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, if the insurance company issuing the policy does not offer a funeral trust, or only offers a funeral trust for an additional charge, then the beneficiary or the owner of the policy may irrevocably assign the policy or policy benefits to a funeral establishment; provided, however, that the assignment shall not limit, or be construed as limiting, the ability of the pre-need funeral contract beneficiary or the beneficiary's lawful representative from selecting a different funeral establishment to provide merchandise and services. If a subsequent establishment is designated, then the establishment to which the policy or policy benefits are currently assigned shall, upon written notification, promptly execute any documents necessary to transfer the assignment.
(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the irrevocable assignment of policy benefits to a trust set up to allow for the distribution of the benefits to the funeral home of the policyholder's choosing.
(f) No assignment of the rights or benefits under a prearrangement insurance policy shall be valid unless it is done on a form approved by the commissioner.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 339,s 1, eff. 5/10/2019.
Acts 2007, ch. 592, § 10; 2008, ch. 1065, § 2; 2009, ch. 279, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-3-128 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 3 / Section 62-3-128
Rules and regulations - Enforcement powers of board
Status: in_force

(a) The board has the authority to make reasonable rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter and prescribe sanitary requirements for barber shops and barber schools, subject to the approval of the department of health. (b) Barber shops and barber schools are subject to inspection at any time during business hours. (c) A copy of the rules and regulations adopted by the board shall be furnished by it to the owner or manager of each barber shop and barber school, and the copy shall be posted in a conspicuous place in each barber shop or barber school. (d) The results of any inspection of a barber shop or barber school may be reduced to a grade or rating by the inspector in accordance with general regulations of the board. The grade or rating shall be furnished to the shop or school and posted in a conspicuous place in the shop or school. (e) Each barber school, college or shop shall be inspected at least annually. Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 20; mod. Code 1932, § 7138; Acts 1965, ch. 268, §1; 1979, ch. 379, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-331; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 11; 1986, ch. 921, § 22.
(a) The board has the authority to make reasonable rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter and prescribe sanitary requirements for barber shops and barber schools, subject to the approval of the department of health.
(b) Barber shops and barber schools are subject to inspection at any time during business hours.
(c) A copy of the rules and regulations adopted by the board shall be furnished by it to the owner or manager of each barber shop and barber school, and the copy shall be posted in a conspicuous place in each barber shop or barber school.
(d) The results of any inspection of a barber shop or barber school may be reduced to a grade or rating by the inspector in accordance with general regulations of the board. The grade or rating shall be furnished to the shop or school and posted in a conspicuous place in the shop or school.
(e) Each barber school, college or shop shall be inspected at least annually.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 20; mod. Code 1932, § 7138; Acts 1965, ch. 268, §1; 1979, ch. 379, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-331; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 11; 1986, ch. 921, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-7-106 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 7 / Section 62-7-106
Restrictions on liability for losses from checkroom
Status: in_force

The liability of the hotel or innkeeper for personal baggage, as defined in § 62-7-105 , shall be limited under all circumstances and conditions to an amount not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150), unless a written contract is entered into involving a greater liability between the proprietor of a hotel or inn and the guest, which limitation of liability and requirement of written contract for greater liability shall be contained in the notice required to be posted by the proprietor of the hotel or inn in a conspicuous manner in the lobby or office of the hotel or inn. Acts 1935 (E. S.), ch. 7, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 6681; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-706.
The liability of the hotel or innkeeper for personal baggage, as defined in § 62-7-105 , shall be limited under all circumstances and conditions to an amount not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150), unless a written contract is entered into involving a greater liability between the proprietor of a hotel or inn and the guest, which limitation of liability and requirement of written contract for greater liability shall be contained in the notice required to be posted by the proprietor of the hotel or inn in a conspicuous manner in the lobby or office of the hotel or inn.
Acts 1935 (E. S.), ch. 7, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 6681; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-706.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-321 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-321
Escrow or trustee account of deposited funds
Status: in_force

Every broker shall, in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission under § 62-13-203 , keep an escrow or trustee account of funds deposited with the broker relating to a real estate transaction. The broker shall maintain for a period of at least (3) years accurate records of the account showing: (1) The depositor of the funds; (2) The date of deposit; (3) The date of withdrawal; (4) The payee of the funds; and (5) Other pertinent information that the commission may require. Acts 1988, ch. 919, § 1.
Every broker shall, in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission under § 62-13-203 , keep an escrow or trustee account of funds deposited with the broker relating to a real estate transaction. The broker shall maintain for a period of at least (3) years accurate records of the account showing:
(1) The depositor of the funds;
(2) The date of deposit;
(3) The date of withdrawal;
(4) The payee of the funds; and
(5) Other pertinent information that the commission may require.
Acts 1988, ch. 919, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-405 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-405
Application for registration
Status: in_force

An applicant for a registration as an appraisal management company shall submit to the commission an application containing information required in § 62-39-403(b) on a form prescribed by the commission. Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 6.
An applicant for a registration as an appraisal management company shall submit to the commission an application containing information required in § 62-39-403(b) on a form prescribed by the commission.
Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-28-107 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 28 / Section 62-28-107
Agreements with neighboring states
Status: in_force

The commissioner of environment and conservation is authorized to enter into agreements with neighboring ginseng exporting states for the purpose of facilitating the trade of ginseng by and between this state and those states. Acts 1988, ch. 782, § 4.
The commissioner of environment and conservation is authorized to enter into agreements with neighboring ginseng exporting states for the purpose of facilitating the trade of ginseng by and between this state and those states.
Acts 1988, ch. 782, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-137 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-137
Registration with the department of codes administration or other appropriate department - Posting of permit bonds
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of every person who makes contracts described in subdivisions (a)(1)-(4), and every person, making such contracts or subletting such contracts, or any part of the contracts, to register with the department of codes administration or other appropriate departments and to post a permit bond in the amount set forth in this section: (1) For the construction, erection, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of any building or structure or part of any building or structure; (2) For repair or replacement of any damage to a building or structure caused by insects or natural disasters; (3) To erect or construct any sign, billboard or similar structure or to construct any public or private swimming pool; or (4) To do or perform any work for which a permit is required. (b) (1) For building permits under twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), the bond amount shall be ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (2) For all building permits of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) and larger, the bond amount shall be fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). (3) For all gas/mechanical, plumbing and excavation permits, the bond amount shall be forty thousand dollars ($40,000). (c) The bond required by this section shall be a permit bond conditioned to conform to the requirements of this section and to all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the municipality or county relating to work that is performed by the principal pursuant to a permit issued under this bond or for work performed by the principal for which a permit should have been obtained prior to commencement of the activity, and to indemnify the municipality or county and property owners against any and all loss suffered by them by reason of the failure of the contractor to comply with the laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The bond shall be continuous and may not be cancelled without at least a ten-day prior notice in writing to the director of codes administration or other appropriate director. The liability of the surety shall continue to attach to work performed pursuant to any permit issued prior to the termination date of the bond, even if the noncomplying act occurs after the termination date of the bond. The liability of the surety for any and all claims, suits or actions under this bond shall not exceed the bond penalty. Regardless of the number of years this bond may remain in force, the liability of the surety shall not be cumulative and the aggregate liability of the surety for any and all claims, suits or actions under this bond shall not exceed the face amount. The bond shall be issued by a United States treasury listed corporate surety or a Tennessee domestic insurance company, on forms provided by the department of codes administration or other appropriate department. (d) It shall be the duty of every person, firm or corporation desiring to register with the department of codes administration or other appropriate department under this section to secure the required contractor's business license from the municipality or county. (e) Contractors with multiple trades or contractors involved in the construction, repair or alteration of more than one (1) structure in the municipality or county may provide one (1) fifty thousand dollar ($50,000) bond to meet the requirements of this section. (f) The bond shall be referenced by a standard form legal agreement, approved by the city or county attorney. (g) This section shall have no effect unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the governing body of any municipality or county. (h) This section shall not apply to nonprofit housing ministries that, through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, build and rehabilitate houses with the help of the homeowner families. (i) This section shall not be construed to extend the amount of time a contractor is liable under current law regarding construction, erection, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of any building or structure. (j) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to or alter or affect any municipality, county or metropolitan government that, on June 22, 2005, has similar or more stringent requirements than those required in this section relative to bonding requirements and insuring that a contractor secures the required business license from the municipality, county or metropolitan government. Acts 2005, ch. 489, §§ 1 - 10.
(a) It shall be the duty of every person who makes contracts described in subdivisions (a)(1)-(4), and every person, making such contracts or subletting such contracts, or any part of the contracts, to register with the department of codes administration or other appropriate departments and to post a permit bond in the amount set forth in this section: (1) For the construction, erection, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of any building or structure or part of any building or structure; (2) For repair or replacement of any damage to a building or structure caused by insects or natural disasters; (3) To erect or construct any sign, billboard or similar structure or to construct any public or private swimming pool; or (4) To do or perform any work for which a permit is required.
(1) For the construction, erection, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of any building or structure or part of any building or structure;
(2) For repair or replacement of any damage to a building or structure caused by insects or natural disasters;
(3) To erect or construct any sign, billboard or similar structure or to construct any public or private swimming pool; or
(4) To do or perform any work for which a permit is required.
(b) (1) For building permits under twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), the bond amount shall be ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (2) For all building permits of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) and larger, the bond amount shall be fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). (3) For all gas/mechanical, plumbing and excavation permits, the bond amount shall be forty thousand dollars ($40,000).
(1) For building permits under twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), the bond amount shall be ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
(2) For all building permits of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) and larger, the bond amount shall be fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
(3) For all gas/mechanical, plumbing and excavation permits, the bond amount shall be forty thousand dollars ($40,000).
(c) The bond required by this section shall be a permit bond conditioned to conform to the requirements of this section and to all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the municipality or county relating to work that is performed by the principal pursuant to a permit issued under this bond or for work performed by the principal for which a permit should have been obtained prior to commencement of the activity, and to indemnify the municipality or county and property owners against any and all loss suffered by them by reason of the failure of the contractor to comply with the laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The bond shall be continuous and may not be cancelled without at least a ten-day prior notice in writing to the director of codes administration or other appropriate director. The liability of the surety shall continue to attach to work performed pursuant to any permit issued prior to the termination date of the bond, even if the noncomplying act occurs after the termination date of the bond. The liability of the surety for any and all claims, suits or actions under this bond shall not exceed the bond penalty. Regardless of the number of years this bond may remain in force, the liability of the surety shall not be cumulative and the aggregate liability of the surety for any and all claims, suits or actions under this bond shall not exceed the face amount. The bond shall be issued by a United States treasury listed corporate surety or a Tennessee domestic insurance company, on forms provided by the department of codes administration or other appropriate department.
(d) It shall be the duty of every person, firm or corporation desiring to register with the department of codes administration or other appropriate department under this section to secure the required contractor's business license from the municipality or county.
(e) Contractors with multiple trades or contractors involved in the construction, repair or alteration of more than one (1) structure in the municipality or county may provide one (1) fifty thousand dollar ($50,000) bond to meet the requirements of this section.
(f) The bond shall be referenced by a standard form legal agreement, approved by the city or county attorney.
(g) This section shall have no effect unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the governing body of any municipality or county.
(h) This section shall not apply to nonprofit housing ministries that, through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, build and rehabilitate houses with the help of the homeowner families.
(i) This section shall not be construed to extend the amount of time a contractor is liable under current law regarding construction, erection, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of any building or structure.
(j) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to or alter or affect any municipality, county or metropolitan government that, on June 22, 2005, has similar or more stringent requirements than those required in this section relative to bonding requirements and insuring that a contractor secures the required business license from the municipality, county or metropolitan government.
Acts 2005, ch. 489, §§ 1 - 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-76-105 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 76 / Section 62-76-105
Waiver of initial licensure fees for low-income persons
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Licensing" means the procedure through which the privilege to engage in a specific profession regulated under this title is granted by a licensing authority; (2) "Licensing authority" means any state agency with the authority to impose training, education, or licensure fees to practice in a profession; (3) "Licensure fee" means a fee imposed by a licensing authority on persons licensed to practice a profession for the privilege of providing goods or services; (4) "Low-income persons" means persons who are enrolled in a state or federal public assistance program, including, but not limited to, temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), medicaid, or supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP); and (5) "State agency" means a state board, agency, or commission attached to the division of regulatory boards, as listed in § 4-3-1304(a) . (b) (1) Any licensing authority that requires a license for persons to practice in a profession shall waive all initial licensure fees for low-income persons. (2) Persons seeking a waiver of initial licensure fee requirements shall apply to the appropriate licensing authority in a format prescribed by the authority. (3) All licensing authorities to which this section applies shall promulgate rules to effectuate the purposes of this section. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 2018 , ch. 954, § 1.
(a) As used in this section: (1) "Licensing" means the procedure through which the privilege to engage in a specific profession regulated under this title is granted by a licensing authority; (2) "Licensing authority" means any state agency with the authority to impose training, education, or licensure fees to practice in a profession; (3) "Licensure fee" means a fee imposed by a licensing authority on persons licensed to practice a profession for the privilege of providing goods or services; (4) "Low-income persons" means persons who are enrolled in a state or federal public assistance program, including, but not limited to, temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), medicaid, or supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP); and (5) "State agency" means a state board, agency, or commission attached to the division of regulatory boards, as listed in § 4-3-1304(a) .
(1) "Licensing" means the procedure through which the privilege to engage in a specific profession regulated under this title is granted by a licensing authority;
(2) "Licensing authority" means any state agency with the authority to impose training, education, or licensure fees to practice in a profession;
(3) "Licensure fee" means a fee imposed by a licensing authority on persons licensed to practice a profession for the privilege of providing goods or services;
(4) "Low-income persons" means persons who are enrolled in a state or federal public assistance program, including, but not limited to, temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), medicaid, or supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP); and
(5) "State agency" means a state board, agency, or commission attached to the division of regulatory boards, as listed in § 4-3-1304(a) .
(b) (1) Any licensing authority that requires a license for persons to practice in a profession shall waive all initial licensure fees for low-income persons. (2) Persons seeking a waiver of initial licensure fee requirements shall apply to the appropriate licensing authority in a format prescribed by the authority. (3) All licensing authorities to which this section applies shall promulgate rules to effectuate the purposes of this section. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(1) Any licensing authority that requires a license for persons to practice in a profession shall waive all initial licensure fees for low-income persons.
(2) Persons seeking a waiver of initial licensure fee requirements shall apply to the appropriate licensing authority in a format prescribed by the authority.
(3) All licensing authorities to which this section applies shall promulgate rules to effectuate the purposes of this section. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 2018 , ch. 954, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-138 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 35 / Section 62-35-138
Preemption of local regulations
Status: in_force

No city, county or urban county government shall occupy any part of the field of regulation of private protective services unless expressly provided for in this chapter. Acts 1996, ch. 1009, § 18.
No city, county or urban county government shall occupy any part of the field of regulation of private protective services unless expressly provided for in this chapter.
Acts 1996, ch. 1009, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-123 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-123
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 640, s 9, eff. 4/1/2020. Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 23; T.C.A., § 62-2123; Acts 1989, ch. 360, § 12.
Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 640, s 9, eff. 4/1/2020.
Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 23; T.C.A., § 62-2123; Acts 1989, ch. 360, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-602 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-602
Cancellation of contract if claim or contract not covered loss under insurance policy
Status: in_force

(a) If a person enters into a contract and the person has received written notice from the person's insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under an insurance policy, then the person may cancel the contract as provided in subsection (b). (b) To cancel a contract, a person shall: (1) Provide a written notice of cancellation to the residential roofing services provider prior to midnight on the third business day after receipt of a written notice of no or partial coverage from the insurer; and (2) Mail or deliver the written notice of cancellation to the residential roofing services provider at the business address, facsimile number, or electronic mail address provided by the residential roofing services provider pursuant to § 62-6-603 . (c) A written notice of cancellation: (1) Need not contain particular language provided that it is signed and dated by the person and indicates, by any form of written expression, the intent of the person not to be bound by the contract; and (2) Shall be effective upon receipt by the residential roofing services provider. However, if the person: (A) Mails the written notice of cancellation, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the residential roofing services provider, then the cancellation is effective upon the date of the postmark; or (B) Delivers the written notice through electronic transmission properly addressed to the facsimile number or electronic mail address of the residential roofing services provider, then the cancellation is effective upon the time the person transmits the notice. Acts 2012 , ch. 821, § 2.
(a) If a person enters into a contract and the person has received written notice from the person's insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under an insurance policy, then the person may cancel the contract as provided in subsection (b).
(b) To cancel a contract, a person shall: (1) Provide a written notice of cancellation to the residential roofing services provider prior to midnight on the third business day after receipt of a written notice of no or partial coverage from the insurer; and (2) Mail or deliver the written notice of cancellation to the residential roofing services provider at the business address, facsimile number, or electronic mail address provided by the residential roofing services provider pursuant to § 62-6-603 .
(1) Provide a written notice of cancellation to the residential roofing services provider prior to midnight on the third business day after receipt of a written notice of no or partial coverage from the insurer; and
(2) Mail or deliver the written notice of cancellation to the residential roofing services provider at the business address, facsimile number, or electronic mail address provided by the residential roofing services provider pursuant to § 62-6-603 .
(c) A written notice of cancellation: (1) Need not contain particular language provided that it is signed and dated by the person and indicates, by any form of written expression, the intent of the person not to be bound by the contract; and (2) Shall be effective upon receipt by the residential roofing services provider. However, if the person: (A) Mails the written notice of cancellation, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the residential roofing services provider, then the cancellation is effective upon the date of the postmark; or (B) Delivers the written notice through electronic transmission properly addressed to the facsimile number or electronic mail address of the residential roofing services provider, then the cancellation is effective upon the time the person transmits the notice.
(1) Need not contain particular language provided that it is signed and dated by the person and indicates, by any form of written expression, the intent of the person not to be bound by the contract; and
(2) Shall be effective upon receipt by the residential roofing services provider. However, if the person: (A) Mails the written notice of cancellation, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the residential roofing services provider, then the cancellation is effective upon the date of the postmark; or (B) Delivers the written notice through electronic transmission properly addressed to the facsimile number or electronic mail address of the residential roofing services provider, then the cancellation is effective upon the time the person transmits the notice.
(A) Mails the written notice of cancellation, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the residential roofing services provider, then the cancellation is effective upon the date of the postmark; or
(B) Delivers the written notice through electronic transmission properly addressed to the facsimile number or electronic mail address of the residential roofing services provider, then the cancellation is effective upon the time the person transmits the notice.
Acts 2012 , ch. 821, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-11-101 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 11 / Section 62-11-101
62-11-118 - [Repealed]
Status: repealed

Acts 2006, ch. 885, §§ 2 - 15. 17; 2007, ch. 526, §§ 1 - 20; 2010, ch. 1076, §§ 1 - 8; 2010, ch. 1107, §§ 1 - 4; 2011, ch. 54, §§ 1, 2; 2012, ch. 797, §§ 1, 2; 2012, ch. 986, § 44; 2013, ch. 269, §§ 1 - 4; 2018, ch. 745, § 9; 2021, ch. 294, § 1; repealed by Acts 2021, ch. 572, § 1, effective May 27, 2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-20-104 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 20 / Section 62-20-104
Collection service board
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Tennessee collection service board, which shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor. Members shall serve for a period of three (3) years, except that appointments made to fill unexpired terms shall be for the period of the unexpired terms. (b) Members of this board shall be residents of this state for at least five (5) years prior to their appointment. At least two (2), but no more than three (3), of the members shall be engaged in the collection service industry. In making appointments to the board, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the board is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the board is a member of a racial minority. (c) The board may hold meetings that it may deem necessary for the purpose of transacting any business authorized under this chapter. All members of the board shall be duly notified of the time and place of each meeting. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum at any such meeting. (d) Each member of the board shall receive the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each meeting of the board attended by the member. Each board member shall also be reimbursed for actual travel and other expenses incurred by the member in attending each meeting of the board and in performing any other duties provided for in this chapter. All reimbursement for expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (e) The board shall annually select from its members a chair, vice chair and secretary. No member of the board shall hold more than one (1) such office. (f) All questions, submissions or requests directed to the board shall be addressed to the board's office in Nashville. (g) The board shall promulgate rules relating to the general conduct of collection service business that are consistent with recognized business practice and this chapter. (h) The director of the division of regulatory boards in the department of commerce and insurance or the director's designee shall serve as executive director of the board and shall perform all administrative functions for the board. The executive director of the board shall keep an accurate record of its proceedings and transactions. (i) Members of the board, while acting in good faith, shall not be subject to civil liability relative to the performance of duties delegated to the board by this chapter. Acts 1981, ch. 170, § 4; 1987, ch. 292, §§ 3, 4; 1988, ch. 1013, § 35.
(a) There is created the Tennessee collection service board, which shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor. Members shall serve for a period of three (3) years, except that appointments made to fill unexpired terms shall be for the period of the unexpired terms.
(b) Members of this board shall be residents of this state for at least five (5) years prior to their appointment. At least two (2), but no more than three (3), of the members shall be engaged in the collection service industry. In making appointments to the board, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the board is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the board is a member of a racial minority.
(c) The board may hold meetings that it may deem necessary for the purpose of transacting any business authorized under this chapter. All members of the board shall be duly notified of the time and place of each meeting. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum at any such meeting.
(d) Each member of the board shall receive the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each meeting of the board attended by the member. Each board member shall also be reimbursed for actual travel and other expenses incurred by the member in attending each meeting of the board and in performing any other duties provided for in this chapter. All reimbursement for expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(e) The board shall annually select from its members a chair, vice chair and secretary. No member of the board shall hold more than one (1) such office.
(f) All questions, submissions or requests directed to the board shall be addressed to the board's office in Nashville.
(g) The board shall promulgate rules relating to the general conduct of collection service business that are consistent with recognized business practice and this chapter.
(h) The director of the division of regulatory boards in the department of commerce and insurance or the director's designee shall serve as executive director of the board and shall perform all administrative functions for the board. The executive director of the board shall keep an accurate record of its proceedings and transactions.
(i) Members of the board, while acting in good faith, shall not be subject to civil liability relative to the performance of duties delegated to the board by this chapter.
Acts 1981, ch. 170, § 4; 1987, ch. 292, §§ 3, 4; 1988, ch. 1013, § 35.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-7-103 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 7 / Section 62-7-103
Safekeeping of valuables - Liability for loss
Status: in_force

When the proprietor of any hotel or inn provides a safe in the office in the hotel or inn or other convenient place for the safekeeping of any money, jewels or ornaments belonging to the guests of the hotel or inn or for any samples of merchandise of any kind carried by drummers or commercial travelers and notifies the guests of the hotel or inn by posting a notice that states the fact that in the safe or other convenient place money, jewels, ornaments or samples may be deposited in the rooms occupied by the guests, in a conspicuous manner, and if the guests neglect to deposit the money, jewels, ornaments or samples of merchandise in the safe or other convenient place, the proprietor is not liable for any loss of the money, jewels, ornaments or samples of merchandise sustained by the guest, by theft, or otherwise. Acts 1921, ch. 49, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 3593; Code 1932, § 6680; C. Supp. 1950, § 6680; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-703.
When the proprietor of any hotel or inn provides a safe in the office in the hotel or inn or other convenient place for the safekeeping of any money, jewels or ornaments belonging to the guests of the hotel or inn or for any samples of merchandise of any kind carried by drummers or commercial travelers and notifies the guests of the hotel or inn by posting a notice that states the fact that in the safe or other convenient place money, jewels, ornaments or samples may be deposited in the rooms occupied by the guests, in a conspicuous manner, and if the guests neglect to deposit the money, jewels, ornaments or samples of merchandise in the safe or other convenient place, the proprietor is not liable for any loss of the money, jewels, ornaments or samples of merchandise sustained by the guest, by theft, or otherwise.
Acts 1921, ch. 49, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 3593; Code 1932, § 6680; C. Supp. 1950, § 6680; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-703.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-32-316 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 32 / Section 62-32-316
Alarm systems contractors - Certification - Branch offices
Status: in_force

(a) The certification, when issued, shall be in the form that may be determined by the commissioner and shall state: (1) The name of the certified company; (2) The name under which the certified company is to operate; (3) The qualifying agent; and (4) The number and expiration date of the certification. (b) There shall be four (4) classifications of alarm systems contractor: "burglar alarm systems," "fire alarm systems," "monitoring," and "closed circuit television." Alarm systems contractors may be certified in one (1) or more classifications. (c) Following issuance, the certification shall at all times be posted in a conspicuous place in the place of business of the certified company. A certification issued under this part is not assignable. (d) All alarm systems contractors shall permanently display their certification number on all advertising, service vehicles, correspondence, business cards, letterheads and the like. (e) No certified company shall engage in any business regulated by this part under a name other than the certification name or names that appear on the certificate issued by the commissioner. (f) Any branch office of an alarm systems contractor shall be properly certified. A separate certification, stating the location and qualifying agent, shall be posted at all times in a conspicuous place in each branch office. Every business covered under this part shall file in writing with the commissioner the address of each of its branch offices. All certified branch offices shall notify the commissioner in writing, within thirty (30) working days after the establishment, closing or changing of the location of any branch office. A qualifying agent may not be responsible for more than one (1) branch office of an alarm system contracting business. Each business location must be certified. Acts 1991, ch. 400, § 14; 1992, ch. 977, § 2; 1993, ch. 429, § 4; 1996, ch. 848, § 19.
(a) The certification, when issued, shall be in the form that may be determined by the commissioner and shall state: (1) The name of the certified company; (2) The name under which the certified company is to operate; (3) The qualifying agent; and (4) The number and expiration date of the certification.
(1) The name of the certified company;
(2) The name under which the certified company is to operate;
(3) The qualifying agent; and
(4) The number and expiration date of the certification.
(b) There shall be four (4) classifications of alarm systems contractor: "burglar alarm systems," "fire alarm systems," "monitoring," and "closed circuit television." Alarm systems contractors may be certified in one (1) or more classifications.
(c) Following issuance, the certification shall at all times be posted in a conspicuous place in the place of business of the certified company. A certification issued under this part is not assignable.
(d) All alarm systems contractors shall permanently display their certification number on all advertising, service vehicles, correspondence, business cards, letterheads and the like.
(e) No certified company shall engage in any business regulated by this part under a name other than the certification name or names that appear on the certificate issued by the commissioner.
(f) Any branch office of an alarm systems contractor shall be properly certified. A separate certification, stating the location and qualifying agent, shall be posted at all times in a conspicuous place in each branch office. Every business covered under this part shall file in writing with the commissioner the address of each of its branch offices. All certified branch offices shall notify the commissioner in writing, within thirty (30) working days after the establishment, closing or changing of the location of any branch office. A qualifying agent may not be responsible for more than one (1) branch office of an alarm system contracting business. Each business location must be certified.
Acts 1991, ch. 400, § 14; 1992, ch. 977, § 2; 1993, ch. 429, § 4; 1996, ch. 848, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-111 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 35 / Section 62-35-111
Qualifying agent ceasing to perform duties
Status: in_force

(a) If the qualifying agent of a licensee ceases to perform the qualifying agent's duties on a regular basis, the licensee shall: (1) Within thirty (30) days, notify the commissioner by certified or registered mail; and (2) Within three (3) months, obtain a substitute qualifying agent. (b) The commissioner may, in the commissioner's discretion, extend the period for obtaining a substitute qualifying agent for a reasonable time. Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 11.
(a) If the qualifying agent of a licensee ceases to perform the qualifying agent's duties on a regular basis, the licensee shall: (1) Within thirty (30) days, notify the commissioner by certified or registered mail; and (2) Within three (3) months, obtain a substitute qualifying agent.
(1) Within thirty (30) days, notify the commissioner by certified or registered mail; and
(2) Within three (3) months, obtain a substitute qualifying agent.
(b) The commissioner may, in the commissioner's discretion, extend the period for obtaining a substitute qualifying agent for a reasonable time.
Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-103 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-103
Business charter requirement
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall engage in business as a commercial pest control operator until the person has secured a charter from the department. (b) Any form of solicitation for pest control business or advertising is forbidden under this chapter unless the person has a charter issued in one (1) or all of the categories established by regulation under this chapter. (c) The charter may be granted in any one (1) or all of the categories established by regulation under this chapter. (d) The charter may be issued only if the requirements of this chapter have been met and the stipulated fees have been received by the department. (e) A charter shall be required for each office and each branch office. The requirements of this chapter do not apply to any class of commercial pest control operators such as, but not limited to, aerial applicators, when that class of commercial pest control operators is the subject of specific laws and regulations relating to that specific class in the commercial application of pesticides. (f) All chartered companies are required to label the sides of company vehicles with the name of the company and the charter number. The size of the lettering shall not be less than two inches (2") tall. (g) All chartered persons, companies or corporations shall have a physical address and shall maintain a physical address while the charter is in effect. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 636,s 1, eff. 4/2/2018. Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 3; T.C.A., § 62-2103; Acts 1988, ch. 545, § 6; 2005, ch. 427, § 3.
(a) No person shall engage in business as a commercial pest control operator until the person has secured a charter from the department.
(b) Any form of solicitation for pest control business or advertising is forbidden under this chapter unless the person has a charter issued in one (1) or all of the categories established by regulation under this chapter.
(c) The charter may be granted in any one (1) or all of the categories established by regulation under this chapter.
(d) The charter may be issued only if the requirements of this chapter have been met and the stipulated fees have been received by the department.
(e) A charter shall be required for each office and each branch office. The requirements of this chapter do not apply to any class of commercial pest control operators such as, but not limited to, aerial applicators, when that class of commercial pest control operators is the subject of specific laws and regulations relating to that specific class in the commercial application of pesticides.
(f) All chartered companies are required to label the sides of company vehicles with the name of the company and the charter number. The size of the lettering shall not be less than two inches (2") tall.
(g) All chartered persons, companies or corporations shall have a physical address and shall maintain a physical address while the charter is in effect.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 636,s 1, eff. 4/2/2018.
Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 3; T.C.A., § 62-2103; Acts 1988, ch. 545, § 6; 2005, ch. 427, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-2-802 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 2 / Section 62-2-802
Accredited degree - Discretionary approval
Status: in_force

(a) An accredited degree in landscape architecture shall be one that was accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (L.A.A.B.) at the time of graduation, or graduation was not more than two (2) academic years prior to accreditation. (b) If an applicant does not hold a degree accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (L.A.A.B.), whether obtained in the United States or otherwise, that is substantially equivalent to a degree from an L.A.A.B. accredited program, the board may consider the following factors and approve the applicant in its discretion: (1) Evidence of having obtained the statutory minimum of acceptable practical experience in landscape architectural work; and (2) The receipt of at least five (5) references from individuals having knowledge of the applicant's technical competence as a landscape architect. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 904, s 5, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 22.
(a) An accredited degree in landscape architecture shall be one that was accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (L.A.A.B.) at the time of graduation, or graduation was not more than two (2) academic years prior to accreditation.
(b) If an applicant does not hold a degree accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (L.A.A.B.), whether obtained in the United States or otherwise, that is substantially equivalent to a degree from an L.A.A.B. accredited program, the board may consider the following factors and approve the applicant in its discretion: (1) Evidence of having obtained the statutory minimum of acceptable practical experience in landscape architectural work; and (2) The receipt of at least five (5) references from individuals having knowledge of the applicant's technical competence as a landscape architect.
(1) Evidence of having obtained the statutory minimum of acceptable practical experience in landscape architectural work; and
(2) The receipt of at least five (5) references from individuals having knowledge of the applicant's technical competence as a landscape architect.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 904, s 5, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-511 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-511
False documentation
Status: in_force

Any person who accepts or receives a completion certificate or other evidence that performance of a home improvement contract is complete or satisfactorily concluded, with knowledge that the document is false and that the performance is not completed, or who utters, offers or uses the document in connection with the making or accepting of any assignment or negotiation of the right to receive any payment from the owner, under or in connection with a home improvement contract, or for the purpose of obtaining or granting any credit or loan on the security of the right to receive any payment, as mentioned in this section, knowing or having good reason to know the document to be false, commits a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 2007, ch. 460, § 2.
Any person who accepts or receives a completion certificate or other evidence that performance of a home improvement contract is complete or satisfactorily concluded, with knowledge that the document is false and that the performance is not completed, or who utters, offers or uses the document in connection with the making or accepting of any assignment or negotiation of the right to receive any payment from the owner, under or in connection with a home improvement contract, or for the purpose of obtaining or granting any credit or loan on the security of the right to receive any payment, as mentioned in this section, knowing or having good reason to know the document to be false, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 2007, ch. 460, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-30-103 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 30 / Section 62-30-103
Fees - Display of permits
Status: in_force

(a) The county clerk shall charge a fifty dollar ($50.00) fee for issuing a mobile vendor's permit, which shall be valid for the dates, place or places and times specified. (b) The transitory vendor shall display the permit at the place where business is conducted so that it is visible to the public. Acts 1983, ch. 482, § 3; 2001, ch. 228, § 1.
(a) The county clerk shall charge a fifty dollar ($50.00) fee for issuing a mobile vendor's permit, which shall be valid for the dates, place or places and times specified.
(b) The transitory vendor shall display the permit at the place where business is conducted so that it is visible to the public.
Acts 1983, ch. 482, § 3; 2001, ch. 228, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-207 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 4 / Section 62-4-207
Reissuance of a multistate license by a new home state
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee may hold a multistate license, issued by their home state, in only one (1) member state at any given time. (b) If a licensee changes their home state by moving between two (2) member states, then: (1) The licensee must immediately apply for the reissuance of their multistate license in their new home state. The licensee shall pay all applicable fees and notify the prior home state in accordance with the rules of the commission; (2) Upon receipt of an application to reissue a multistate license, the new home state must verify that the multistate license is active, unencumbered, and eligible for reissuance under the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. The multistate license issued by the prior home state must be deactivated and all member states notified in accordance with the applicable rules adopted by the commission; (3) If required for initial licensure, the new home state may require a background check as specified in the laws of that state, or the compliance with any jurisprudence requirements of the new home state; and (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this compact, if a licensee does not meet the requirements set forth in this compact for the reissuance of a multistate license by the new home state, then the licensee is subject to the new home state requirements for the issuance of a single-state license in that state. (c) If a licensee changes their primary state of residence by moving from a member state to a non-member state, or from a non-member state to a member state, then the licensee is subject to the state requirements for the issuance of a single-state license in the new home state. (d) Nothing in this compact interferes with a licensee's ability to hold a single-state license in multiple states; however, for the purposes of this compact, a licensee must have only one (1) home state, and only one (1) multistate license. (e) Nothing in this compact interferes with the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single-state license. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
(a) A licensee may hold a multistate license, issued by their home state, in only one (1) member state at any given time.
(b) If a licensee changes their home state by moving between two (2) member states, then: (1) The licensee must immediately apply for the reissuance of their multistate license in their new home state. The licensee shall pay all applicable fees and notify the prior home state in accordance with the rules of the commission; (2) Upon receipt of an application to reissue a multistate license, the new home state must verify that the multistate license is active, unencumbered, and eligible for reissuance under the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. The multistate license issued by the prior home state must be deactivated and all member states notified in accordance with the applicable rules adopted by the commission; (3) If required for initial licensure, the new home state may require a background check as specified in the laws of that state, or the compliance with any jurisprudence requirements of the new home state; and (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this compact, if a licensee does not meet the requirements set forth in this compact for the reissuance of a multistate license by the new home state, then the licensee is subject to the new home state requirements for the issuance of a single-state license in that state.
(1) The licensee must immediately apply for the reissuance of their multistate license in their new home state. The licensee shall pay all applicable fees and notify the prior home state in accordance with the rules of the commission;
(2) Upon receipt of an application to reissue a multistate license, the new home state must verify that the multistate license is active, unencumbered, and eligible for reissuance under the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. The multistate license issued by the prior home state must be deactivated and all member states notified in accordance with the applicable rules adopted by the commission;
(3) If required for initial licensure, the new home state may require a background check as specified in the laws of that state, or the compliance with any jurisprudence requirements of the new home state; and
(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this compact, if a licensee does not meet the requirements set forth in this compact for the reissuance of a multistate license by the new home state, then the licensee is subject to the new home state requirements for the issuance of a single-state license in that state.
(c) If a licensee changes their primary state of residence by moving from a member state to a non-member state, or from a non-member state to a member state, then the licensee is subject to the state requirements for the issuance of a single-state license in the new home state.
(d) Nothing in this compact interferes with a licensee's ability to hold a single-state license in multiple states; however, for the purposes of this compact, a licensee must have only one (1) home state, and only one (1) multistate license.
(e) Nothing in this compact interferes with the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single-state license.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-112 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-112
License classifications - Specialty classifications - Contractor's authority to bid and contract
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be nine (9) major construction classifications in which a contractor may apply for a license, the major classifications being: (1) Commercial building construction; (2) Industrial construction; (3) Heavy construction; (4) Highway, railroad and airport construction; (5) Municipal and utility construction; (6) Mechanical construction; (7) Electrical construction; (8) Environmental and special construction; and (9) Residential construction. (b) The board shall promulgate by rules or regulations specialty classifications required under each major classification set out in subsection (a). Issuance of a license by the board to a contractor in any major classification automatically includes issuance of a license to the contractor in all specialty classifications included under the major classification. (c) A contractor may obtain a license in any of the specialty classifications that the board by rule or regulation may promulgate under each major classification, but the license in a specialty classification allows the contractor to bid, contract for or perform contracting work in that specialty classification only. (d) A contractor may not be licensed in six (6) or more specialty classifications under any one (1) major classification without successfully passing the written or oral examination, or both, for the major classification. (e) Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, the board may promulgate rules or regulations establishing subclassifications within the residential construction classification for which a limited license may be issued to an applicant who has successfully completed a seminar sponsored by the board in lieu of the written or oral examination, or both, and who has otherwise complied with the requirements of this part. (f) (1) A commercial building contractor is authorized to bid on and contract for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or demolition of any building or structure for use and occupancy by the general public, including residential construction with more than four (4) units or greater than three (3) stories in height. (2) A small commercial building contractor is authorized to bid on and contract for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or demolition of any building or structure for use and occupancy by the general public, the total cost of which does not exceed one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000). (g) (1) Licensed contractors in the category set forth under subdivision (a)(9), licensed on or after January 1, 2009, must complete continuing education, a minimum of eight (8) hours biennially, by a board-approved provider. Proof of compliance with this requirement must be filed with the board biennially in the format required by the board, as a condition for the maintenance or renewal of the license. (2) Active membership in a professional trade association, approved by the board, qualifies as four (4) hours of continuing education annually. Proof of membership must be filed with the board biennially. (3) The board shall promulgate rules to effectuate this subsection (g). The rules shall include, at a minimum, provisions allowing online and in-person training. All such rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 186,s 1, eff. 1/1/2020. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 237,s 2, eff. 4/28/2017. Acts 1994, ch. 986, § 9; 2000, ch. 632, § 1.
(a) There shall be nine (9) major construction classifications in which a contractor may apply for a license, the major classifications being: (1) Commercial building construction; (2) Industrial construction; (3) Heavy construction; (4) Highway, railroad and airport construction; (5) Municipal and utility construction; (6) Mechanical construction; (7) Electrical construction; (8) Environmental and special construction; and (9) Residential construction.
(1) Commercial building construction;
(2) Industrial construction;
(3) Heavy construction;
(4) Highway, railroad and airport construction;
(5) Municipal and utility construction;
(6) Mechanical construction;
(7) Electrical construction;
(8) Environmental and special construction; and
(9) Residential construction.
(b) The board shall promulgate by rules or regulations specialty classifications required under each major classification set out in subsection (a). Issuance of a license by the board to a contractor in any major classification automatically includes issuance of a license to the contractor in all specialty classifications included under the major classification.
(c) A contractor may obtain a license in any of the specialty classifications that the board by rule or regulation may promulgate under each major classification, but the license in a specialty classification allows the contractor to bid, contract for or perform contracting work in that specialty classification only.
(d) A contractor may not be licensed in six (6) or more specialty classifications under any one (1) major classification without successfully passing the written or oral examination, or both, for the major classification.
(e) Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, the board may promulgate rules or regulations establishing subclassifications within the residential construction classification for which a limited license may be issued to an applicant who has successfully completed a seminar sponsored by the board in lieu of the written or oral examination, or both, and who has otherwise complied with the requirements of this part.
(f) (1) A commercial building contractor is authorized to bid on and contract for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or demolition of any building or structure for use and occupancy by the general public, including residential construction with more than four (4) units or greater than three (3) stories in height. (2) A small commercial building contractor is authorized to bid on and contract for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or demolition of any building or structure for use and occupancy by the general public, the total cost of which does not exceed one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000).
(1) A commercial building contractor is authorized to bid on and contract for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or demolition of any building or structure for use and occupancy by the general public, including residential construction with more than four (4) units or greater than three (3) stories in height.
(2) A small commercial building contractor is authorized to bid on and contract for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or demolition of any building or structure for use and occupancy by the general public, the total cost of which does not exceed one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000).
(g) (1) Licensed contractors in the category set forth under subdivision (a)(9), licensed on or after January 1, 2009, must complete continuing education, a minimum of eight (8) hours biennially, by a board-approved provider. Proof of compliance with this requirement must be filed with the board biennially in the format required by the board, as a condition for the maintenance or renewal of the license. (2) Active membership in a professional trade association, approved by the board, qualifies as four (4) hours of continuing education annually. Proof of membership must be filed with the board biennially. (3) The board shall promulgate rules to effectuate this subsection (g). The rules shall include, at a minimum, provisions allowing online and in-person training. All such rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(1) Licensed contractors in the category set forth under subdivision (a)(9), licensed on or after January 1, 2009, must complete continuing education, a minimum of eight (8) hours biennially, by a board-approved provider. Proof of compliance with this requirement must be filed with the board biennially in the format required by the board, as a condition for the maintenance or renewal of the license.
(2) Active membership in a professional trade association, approved by the board, qualifies as four (4) hours of continuing education annually. Proof of membership must be filed with the board biennially.
(3) The board shall promulgate rules to effectuate this subsection (g). The rules shall include, at a minimum, provisions allowing online and in-person training. All such rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 186,s 1, eff. 1/1/2020.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 237,s 2, eff. 4/28/2017.
Acts 1994, ch. 986, § 9; 2000, ch. 632, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-203 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-203
President - Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The board has the power to select from its members a president and vice president, to adopt, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations to effectuate this chapter, to transact its business, and to establish standards of service, practice, and education for licensees, consistent with the laws of this state. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 690,s 1, eff. 4/15/2014. Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 4 (Williams, § 7140.4); Acts 1967, ch. 372, § 1; 1973, ch. 37, § 1; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(103); 1978, ch. 906, § 16; 1980, ch. 554, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-504.
The board has the power to select from its members a president and vice president, to adopt, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations to effectuate this chapter, to transact its business, and to establish standards of service, practice, and education for licensees, consistent with the laws of this state.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 690,s 1, eff. 4/15/2014.
Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 4 (Williams, § 7140.4); Acts 1967, ch. 372, § 1; 1973, ch. 37, § 1; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(103); 1978, ch. 906, § 16; 1980, ch. 554, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-504.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-409 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-409
Violations - Refusal to issue or renew license - Revocation or suspension of license - Civil penalty
Status: in_force

(a) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license and revoke or suspend the license of a limited licensed plumber for faulty plumbing workmanship as determined by the board or for gross negligence, incompetency, fraud, dishonest dealing or misconduct in performing plumbing work. (b) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license and revoke or suspend a license of any person for lack of expertise, submission of false evidence with regard to any application for license or renewal, conviction of a felony, or any other conduct that constitutes improper, fraudulent or dishonest dealing or any other violation of this part. (c) In addition to or in lieu of any other lawful disciplinary action, the board may assess a civil penalty against any limited licensed plumber or any person required to be licensed as a limited licensed plumber for each separate violation of this part. Acts 2004, ch. 826, § 10.
(a) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license and revoke or suspend the license of a limited licensed plumber for faulty plumbing workmanship as determined by the board or for gross negligence, incompetency, fraud, dishonest dealing or misconduct in performing plumbing work.
(b) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license and revoke or suspend a license of any person for lack of expertise, submission of false evidence with regard to any application for license or renewal, conviction of a felony, or any other conduct that constitutes improper, fraudulent or dishonest dealing or any other violation of this part.
(c) In addition to or in lieu of any other lawful disciplinary action, the board may assess a civil penalty against any limited licensed plumber or any person required to be licensed as a limited licensed plumber for each separate violation of this part.
Acts 2004, ch. 826, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-125 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-125
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 640, s 10, eff. 4/1/2020. Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 25; T.C.A., § 62-2125.
Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 640, s 10, eff. 4/1/2020.
Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 25; T.C.A., § 62-2125.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-41-101 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 41 / Section 62-41-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Asbestos Contractor Accreditation and Regulation Act." Acts 1993, ch. 285, § 2.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Asbestos Contractor Accreditation and Regulation Act."
Acts 1993, ch. 285, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-126 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 35 / Section 62-35-126
Certified trainers - Instructors
Status: in_force

(a) An individual is eligible to become a certified trainer only if the individual: (1) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; (2) Has at least one (1) year of supervisory experience satisfactory to the commissioner with a contract security company or proprietary security organization or with any federal, United States military, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency; and (3) Is personally qualified to conduct the training required by this chapter. (b) A certified trainer may, in the trainer's discretion, instruct personally or use a combination of personal instruction, audio or visual training aids. (c) To assist in the implementation of the training program, the certified trainer may appoint as an instructor any individual who: (1) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and (2) Has at least one (1) year of experience with any federal, United States military, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency or with a contract security company or proprietary security organization. (d) A certified trainer may be an employee of a contract security company or proprietary security organization. (e) The certified trainer shall certify to the successful completion of training required by this chapter and shall submit the certification to the commissioner prior to issuance of a registration card or renewal of the registration card, in the case of armed security guards/officers. (f) All certifications shall expire the last day of the twenty-fourth month from issuance or renewal. The commissioner shall establish reasonable fees for the timely renewal of certifications. (g) Certifications may be renewed up to three (3) months after their expiration by payment of the renewal fee, plus a penalty established by the commissioner for each month or portion of a month that elapses before payment is tendered. Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 26; 1988, ch. 987, § 12; 1990, ch. 1026, §8; 1996, ch. 1009, §27; 2008 , ch. 1038, § 17.
(a) An individual is eligible to become a certified trainer only if the individual: (1) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; (2) Has at least one (1) year of supervisory experience satisfactory to the commissioner with a contract security company or proprietary security organization or with any federal, United States military, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency; and (3) Is personally qualified to conduct the training required by this chapter.
(1) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
(2) Has at least one (1) year of supervisory experience satisfactory to the commissioner with a contract security company or proprietary security organization or with any federal, United States military, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency; and
(3) Is personally qualified to conduct the training required by this chapter.
(b) A certified trainer may, in the trainer's discretion, instruct personally or use a combination of personal instruction, audio or visual training aids.
(c) To assist in the implementation of the training program, the certified trainer may appoint as an instructor any individual who: (1) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and (2) Has at least one (1) year of experience with any federal, United States military, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency or with a contract security company or proprietary security organization.
(1) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and
(2) Has at least one (1) year of experience with any federal, United States military, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency or with a contract security company or proprietary security organization.
(d) A certified trainer may be an employee of a contract security company or proprietary security organization.
(e) The certified trainer shall certify to the successful completion of training required by this chapter and shall submit the certification to the commissioner prior to issuance of a registration card or renewal of the registration card, in the case of armed security guards/officers.
(f) All certifications shall expire the last day of the twenty-fourth month from issuance or renewal. The commissioner shall establish reasonable fees for the timely renewal of certifications.
(g) Certifications may be renewed up to three (3) months after their expiration by payment of the renewal fee, plus a penalty established by the commissioner for each month or portion of a month that elapses before payment is tendered.
Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 26; 1988, ch. 987, § 12; 1990, ch. 1026, §8; 1996, ch. 1009, §27; 2008 , ch. 1038, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-26-305 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 26 / Section 62-26-305
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 294, s 13, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 1991, ch. 457, § 27.
Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 294, s 13, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 1991, ch. 457, § 27.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-709 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-709
Release of remains to selected funeral establishment
Status: in_force

A funeral establishment that has custody of the remains of a deceased person, but is not the establishment selected by the persons named in § 62-5-703 with the right of disposition to provide funeral services, shall release the remains to the funeral establishment selected by the persons named in § 62-5-703 with the right of disposition during normal business hours unless otherwise agreed to by the two (2) funeral establishments. The receiving funeral establishment shall be responsible for the cost of any merchandise or services provided by the initial funeral establishment, which shall be payable to the initial funeral establishment at the time of release. However, the cost of the merchandise or services provided shall not exceed the prices for the merchandise or services listed on the general price list of the initial funeral establishment. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 158, s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
A funeral establishment that has custody of the remains of a deceased person, but is not the establishment selected by the persons named in § 62-5-703 with the right of disposition to provide funeral services, shall release the remains to the funeral establishment selected by the persons named in § 62-5-703 with the right of disposition during normal business hours unless otherwise agreed to by the two (2) funeral establishments. The receiving funeral establishment shall be responsible for the cost of any merchandise or services provided by the initial funeral establishment, which shall be payable to the initial funeral establishment at the time of release. However, the cost of the merchandise or services provided shall not exceed the prices for the merchandise or services listed on the general price list of the initial funeral establishment.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 158, s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-606 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-606
Written list of approved courses
Status: in_force

The board may annually or on request provide licensees with a written list of approved continuing education courses. This list shall include course offerings not only in this state but also other states as deemed necessary by the board in order to make available a wide variety of courses and offerings to its licensees. Acts 1997, ch. 275, § 7.
The board may annually or on request provide licensees with a written list of approved continuing education courses. This list shall include course offerings not only in this state but also other states as deemed necessary by the board in order to make available a wide variety of courses and offerings to its licensees.
Acts 1997, ch. 275, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-18-111 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 18 / Section 62-18-111
New evidence - Prerequisites for third examination
Status: in_force

(a) Applicants for registration in cases where the evidence originally presented in the application does not appear to the board conclusive or as warranting the issuance of a certificate may present further evidence, which may include the results of a required examination, for the consideration of the board. (b) Any applicant who fails the examination twice shall not be admitted to another examination unless the applicant demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the applicant has diligently studied the subjects covered on the examination. Acts 1969, ch. 207, § 10; T.C.A., § 62-1810; Acts 1983, ch. 257, § 5.
(a) Applicants for registration in cases where the evidence originally presented in the application does not appear to the board conclusive or as warranting the issuance of a certificate may present further evidence, which may include the results of a required examination, for the consideration of the board.
(b) Any applicant who fails the examination twice shall not be admitted to another examination unless the applicant demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the applicant has diligently studied the subjects covered on the examination.
Acts 1969, ch. 207, § 10; T.C.A., § 62-1810; Acts 1983, ch. 257, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-106 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-106
Courses of study
Status: in_force

(a) The real estate commission is authorized and empowered to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the establishment and conducting of any course, courses of study or instruction that are designed to satisfy the educational requirements of § 62-13-303 . The commission shall establish application fees for educational courses submitted for approval, which fees shall be deposited in the recovery fund interest account to be used by the commission for educational purposes. (b) As a condition to meeting the requirements of § 62-13-303 , the course, course of study or instruction shall be established and conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission. (c) It is unlawful for any person offering courses or conducting classes in real estate subjects to represent that its students are assured of passing examinations given by the commission for the issuance of licenses required by this chapter. (d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1973, ch. 181, §§ 8(g), 10; 1981, ch. 473, § 15; T.C.A., § 62-1331, 62-1332; Acts 1989, ch. 324, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) The real estate commission is authorized and empowered to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the establishment and conducting of any course, courses of study or instruction that are designed to satisfy the educational requirements of § 62-13-303 . The commission shall establish application fees for educational courses submitted for approval, which fees shall be deposited in the recovery fund interest account to be used by the commission for educational purposes.
(b) As a condition to meeting the requirements of § 62-13-303 , the course, course of study or instruction shall be established and conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission.
(c) It is unlawful for any person offering courses or conducting classes in real estate subjects to represent that its students are assured of passing examinations given by the commission for the issuance of licenses required by this chapter.
(d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1973, ch. 181, §§ 8(g), 10; 1981, ch. 473, § 15; T.C.A., § 62-1331, 62-1332; Acts 1989, ch. 324, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-204 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-204
Effect of transfer of commercial pest control operation assets
Status: in_force

When the assets of a commercial pest control operation that issues wood destroying insect infestation inspection reports or performs other services relating to wood destroying organisms are sold or transferred or any servicing or financing rights are transferred, any contracts for wood destroying insect infestation inspections or other services that are a part of the assets or that are subject to such servicing or financing rights shall be enforceable against the persons or entities to which the assets, servicing or financing rights are transferred. Acts 2000, ch. 668, § 10.
When the assets of a commercial pest control operation that issues wood destroying insect infestation inspection reports or performs other services relating to wood destroying organisms are sold or transferred or any servicing or financing rights are transferred, any contracts for wood destroying insect infestation inspections or other services that are a part of the assets or that are subject to such servicing or financing rights shall be enforceable against the persons or entities to which the assets, servicing or financing rights are transferred.
Acts 2000, ch. 668, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-513 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-513
Delay of cremation
Status: in_force

If a person who signs the death certificate, a district attorney general or any law enforcement officer, or an emergency medical or rescue worker, emergency medical technician or paramedic who attended the person immediately prior to or after the person's death, signs a written statement requesting the delay of a cremation based upon a reasonable belief that the cause of death may have been due to other than accidental or natural causes, then the cremation of a dead human body shall be delayed based upon that request. Acts 2000, ch. 779, § 31.
If a person who signs the death certificate, a district attorney general or any law enforcement officer, or an emergency medical or rescue worker, emergency medical technician or paramedic who attended the person immediately prior to or after the person's death, signs a written statement requesting the delay of a cremation based upon a reasonable belief that the cause of death may have been due to other than accidental or natural causes, then the cremation of a dead human body shall be delayed based upon that request.
Acts 2000, ch. 779, § 31.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-10-103 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 10 / Section 62-10-103
Water heating facilities
Status: in_force

Every commercial laundry shall be equipped with facilities for heating water to a temperature of at least one hundred ninety degrees Fahrenheit (190° F.). Acts 1937, ch. 94, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.46 (Williams, § 7182.48); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-1003.
Every commercial laundry shall be equipped with facilities for heating water to a temperature of at least one hundred ninety degrees Fahrenheit (190° F.).
Acts 1937, ch. 94, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.46 (Williams, § 7182.48); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-1003.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-410 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-410
Designated controlling person
Status: in_force

(a) Each appraisal management company applying to the commission for a registration in this state shall designate one (1) controlling person who will be the main contact for all communication between the commission and the appraisal management company. (b) The designated controlling person pursuant to subsection (a) shall: (1) Have never had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser refused, denied, canceled, revoked, or surrendered in lieu of a pending revocation in any state; (2) Be of good moral character, as determined by the commission; and (3) Submit to a background investigation, as determined by the commission. Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 11.
(a) Each appraisal management company applying to the commission for a registration in this state shall designate one (1) controlling person who will be the main contact for all communication between the commission and the appraisal management company.
(b) The designated controlling person pursuant to subsection (a) shall: (1) Have never had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser refused, denied, canceled, revoked, or surrendered in lieu of a pending revocation in any state; (2) Be of good moral character, as determined by the commission; and (3) Submit to a background investigation, as determined by the commission.
(1) Have never had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser refused, denied, canceled, revoked, or surrendered in lieu of a pending revocation in any state;
(2) Be of good moral character, as determined by the commission; and
(3) Submit to a background investigation, as determined by the commission.
Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-29-102 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 29 / Section 62-29-102
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Person" means a natural person, corporation, association, partnership or any organized group of persons; and (2) "Preparer of tax returns" means a person who, in consideration of compensation received or to be received by the person, offers to perform or holds that person out to perform services for residents or taxpayers of this state that involve advice concerning the preparation of returns required under state law, except the tax on income. For the purpose of this part, a person is not a "preparer of tax returns" when: (A) It is the person's legal obligation to prepare the return as the taxpayer; (B) Acting as a regular and bona fide employee of the taxpayer. A regular and bona fide employee of the taxpayer shall be an individual and shall not be an employer in matters relating to the preparation of state tax returns; (C) Acting as an agent of the department of revenue; (D) Acting as an agent of the department of labor and workforce development; or (E) As an employee of a nonprofit corporation or its wholly owned subsidiary, the person prepares a tax return for a member of the corporation. Acts 1969, ch. 317, § 2; 1970, ch. 490, § 1; T.C.A., § 67-5702; Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 44.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Person" means a natural person, corporation, association, partnership or any organized group of persons; and
(2) "Preparer of tax returns" means a person who, in consideration of compensation received or to be received by the person, offers to perform or holds that person out to perform services for residents or taxpayers of this state that involve advice concerning the preparation of returns required under state law, except the tax on income. For the purpose of this part, a person is not a "preparer of tax returns" when: (A) It is the person's legal obligation to prepare the return as the taxpayer; (B) Acting as a regular and bona fide employee of the taxpayer. A regular and bona fide employee of the taxpayer shall be an individual and shall not be an employer in matters relating to the preparation of state tax returns; (C) Acting as an agent of the department of revenue; (D) Acting as an agent of the department of labor and workforce development; or (E) As an employee of a nonprofit corporation or its wholly owned subsidiary, the person prepares a tax return for a member of the corporation.
(A) It is the person's legal obligation to prepare the return as the taxpayer;
(B) Acting as a regular and bona fide employee of the taxpayer. A regular and bona fide employee of the taxpayer shall be an individual and shall not be an employer in matters relating to the preparation of state tax returns;
(C) Acting as an agent of the department of revenue;
(D) Acting as an agent of the department of labor and workforce development; or
(E) As an employee of a nonprofit corporation or its wholly owned subsidiary, the person prepares a tax return for a member of the corporation.
Acts 1969, ch. 317, § 2; 1970, ch. 490, § 1; T.C.A., § 67-5702; Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 44.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-426 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-426
Adjudicatory proceedings
Status: in_force

The conduct of adjudicatory proceedings in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, for violations of this part is vested in the commission; provided: (1) Before censuring any registrant, or suspending or revoking any registration, the commission shall notify the registrant in writing of any charges made at least twenty (20) days before the hearing and shall afford the registrant an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel; and (2) Written notice shall be satisfied by personal service on the controlling person of the registrant, or the registrant's agent for service of process in this state, or by sending the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested to the controlling person of the registrant to the registrant's address on file with the commission. Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 27.
The conduct of adjudicatory proceedings in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, for violations of this part is vested in the commission; provided:
(1) Before censuring any registrant, or suspending or revoking any registration, the commission shall notify the registrant in writing of any charges made at least twenty (20) days before the hearing and shall afford the registrant an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel; and
(2) Written notice shall be satisfied by personal service on the controlling person of the registrant, or the registrant's agent for service of process in this state, or by sending the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested to the controlling person of the registrant to the registrant's address on file with the commission.
Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 27.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-203 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-203
Remedies
Status: in_force

Disputes which cannot be resolved between property owners, lenders, and/or trustees and persons issuing a wood destroying insect infestation inspection report may be resolved in a court of appropriate jurisdiction. Prior to filing a suit for compensatory damages, the issuer of the report shall be given an opportunity to inspect the premises and to offer within thirty (30) days of such inspection a proposal for repair and treatment of the premises. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule to the contrary, if the property owner files suit prior to offering the issuer of the report an opportunity to inspect and propose repairs and treatments as required by this section, the issuer of the report shall have, in addition to the thirty (30) days in which to answer the complaint as provided in Tenn. R. Civ. P. 12, another thirty (30) days from the service of the summons and complaint within which to inspect and propose repairs and treatments before being required to answer the complaint. No property owner or lender shall be required to engage in an alternate dispute resolution process before filing a suit for compensatory damages. Acts 2000, ch. 668, § 9.
Disputes which cannot be resolved between property owners, lenders, and/or trustees and persons issuing a wood destroying insect infestation inspection report may be resolved in a court of appropriate jurisdiction. Prior to filing a suit for compensatory damages, the issuer of the report shall be given an opportunity to inspect the premises and to offer within thirty (30) days of such inspection a proposal for repair and treatment of the premises. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule to the contrary, if the property owner files suit prior to offering the issuer of the report an opportunity to inspect and propose repairs and treatments as required by this section, the issuer of the report shall have, in addition to the thirty (30) days in which to answer the complaint as provided in Tenn. R. Civ. P. 12, another thirty (30) days from the service of the summons and complaint within which to inspect and propose repairs and treatments before being required to answer the complaint. No property owner or lender shall be required to engage in an alternate dispute resolution process before filing a suit for compensatory damages.
Acts 2000, ch. 668, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-36-105 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 36 / Section 62-36-105
Contracting for services only with licensed geologists
Status: in_force

This state and any county, municipality, agency, board, district, commission, authority or other political subdivision of the state shall only contract for geological services with persons licensed under this chapter or with a firm employing a licensed professional geologist who is in responsible charge of providing the services, except as otherwise provided by this chapter. Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 6.
This state and any county, municipality, agency, board, district, commission, authority or other political subdivision of the state shall only contract for geological services with persons licensed under this chapter or with a firm employing a licensed professional geologist who is in responsible charge of providing the services, except as otherwise provided by this chapter.
Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-503 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-503
Obligation subject to original contract - Limitation of actions - Recording of notice
Status: in_force

(a) The obligation of a subsequent owner shall be subject to the terms, conditions and defenses available to the contracting parties. A subsequent owner shall be liable for the fees or commissions only to the extent that the subsequent owner receives rents pursuant to leases with respect to which the broker is entitled to receive a fee or commission under the written contract referenced in the notice provided for in § 62-13-501 . (b) Nothing in this part shall be construed to change any agreement between an owner and a subsequent owner or to release an owner from any liability to a broker for the fees or commissions or to restrict or prevent a third-party claim by a subsequent owner against an owner or a previous subsequent owner for indemnification against a claim made by a broker against a subsequent owner based on a liability of the owner or a previous subsequent owner to the broker. (c) A broker may enforce an obligation under this section against a subsequent owner by filing suit in a court having appropriate jurisdiction within the latter of the following but in no event more than ten (10) years after the recording of the notice: (1) One (1) year after the transfer of ownership from the owner or a previous subsequent owner to a subsequent owner; or (2) One (1) year after the claim for a fee or commission accrues. (d) A notice containing only the information provided in § 62-13-501 may be recorded pursuant to this part in the office of the register of deeds in the county where the property is located, and the register of deeds shall accept the notice for recording. After the notice is recorded, the person who tendered it for recording shall promptly deliver a copy to the owner of the subject commercial real estate. Delivery may be by personal delivery, certified mail or any delivery service that provides proof of delivery. (e) Any notice that may be recorded pursuant to this part shall be deemed to be authenticated and eligible for recordation only if the notice conforms to the requirements of § 62-13-501 . The register of deeds will index this recorded notice under the name of the owner identified in the notice and shall index the recorded notice in the reverse index under the name of the broker who is a party to the document. (f) Upon a written request by the owner or subsequent owner of the subject commercial real estate, made after all fee or commission rights, with respect to which a notice has been recorded under this part, have been paid in full or have otherwise been discharged, expired or otherwise are no longer enforceable under applicable law, the broker who recorded the notice or that broker's successor in interest shall record a release of that notice with the register of deeds for the county where that notice was recorded. (g) This part shall not be construed to create a lien on any commercial real estate to which this part applies. Acts 1997 , ch. 389, § 1.
(a) The obligation of a subsequent owner shall be subject to the terms, conditions and defenses available to the contracting parties. A subsequent owner shall be liable for the fees or commissions only to the extent that the subsequent owner receives rents pursuant to leases with respect to which the broker is entitled to receive a fee or commission under the written contract referenced in the notice provided for in § 62-13-501 .
(b) Nothing in this part shall be construed to change any agreement between an owner and a subsequent owner or to release an owner from any liability to a broker for the fees or commissions or to restrict or prevent a third-party claim by a subsequent owner against an owner or a previous subsequent owner for indemnification against a claim made by a broker against a subsequent owner based on a liability of the owner or a previous subsequent owner to the broker.
(c) A broker may enforce an obligation under this section against a subsequent owner by filing suit in a court having appropriate jurisdiction within the latter of the following but in no event more than ten (10) years after the recording of the notice: (1) One (1) year after the transfer of ownership from the owner or a previous subsequent owner to a subsequent owner; or (2) One (1) year after the claim for a fee or commission accrues.
(1) One (1) year after the transfer of ownership from the owner or a previous subsequent owner to a subsequent owner; or
(2) One (1) year after the claim for a fee or commission accrues.
(d) A notice containing only the information provided in § 62-13-501 may be recorded pursuant to this part in the office of the register of deeds in the county where the property is located, and the register of deeds shall accept the notice for recording. After the notice is recorded, the person who tendered it for recording shall promptly deliver a copy to the owner of the subject commercial real estate. Delivery may be by personal delivery, certified mail or any delivery service that provides proof of delivery.
(e) Any notice that may be recorded pursuant to this part shall be deemed to be authenticated and eligible for recordation only if the notice conforms to the requirements of § 62-13-501 . The register of deeds will index this recorded notice under the name of the owner identified in the notice and shall index the recorded notice in the reverse index under the name of the broker who is a party to the document.
(f) Upon a written request by the owner or subsequent owner of the subject commercial real estate, made after all fee or commission rights, with respect to which a notice has been recorded under this part, have been paid in full or have otherwise been discharged, expired or otherwise are no longer enforceable under applicable law, the broker who recorded the notice or that broker's successor in interest shall record a release of that notice with the register of deeds for the county where that notice was recorded.
(g) This part shall not be construed to create a lien on any commercial real estate to which this part applies.
Acts 1997 , ch. 389, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-503 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-503
Local licensing prohibited - License number required for permitting - Treble damages
Status: in_force

(a) No county or municipality of this state may require that any person obtain an additional authorization or license to transact a home improvement business in that county or city. Nothing contained in this subsection (a) prohibits counties, municipalities or metropolitan governments from requiring licenses for persons performing plumbing work, electrical work or gas and mechanical work. (b) A license issued pursuant to this part may not be construed to authorize the licensee to perform any particular type of work or kind of business that is reserved to qualified licensees under separate state or local law. (c) Nothing in this part may be construed to limit or restrict the power of a municipality or county to regulate the quality, performance or character of work of home improvement contractors, including a system of permits and inspections that are designed to secure compliance with and aid in the enforcement of applicable state and local building laws or to enforce other laws necessary for the protection of the public health and safety. Nothing in this part limits the power of a municipality or county to adopt any system of permits requiring submission to and approval by the municipality or county of plans and specifications for an installation prior to the commencement of construction of the installation or of inspection of work done; provided, that nothing in this section may be construed as authorizing a municipality or county to enact ordinances or regulations relating to the qualifications necessary to engage in the home improvement business. Nothing contained in this section prohibits counties, municipalities or metropolitan governments from requiring licenses for persons performing plumbing work, electrical work or gas and mechanical work. (d) Except for a permit for any home improvement work to be performed by the owner of property, a municipality or county may not issue a permit for any home improvement work unless the permit lists each contractor's home improvement license number. (e) Any person subject to this part who engages in construction or the home improvement business without a license shall, in any tort action arising out of the construction or home improvement business, be subject to the awarding of treble damages. Acts 2007, ch. 460, § 2.
(a) No county or municipality of this state may require that any person obtain an additional authorization or license to transact a home improvement business in that county or city. Nothing contained in this subsection (a) prohibits counties, municipalities or metropolitan governments from requiring licenses for persons performing plumbing work, electrical work or gas and mechanical work.
(b) A license issued pursuant to this part may not be construed to authorize the licensee to perform any particular type of work or kind of business that is reserved to qualified licensees under separate state or local law.
(c) Nothing in this part may be construed to limit or restrict the power of a municipality or county to regulate the quality, performance or character of work of home improvement contractors, including a system of permits and inspections that are designed to secure compliance with and aid in the enforcement of applicable state and local building laws or to enforce other laws necessary for the protection of the public health and safety. Nothing in this part limits the power of a municipality or county to adopt any system of permits requiring submission to and approval by the municipality or county of plans and specifications for an installation prior to the commencement of construction of the installation or of inspection of work done; provided, that nothing in this section may be construed as authorizing a municipality or county to enact ordinances or regulations relating to the qualifications necessary to engage in the home improvement business. Nothing contained in this section prohibits counties, municipalities or metropolitan governments from requiring licenses for persons performing plumbing work, electrical work or gas and mechanical work.
(d) Except for a permit for any home improvement work to be performed by the owner of property, a municipality or county may not issue a permit for any home improvement work unless the permit lists each contractor's home improvement license number.
(e) Any person subject to this part who engages in construction or the home improvement business without a license shall, in any tort action arising out of the construction or home improvement business, be subject to the awarding of treble damages.
Acts 2007, ch. 460, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-810 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-810
Resomation of medical waste
Status: in_force

This part does not permit the resomation of body parts from a decedent or living person at the request of a hospital or other institution. Only the individual from whose body the body parts were removed, or the individual's duly appointed representative, may make arrangements with an alkaline hydrolysis facility for the resomation of body parts. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 141, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021.
This part does not permit the resomation of body parts from a decedent or living person at the request of a hospital or other institution. Only the individual from whose body the body parts were removed, or the individual's duly appointed representative, may make arrangements with an alkaline hydrolysis facility for the resomation of body parts.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 141, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-133 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 4 / Section 62-4-133
Promulgation of rules - Use of banned chemicals and gases
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall, with approval of the department of health, promulgate rules that may be deemed reasonably necessary to insulate or otherwise sufficiently protect the employees and customers of cosmetology, manicure and skin care shops from poisonous or harmful chemical substances or gases. (b) Within a cosmetology, manicure or skin care shop, liquid methyl methacrylate products and other chemical substances and gases banned by the United States food and drug administration may not be used in any manner that is inconsistent with the requirements, terms and conditions of the ban. Acts 2000, ch. 607, § 1.
(a) The board shall, with approval of the department of health, promulgate rules that may be deemed reasonably necessary to insulate or otherwise sufficiently protect the employees and customers of cosmetology, manicure and skin care shops from poisonous or harmful chemical substances or gases.
(b) Within a cosmetology, manicure or skin care shop, liquid methyl methacrylate products and other chemical substances and gases banned by the United States food and drug administration may not be used in any manner that is inconsistent with the requirements, terms and conditions of the ban.
Acts 2000, ch. 607, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-3-127 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 3 / Section 62-3-127
Suspension or revocation of school certificate
Status: in_force

The board has the authority to revoke or suspend the certificate of registration of any barber school or college of barbering for failure to comply with the requirements set out in this chapter. Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 3 (Williams, § 7123); Acts 1980, ch. 451, §3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-330.
The board has the authority to revoke or suspend the certificate of registration of any barber school or college of barbering for failure to comply with the requirements set out in this chapter.
Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 3 (Williams, § 7123); Acts 1980, ch. 451, §3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-330.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-115 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 35 / Section 62-35-115
Registration cards - Guards, officers and agents
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any individual to act as an armed or unarmed security guard/officer without having first obtained the appropriate registration card from the commissioner. (b) Any individual who holds a valid armed security guard/officer registration card may act as an armed or unarmed security guard/officer under that registration card. (c) Any individual who is employed exclusively as an undercover agent is not required to hold a registration card. Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 15.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any individual to act as an armed or unarmed security guard/officer without having first obtained the appropriate registration card from the commissioner.
(b) Any individual who holds a valid armed security guard/officer registration card may act as an armed or unarmed security guard/officer under that registration card.
(c) Any individual who is employed exclusively as an undercover agent is not required to hold a registration card.
Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-29-205 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 29 / Section 62-29-205
Violations
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly and willfully violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of no more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation. Acts 2007, ch. 172, § 5.
Any person who knowingly and willfully violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of no more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation.
Acts 2007, ch. 172, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-605 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-605
Licensure of residential roofing services providers as public adjusters
Status: in_force

No residential roofing services provider shall act or hold out as being a public adjuster, as defined in § 56-6-902 , unless licensed as a public adjuster in accordance with title 56, chapter 6, part 9. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 355, s 5, eff. 1/1/2014. Acts 2012 , ch. 821, § 2.
No residential roofing services provider shall act or hold out as being a public adjuster, as defined in § 56-6-902 , unless licensed as a public adjuster in accordance with title 56, chapter 6, part 9.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 355, s 5, eff. 1/1/2014.
Acts 2012 , ch. 821, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-2-903 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 2 / Section 62-2-903
Use of title "registered interior designer."
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No person shall use the title "registered interior designer" unless the person is registered as provided in this part. (2) This part shall not prohibit any architect registered under parts 1-6 of this chapter from using the title of "registered interior designer." (b) Nothing contained in this part shall prevent any person from rendering or offering to render interior design services; provided, that the person shall not be permitted to use or be identified by the title "registered interior designer" unless registered in accordance with this part. Acts 1991, ch. 164, § 4; 1995, ch. 113, §§ 7-9.
(a) (1) No person shall use the title "registered interior designer" unless the person is registered as provided in this part. (2) This part shall not prohibit any architect registered under parts 1-6 of this chapter from using the title of "registered interior designer."
(1) No person shall use the title "registered interior designer" unless the person is registered as provided in this part.
(2) This part shall not prohibit any architect registered under parts 1-6 of this chapter from using the title of "registered interior designer."
(b) Nothing contained in this part shall prevent any person from rendering or offering to render interior design services; provided, that the person shall not be permitted to use or be identified by the title "registered interior designer" unless registered in accordance with this part.
Acts 1991, ch. 164, § 4; 1995, ch. 113, §§ 7-9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-2-109 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 2 / Section 62-2-109
Voluntary inspection services by architects or engineers at scene of a natural or man-made emergency - Limitation of liability - Applicability and scope of limitation
Status: in_force

(a) An architect or engineer who voluntarily, without compensation or expectation of compensation, provides structural or building systems inspection services at the scene of a declared national, state or local natural or man-made emergency at the request of a public safety officer or city or county building inspector acting in an official capacity shall not be liable in negligence for any personal injury or property damage caused by the architect's or engineer's good faith, but negligent, inspection of a structure used for human habitation or a structure owned by a public entity, for structural integrity or nonstructural elements affecting life and safety. The immunity provided by this section shall apply only for an inspection that occurs within ninety (90) days of the declared national, state or local natural or man-made emergency. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide immunity for gross negligence or willful misconduct. (c) As used in this section, "public safety officer" means: (1) The chief law enforcement officer in a county or city; (2) A law enforcement officer acting at the specific direction of the chief law enforcement officer; or (3) The director or the director's assistants of the emergency management agency designated in accordance with § 58-2-104 . (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as extending immunity to a city or county for whom inspection services are provided as described in this section. Acts 1991, ch. 267, § 1; 2006, ch. 937, § 3.
(a) An architect or engineer who voluntarily, without compensation or expectation of compensation, provides structural or building systems inspection services at the scene of a declared national, state or local natural or man-made emergency at the request of a public safety officer or city or county building inspector acting in an official capacity shall not be liable in negligence for any personal injury or property damage caused by the architect's or engineer's good faith, but negligent, inspection of a structure used for human habitation or a structure owned by a public entity, for structural integrity or nonstructural elements affecting life and safety. The immunity provided by this section shall apply only for an inspection that occurs within ninety (90) days of the declared national, state or local natural or man-made emergency.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide immunity for gross negligence or willful misconduct.
(c) As used in this section, "public safety officer" means: (1) The chief law enforcement officer in a county or city; (2) A law enforcement officer acting at the specific direction of the chief law enforcement officer; or (3) The director or the director's assistants of the emergency management agency designated in accordance with § 58-2-104 .
(1) The chief law enforcement officer in a county or city;
(2) A law enforcement officer acting at the specific direction of the chief law enforcement officer; or
(3) The director or the director's assistants of the emergency management agency designated in accordance with § 58-2-104 .
(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as extending immunity to a city or county for whom inspection services are provided as described in this section.
Acts 1991, ch. 267, § 1; 2006, ch. 937, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-43-104 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 43 / Section 62-43-104
Confidentiality
Status: in_force

All records, reports and other information obtained from an applicant or registrant under this chapter, except to the extent necessary for the proper administration of this chapter by the department, shall be confidential and shall not be published or open to public inspection other than to public employees in the actual performance of their public duties. Acts 2012, ch. 1081, § 1.
All records, reports and other information obtained from an applicant or registrant under this chapter, except to the extent necessary for the proper administration of this chapter by the department, shall be confidential and shall not be published or open to public inspection other than to public employees in the actual performance of their public duties.
Acts 2012, ch. 1081, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-121 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-121
Enforcement
Status: in_force

The board shall inquire into the identity of any person, firm or corporation operating under the general classifications of this part and shall prosecute any person, firm or corporation violating this part. Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 22; 1978, ch. 906, § 22; T.C.A., § 62-622.
The board shall inquire into the identity of any person, firm or corporation operating under the general classifications of this part and shall prosecute any person, firm or corporation violating this part.
Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 22; 1978, ch. 906, § 22; T.C.A., § 62-622.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-105 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-105
Hearings and judicial review
Status: in_force

The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, governs all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this chapter. Acts 1980, ch. 451, § 11; T.C.A., § 62-539.
The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, governs all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this chapter.
Acts 1980, ch. 451, § 11; T.C.A., § 62-539.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-405 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-405
Written disclosure
Status: in_force

(a) If a licensee personally assists a prospective buyer or seller in the purchase or sale of a property and the buyer or seller is not represented by this or any other licensee, the licensee shall verbally disclose to the buyer or seller the licensee's facilitator, agent, subagent or designated agent status in the transaction before any real estate services are provided. Known adverse facts about a property must also be disclosed under the laws governing residential property disclosure, compiled in title 66, chapter 5, part 2, but licensees shall not be obligated to discover or disclose latent defects in a property or to advise on matters outside the scope of their real estate license. (b) The disclosure of agency status pursuant to subsection (a) must be confirmed in writing with an unrepresented buyer prior to the preparation of an offer to purchase. The disclosure of agency status must be confirmed in writing with an unrepresented seller prior to execution of a listing agreement or presentation of an offer to purchase, whichever comes first. Following delivery of the written disclosure, the licensee shall obtain a signed receipt for the disclosure from the party to whom it was provided. The signed receipt shall contain a statement acknowledging that the buyer or seller, as applicable, was informed that any complaints alleging a violation or violations of § 62-13-312 must be filed within the applicable statute of limitations for the violation set out in § 62-13-313(e) . The acknowledgment shall also include the address and telephone number of the commission. (c) The disclosure of agency or facilitator status, as provided in subsection (a), shall not be construed as or be considered a substitute for a written agreement to establish an agency relationship between the broker and a party to a transaction as referenced in § 62-13-406 . (d) Upon initial contact with any other licensee involved in the same prospective transaction, the licensee shall immediately disclose the licensee's role in the transaction, including any agency relationship, to this other licensee. If the licensee's role changes at any subsequent date, the licensee shall immediately notify any other licensees and any parties to the transaction relative to the change in status. (e) Real estate transactions involving the transfer or lease of commercial properties, the transfer of property by public auction, the transfer of residential properties of more than four (4) units or the lease or rental of residential properties shall not be subject to the disclosure requirements of §§ 62-13-403 , 62-13-404 and this section. Acts 1995, ch. 246, § 7; 1996, ch. 772, §§ 8-11; 2006, ch. 776, § 3.
(a) If a licensee personally assists a prospective buyer or seller in the purchase or sale of a property and the buyer or seller is not represented by this or any other licensee, the licensee shall verbally disclose to the buyer or seller the licensee's facilitator, agent, subagent or designated agent status in the transaction before any real estate services are provided. Known adverse facts about a property must also be disclosed under the laws governing residential property disclosure, compiled in title 66, chapter 5, part 2, but licensees shall not be obligated to discover or disclose latent defects in a property or to advise on matters outside the scope of their real estate license.
(b) The disclosure of agency status pursuant to subsection (a) must be confirmed in writing with an unrepresented buyer prior to the preparation of an offer to purchase. The disclosure of agency status must be confirmed in writing with an unrepresented seller prior to execution of a listing agreement or presentation of an offer to purchase, whichever comes first. Following delivery of the written disclosure, the licensee shall obtain a signed receipt for the disclosure from the party to whom it was provided. The signed receipt shall contain a statement acknowledging that the buyer or seller, as applicable, was informed that any complaints alleging a violation or violations of § 62-13-312 must be filed within the applicable statute of limitations for the violation set out in § 62-13-313(e) . The acknowledgment shall also include the address and telephone number of the commission.
(c) The disclosure of agency or facilitator status, as provided in subsection (a), shall not be construed as or be considered a substitute for a written agreement to establish an agency relationship between the broker and a party to a transaction as referenced in § 62-13-406 .
(d) Upon initial contact with any other licensee involved in the same prospective transaction, the licensee shall immediately disclose the licensee's role in the transaction, including any agency relationship, to this other licensee. If the licensee's role changes at any subsequent date, the licensee shall immediately notify any other licensees and any parties to the transaction relative to the change in status.
(e) Real estate transactions involving the transfer or lease of commercial properties, the transfer of property by public auction, the transfer of residential properties of more than four (4) units or the lease or rental of residential properties shall not be subject to the disclosure requirements of §§ 62-13-403 , 62-13-404 and this section.
Acts 1995, ch. 246, § 7; 1996, ch. 772, §§ 8-11; 2006, ch. 776, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-3-132 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 3 / Section 62-3-132
Animals permitted in barbershops
Status: in_force

No animals, except service animals, fish for decorative purposes, and birds in cages, shall be permitted in any barber shop. Bird cages in barber shops shall be cleaned daily. Departmental inspectors shall ensure bird cages are cleaned sufficiently to prevent any hazard to human health or well-being. Acts 2010, ch. 704, § 1.
No animals, except service animals, fish for decorative purposes, and birds in cages, shall be permitted in any barber shop. Bird cages in barber shops shall be cleaned daily. Departmental inspectors shall ensure bird cages are cleaned sufficiently to prevent any hazard to human health or well-being.
Acts 2010, ch. 704, § 1.