Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-32-312 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 32 / Section 62-32-312
Employee registration - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) All alarm systems contractor employees with access to records, diagrams, plans or other sensitive information pertaining to monitored, installed or proposed alarm systems shall be registered with the commissioner. (b) In accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, the commissioner shall promulgate rules to establish an appropriate system of employee classifications and registration. (c) An alarm systems contractor may not employ any employee required to be registered with the commissioner unless the employee is properly registered with the commissioner in compliance with subsection (d) and meets the training requirements of subsection (g). (d) All alarm systems contractors, within thirty (30) working days of the beginning of employment of any employee, shall furnish the commissioner with the following: (1) A set or sets of classifiable fingerprints on standard FBI/TBI applicant cards; (2) A recent color photograph or photographs of acceptable quality for identification; and (3) Statements of any criminal records in each area where the employee has resided within the immediately preceding forty-eight (48) months. (e) Upon receipt of an application, the commissioner shall cause an FBI/TBI background investigation to be made, during which the applicant shall be required to show that the applicant meets all the following requirements and qualifications, prerequisite to registration or licensure: (1) The applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) The applicant is of good moral character; and (3) Registration of an employee shall be for two (2) years and shall be subject to renewal. (f) Employee registration pursuant to this section shall be renewed every two (2) years. (g) (1) All alarm system contractor employees who sell, install, or repair alarm systems must successfully complete relevant training, as determined by the commissioner. (2) New employees after January 1, 2005, must successfully complete such training within one (1) year of employment. (3) Employees not in compliance with this subsection (g) shall not sell, install or repair alarm systems. (h) All alarm system contractors shall provide proof of employee training upon request by the commissioner. (i) Any costs associated with the alarm system training required by this section shall be the responsibility of and paid by the alarm system contractor who employs the person being trained. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 294, s 27, eff. 7/1/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 294, s 26, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 1991, ch. 400, § 12; 1996, ch. 848, §§ 9-12, 22; 2004, ch. 895, §§ 1, 2; 2008 , ch. 1038, §§ 6, 7.
(a) All alarm systems contractor employees with access to records, diagrams, plans or other sensitive information pertaining to monitored, installed or proposed alarm systems shall be registered with the commissioner.
(b) In accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, the commissioner shall promulgate rules to establish an appropriate system of employee classifications and registration.
(c) An alarm systems contractor may not employ any employee required to be registered with the commissioner unless the employee is properly registered with the commissioner in compliance with subsection (d) and meets the training requirements of subsection (g).
(d) All alarm systems contractors, within thirty (30) working days of the beginning of employment of any employee, shall furnish the commissioner with the following: (1) A set or sets of classifiable fingerprints on standard FBI/TBI applicant cards; (2) A recent color photograph or photographs of acceptable quality for identification; and (3) Statements of any criminal records in each area where the employee has resided within the immediately preceding forty-eight (48) months.
(1) A set or sets of classifiable fingerprints on standard FBI/TBI applicant cards;
(2) A recent color photograph or photographs of acceptable quality for identification; and
(3) Statements of any criminal records in each area where the employee has resided within the immediately preceding forty-eight (48) months.
(e) Upon receipt of an application, the commissioner shall cause an FBI/TBI background investigation to be made, during which the applicant shall be required to show that the applicant meets all the following requirements and qualifications, prerequisite to registration or licensure: (1) The applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) The applicant is of good moral character; and (3) Registration of an employee shall be for two (2) years and shall be subject to renewal.
(1) The applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) The applicant is of good moral character; and
(3) Registration of an employee shall be for two (2) years and shall be subject to renewal.
(f) Employee registration pursuant to this section shall be renewed every two (2) years.
(g) (1) All alarm system contractor employees who sell, install, or repair alarm systems must successfully complete relevant training, as determined by the commissioner. (2) New employees after January 1, 2005, must successfully complete such training within one (1) year of employment. (3) Employees not in compliance with this subsection (g) shall not sell, install or repair alarm systems.
(1) All alarm system contractor employees who sell, install, or repair alarm systems must successfully complete relevant training, as determined by the commissioner.
(2) New employees after January 1, 2005, must successfully complete such training within one (1) year of employment.
(3) Employees not in compliance with this subsection (g) shall not sell, install or repair alarm systems.
(h) All alarm system contractors shall provide proof of employee training upon request by the commissioner.
(i) Any costs associated with the alarm system training required by this section shall be the responsibility of and paid by the alarm system contractor who employs the person being trained.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 294, s 27, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 294, s 26, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 1991, ch. 400, § 12; 1996, ch. 848, §§ 9-12, 22; 2004, ch. 895, §§ 1, 2; 2008 , ch. 1038, §§ 6, 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-105 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 4 / Section 62-4-105
Board officers, duties and rules
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall annually elect from its members a chair and vice chair. (b) A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any board meeting. (c) The director of the division of regulatory boards in the department of commerce and insurance or the director's designee shall serve as secretary of the board and shall perform all administrative functions for the board. (d) The duties of the board shall be to conduct or cause to be conducted examinations of applicants and to make and declare the policy of the board. (e) The board is authorized to promulgate rules that are reasonably necessary to effectuate this part. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (f) The state board of cosmetology and barber examiners has full rights and access to any approved online training required by this part and is responsible for making available online all training required by this part. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 8, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 7, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 9, eff. 4/13/2021. Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 5.
(a) The board shall annually elect from its members a chair and vice chair.
(b) A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any board meeting.
(c) The director of the division of regulatory boards in the department of commerce and insurance or the director's designee shall serve as secretary of the board and shall perform all administrative functions for the board.
(d) The duties of the board shall be to conduct or cause to be conducted examinations of applicants and to make and declare the policy of the board.
(e) The board is authorized to promulgate rules that are reasonably necessary to effectuate this part. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(f) The state board of cosmetology and barber examiners has full rights and access to any approved online training required by this part and is responsible for making available online all training required by this part.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 8, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 7, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 9, eff. 4/13/2021.
Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-1-107 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 1 / Section 62-1-107
Certificates - Issuance and renewal - Fees - Certification of accountants certified in other states - Certification of holders of equivalent foreign designations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board shall grant or renew certificates to persons who make application and demonstrate that: (A) Their qualifications, including, where applicable, the qualifications prescribed by § 62-1-106 , are in accordance with subsections (b)-(i); or (B) They are eligible under the substantial equivalency standard set out in § 62-1-117 that requires licensure for those CPAs who establish their principal office in another state. (2) The holder of a certificate issued under this section may only provide attest services in a CPA firm that holds a permit issued under § 62-1-108 . (b) Certificates shall be initially issued and renewed for periods of no more than two (2) years. Every holder of a certificate as a certified public accountant or a registration as a public accountant shall be required to renew the certificate or registration biennially. Biennial renewal dates may be set by the board at its discretion. The renewal process established by the board may include procedures for odd-numbered certificates and registrations to be renewed within two (2) years from the date of issuance on odd-numbered years and even-numbered certificates and registrations to be renewed within two (2) years from the date of issuance on even-numbered years. The board shall set the biennial renewal fee. All certificates and registrations issued by the board and any holder of a certificate or registration shall relinquish the certificate or registration to the board within thirty (30) days after the certificate or registration has been suspended or revoked. (c) (1) With regard to applicants who do not qualify for reciprocity under the substantial equivalency standard set out in § 62-1-117 , the board shall issue a certificate to a licensee of another state upon a showing that: (A) The applicant passed the examination required for issuance of the applicant's certificate with grades that would have been passing grades at the time in this state; (B) The applicant had four (4) years of experience of the type described in § 62-1-106(f) or meets equivalent requirements prescribed by the board by rule after passing the examination upon which the applicant's certificate was based and within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the application; and (C) If the applicant's license was issued more than four (4) years prior to the application for issuance of an initial certificate under this section, the applicant has fulfilled the requirements of continuing professional education that would have been applicable under subsection (d). (2) As an alternative to the requirements of subdivision (c)(1), a licensee of another state who desires to establish the licensee's principal place of business in this state shall request the issuance of a certificate from the board prior to establishing the principal place of business. The board shall issue a certificate to such a person who obtains from the board or its designee verification that the individual's CPA qualifications are substantially equivalent to the CPA licensure requirements of this chapter. (d) For renewal of a certificate under this section, each licensee shall participate in a program of learning designed to maintain professional competency. The program of learning must comply with rules adopted by the board. The requirements established by the board shall prescribe regulations requiring continuing education of eighty (80) credit hours over a two-year period, with a minimum of twenty (20) credit hours in each year as a prerequisite for the renewal of a certificate. The board may by rule create an exception to this requirement for certificate holders who do not perform or offer to perform for the public one (1) or more kinds of services involving the use of accounting or auditing skills, including issuance of reports on financial statements or of one (1) or more kinds of management advisory, financial advisory or consulting services, or the preparation of tax returns or the furnishing of advice on tax matters. Licensees granted such an exception by the board must place the word "inactive" adjacent to their CPA title or PA title on any business card, letterhead or any other document or device, with the exception of their CPA certificate or PA registration, on which their CPA or PA title appears. (e) The board shall charge a fee for each application for initial issuance or renewal of a certificate under this section in an amount prescribed by the board. The board, by rule, may not require inactive licensees sixty-five (65) years of age or older, disabled persons who are unable to practice accountancy for a period of time and persons in active military service to pay a renewal fee. (f) Applicants for initial issuance or renewal of certificates under this section shall in their applications list all states in which they have applied for or hold licenses and list any past denial, revocation or suspension of a license; and each holder of or applicant for a certificate under this section shall notify the board in writing, within thirty (30) days after its occurrence, of any issuance, denial, revocation or suspension of a license by another state, change of address or employment or any conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a felony. (g) The board shall issue a certificate to a holder of a substantially equivalent foreign designation; provided, that: (1) The foreign authority that granted the designation makes similar provision to allow a person who holds a valid certificate issued by this state to obtain the foreign authority's comparable designation; (2) The foreign designation: (A) Was duly issued by a foreign authority that regulates the practice of public accountancy and the foreign designation has not expired or been revoked or suspended; (B) Entitles the holder to issue reports upon financial statements; and (C) Was issued upon the basis of educational, examination and experience requirements established by the foreign authority or by law; and (3) The applicant: (A) Received the designation based on educational and examination standards substantially equivalent to those in effect in this state at the time the foreign designation was granted; (B) Completed an experience requirement substantially equivalent to the requirement set out in § 62-1-106(f) in the jurisdiction that granted the foreign designation or has completed four (4) years of professional experience in this state or meets equivalent requirements prescribed by the board by rule within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the application; and (C) Passed a uniform qualifying examination in national standards and an examination on the laws, regulations and code of ethical conduct in effect in this state acceptable to the board. (h) An applicant under subsection (g) shall in the application list all jurisdictions, foreign and domestic, in which the applicant has applied for or holds a designation to practice public accountancy; and each holder of a certificate issued under this subsection (h) shall notify the board in writing, within thirty (30) days after its occurrence, of any issuance, denial, revocation or suspension of a designation or commencement of a disciplinary or enforcement action by any jurisdiction or any conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a felony. (i) The board has the sole authority to interpret the application of subsections (g) and (h). Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 551, s 1, eff. 3/9/2018. Acts 1998, ch. 700, § 4; 1999, ch. 65, §§ 2 - 4; 2002, ch. 654, §§ 6, 7.
(a) (1) The board shall grant or renew certificates to persons who make application and demonstrate that: (A) Their qualifications, including, where applicable, the qualifications prescribed by § 62-1-106 , are in accordance with subsections (b)-(i); or (B) They are eligible under the substantial equivalency standard set out in § 62-1-117 that requires licensure for those CPAs who establish their principal office in another state. (2) The holder of a certificate issued under this section may only provide attest services in a CPA firm that holds a permit issued under § 62-1-108 .
(1) The board shall grant or renew certificates to persons who make application and demonstrate that: (A) Their qualifications, including, where applicable, the qualifications prescribed by § 62-1-106 , are in accordance with subsections (b)-(i); or (B) They are eligible under the substantial equivalency standard set out in § 62-1-117 that requires licensure for those CPAs who establish their principal office in another state.
(A) Their qualifications, including, where applicable, the qualifications prescribed by § 62-1-106 , are in accordance with subsections (b)-(i); or
(B) They are eligible under the substantial equivalency standard set out in § 62-1-117 that requires licensure for those CPAs who establish their principal office in another state.
(2) The holder of a certificate issued under this section may only provide attest services in a CPA firm that holds a permit issued under § 62-1-108 .
(b) Certificates shall be initially issued and renewed for periods of no more than two (2) years. Every holder of a certificate as a certified public accountant or a registration as a public accountant shall be required to renew the certificate or registration biennially. Biennial renewal dates may be set by the board at its discretion. The renewal process established by the board may include procedures for odd-numbered certificates and registrations to be renewed within two (2) years from the date of issuance on odd-numbered years and even-numbered certificates and registrations to be renewed within two (2) years from the date of issuance on even-numbered years. The board shall set the biennial renewal fee. All certificates and registrations issued by the board and any holder of a certificate or registration shall relinquish the certificate or registration to the board within thirty (30) days after the certificate or registration has been suspended or revoked.
(c) (1) With regard to applicants who do not qualify for reciprocity under the substantial equivalency standard set out in § 62-1-117 , the board shall issue a certificate to a licensee of another state upon a showing that: (A) The applicant passed the examination required for issuance of the applicant's certificate with grades that would have been passing grades at the time in this state; (B) The applicant had four (4) years of experience of the type described in § 62-1-106(f) or meets equivalent requirements prescribed by the board by rule after passing the examination upon which the applicant's certificate was based and within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the application; and (C) If the applicant's license was issued more than four (4) years prior to the application for issuance of an initial certificate under this section, the applicant has fulfilled the requirements of continuing professional education that would have been applicable under subsection (d). (2) As an alternative to the requirements of subdivision (c)(1), a licensee of another state who desires to establish the licensee's principal place of business in this state shall request the issuance of a certificate from the board prior to establishing the principal place of business. The board shall issue a certificate to such a person who obtains from the board or its designee verification that the individual's CPA qualifications are substantially equivalent to the CPA licensure requirements of this chapter.
(1) With regard to applicants who do not qualify for reciprocity under the substantial equivalency standard set out in § 62-1-117 , the board shall issue a certificate to a licensee of another state upon a showing that: (A) The applicant passed the examination required for issuance of the applicant's certificate with grades that would have been passing grades at the time in this state; (B) The applicant had four (4) years of experience of the type described in § 62-1-106(f) or meets equivalent requirements prescribed by the board by rule after passing the examination upon which the applicant's certificate was based and within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the application; and (C) If the applicant's license was issued more than four (4) years prior to the application for issuance of an initial certificate under this section, the applicant has fulfilled the requirements of continuing professional education that would have been applicable under subsection (d).
(A) The applicant passed the examination required for issuance of the applicant's certificate with grades that would have been passing grades at the time in this state;
(B) The applicant had four (4) years of experience of the type described in § 62-1-106(f) or meets equivalent requirements prescribed by the board by rule after passing the examination upon which the applicant's certificate was based and within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the application; and
(C) If the applicant's license was issued more than four (4) years prior to the application for issuance of an initial certificate under this section, the applicant has fulfilled the requirements of continuing professional education that would have been applicable under subsection (d).
(2) As an alternative to the requirements of subdivision (c)(1), a licensee of another state who desires to establish the licensee's principal place of business in this state shall request the issuance of a certificate from the board prior to establishing the principal place of business. The board shall issue a certificate to such a person who obtains from the board or its designee verification that the individual's CPA qualifications are substantially equivalent to the CPA licensure requirements of this chapter.
(d) For renewal of a certificate under this section, each licensee shall participate in a program of learning designed to maintain professional competency. The program of learning must comply with rules adopted by the board. The requirements established by the board shall prescribe regulations requiring continuing education of eighty (80) credit hours over a two-year period, with a minimum of twenty (20) credit hours in each year as a prerequisite for the renewal of a certificate. The board may by rule create an exception to this requirement for certificate holders who do not perform or offer to perform for the public one (1) or more kinds of services involving the use of accounting or auditing skills, including issuance of reports on financial statements or of one (1) or more kinds of management advisory, financial advisory or consulting services, or the preparation of tax returns or the furnishing of advice on tax matters. Licensees granted such an exception by the board must place the word "inactive" adjacent to their CPA title or PA title on any business card, letterhead or any other document or device, with the exception of their CPA certificate or PA registration, on which their CPA or PA title appears.
(e) The board shall charge a fee for each application for initial issuance or renewal of a certificate under this section in an amount prescribed by the board. The board, by rule, may not require inactive licensees sixty-five (65) years of age or older, disabled persons who are unable to practice accountancy for a period of time and persons in active military service to pay a renewal fee.
(f) Applicants for initial issuance or renewal of certificates under this section shall in their applications list all states in which they have applied for or hold licenses and list any past denial, revocation or suspension of a license; and each holder of or applicant for a certificate under this section shall notify the board in writing, within thirty (30) days after its occurrence, of any issuance, denial, revocation or suspension of a license by another state, change of address or employment or any conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a felony.
(g) The board shall issue a certificate to a holder of a substantially equivalent foreign designation; provided, that: (1) The foreign authority that granted the designation makes similar provision to allow a person who holds a valid certificate issued by this state to obtain the foreign authority's comparable designation; (2) The foreign designation: (A) Was duly issued by a foreign authority that regulates the practice of public accountancy and the foreign designation has not expired or been revoked or suspended; (B) Entitles the holder to issue reports upon financial statements; and (C) Was issued upon the basis of educational, examination and experience requirements established by the foreign authority or by law; and (3) The applicant: (A) Received the designation based on educational and examination standards substantially equivalent to those in effect in this state at the time the foreign designation was granted; (B) Completed an experience requirement substantially equivalent to the requirement set out in § 62-1-106(f) in the jurisdiction that granted the foreign designation or has completed four (4) years of professional experience in this state or meets equivalent requirements prescribed by the board by rule within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the application; and (C) Passed a uniform qualifying examination in national standards and an examination on the laws, regulations and code of ethical conduct in effect in this state acceptable to the board.
(1) The foreign authority that granted the designation makes similar provision to allow a person who holds a valid certificate issued by this state to obtain the foreign authority's comparable designation;
(2) The foreign designation: (A) Was duly issued by a foreign authority that regulates the practice of public accountancy and the foreign designation has not expired or been revoked or suspended; (B) Entitles the holder to issue reports upon financial statements; and (C) Was issued upon the basis of educational, examination and experience requirements established by the foreign authority or by law; and
(A) Was duly issued by a foreign authority that regulates the practice of public accountancy and the foreign designation has not expired or been revoked or suspended;
(B) Entitles the holder to issue reports upon financial statements; and
(C) Was issued upon the basis of educational, examination and experience requirements established by the foreign authority or by law; and
(3) The applicant: (A) Received the designation based on educational and examination standards substantially equivalent to those in effect in this state at the time the foreign designation was granted; (B) Completed an experience requirement substantially equivalent to the requirement set out in § 62-1-106(f) in the jurisdiction that granted the foreign designation or has completed four (4) years of professional experience in this state or meets equivalent requirements prescribed by the board by rule within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the application; and (C) Passed a uniform qualifying examination in national standards and an examination on the laws, regulations and code of ethical conduct in effect in this state acceptable to the board.
(A) Received the designation based on educational and examination standards substantially equivalent to those in effect in this state at the time the foreign designation was granted;
(B) Completed an experience requirement substantially equivalent to the requirement set out in § 62-1-106(f) in the jurisdiction that granted the foreign designation or has completed four (4) years of professional experience in this state or meets equivalent requirements prescribed by the board by rule within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the application; and
(C) Passed a uniform qualifying examination in national standards and an examination on the laws, regulations and code of ethical conduct in effect in this state acceptable to the board.
(h) An applicant under subsection (g) shall in the application list all jurisdictions, foreign and domestic, in which the applicant has applied for or holds a designation to practice public accountancy; and each holder of a certificate issued under this subsection (h) shall notify the board in writing, within thirty (30) days after its occurrence, of any issuance, denial, revocation or suspension of a designation or commencement of a disciplinary or enforcement action by any jurisdiction or any conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a felony.
(i) The board has the sole authority to interpret the application of subsections (g) and (h).
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 551, s 1, eff. 3/9/2018.
Acts 1998, ch. 700, § 4; 1999, ch. 65, §§ 2 - 4; 2002, ch. 654, §§ 6, 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-103 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-103
License requirement - Recovery of expenses by unlicensed contractor
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person, firm or corporation engaged in contracting in this state shall be required to submit evidence of qualification to engage in contracting, and shall be licensed as provided in this part. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in or offer to engage in contracting for any project in this state, unless, at the time of such engagement or offer to engage, the person, firm, or corporation has been duly licensed with a monetary limitation sufficient to allow the person, firm, or corporation to engage in or offer to engage in such contracting project under this chapter. The board for licensing contractors shall have the authority to grant or allow an exception, in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%), to the monetary limitation of such license provided in this subdivision (a)(1). Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in contracting, including a person, firm, or corporation that engages in the construction of residences or dwellings constructed on private property for the purpose of resale, lease, rent, or any other similar purpose, shall be required to submit evidence of qualification to engage in contracting and shall be licensed. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in, or offer to engage in, contracting as described in this subdivision (a)(1) unless the person, firm, or corporation has been duly licensed under this part. (2) (A) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), any person, firm or church that owns property and constructs on the property single residences, farm buildings or other buildings for individual use, and not for resale, lease, rent or other similar purpose, is exempt from the requirements of this part. (B) Except in counties with a population of not less than seven hundred seventy-seven thousand one hundred thirteen (777,113), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a person or firm specified in subdivision (a)(2)(A) shall not make more than one (1) application for a permit to construct a single residence or shall not construct more than one (1) single residence within a period of two (2) years. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the person or firm intends to construct for the purpose of resale, lease, rent or any other similar purpose if more than one (1) application is made for a permit to construct a single residence or if more than one (1) single residence is constructed within a period of two (2) years. This subdivision (a)(2)(B) shall not be construed to alter the definition of "contractor" as defined in § 62-6-102 . (3) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a)(1) and (2), the license requirements and restrictions contained in this subsection (a) shall not apply to single residences constructed by: (A) Nonprofit charitable or religious corporations, associations and organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ); or (B) Students enrolled in educational institutions who construct the residences under the direct supervision of faculty as part of the curriculum of the institution. (4) The exemption provisions of subdivisions (a)(2) and (3) concerning licensure shall apply to limited licensed electricians. (5) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), any single residence homeowner is exempt from the limited licensed electrician requirements of this part for purposes of performing electrical work on the homeowner's own residence. (b) Any contractor required to be licensed under this part who is in violation of this part or the rules and regulations promulgated by the board shall not be permitted to recover any damages in any court other than actual documented expenses that can be shown by clear and convincing proof. (c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no lien otherwise authorized pursuant to title 66, chapter 11 shall be available to any person, firm, or corporation engaged in construction in violation of this chapter. (d) No contractor shall be authorized to perform roofing work on a construction project where the roofing portion of the construction project is twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or more unless the contractor is licensed; provided: (1) Any person who holds a license issued by the department as either a manufactured home installer or a manufactured home retailer, pursuant to title 68, chapter 126, shall not be required to be a licensed contractor in order to perform roofing work on a manufactured home as defined in § 68-126-202 ; provided, that such work is related to the construction of a manufactured home or performed in connection with a manufacturer's warranty covering a manufactured home, or the repair of such home; and (2) Any person who holds a license issued by the department as to the manufacture or installation of modular building units, pursuant to title 68, chapter 126, shall not be required to be a licensed contractor in order to perform roofing work on a modular building unit as defined in § 68-126-303 ; provided, that such work is related to the construction or installation of a modular building unit, or performed in connection with a manufacturer's warranty covering a modular building unit, or the repair of such unit. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 355, s 4, eff. 1/1/2014. Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 3; 1977, ch. 9, § 1; 1979, ch. 59, § 7; 1980, ch. 652, § 5; T.C.A., § 62-603; Acts 1986, ch. 913, § 1; 1989, ch. 487, § 1; 1990, ch. 763, §§ 1, 2; 1993, ch. 192, § 1; 1994, ch. 986, § 1; 1999, ch. 238, § 8; 2000, ch. 876, § 1; 2009 , ch. 482, § 1.
(a) (1) Any person, firm or corporation engaged in contracting in this state shall be required to submit evidence of qualification to engage in contracting, and shall be licensed as provided in this part. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in or offer to engage in contracting for any project in this state, unless, at the time of such engagement or offer to engage, the person, firm, or corporation has been duly licensed with a monetary limitation sufficient to allow the person, firm, or corporation to engage in or offer to engage in such contracting project under this chapter. The board for licensing contractors shall have the authority to grant or allow an exception, in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%), to the monetary limitation of such license provided in this subdivision (a)(1). Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in contracting, including a person, firm, or corporation that engages in the construction of residences or dwellings constructed on private property for the purpose of resale, lease, rent, or any other similar purpose, shall be required to submit evidence of qualification to engage in contracting and shall be licensed. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in, or offer to engage in, contracting as described in this subdivision (a)(1) unless the person, firm, or corporation has been duly licensed under this part. (2) (A) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), any person, firm or church that owns property and constructs on the property single residences, farm buildings or other buildings for individual use, and not for resale, lease, rent or other similar purpose, is exempt from the requirements of this part. (B) Except in counties with a population of not less than seven hundred seventy-seven thousand one hundred thirteen (777,113), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a person or firm specified in subdivision (a)(2)(A) shall not make more than one (1) application for a permit to construct a single residence or shall not construct more than one (1) single residence within a period of two (2) years. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the person or firm intends to construct for the purpose of resale, lease, rent or any other similar purpose if more than one (1) application is made for a permit to construct a single residence or if more than one (1) single residence is constructed within a period of two (2) years. This subdivision (a)(2)(B) shall not be construed to alter the definition of "contractor" as defined in § 62-6-102 . (3) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a)(1) and (2), the license requirements and restrictions contained in this subsection (a) shall not apply to single residences constructed by: (A) Nonprofit charitable or religious corporations, associations and organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ); or (B) Students enrolled in educational institutions who construct the residences under the direct supervision of faculty as part of the curriculum of the institution. (4) The exemption provisions of subdivisions (a)(2) and (3) concerning licensure shall apply to limited licensed electricians. (5) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), any single residence homeowner is exempt from the limited licensed electrician requirements of this part for purposes of performing electrical work on the homeowner's own residence.
(1) Any person, firm or corporation engaged in contracting in this state shall be required to submit evidence of qualification to engage in contracting, and shall be licensed as provided in this part. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in or offer to engage in contracting for any project in this state, unless, at the time of such engagement or offer to engage, the person, firm, or corporation has been duly licensed with a monetary limitation sufficient to allow the person, firm, or corporation to engage in or offer to engage in such contracting project under this chapter. The board for licensing contractors shall have the authority to grant or allow an exception, in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%), to the monetary limitation of such license provided in this subdivision (a)(1). Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in contracting, including a person, firm, or corporation that engages in the construction of residences or dwellings constructed on private property for the purpose of resale, lease, rent, or any other similar purpose, shall be required to submit evidence of qualification to engage in contracting and shall be licensed. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in, or offer to engage in, contracting as described in this subdivision (a)(1) unless the person, firm, or corporation has been duly licensed under this part.
(2) (A) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), any person, firm or church that owns property and constructs on the property single residences, farm buildings or other buildings for individual use, and not for resale, lease, rent or other similar purpose, is exempt from the requirements of this part. (B) Except in counties with a population of not less than seven hundred seventy-seven thousand one hundred thirteen (777,113), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a person or firm specified in subdivision (a)(2)(A) shall not make more than one (1) application for a permit to construct a single residence or shall not construct more than one (1) single residence within a period of two (2) years. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the person or firm intends to construct for the purpose of resale, lease, rent or any other similar purpose if more than one (1) application is made for a permit to construct a single residence or if more than one (1) single residence is constructed within a period of two (2) years. This subdivision (a)(2)(B) shall not be construed to alter the definition of "contractor" as defined in § 62-6-102 .
(A) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), any person, firm or church that owns property and constructs on the property single residences, farm buildings or other buildings for individual use, and not for resale, lease, rent or other similar purpose, is exempt from the requirements of this part.
(B) Except in counties with a population of not less than seven hundred seventy-seven thousand one hundred thirteen (777,113), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a person or firm specified in subdivision (a)(2)(A) shall not make more than one (1) application for a permit to construct a single residence or shall not construct more than one (1) single residence within a period of two (2) years. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the person or firm intends to construct for the purpose of resale, lease, rent or any other similar purpose if more than one (1) application is made for a permit to construct a single residence or if more than one (1) single residence is constructed within a period of two (2) years. This subdivision (a)(2)(B) shall not be construed to alter the definition of "contractor" as defined in § 62-6-102 .
(3) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a)(1) and (2), the license requirements and restrictions contained in this subsection (a) shall not apply to single residences constructed by: (A) Nonprofit charitable or religious corporations, associations and organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ); or (B) Students enrolled in educational institutions who construct the residences under the direct supervision of faculty as part of the curriculum of the institution.
(A) Nonprofit charitable or religious corporations, associations and organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ); or
(B) Students enrolled in educational institutions who construct the residences under the direct supervision of faculty as part of the curriculum of the institution.
(4) The exemption provisions of subdivisions (a)(2) and (3) concerning licensure shall apply to limited licensed electricians.
(5) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), any single residence homeowner is exempt from the limited licensed electrician requirements of this part for purposes of performing electrical work on the homeowner's own residence.
(b) Any contractor required to be licensed under this part who is in violation of this part or the rules and regulations promulgated by the board shall not be permitted to recover any damages in any court other than actual documented expenses that can be shown by clear and convincing proof.
(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no lien otherwise authorized pursuant to title 66, chapter 11 shall be available to any person, firm, or corporation engaged in construction in violation of this chapter.
(d) No contractor shall be authorized to perform roofing work on a construction project where the roofing portion of the construction project is twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or more unless the contractor is licensed; provided: (1) Any person who holds a license issued by the department as either a manufactured home installer or a manufactured home retailer, pursuant to title 68, chapter 126, shall not be required to be a licensed contractor in order to perform roofing work on a manufactured home as defined in § 68-126-202 ; provided, that such work is related to the construction of a manufactured home or performed in connection with a manufacturer's warranty covering a manufactured home, or the repair of such home; and (2) Any person who holds a license issued by the department as to the manufacture or installation of modular building units, pursuant to title 68, chapter 126, shall not be required to be a licensed contractor in order to perform roofing work on a modular building unit as defined in § 68-126-303 ; provided, that such work is related to the construction or installation of a modular building unit, or performed in connection with a manufacturer's warranty covering a modular building unit, or the repair of such unit.
(1) Any person who holds a license issued by the department as either a manufactured home installer or a manufactured home retailer, pursuant to title 68, chapter 126, shall not be required to be a licensed contractor in order to perform roofing work on a manufactured home as defined in § 68-126-202 ; provided, that such work is related to the construction of a manufactured home or performed in connection with a manufacturer's warranty covering a manufactured home, or the repair of such home; and
(2) Any person who holds a license issued by the department as to the manufacture or installation of modular building units, pursuant to title 68, chapter 126, shall not be required to be a licensed contractor in order to perform roofing work on a modular building unit as defined in § 68-126-303 ; provided, that such work is related to the construction or installation of a modular building unit, or performed in connection with a manufacturer's warranty covering a modular building unit, or the repair of such unit.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 355, s 4, eff. 1/1/2014.
Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 3; 1977, ch. 9, § 1; 1979, ch. 59, § 7; 1980, ch. 652, § 5; T.C.A., § 62-603; Acts 1986, ch. 913, § 1; 1989, ch. 487, § 1; 1990, ch. 763, §§ 1, 2; 1993, ch. 192, § 1; 1994, ch. 986, § 1; 1999, ch. 238, § 8; 2000, ch. 876, § 1; 2009 , ch. 482, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-3-123 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 3 / Section 62-3-123
Certification of barbering schools - Instructions - Services - Reporting
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, firm or corporation desiring a certificate of registration to own, operate or conduct a barber school or college of barbering shall submit an application to the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners on the prescribed form. In order to be eligible to receive the certificate, the applicant must: (1) Require, as a prerequisite to graduation, a course of no less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of continuous instruction, including no more than ten (10) hours per day, six (6) days per week, or forty-eight (48) hours per week, in the following subjects: (A) Scientific fundamentals of barbering, hygiene and bacteriology, histology of the hair, skin, muscles and nerves; (B) Structure of the head, face and neck; (C) Elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptic; (D) Diseases of the skin, hair and glands; (E) Massaging and manipulating of the muscles; and (F) All of the practices of barbering included in § 62-3-105 ; (2) Provide at least one (1) registered barber instructor or barber instructor assistant for every fifteen (15) students enrolled; and (3) Provide a true and exact copy of the standard contract that each prospective student shall be required to execute for enrollment. (b) (1) A school shall only enroll a student who is at least sixteen (16) years of age. (2) Public and vocational schools are exempt from this section, except as provided in subsection (f). (c) No barber student may render clinical services on patrons until the student has completed at least one hundred (100) hours of instruction. (d) No barber school or college may operate without the presence of a registered barber instructor. (e) A school shall employ at least one (1) licensed barber instructor for each barber instructor assistant who shall be under the personal supervision of the licensed barber instructor. (f) Each school, including any public school conducting a vocational education program in the field of barbering, shall: (1) Keep a daily record of the attendance of each student enrolled; and (2) Submit to the board on the prescribed form a monthly progress report on each student enrolled. (g) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the board shall promulgate rules enabling a barber school or college to develop courses of instruction pursuant to subsection (a) that require a student to earn: (1) Fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for a specific certificate of registration pursuant to § 62-3-110 or § 62-3-124 , from classroom instruction in a registered barber school or college; and (2) Fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for a specific certificate of registration pursuant to § 62-3-110 or § 62-3-124 , from apprenticing under the supervision of a person: (A) Who has a certificate of registration issued under § 62-3-110 or § 62-3-124 ; (B) Who has at least ten (10) years of experience; and (C) Who is in good standing with the board. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 33, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 549, s 13, eff. 10/1/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 549, s 12, eff. 10/1/2021. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991, s 1, s 4eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, s 6, eff. 7/1/2015and s 7eff. 1/1/2016. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 863, s 1, eff. 5/1/2014. Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 3 (Williams, § 7123); 1965, ch. 267, § 4; 1967, ch. 249, § 5; 1971, ch. 346, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §62-326; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 9; 1986, ch. 921, §§ 17-19; 1988, ch. 674, § 3; 1990, ch. 963, §§ 1, 2; 1996, ch. 895, § 9. See 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 863, s 5.
(a) Any person, firm or corporation desiring a certificate of registration to own, operate or conduct a barber school or college of barbering shall submit an application to the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners on the prescribed form. In order to be eligible to receive the certificate, the applicant must: (1) Require, as a prerequisite to graduation, a course of no less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of continuous instruction, including no more than ten (10) hours per day, six (6) days per week, or forty-eight (48) hours per week, in the following subjects: (A) Scientific fundamentals of barbering, hygiene and bacteriology, histology of the hair, skin, muscles and nerves; (B) Structure of the head, face and neck; (C) Elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptic; (D) Diseases of the skin, hair and glands; (E) Massaging and manipulating of the muscles; and (F) All of the practices of barbering included in § 62-3-105 ; (2) Provide at least one (1) registered barber instructor or barber instructor assistant for every fifteen (15) students enrolled; and (3) Provide a true and exact copy of the standard contract that each prospective student shall be required to execute for enrollment.
(1) Require, as a prerequisite to graduation, a course of no less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of continuous instruction, including no more than ten (10) hours per day, six (6) days per week, or forty-eight (48) hours per week, in the following subjects: (A) Scientific fundamentals of barbering, hygiene and bacteriology, histology of the hair, skin, muscles and nerves; (B) Structure of the head, face and neck; (C) Elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptic; (D) Diseases of the skin, hair and glands; (E) Massaging and manipulating of the muscles; and (F) All of the practices of barbering included in § 62-3-105 ;
(A) Scientific fundamentals of barbering, hygiene and bacteriology, histology of the hair, skin, muscles and nerves;
(B) Structure of the head, face and neck;
(C) Elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptic;
(D) Diseases of the skin, hair and glands;
(E) Massaging and manipulating of the muscles; and
(F) All of the practices of barbering included in § 62-3-105 ;
(2) Provide at least one (1) registered barber instructor or barber instructor assistant for every fifteen (15) students enrolled; and
(3) Provide a true and exact copy of the standard contract that each prospective student shall be required to execute for enrollment.
(b) (1) A school shall only enroll a student who is at least sixteen (16) years of age. (2) Public and vocational schools are exempt from this section, except as provided in subsection (f).
(1) A school shall only enroll a student who is at least sixteen (16) years of age.
(2) Public and vocational schools are exempt from this section, except as provided in subsection (f).
(c) No barber student may render clinical services on patrons until the student has completed at least one hundred (100) hours of instruction.
(d) No barber school or college may operate without the presence of a registered barber instructor.
(e) A school shall employ at least one (1) licensed barber instructor for each barber instructor assistant who shall be under the personal supervision of the licensed barber instructor.
(f) Each school, including any public school conducting a vocational education program in the field of barbering, shall: (1) Keep a daily record of the attendance of each student enrolled; and (2) Submit to the board on the prescribed form a monthly progress report on each student enrolled.
(1) Keep a daily record of the attendance of each student enrolled; and
(2) Submit to the board on the prescribed form a monthly progress report on each student enrolled.
(g) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the board shall promulgate rules enabling a barber school or college to develop courses of instruction pursuant to subsection (a) that require a student to earn: (1) Fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for a specific certificate of registration pursuant to § 62-3-110 or § 62-3-124 , from classroom instruction in a registered barber school or college; and (2) Fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for a specific certificate of registration pursuant to § 62-3-110 or § 62-3-124 , from apprenticing under the supervision of a person: (A) Who has a certificate of registration issued under § 62-3-110 or § 62-3-124 ; (B) Who has at least ten (10) years of experience; and (C) Who is in good standing with the board.
(1) Fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for a specific certificate of registration pursuant to § 62-3-110 or § 62-3-124 , from classroom instruction in a registered barber school or college; and
(2) Fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for a specific certificate of registration pursuant to § 62-3-110 or § 62-3-124 , from apprenticing under the supervision of a person: (A) Who has a certificate of registration issued under § 62-3-110 or § 62-3-124 ; (B) Who has at least ten (10) years of experience; and (C) Who is in good standing with the board.
(A) Who has a certificate of registration issued under § 62-3-110 or § 62-3-124 ;
(B) Who has at least ten (10) years of experience; and
(C) Who is in good standing with the board.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 33, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 549, s 13, eff. 10/1/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 549, s 12, eff. 10/1/2021.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991, s 1, s 4eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, s 6, eff. 7/1/2015and s 7eff. 1/1/2016.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 863, s 1, eff. 5/1/2014.
Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 3 (Williams, § 7123); 1965, ch. 267, § 4; 1967, ch. 249, § 5; 1971, ch. 346, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §62-326; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 9; 1986, ch. 921, §§ 17-19; 1988, ch. 674, § 3; 1990, ch. 963, §§ 1, 2; 1996, ch. 895, § 9.
See 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 863, s 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-315 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-315
Term of licenses - Not transferable - Duplicates - Renewals
Status: in_force

(a) All licenses issued to funeral directors or embalmers as provided in this chapter shall be issued for a period of two (2) years and shall be renewed biennially, at a fee in an amount to be established by the board, subject to this chapter. (b) All licenses issued to funeral establishments, as provided in this chapter, shall be issued for a period of two (2) years and shall be renewed biennially at a fee in an amount to be established by the board, subject to this chapter. (c) No license issued to a funeral director, embalmer or funeral establishment granted under this chapter shall be transferable or assignable. (d) A duplicate license to replace any license lost, destroyed or mutilated may be obtained from the board upon submission of a proper letter of request, accompanied by payment of a fee as set by the board. Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 14 (Williams, § 7140.14); Acts 1959, ch. 198, § 2; 1968, ch. 542, § 4; 1972, ch. 553, § 3; 1980, ch. 554, § 9; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-522; Acts 1985, ch. 354, § 12; 1989, ch. 360, § 6; 1989, ch. 523, § 156; 1990, ch. 1026, § 39.
(a) All licenses issued to funeral directors or embalmers as provided in this chapter shall be issued for a period of two (2) years and shall be renewed biennially, at a fee in an amount to be established by the board, subject to this chapter.
(b) All licenses issued to funeral establishments, as provided in this chapter, shall be issued for a period of two (2) years and shall be renewed biennially at a fee in an amount to be established by the board, subject to this chapter.
(c) No license issued to a funeral director, embalmer or funeral establishment granted under this chapter shall be transferable or assignable.
(d) A duplicate license to replace any license lost, destroyed or mutilated may be obtained from the board upon submission of a proper letter of request, accompanied by payment of a fee as set by the board.
Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 14 (Williams, § 7140.14); Acts 1959, ch. 198, § 2; 1968, ch. 542, § 4; 1972, ch. 553, § 3; 1980, ch. 554, § 9; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-522; Acts 1985, ch. 354, § 12; 1989, ch. 360, § 6; 1989, ch. 523, § 156; 1990, ch. 1026, § 39.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-107 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-107
Clinics and institutes
Status: in_force

The real estate commission is authorized to conduct, hold or assist in conducting or holding real estate clinics, meetings, courses or institutes and to incur the necessary expenses in connection with the clinics, meetings, courses or institutes, which shall be open to all licensees. Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 8(h); T.C.A., § 62-1333.
The real estate commission is authorized to conduct, hold or assist in conducting or holding real estate clinics, meetings, courses or institutes and to incur the necessary expenses in connection with the clinics, meetings, courses or institutes, which shall be open to all licensees.
Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 8(h); T.C.A., § 62-1333.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-32-206 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 32 / Section 62-32-206
Exemptions
Status: in_force

This part does not apply to: (1) The filling or charging of a portable fire extinguisher by the manufacturer prior to its initial sale; (2) The servicing by a firm of its own portable fire extinguishers or fixed systems, or both, by its own personnel specially trained for such servicing; (3) The sale, installation, maintenance or service of a fire protection sprinkler system by a fire protection sprinkler contractor registered pursuant to part 1 of this chapter; (4) Firms engaged in the retailing or wholesaling of portable fire extinguishers as defined in § 62-32-203 , but not engaged in the installation or recharging of them; or (5) Fire departments recharging portable fire extinguishers as a public service where no charge is made; provided, that members of the fire department performing such a public service shall be trained in the proper filling and recharging of the fire extinguishers. Acts 1986, ch. 721, § 7.
This part does not apply to:
(1) The filling or charging of a portable fire extinguisher by the manufacturer prior to its initial sale;
(2) The servicing by a firm of its own portable fire extinguishers or fixed systems, or both, by its own personnel specially trained for such servicing;
(3) The sale, installation, maintenance or service of a fire protection sprinkler system by a fire protection sprinkler contractor registered pursuant to part 1 of this chapter;
(4) Firms engaged in the retailing or wholesaling of portable fire extinguishers as defined in § 62-32-203 , but not engaged in the installation or recharging of them; or
(5) Fire departments recharging portable fire extinguishers as a public service where no charge is made; provided, that members of the fire department performing such a public service shall be trained in the proper filling and recharging of the fire extinguishers.
Acts 1986, ch. 721, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-36-121 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 36 / Section 62-36-121
Legal counsel
Status: in_force

Legal counsel shall be provided by the division of regulatory boards. Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 22.
Legal counsel shall be provided by the division of regulatory boards.
Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-19-101 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 19 / Section 62-19-101
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Affiliate auctioneer" means an individual who, for compensation or valuable consideration, or otherwise, is employed, directly or indirectly, by a principal auctioneer to deal or engage in any activity described in subdivision (9); (2) "Auction" means a sales transaction conducted by oral, written, or electronic exchange between an auctioneer and members of the audience, consisting of a series of invitations by the auctioneer for offers to members of the audience to purchase goods or real estate, culminating in the acceptance by the auctioneer of the highest or most favorable offer made by a member of the participating audience; (3) "Auctioneer" means a principal auctioneer, bid caller auctioneer, or public automobile auctioneer; (4) "Bid caller auctioneer" means an individual who, for compensation or valuable consideration, or otherwise, is hired by a principal auctioneer, public automobile auction, or public automobile auctioneer to solicit bids for the purchase of goods at an auction; (5) "Commission" means the Tennessee auctioneer commission; (6) "Continuing education" means six (6) hours each renewal period; (7) "Goods" means chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or commodities of any form or type that may lawfully be kept or offered for sale; (8) "Person" includes an individual, association, partnership, corporation, and the officers, directors, and employees of a corporation; (9) "Principal auctioneer" means an individual who, for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration, or with the intention or expectation of receiving a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration by the means or process of auction or sale at auction, offers and executes a listing contract, sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, and is responsible for the management and supervision of an auction company, including its wholly owned subsidiary or affiliate company; (10) "Public automobile auction" means a person that offers motor vehicles for sale to the highest bidder, where buyers are members of the public, by a motor vehicle dealer licensed to sell used motor vehicles that holds a public auto auction license and uses the services of a public automobile auctioneer licensed by the commission; provided, that a public automobile auction does not otherwise limit the auctioning of used motor vehicles exclusively to licensed motor vehicle dealers or their duly authorized agents; (11) "Public automobile auctioneer" means an individual who, for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration, or with the intention or expectation of receiving a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration at an auction or sale at auction, offers, negotiates, or attempts to negotiate a listing contract, sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, including motor vehicles; and (12) "Timed listing" means offering goods for sale with a fixed ending time and date that does not extend based on bidding activity. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 585,s 1, eff. 3/15/2024. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 471, s 4, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 291, s 8, eff. 4/24/2015. Acts 1967, ch. 335, § 1; 1976, ch. 824, § 1; 1978, ch. 569, § 1; T.C.A., §62-1901; Acts 1983, ch. 250, §1; 1997 , ch. 91, §7; 2008 , ch. 724, § 1.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Affiliate auctioneer" means an individual who, for compensation or valuable consideration, or otherwise, is employed, directly or indirectly, by a principal auctioneer to deal or engage in any activity described in subdivision (9);
(2) "Auction" means a sales transaction conducted by oral, written, or electronic exchange between an auctioneer and members of the audience, consisting of a series of invitations by the auctioneer for offers to members of the audience to purchase goods or real estate, culminating in the acceptance by the auctioneer of the highest or most favorable offer made by a member of the participating audience;
(3) "Auctioneer" means a principal auctioneer, bid caller auctioneer, or public automobile auctioneer;
(4) "Bid caller auctioneer" means an individual who, for compensation or valuable consideration, or otherwise, is hired by a principal auctioneer, public automobile auction, or public automobile auctioneer to solicit bids for the purchase of goods at an auction;
(5) "Commission" means the Tennessee auctioneer commission;
(6) "Continuing education" means six (6) hours each renewal period;
(7) "Goods" means chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or commodities of any form or type that may lawfully be kept or offered for sale;
(8) "Person" includes an individual, association, partnership, corporation, and the officers, directors, and employees of a corporation;
(9) "Principal auctioneer" means an individual who, for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration, or with the intention or expectation of receiving a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration by the means or process of auction or sale at auction, offers and executes a listing contract, sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, and is responsible for the management and supervision of an auction company, including its wholly owned subsidiary or affiliate company;
(10) "Public automobile auction" means a person that offers motor vehicles for sale to the highest bidder, where buyers are members of the public, by a motor vehicle dealer licensed to sell used motor vehicles that holds a public auto auction license and uses the services of a public automobile auctioneer licensed by the commission; provided, that a public automobile auction does not otherwise limit the auctioning of used motor vehicles exclusively to licensed motor vehicle dealers or their duly authorized agents;
(11) "Public automobile auctioneer" means an individual who, for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration, or with the intention or expectation of receiving a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration at an auction or sale at auction, offers, negotiates, or attempts to negotiate a listing contract, sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, including motor vehicles; and
(12) "Timed listing" means offering goods for sale with a fixed ending time and date that does not extend based on bidding activity.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 585,s 1, eff. 3/15/2024.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 471, s 4, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 291, s 8, eff. 4/24/2015.
Acts 1967, ch. 335, § 1; 1976, ch. 824, § 1; 1978, ch. 569, § 1; T.C.A., §62-1901; Acts 1983, ch. 250, §1; 1997 , ch. 91, §7; 2008 , ch. 724, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-25-102 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 25 / Section 62-25-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Person" means any natural person, corporation, partnership, firm or association; and (2) "Rental location agent" means any person who engages in or is employed in the business of locating, providing assistance in locating or furnishing information concerning the location or availability of real property, including apartment housing, that may be leased or rented as a private dwelling, abode or place of residence and who receives or solicits a fee or other valuable consideration from a prospective tenant. Acts 1978, ch. 663, § 2; T.C.A., § 62-2502.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Person" means any natural person, corporation, partnership, firm or association; and
(2) "Rental location agent" means any person who engages in or is employed in the business of locating, providing assistance in locating or furnishing information concerning the location or availability of real property, including apartment housing, that may be leased or rented as a private dwelling, abode or place of residence and who receives or solicits a fee or other valuable consideration from a prospective tenant.
Acts 1978, ch. 663, § 2; T.C.A., § 62-2502.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-804 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-804
Final disposition of remains - Unclaimed resomated remains
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person shall not: (1) Dispose of the resomated remains of a dead human body or body parts in a manner or in a location that the resomated remains are commingled with those of another decedent, or body parts removed from another decedent or living person; or (2) Place the resomated remains of more than one (1) decedent, or of body parts removed from more than one (1) decedent or living person, in the same urn or temporary container. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a person may: (1) Scatter resomated remains at sea, by air, or in a dedicated area at a cemetery used exclusively for the scattering on the ground of the resomated remains of dead human bodies or body parts; (2) If complying with specific instructions from the decedent or decedents, or an heir or personal representative designated by the decedent or decedents: (A) Commingle resomated remains of more than one (1) decedent, or of body parts removed from more than one (1) decedent or living person; or (B) Place in the same urn or temporary container of the resomated remains of more than one (1) decedent, or of body parts removed from more than one (1) decedent or living person; and (3) If the person is operating under the decedent's instructions, commingle the resomated remains or body parts removed from another decedent or living person, after receipt of the resomated remains or the body parts, with those of another decedent or body parts removed from another decedent or living person. (c) Unless otherwise specified by written agreement between the operator of the alkaline hydrolysis facility or funeral establishment and the person or entity requesting the resomation of human remains, resomated human remains unclaimed one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the date of resomation may be interred, entombed, or inurned by the operator of the facility. The operator of the facility or funeral establishment shall make a record of the disposition of the unclaimed resomated human remains available for inspection on weekdays between the hours of eight o'clock a.m. (8:00 a.m.) and four-thirty p.m. (4:30 p.m.). Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 141, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person shall not: (1) Dispose of the resomated remains of a dead human body or body parts in a manner or in a location that the resomated remains are commingled with those of another decedent, or body parts removed from another decedent or living person; or (2) Place the resomated remains of more than one (1) decedent, or of body parts removed from more than one (1) decedent or living person, in the same urn or temporary container.
(1) Dispose of the resomated remains of a dead human body or body parts in a manner or in a location that the resomated remains are commingled with those of another decedent, or body parts removed from another decedent or living person; or
(2) Place the resomated remains of more than one (1) decedent, or of body parts removed from more than one (1) decedent or living person, in the same urn or temporary container.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a person may: (1) Scatter resomated remains at sea, by air, or in a dedicated area at a cemetery used exclusively for the scattering on the ground of the resomated remains of dead human bodies or body parts; (2) If complying with specific instructions from the decedent or decedents, or an heir or personal representative designated by the decedent or decedents: (A) Commingle resomated remains of more than one (1) decedent, or of body parts removed from more than one (1) decedent or living person; or (B) Place in the same urn or temporary container of the resomated remains of more than one (1) decedent, or of body parts removed from more than one (1) decedent or living person; and (3) If the person is operating under the decedent's instructions, commingle the resomated remains or body parts removed from another decedent or living person, after receipt of the resomated remains or the body parts, with those of another decedent or body parts removed from another decedent or living person.
(1) Scatter resomated remains at sea, by air, or in a dedicated area at a cemetery used exclusively for the scattering on the ground of the resomated remains of dead human bodies or body parts;
(2) If complying with specific instructions from the decedent or decedents, or an heir or personal representative designated by the decedent or decedents: (A) Commingle resomated remains of more than one (1) decedent, or of body parts removed from more than one (1) decedent or living person; or (B) Place in the same urn or temporary container of the resomated remains of more than one (1) decedent, or of body parts removed from more than one (1) decedent or living person; and
(A) Commingle resomated remains of more than one (1) decedent, or of body parts removed from more than one (1) decedent or living person; or
(B) Place in the same urn or temporary container of the resomated remains of more than one (1) decedent, or of body parts removed from more than one (1) decedent or living person; and
(3) If the person is operating under the decedent's instructions, commingle the resomated remains or body parts removed from another decedent or living person, after receipt of the resomated remains or the body parts, with those of another decedent or body parts removed from another decedent or living person.
(c) Unless otherwise specified by written agreement between the operator of the alkaline hydrolysis facility or funeral establishment and the person or entity requesting the resomation of human remains, resomated human remains unclaimed one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the date of resomation may be interred, entombed, or inurned by the operator of the facility. The operator of the facility or funeral establishment shall make a record of the disposition of the unclaimed resomated human remains available for inspection on weekdays between the hours of eight o'clock a.m. (8:00 a.m.) and four-thirty p.m. (4:30 p.m.).
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 141, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-706 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-706
No liability of funeral establishment when parties in dispute until court order
Status: in_force

(a) In the event two (2) or more persons hold the right of disposition pursuant to § 62-5-703 , and they cannot, by majority vote, make a decision regarding the disposition of the decedent's remains, no funeral establishment is liable for refusing to accept, inter or otherwise dispose of the remains of the decedent or complete the arrangements for the final disposition of the remains until the funeral establishment receives a court order or other written agreement signed by the parties to the dispute that determines the final disposition of the remains. If the funeral establishment retains the remains for final disposition while the parties are in disagreement, the funeral establishment may shelter, refrigerate or embalm the body, or all, in order to preserve the body while awaiting the final decision of the probate court. However, the funeral establishment may not charge for embalming unless expressly agreed to by the parties. Neither this section, nor § 62-5-705 , shall be construed to require or to impose a duty upon a funeral establishment to bring an action under this section or § 62-5-705 . No funeral establishment or its employees shall be held criminally or civilly liable for choosing not to bring an action under this section or § 62-5-705 . (b) (1) Except to the degree it may be considered by the court under § 62-5-705(3) , the fact that a person has paid or agreed to pay for all or part of the funeral arrangements and final disposition does not give that person a greater right to the right of disposition than the person would otherwise have. (2) The personal representative of the estate of the decedent does not, by virtue of being the personal representative, have a greater claim to the right of disposition than the person would otherwise have. Acts 2012 , ch. 828, § 2.
(a) In the event two (2) or more persons hold the right of disposition pursuant to § 62-5-703 , and they cannot, by majority vote, make a decision regarding the disposition of the decedent's remains, no funeral establishment is liable for refusing to accept, inter or otherwise dispose of the remains of the decedent or complete the arrangements for the final disposition of the remains until the funeral establishment receives a court order or other written agreement signed by the parties to the dispute that determines the final disposition of the remains. If the funeral establishment retains the remains for final disposition while the parties are in disagreement, the funeral establishment may shelter, refrigerate or embalm the body, or all, in order to preserve the body while awaiting the final decision of the probate court. However, the funeral establishment may not charge for embalming unless expressly agreed to by the parties. Neither this section, nor § 62-5-705 , shall be construed to require or to impose a duty upon a funeral establishment to bring an action under this section or § 62-5-705 . No funeral establishment or its employees shall be held criminally or civilly liable for choosing not to bring an action under this section or § 62-5-705 .
(b) (1) Except to the degree it may be considered by the court under § 62-5-705(3) , the fact that a person has paid or agreed to pay for all or part of the funeral arrangements and final disposition does not give that person a greater right to the right of disposition than the person would otherwise have. (2) The personal representative of the estate of the decedent does not, by virtue of being the personal representative, have a greater claim to the right of disposition than the person would otherwise have.
(1) Except to the degree it may be considered by the court under § 62-5-705(3) , the fact that a person has paid or agreed to pay for all or part of the funeral arrangements and final disposition does not give that person a greater right to the right of disposition than the person would otherwise have.
(2) The personal representative of the estate of the decedent does not, by virtue of being the personal representative, have a greater claim to the right of disposition than the person would otherwise have.
Acts 2012 , ch. 828, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-201 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-201
Persons authorized to issue reports - Persons authorized to conduct inspections
Status: in_force

Wood destroying insect infestation inspection reports, as defined in this chapter, issued in conjunction with the sale or transfer of any real property shall only be issued by a chartered pest control operator licensed or employing personnel licensed in the category of wood destroying organisms. Only those persons licensed in the category of wood destroying organisms or certified in the category of industrial, institutional, structural and health related pest control working under the direct supervision of one licensed in the category of wood destroying organisms are authorized to conduct inspections for wood destroying insect infestation reports. Acts 2000, ch. 668, § 7.
Wood destroying insect infestation inspection reports, as defined in this chapter, issued in conjunction with the sale or transfer of any real property shall only be issued by a chartered pest control operator licensed or employing personnel licensed in the category of wood destroying organisms. Only those persons licensed in the category of wood destroying organisms or certified in the category of industrial, institutional, structural and health related pest control working under the direct supervision of one licensed in the category of wood destroying organisms are authorized to conduct inspections for wood destroying insect infestation reports.
Acts 2000, ch. 668, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-36-110 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 36 / Section 62-36-110
Licensure or registration in foreign jurisdiction
Status: in_force

A person holding a license or registered to practice geology issued by proper authority of a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or any foreign country, on the basis of comparable licensing or registration requirements and who, in the opinion of the department otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter, based on verified evidence, may, upon approval of an application for licensure, be licensed without further examination; provided, that the state, agency or country issuing the license or certificate of registration has entered into a reciprocity agreement with the department, is part of a general reciprocity agreement among all applicable states or has established some other form of mutual recognition of licensure or comity with the department. Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 11.
A person holding a license or registered to practice geology issued by proper authority of a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or any foreign country, on the basis of comparable licensing or registration requirements and who, in the opinion of the department otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter, based on verified evidence, may, upon approval of an application for licensure, be licensed without further examination; provided, that the state, agency or country issuing the license or certificate of registration has entered into a reciprocity agreement with the department, is part of a general reciprocity agreement among all applicable states or has established some other form of mutual recognition of licensure or comity with the department.
Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-18-128 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 18 / Section 62-18-128
Retiring license - Reinstatement - Retirement of license no bar to disciplinary action - Nontransferable
Status: in_force

(a) Any licensee may retire the licensee's license by submitting a form prescribed by the board accompanied by the current active license certificate and a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Upon receipt of an acceptable application to retire, the board shall issue a retired license certificate to the surveyor. The holder of a retired license shall not be entitled to practice as a surveyor unless the licensee is reinstated in accordance with subsection (c). (b) Any licensee who is not engaged in work or activities that require a surveyor's license may apply for a retired license. (c) A retired license may be reinstated by submitting an application acceptable to the board, by paying the full renewal fee for an active license and by fulfilling all other requirements of this part, including, but not limited to, successfully completing all examination requirements. (d) The retired status of a license shall not bar any disciplinary action by the board against a licensee for any of the causes provided in this part. (e) No retired license is transferable. (f) The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this section. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 2010, ch. 1139, §§ 1, 3.
(a) Any licensee may retire the licensee's license by submitting a form prescribed by the board accompanied by the current active license certificate and a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Upon receipt of an acceptable application to retire, the board shall issue a retired license certificate to the surveyor. The holder of a retired license shall not be entitled to practice as a surveyor unless the licensee is reinstated in accordance with subsection (c).
(b) Any licensee who is not engaged in work or activities that require a surveyor's license may apply for a retired license.
(c) A retired license may be reinstated by submitting an application acceptable to the board, by paying the full renewal fee for an active license and by fulfilling all other requirements of this part, including, but not limited to, successfully completing all examination requirements.
(d) The retired status of a license shall not bar any disciplinary action by the board against a licensee for any of the causes provided in this part.
(e) No retired license is transferable.
(f) The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this section. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 2010, ch. 1139, §§ 1, 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-50-102 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 50 / Section 62-50-102
Limitation on liability for communications to committee
Status: in_force

No person shall be individually liable as the result of the communication of any information in the possession of the person to any professional standards committee, if the communication is intended to aid the committee in the evaluation of the qualifications, fitness or character of a member or applicant for membership in any professional society unless the person: (1) Acted with malice; (2) Was grossly negligent regarding the truth or falsity of any matter; or (3) Failed to use a reasonable effort to discover the truth. Acts 1981, ch. 526, § 2; T.C.A., § 62-5002.
No person shall be individually liable as the result of the communication of any information in the possession of the person to any professional standards committee, if the communication is intended to aid the committee in the evaluation of the qualifications, fitness or character of a member or applicant for membership in any professional society unless the person:
(1) Acted with malice;
(2) Was grossly negligent regarding the truth or falsity of any matter; or
(3) Failed to use a reasonable effort to discover the truth.
Acts 1981, ch. 526, § 2; T.C.A., § 62-5002.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-20-113 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 20 / Section 62-20-113
Licenses nontransferable
Status: in_force

(a) No license shall be transferable to another person. (b) Upon change of ownership of a collection service, the new owner shall apply for and obtain a new collection service license before commencing or continuing business. Acts 1981, ch. 170, § 13; 1988, ch. 823, § 24.
(a) No license shall be transferable to another person.
(b) Upon change of ownership of a collection service, the new owner shall apply for and obtain a new collection service license before commencing or continuing business.
Acts 1981, ch. 170, § 13; 1988, ch. 823, § 24.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-122 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-122
Injunctions
Status: in_force

(a) In order to secure the effective enforcement of this part, jurisdiction is conferred on the chancery courts of this state to grant injunctive relief against: (1) Any person, firm or corporation undertaking to engage in the contracting business in violation of the terms of this part; or (2) Any person, firm, corporation or official of this state or any political subdivision of this state who accepts a bid in violation of § 62-6-120(b) or (c) . (b) The injunction suit shall be filed in the name of the state of Tennessee on relation of the board for licensing contractors, or any member of the board, without bond being required for prosecution of the suit or for the issuance of injunction. (c) Any expenses incurred, such as depositions, travel expenses or attorney fees, required for the prosecution of the suit, shall be paid in the same manner as other expenses incurred by the board. Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 23; T.C.A., § 62-623; Acts 1989, ch. 25, § 1.
(a) In order to secure the effective enforcement of this part, jurisdiction is conferred on the chancery courts of this state to grant injunctive relief against: (1) Any person, firm or corporation undertaking to engage in the contracting business in violation of the terms of this part; or (2) Any person, firm, corporation or official of this state or any political subdivision of this state who accepts a bid in violation of § 62-6-120(b) or (c) .
(1) Any person, firm or corporation undertaking to engage in the contracting business in violation of the terms of this part; or
(2) Any person, firm, corporation or official of this state or any political subdivision of this state who accepts a bid in violation of § 62-6-120(b) or (c) .
(b) The injunction suit shall be filed in the name of the state of Tennessee on relation of the board for licensing contractors, or any member of the board, without bond being required for prosecution of the suit or for the issuance of injunction.
(c) Any expenses incurred, such as depositions, travel expenses or attorney fees, required for the prosecution of the suit, shall be paid in the same manner as other expenses incurred by the board.
Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 23; T.C.A., § 62-623; Acts 1989, ch. 25, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-407 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-407
Liability
Status: in_force

A client or other party to whom a real estate licensee provides services as an agent, subagent or facilitator shall not be liable for damages for the misrepresentations of the licensee arising out of the licensee's services unless the client or party knew or had reason to know of the misrepresentation. This section shall not limit the liability of a licensee's managing broker for the misrepresentations of the managing broker's licensees. Acts 1995, ch. 246, § 9; 1996, ch. 772, § 12.
A client or other party to whom a real estate licensee provides services as an agent, subagent or facilitator shall not be liable for damages for the misrepresentations of the licensee arising out of the licensee's services unless the client or party knew or had reason to know of the misrepresentation. This section shall not limit the liability of a licensee's managing broker for the misrepresentations of the managing broker's licensees.
Acts 1995, ch. 246, § 9; 1996, ch. 772, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-19-118 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 19 / Section 62-19-118
Business location - Sign
Status: in_force

(a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall maintain a definite place of business in this state, except as provided in § 62-19-117 as to nonresidents, and shall erect and maintain a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises at or near the outside entrance to the principal office and all branch offices. (b) (1) The sign shall be written in clear and legible letters of no less than two inches (2") in height and shall clearly show the person's name and indicate that the person is an auctioneer or show the firm name and indicate that the firm is in the auction business. (2) The sign shall be placed so that it can easily be observed and read by anyone entering the place of business; however, licensees maintaining a place of business in multistory office buildings shall be deemed to comply with this section if their names and professions are displayed on the directories of the building in the usual fashion and manner of other tenants located in the building. (c) (1) The commission may waive the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) in the event of a conflict with local ordinances or other unusual circumstances. (2) The commission has the authority to promulgate rules with regard to advertising auctions in this state. Acts 1967, ch. 335, § 19; 1976, ch. 824, § 9; T.C.A., §62-1919; Acts 1983, ch. 250, §§ 16, 17; 1999, ch. 358, § 9.
(a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall maintain a definite place of business in this state, except as provided in § 62-19-117 as to nonresidents, and shall erect and maintain a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises at or near the outside entrance to the principal office and all branch offices.
(b) (1) The sign shall be written in clear and legible letters of no less than two inches (2") in height and shall clearly show the person's name and indicate that the person is an auctioneer or show the firm name and indicate that the firm is in the auction business. (2) The sign shall be placed so that it can easily be observed and read by anyone entering the place of business; however, licensees maintaining a place of business in multistory office buildings shall be deemed to comply with this section if their names and professions are displayed on the directories of the building in the usual fashion and manner of other tenants located in the building.
(1) The sign shall be written in clear and legible letters of no less than two inches (2") in height and shall clearly show the person's name and indicate that the person is an auctioneer or show the firm name and indicate that the firm is in the auction business.
(2) The sign shall be placed so that it can easily be observed and read by anyone entering the place of business; however, licensees maintaining a place of business in multistory office buildings shall be deemed to comply with this section if their names and professions are displayed on the directories of the building in the usual fashion and manner of other tenants located in the building.
(c) (1) The commission may waive the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) in the event of a conflict with local ordinances or other unusual circumstances. (2) The commission has the authority to promulgate rules with regard to advertising auctions in this state.
(1) The commission may waive the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) in the event of a conflict with local ordinances or other unusual circumstances.
(2) The commission has the authority to promulgate rules with regard to advertising auctions in this state.
Acts 1967, ch. 335, § 19; 1976, ch. 824, § 9; T.C.A., §62-1919; Acts 1983, ch. 250, §§ 16, 17; 1999, ch. 358, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-107 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-107
Bond
Status: in_force

(a) Each application for a charter must be accompanied by a corporate surety bond satisfactory to the commissioner and conditioned that the principal named therein shall honestly conduct the business in accordance with the pest control laws of this state and the rules and regulations promulgated under the laws of this state and shall faithfully perform any contracts for pest control work. (b) Any person having a right of action against the charter operation may bring suit against the principal and sureties of the bond. (c) The amount of the bond shall be at least ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 7; T.C.A., § 62-2107; Acts 2000, ch. 668, § 4.
(a) Each application for a charter must be accompanied by a corporate surety bond satisfactory to the commissioner and conditioned that the principal named therein shall honestly conduct the business in accordance with the pest control laws of this state and the rules and regulations promulgated under the laws of this state and shall faithfully perform any contracts for pest control work.
(b) Any person having a right of action against the charter operation may bring suit against the principal and sureties of the bond.
(c) The amount of the bond shall be at least ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 7; T.C.A., § 62-2107; Acts 2000, ch. 668, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-139 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-139
Posting of disciplinary action on board's website - Advertising campaigns
Status: in_force

(a) When the board disciplines a contractor, home improvement services provider as defined by § 39-14-154(a) or home improvement contractor, the board shall post the following information on its website: (1) The name of the contractor, home improvement services provider or home improvement contractor, together with the specific license and license number held by such person, or if such contractor, home improvement contractor or home improvement services provider is not licensed, information stating such; (2) The violation or type of violation; and (3) The date and type of penalty imposed. (b) The posting made pursuant to subsection (a) shall be made within thirty (30) days of the board's action and shall be retained on the website until there is a three-year period from the date of the contractor's, home improvement contractor's or home improvement services provider's last discipline in which the contractor, home improvement contractor or home improvement services provider has not been disciplined by the board. (c) In addition to posting such information on its website, to the extent funds are available, the board shall conduct advertising campaigns to inform the public of this section as well as educating the public as to the identity of home improvement services providers who have been convicted of violations of § 39-14-154 and the status of such provider's license. Acts 2010 , ch. 1055, § 4.
(a) When the board disciplines a contractor, home improvement services provider as defined by § 39-14-154(a) or home improvement contractor, the board shall post the following information on its website: (1) The name of the contractor, home improvement services provider or home improvement contractor, together with the specific license and license number held by such person, or if such contractor, home improvement contractor or home improvement services provider is not licensed, information stating such; (2) The violation or type of violation; and (3) The date and type of penalty imposed.
(1) The name of the contractor, home improvement services provider or home improvement contractor, together with the specific license and license number held by such person, or if such contractor, home improvement contractor or home improvement services provider is not licensed, information stating such;
(2) The violation or type of violation; and
(3) The date and type of penalty imposed.
(b) The posting made pursuant to subsection (a) shall be made within thirty (30) days of the board's action and shall be retained on the website until there is a three-year period from the date of the contractor's, home improvement contractor's or home improvement services provider's last discipline in which the contractor, home improvement contractor or home improvement services provider has not been disciplined by the board.
(c) In addition to posting such information on its website, to the extent funds are available, the board shall conduct advertising campaigns to inform the public of this section as well as educating the public as to the identity of home improvement services providers who have been convicted of violations of § 39-14-154 and the status of such provider's license.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1055, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-26-212 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 26 / Section 62-26-212
Termination of duties - Notice - Substitute agent
Status: in_force

(a) If the qualifying agent of a licensee ceases to perform that 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. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 294, s 8, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 1990, ch. 780, § 13; 1991, ch. 457, § 15.
(a) If the qualifying agent of a licensee ceases to perform that 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.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 294, s 8, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 1990, ch. 780, § 13; 1991, ch. 457, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-423 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-423
Unique registration number - Publication of list of registrations - Disclosure of registration number
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall issue a unique registration number to each appraisal management company. (b) The commission shall publish a list of the appraisal management companies that have registered pursuant to this part and have been issued a registration number. (c) An appraisal management company shall be required to disclose the registration number on each engagement letter utilized in assigning an appraisal request for real estate appraisal assignments within this state. Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 24.
(a) The commission shall issue a unique registration number to each appraisal management company.
(b) The commission shall publish a list of the appraisal management companies that have registered pursuant to this part and have been issued a registration number.
(c) An appraisal management company shall be required to disclose the registration number on each engagement letter utilized in assigning an appraisal request for real estate appraisal assignments within this state.
Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 24.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-36-116 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 36 / Section 62-36-116
Roster of licensees
Status: in_force

The department shall publish a roster semiannually showing the names and places of business of all geologists licensed in this state. Copies of this roster shall be placed on file with the secretary of state and the offices of the Tennessee division of geology and furnished to any licensee upon request free of charge or to the public upon request and payment of a fee, not to exceed cost, to be established by the department. Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 17.
The department shall publish a roster semiannually showing the names and places of business of all geologists licensed in this state. Copies of this roster shall be placed on file with the secretary of state and the offices of the Tennessee division of geology and furnished to any licensee upon request free of charge or to the public upon request and payment of a fee, not to exceed cost, to be established by the department.
Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-123 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 35 / Section 62-35-123
Notice to commissioner prior to acting as proprietary security organization - Restrictions on carrying weapon - Proprietary security organization that has license or permit for on-premises consumption
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for a person to act as a proprietary security organization without first having notified the commissioner in writing. Except as provided in subsection (d), the notice must include: (1) The full name and business address of the proprietary security organization; (2) The full name and the business and residence addresses of the qualifying manager; and (3) Other information that the commissioner may reasonably require. (b) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a hospital that employs only unarmed security guards/officers may voluntarily elect to submit to the requirements for a proprietary security organization under this chapter and evidence the election by filing with the commissioner the notice required in subsection (a). The hospital may revoke the notice at any time upon appropriate notice of revocation to the commissioner. (d) A proprietary security organization that has a license or permit for on-premises consumption from the alcoholic beverage commission or a beer board shall: (1) Include with the initial notice to the commissioner in subsection (a): (A) Documentation of insurance coverage compliant with § 62-35-114 ; (B) One (1) set of classifiable electronic fingerprints of the qualifying manager; and (C) A registration fee of one hundred dollars ($100); (2) Submit a biennial fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to the commissioner to maintain the organization's status as a proprietary security organization; and (3) Provide the commissioner with the full name, the business and residence addresses, and one (1) set of classifiable electronic fingerprints of the new qualifying manager within fifteen (15) days of a change in the qualifying manager if a proprietary security organization's qualifying manager changes. A proprietary security organization in violation of this subdivision (d)(3) is subject to a civil penalty pursuant to § 56-1-308 . (e) Upon receipt of a notice to act as a proprietary security organization from a person that has a license or permit for on-premises consumption from the alcoholic beverage commission or a beer board, the commissioner shall: (1) Conduct an investigation to determine whether the statements made in the initial notice are true; (2) Compare or request that the Tennessee bureau of investigation compare the fingerprints submitted with the notice to fingerprints filed with the bureau; and (3) Submit the fingerprints to the federal bureau of investigation for a search of its files to determine whether the individual fingerprinted has recorded convictions. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 357, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1121, s 5, eff. 1/1/2023. Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 23; 1988, ch. 987, § 10.
(a) It is unlawful for a person to act as a proprietary security organization without first having notified the commissioner in writing. Except as provided in subsection (d), the notice must include: (1) The full name and business address of the proprietary security organization; (2) The full name and the business and residence addresses of the qualifying manager; and (3) Other information that the commissioner may reasonably require.
(1) The full name and business address of the proprietary security organization;
(2) The full name and the business and residence addresses of the qualifying manager; and
(3) Other information that the commissioner may reasonably require.
(b) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a hospital that employs only unarmed security guards/officers may voluntarily elect to submit to the requirements for a proprietary security organization under this chapter and evidence the election by filing with the commissioner the notice required in subsection (a). The hospital may revoke the notice at any time upon appropriate notice of revocation to the commissioner.
(d) A proprietary security organization that has a license or permit for on-premises consumption from the alcoholic beverage commission or a beer board shall: (1) Include with the initial notice to the commissioner in subsection (a): (A) Documentation of insurance coverage compliant with § 62-35-114 ; (B) One (1) set of classifiable electronic fingerprints of the qualifying manager; and (C) A registration fee of one hundred dollars ($100); (2) Submit a biennial fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to the commissioner to maintain the organization's status as a proprietary security organization; and (3) Provide the commissioner with the full name, the business and residence addresses, and one (1) set of classifiable electronic fingerprints of the new qualifying manager within fifteen (15) days of a change in the qualifying manager if a proprietary security organization's qualifying manager changes. A proprietary security organization in violation of this subdivision (d)(3) is subject to a civil penalty pursuant to § 56-1-308 .
(1) Include with the initial notice to the commissioner in subsection (a): (A) Documentation of insurance coverage compliant with § 62-35-114 ; (B) One (1) set of classifiable electronic fingerprints of the qualifying manager; and (C) A registration fee of one hundred dollars ($100);
(A) Documentation of insurance coverage compliant with § 62-35-114 ;
(B) One (1) set of classifiable electronic fingerprints of the qualifying manager; and
(C) A registration fee of one hundred dollars ($100);
(2) Submit a biennial fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to the commissioner to maintain the organization's status as a proprietary security organization; and
(3) Provide the commissioner with the full name, the business and residence addresses, and one (1) set of classifiable electronic fingerprints of the new qualifying manager within fifteen (15) days of a change in the qualifying manager if a proprietary security organization's qualifying manager changes. A proprietary security organization in violation of this subdivision (d)(3) is subject to a civil penalty pursuant to § 56-1-308 .
(e) Upon receipt of a notice to act as a proprietary security organization from a person that has a license or permit for on-premises consumption from the alcoholic beverage commission or a beer board, the commissioner shall: (1) Conduct an investigation to determine whether the statements made in the initial notice are true; (2) Compare or request that the Tennessee bureau of investigation compare the fingerprints submitted with the notice to fingerprints filed with the bureau; and (3) Submit the fingerprints to the federal bureau of investigation for a search of its files to determine whether the individual fingerprinted has recorded convictions.
(1) Conduct an investigation to determine whether the statements made in the initial notice are true;
(2) Compare or request that the Tennessee bureau of investigation compare the fingerprints submitted with the notice to fingerprints filed with the bureau; and
(3) Submit the fingerprints to the federal bureau of investigation for a search of its files to determine whether the individual fingerprinted has recorded convictions.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 357, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1121, s 5, eff. 1/1/2023.
Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 23; 1988, ch. 987, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-122 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 4 / Section 62-4-122
Students
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A school shall only enroll a student who is at least sixteen (16) years of age. (2) Public and vocational schools are exempt from this section. (b) There shall be at least one (1) licensed instructor on the premises whenever a cosmetology school, public high school or a state vocational technical school offering cosmetology courses is in operation. (c) A school operating both day and night classes shall designate the times for each group of classes. In no event shall a student attend school for more than ten (10) hours per day, six (6) days per week, or forty-eight (48) hours per week. (d) (1) No student may render cosmetology services on patrons until the student has received at least two hundred (200) hours of instruction and acquired the requisite skill and knowledge. Students may render cosmetology services only within a school while under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. (2) Students may render manicuring services on patrons upon receiving at least one hundred (100) hours of instruction and acquiring the requisite skill and knowledge. Students may render manicuring services only within a school while under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. (3) No student may render aesthetician services on patrons until the student has received at least one hundred fifty (150) hours of instruction and has acquired the requisite skill and knowledge. Students may render aesthetician services only within a school under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. (e) Each school shall conspicuously display within the clinic area a sign that reads as follows: "ALL SERVICES IN THIS SCHOOL PERFORMED BY STUDENTS ONLY." (f) No school shall pay compensation to its students, either directly or indirectly, or advertise for clinical patrons without clearly disclosing that the services will be performed by students within a school. (g) Each school shall: (1) Comply with the rules of sanitation promulgated by the board under § 62-4-125 ; (2) Have and maintain equipment and other instructional materials that are determined by the board to be reasonably necessary for the proper training of all students enrolled; (3) Teach the curriculum prescribed by the board; and (4) Maintain regular class and instruction hours. (h) Each school, including any public school conducting a career and technical education program in the field of cosmetology, shall: (1) Keep a daily record of the attendance of each student enrolled; and (2) Submit to the board on the prescribed form a monthly progress report on each student enrolled. (i) A student may render natural hair styling services on patrons upon receiving at least one hundred (100) hours of instruction and acquiring the requisite skill and knowledge. Students may render natural hair styling services only within a school while under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 39, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991, s 2, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, s 31, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, s 30, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55, s 18, eff. 4/6/2015. Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 22; 1988, ch. 902, § 17; 1989, ch. 93, §12; 1996, ch. 897, §§ 14, 15, 25.
(a) (1) A school shall only enroll a student who is at least sixteen (16) years of age. (2) Public and vocational schools are exempt from this section.
(1) A school shall only enroll a student who is at least sixteen (16) years of age.
(2) Public and vocational schools are exempt from this section.
(b) There shall be at least one (1) licensed instructor on the premises whenever a cosmetology school, public high school or a state vocational technical school offering cosmetology courses is in operation.
(c) A school operating both day and night classes shall designate the times for each group of classes. In no event shall a student attend school for more than ten (10) hours per day, six (6) days per week, or forty-eight (48) hours per week.
(d) (1) No student may render cosmetology services on patrons until the student has received at least two hundred (200) hours of instruction and acquired the requisite skill and knowledge. Students may render cosmetology services only within a school while under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. (2) Students may render manicuring services on patrons upon receiving at least one hundred (100) hours of instruction and acquiring the requisite skill and knowledge. Students may render manicuring services only within a school while under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. (3) No student may render aesthetician services on patrons until the student has received at least one hundred fifty (150) hours of instruction and has acquired the requisite skill and knowledge. Students may render aesthetician services only within a school under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
(1) No student may render cosmetology services on patrons until the student has received at least two hundred (200) hours of instruction and acquired the requisite skill and knowledge. Students may render cosmetology services only within a school while under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
(2) Students may render manicuring services on patrons upon receiving at least one hundred (100) hours of instruction and acquiring the requisite skill and knowledge. Students may render manicuring services only within a school while under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
(3) No student may render aesthetician services on patrons until the student has received at least one hundred fifty (150) hours of instruction and has acquired the requisite skill and knowledge. Students may render aesthetician services only within a school under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
(e) Each school shall conspicuously display within the clinic area a sign that reads as follows: "ALL SERVICES IN THIS SCHOOL PERFORMED BY STUDENTS ONLY."
(f) No school shall pay compensation to its students, either directly or indirectly, or advertise for clinical patrons without clearly disclosing that the services will be performed by students within a school.
(g) Each school shall: (1) Comply with the rules of sanitation promulgated by the board under § 62-4-125 ; (2) Have and maintain equipment and other instructional materials that are determined by the board to be reasonably necessary for the proper training of all students enrolled; (3) Teach the curriculum prescribed by the board; and (4) Maintain regular class and instruction hours.
(1) Comply with the rules of sanitation promulgated by the board under § 62-4-125 ;
(2) Have and maintain equipment and other instructional materials that are determined by the board to be reasonably necessary for the proper training of all students enrolled;
(3) Teach the curriculum prescribed by the board; and
(4) Maintain regular class and instruction hours.
(h) Each school, including any public school conducting a career and technical education program in the field of cosmetology, shall: (1) Keep a daily record of the attendance of each student enrolled; and (2) Submit to the board on the prescribed form a monthly progress report on each student enrolled.
(1) Keep a daily record of the attendance of each student enrolled; and
(2) Submit to the board on the prescribed form a monthly progress report on each student enrolled.
(i) A student may render natural hair styling services on patrons upon receiving at least one hundred (100) hours of instruction and acquiring the requisite skill and knowledge. Students may render natural hair styling services only within a school while under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 39, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991, s 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, s 31, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, s 30, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55, s 18, eff. 4/6/2015.
Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 22; 1988, ch. 902, § 17; 1989, ch. 93, §12; 1996, ch. 897, §§ 14, 15, 25.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-108 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-108
Bylaws and rules - Seal
Status: in_force

(a) The board has the power to make bylaws, rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this state that it deems best, subject to the final approval of the commissioner of commerce and insurance. (b) The board shall adopt a seal for its own use. The seal shall have on it the words "Board for Licensing Contractors, State of Tennessee." The executive director shall have care, charge and custody of the seal. Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 9; T.C.A., § 62-609.
(a) The board has the power to make bylaws, rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this state that it deems best, subject to the final approval of the commissioner of commerce and insurance.
(b) The board shall adopt a seal for its own use. The seal shall have on it the words "Board for Licensing Contractors, State of Tennessee." The executive director shall have care, charge and custody of the seal.
Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 9; T.C.A., § 62-609.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-323 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-323
License or certificate number to appear on appraisal reports - Authorized use of initials
Status: in_force

(a) A license or certificate issued under authority of this chapter shall bear the license or certificate number assigned by the commission. (b) Each state licensed real estate appraiser shall place the real estate appraiser's license number adjacent to or immediately below the title "State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser" when used in an appraisal report or in a contract or other instrument used by the license holder in conducting appraisal activities, unless the licensed appraiser is also a state certified appraiser. (c) Each state certified real estate appraiser shall place the real estate appraiser's certificate number adjacent to or immediately below the title "State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser" or "State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser" when used in an appraisal report or in a contract or other instrument used by the certificate holder in conducting appraisal activities. (d) In lieu of spelling out the full title as set forth in this section, a state-certified general real estate appraiser may use the initials "C.G.," a state-certified residential real estate appraiser may use the initials "C.R." and a state licensed real estate appraiser may use the initials "L.I." The initials should be immediately followed by the license or certificate number. The unauthorized use of these initials by an unlicensed person to imply that the person is a licensed or certified appraiser constitutes a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 32; 1994, ch. 605, § 8; 1995, ch. 222, § 3.
(a) A license or certificate issued under authority of this chapter shall bear the license or certificate number assigned by the commission.
(b) Each state licensed real estate appraiser shall place the real estate appraiser's license number adjacent to or immediately below the title "State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser" when used in an appraisal report or in a contract or other instrument used by the license holder in conducting appraisal activities, unless the licensed appraiser is also a state certified appraiser.
(c) Each state certified real estate appraiser shall place the real estate appraiser's certificate number adjacent to or immediately below the title "State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser" or "State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser" when used in an appraisal report or in a contract or other instrument used by the certificate holder in conducting appraisal activities.
(d) In lieu of spelling out the full title as set forth in this section, a state-certified general real estate appraiser may use the initials "C.G.," a state-certified residential real estate appraiser may use the initials "C.R." and a state licensed real estate appraiser may use the initials "L.I." The initials should be immediately followed by the license or certificate number. The unauthorized use of these initials by an unlicensed person to imply that the person is a licensed or certified appraiser constitutes a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 32; 1994, ch. 605, § 8; 1995, ch. 222, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-50-201 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 50 / Section 62-50-201
"Sports official."
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, "sports official" means any person who serves as referee, umpire, linesperson or in any similar capacity in supervising or administering a sports event and who is registered as a member of a local, state, regional or national organization that provides training and educational opportunities for sports officials. Acts 1989, ch. 90, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, "sports official" means any person who serves as referee, umpire, linesperson or in any similar capacity in supervising or administering a sports event and who is registered as a member of a local, state, regional or national organization that provides training and educational opportunities for sports officials.
Acts 1989, ch. 90, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-44-103 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 44 / Section 62-44-103
Dealers to cooperate with officers investigating seller
Status: in_force

(a) Dealers shall promptly give to any officers or other persons inquiring of them information to enable the seller to be identified or any information that the dealer may have that will lead to the identification of the seller. (b) The failure on the part of the dealer to give the information on demand shall render the dealer guilty of a violation of this chapter. Acts 1997, ch. 132, § 4.
(a) Dealers shall promptly give to any officers or other persons inquiring of them information to enable the seller to be identified or any information that the dealer may have that will lead to the identification of the seller.
(b) The failure on the part of the dealer to give the information on demand shall render the dealer guilty of a violation of this chapter.
Acts 1997, ch. 132, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-32-323 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 32 / Section 62-32-323
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 294, s 31, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 1991, ch. 400, § 23.
Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 294, s 31, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 1991, ch. 400, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-101 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973." Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 1; T.C.A., § 62-1301.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973."
Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 1; T.C.A., § 62-1301.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-26-218 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 26 / Section 62-26-218
Municipality or county - Licensing requirement prohibited - Business tax permitted
Status: in_force

(a) No licensee or registrant shall be required to obtain any authorization, permit or license from or pay any other fee or post a bond in any municipality, county or other political subdivision of this state to engage in any business or activity regulated under this part. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a municipality, county or other political subdivision of this state may impose a bona fide business tax. Acts 1990, ch. 780, § 19.
(a) No licensee or registrant shall be required to obtain any authorization, permit or license from or pay any other fee or post a bond in any municipality, county or other political subdivision of this state to engage in any business or activity regulated under this part.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a municipality, county or other political subdivision of this state may impose a bona fide business tax.
Acts 1990, ch. 780, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-105 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-105
Qualification of members - Terms - Vacancies - Removal
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each member of the board shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and of good moral character. (2) (A) Each member shall be of recognized standing in the member's branch of the contracting business. (B) Subdivision (a)(2)(A) does not apply to the member who is not engaged in the business of contracting. (b) The terms of members shall be for a seven-year period and staggered so that the term of at least one (1) member shall expire each December 31. (c) In event of death, resignation or failure of a member to serve the full term, a successor shall be appointed to the unexpired term. Each member shall hold over after the expiration of the member's term until the successor has been duly appointed and qualified. If vacancies occur in the board for any cause, the vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the governor. (d) The governor may remove any member of the board for official misconduct, incompetency or willful neglect of duty. Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 5; 1979, ch. 59, § 3; T.C.A., § 62-605.
(a) (1) Each member of the board shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and of good moral character. (2) (A) Each member shall be of recognized standing in the member's branch of the contracting business. (B) Subdivision (a)(2)(A) does not apply to the member who is not engaged in the business of contracting.
(1) Each member of the board shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and of good moral character.
(2) (A) Each member shall be of recognized standing in the member's branch of the contracting business. (B) Subdivision (a)(2)(A) does not apply to the member who is not engaged in the business of contracting.
(A) Each member shall be of recognized standing in the member's branch of the contracting business.
(B) Subdivision (a)(2)(A) does not apply to the member who is not engaged in the business of contracting.
(b) The terms of members shall be for a seven-year period and staggered so that the term of at least one (1) member shall expire each December 31.
(c) In event of death, resignation or failure of a member to serve the full term, a successor shall be appointed to the unexpired term. Each member shall hold over after the expiration of the member's term until the successor has been duly appointed and qualified. If vacancies occur in the board for any cause, the vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the governor.
(d) The governor may remove any member of the board for official misconduct, incompetency or willful neglect of duty.
Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 5; 1979, ch. 59, § 3; T.C.A., § 62-605.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-43-110 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 43 / Section 62-43-110
Duties of professional employer organization
Status: in_force

(a) A professional employer organization shall: (1) Ensure that its Tennessee covered employees are covered by workers' compensation insurance provided in accordance with title 50 and the applicable Tennessee insurance laws and regulations as amended; (2) Notify the department and its clients within ten (10) days of any notice of cancellation of its workers' compensation coverage; and (3) Notify the department and its workers' compensation carrier, if applicable, of the termination of the professional employer organization's relationship with any client with covered employees in this state. (b) The professional employer organization shall be entitled along with the client to the exclusivity of the remedy under both the workers' compensation and employer's liability provisions of a workers' compensation policy or plan that either party has secured. Acts 2012, ch. 1081, § 1.
(a) A professional employer organization shall: (1) Ensure that its Tennessee covered employees are covered by workers' compensation insurance provided in accordance with title 50 and the applicable Tennessee insurance laws and regulations as amended; (2) Notify the department and its clients within ten (10) days of any notice of cancellation of its workers' compensation coverage; and (3) Notify the department and its workers' compensation carrier, if applicable, of the termination of the professional employer organization's relationship with any client with covered employees in this state.
(1) Ensure that its Tennessee covered employees are covered by workers' compensation insurance provided in accordance with title 50 and the applicable Tennessee insurance laws and regulations as amended;
(2) Notify the department and its clients within ten (10) days of any notice of cancellation of its workers' compensation coverage; and
(3) Notify the department and its workers' compensation carrier, if applicable, of the termination of the professional employer organization's relationship with any client with covered employees in this state.
(b) The professional employer organization shall be entitled along with the client to the exclusivity of the remedy under both the workers' compensation and employer's liability provisions of a workers' compensation policy or plan that either party has secured.
Acts 2012, ch. 1081, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-131 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-131
Surety bond for new charter in category 7
Status: in_force

A person, company or corporation applying for a new charter in category 7 shall furnish a surety bond in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for the first three (3) years a person, company or corporation is in business. In the fourth year and subsequent years in business, the surety bond shall be ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year. This section shall not apply to a person, company or corporation that, on July 1, 2005, has a current commercial pest control operator business charter as required by § 62-21-103 . Acts 2005, ch. 427, § 1.
A person, company or corporation applying for a new charter in category 7 shall furnish a surety bond in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for the first three (3) years a person, company or corporation is in business. In the fourth year and subsequent years in business, the surety bond shall be ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year. This section shall not apply to a person, company or corporation that, on July 1, 2005, has a current commercial pest control operator business charter as required by § 62-21-103 .
Acts 2005, ch. 427, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-112 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-112
Errors and omissions insurance - Suspension or revocation
Status: in_force

(a) Each licensee who is licensed under this chapter shall, as a condition to licensing, carry errors and omissions insurance to cover all activities contemplated under this chapter. The requirements of this section shall not apply to acquisition agents. (b) It is not mandatory that a person who has been issued a firm license obtain errors and omissions insurance in the name of the firm. Persons issued a firm license by the Tennessee real estate commission shall have the option of obtaining errors and omissions coverage in the name of the firm in addition to the mandatory individual coverage for the brokers and affiliate brokers within the firm. (c) The commission shall make the insurance required under this section available to each licensee by contracting with an insurance provider for errors and omissions insurance coverage for each licensee after competitive, sealed bidding in accordance with title 12, chapter 3. (d) Any policy obtained by the commission shall be available to each licensee with no right on the part of the insurance provider to cancel coverage for any licensee, other than as set forth by the commission and in compliance with § 56-7-1803 . (e) Each licensee shall have the option of obtaining errors and omissions insurance independently, if the coverage contained in an independently obtained policy complies with the minimum requirements established by the commission. (f) The commission shall determine the terms and conditions of coverage required under this section, including, but not limited to, the minimum limits of coverage, the permissible deductible and the permissible exemptions. (g) Each licensee shall be notified of the required terms and conditions of coverage for the policy at least thirty (30) days before the licensee's renewal date. A certificate of coverage, showing compliance with the required terms and conditions of coverage, shall be filed with the commission by the license renewal date by each licensee who elects not to participate in the insurance program administered by the commission. (h) If the commission is unable to obtain errors and omissions insurance coverage to insure all licensees who choose to participate in the insurance program at a reasonable premium, in such amount as determined by the commission, the requirement of insurance coverage under this section shall be void during the applicable contract period. (i) The errors and omissions insurance coverage required by this section shall become effective as a condition of license granting or renewal on December 31, 1990. (j) (1) If a licensee fails to obtain, maintain or renew the licensee's errors and omissions insurance which meets or exceeds the minimum requirements established by the commission and provide proof of compliance to the commission if such proof is required by subsection (g), then the licensee's license shall be suspended. (2) The commission shall send notification of the license suspension by regular mail: (A) To the licensee at the last known business address and home address of the licensee as registered with the commission; and (B) To the licensee's broker at the broker's address as registered with the commission. (3) While a license is suspended pursuant to this section, the licensee shall not engage in activities which require a license under this chapter, nor will the license be renewed or a new license issued. Any license suspended pursuant to this section shall remain suspended until the licensee establishes, to the satisfaction of the commission, compliance with this section. (4) The licensee may, upon written notice to the commission, request a formal hearing on any license suspended pursuant to this section. (k) (1) A license suspended pursuant to this section shall be reinstated if, within thirty (30) days of suspension, the licensee provides proof of insurance that complies with the required terms and conditions of coverage to the commission without the payment of any fee. (2) A license suspended pursuant to this section shall be reinstated if, on or after thirty-one (31) days of suspension, the licensee provides proof of insurance that complies with the required terms and conditions of coverage to the commission and the licensee pays: (A) For a license suspended more than thirty (30) days but less than one hundred twenty (120) days, a penalty fee of not more than five hundred dollars ($500); or (B) For a license suspended for more than one hundred twenty (120) days but less than one (1) year, a penalty fee of five hundred dollars ($500), plus an additional penalty fee of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) per month for months six through twelve (6-12). (l) (1) A license suspended more than one (1) year pursuant to this section shall be automatically revoked without any further action by the commission. (2) The commission shall send notification of the license revocation by regular mail: (A) To the licensee at the last known business address and home address of the licensee as registered with the commission; and (B) To the licensee's broker at the broker's address as registered with the commission. (3) The licensee may, upon written notice to the commission, request a formal hearing on any license revoked pursuant to this section. (4) Upon revocation of license, any individual seeking reissuance of such license shall reapply for licensure and pay the penalty fees in subsection (k); provided, however, that the commission may, in its discretion: (A) Waive reexamination or additional education requirements for such an applicant; or (B) Reinstate a license subject to the applicant's compliance with such reasonable conditions as the commission may prescribe, including, but not limited to, payment of a penalty fee, in addition to the penalty fee provided in subdivision (k)(2)(B), of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) per month, or any portion thereof, from the time of revocation. (m) Notwithstanding subsections (k) and ( l ), if the licensee proves to the commission that the license suspension or revocation pursuant to subsections (k) or ( l ) was in error and that the licensee obtained, maintained or renewed the licensee's errors and omissions insurance as required by this section, then the commission shall immediately reinstate the license to the date of suspension. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 84, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1989, ch. 79, § 1; 1991, ch. 305, § 1; 2002, ch. 812, § 4.
(a) Each licensee who is licensed under this chapter shall, as a condition to licensing, carry errors and omissions insurance to cover all activities contemplated under this chapter. The requirements of this section shall not apply to acquisition agents.
(b) It is not mandatory that a person who has been issued a firm license obtain errors and omissions insurance in the name of the firm. Persons issued a firm license by the Tennessee real estate commission shall have the option of obtaining errors and omissions coverage in the name of the firm in addition to the mandatory individual coverage for the brokers and affiliate brokers within the firm.
(c) The commission shall make the insurance required under this section available to each licensee by contracting with an insurance provider for errors and omissions insurance coverage for each licensee after competitive, sealed bidding in accordance with title 12, chapter 3.
(d) Any policy obtained by the commission shall be available to each licensee with no right on the part of the insurance provider to cancel coverage for any licensee, other than as set forth by the commission and in compliance with § 56-7-1803 .
(e) Each licensee shall have the option of obtaining errors and omissions insurance independently, if the coverage contained in an independently obtained policy complies with the minimum requirements established by the commission.
(f) The commission shall determine the terms and conditions of coverage required under this section, including, but not limited to, the minimum limits of coverage, the permissible deductible and the permissible exemptions.
(g) Each licensee shall be notified of the required terms and conditions of coverage for the policy at least thirty (30) days before the licensee's renewal date. A certificate of coverage, showing compliance with the required terms and conditions of coverage, shall be filed with the commission by the license renewal date by each licensee who elects not to participate in the insurance program administered by the commission.
(h) If the commission is unable to obtain errors and omissions insurance coverage to insure all licensees who choose to participate in the insurance program at a reasonable premium, in such amount as determined by the commission, the requirement of insurance coverage under this section shall be void during the applicable contract period.
(i) The errors and omissions insurance coverage required by this section shall become effective as a condition of license granting or renewal on December 31, 1990.
(j) (1) If a licensee fails to obtain, maintain or renew the licensee's errors and omissions insurance which meets or exceeds the minimum requirements established by the commission and provide proof of compliance to the commission if such proof is required by subsection (g), then the licensee's license shall be suspended. (2) The commission shall send notification of the license suspension by regular mail: (A) To the licensee at the last known business address and home address of the licensee as registered with the commission; and (B) To the licensee's broker at the broker's address as registered with the commission. (3) While a license is suspended pursuant to this section, the licensee shall not engage in activities which require a license under this chapter, nor will the license be renewed or a new license issued. Any license suspended pursuant to this section shall remain suspended until the licensee establishes, to the satisfaction of the commission, compliance with this section. (4) The licensee may, upon written notice to the commission, request a formal hearing on any license suspended pursuant to this section.
(1) If a licensee fails to obtain, maintain or renew the licensee's errors and omissions insurance which meets or exceeds the minimum requirements established by the commission and provide proof of compliance to the commission if such proof is required by subsection (g), then the licensee's license shall be suspended.
(2) The commission shall send notification of the license suspension by regular mail: (A) To the licensee at the last known business address and home address of the licensee as registered with the commission; and (B) To the licensee's broker at the broker's address as registered with the commission.
(A) To the licensee at the last known business address and home address of the licensee as registered with the commission; and
(B) To the licensee's broker at the broker's address as registered with the commission.
(3) While a license is suspended pursuant to this section, the licensee shall not engage in activities which require a license under this chapter, nor will the license be renewed or a new license issued. Any license suspended pursuant to this section shall remain suspended until the licensee establishes, to the satisfaction of the commission, compliance with this section.
(4) The licensee may, upon written notice to the commission, request a formal hearing on any license suspended pursuant to this section.
(k) (1) A license suspended pursuant to this section shall be reinstated if, within thirty (30) days of suspension, the licensee provides proof of insurance that complies with the required terms and conditions of coverage to the commission without the payment of any fee. (2) A license suspended pursuant to this section shall be reinstated if, on or after thirty-one (31) days of suspension, the licensee provides proof of insurance that complies with the required terms and conditions of coverage to the commission and the licensee pays: (A) For a license suspended more than thirty (30) days but less than one hundred twenty (120) days, a penalty fee of not more than five hundred dollars ($500); or (B) For a license suspended for more than one hundred twenty (120) days but less than one (1) year, a penalty fee of five hundred dollars ($500), plus an additional penalty fee of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) per month for months six through twelve (6-12).
(1) A license suspended pursuant to this section shall be reinstated if, within thirty (30) days of suspension, the licensee provides proof of insurance that complies with the required terms and conditions of coverage to the commission without the payment of any fee.
(2) A license suspended pursuant to this section shall be reinstated if, on or after thirty-one (31) days of suspension, the licensee provides proof of insurance that complies with the required terms and conditions of coverage to the commission and the licensee pays: (A) For a license suspended more than thirty (30) days but less than one hundred twenty (120) days, a penalty fee of not more than five hundred dollars ($500); or (B) For a license suspended for more than one hundred twenty (120) days but less than one (1) year, a penalty fee of five hundred dollars ($500), plus an additional penalty fee of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) per month for months six through twelve (6-12).
(A) For a license suspended more than thirty (30) days but less than one hundred twenty (120) days, a penalty fee of not more than five hundred dollars ($500); or
(B) For a license suspended for more than one hundred twenty (120) days but less than one (1) year, a penalty fee of five hundred dollars ($500), plus an additional penalty fee of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) per month for months six through twelve (6-12).
(l) (1) A license suspended more than one (1) year pursuant to this section shall be automatically revoked without any further action by the commission. (2) The commission shall send notification of the license revocation by regular mail: (A) To the licensee at the last known business address and home address of the licensee as registered with the commission; and (B) To the licensee's broker at the broker's address as registered with the commission. (3) The licensee may, upon written notice to the commission, request a formal hearing on any license revoked pursuant to this section. (4) Upon revocation of license, any individual seeking reissuance of such license shall reapply for licensure and pay the penalty fees in subsection (k); provided, however, that the commission may, in its discretion: (A) Waive reexamination or additional education requirements for such an applicant; or (B) Reinstate a license subject to the applicant's compliance with such reasonable conditions as the commission may prescribe, including, but not limited to, payment of a penalty fee, in addition to the penalty fee provided in subdivision (k)(2)(B), of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) per month, or any portion thereof, from the time of revocation.
(1) A license suspended more than one (1) year pursuant to this section shall be automatically revoked without any further action by the commission.
(2) The commission shall send notification of the license revocation by regular mail: (A) To the licensee at the last known business address and home address of the licensee as registered with the commission; and (B) To the licensee's broker at the broker's address as registered with the commission.
(A) To the licensee at the last known business address and home address of the licensee as registered with the commission; and
(B) To the licensee's broker at the broker's address as registered with the commission.
(3) The licensee may, upon written notice to the commission, request a formal hearing on any license revoked pursuant to this section.
(4) Upon revocation of license, any individual seeking reissuance of such license shall reapply for licensure and pay the penalty fees in subsection (k); provided, however, that the commission may, in its discretion: (A) Waive reexamination or additional education requirements for such an applicant; or (B) Reinstate a license subject to the applicant's compliance with such reasonable conditions as the commission may prescribe, including, but not limited to, payment of a penalty fee, in addition to the penalty fee provided in subdivision (k)(2)(B), of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) per month, or any portion thereof, from the time of revocation.
(A) Waive reexamination or additional education requirements for such an applicant; or
(B) Reinstate a license subject to the applicant's compliance with such reasonable conditions as the commission may prescribe, including, but not limited to, payment of a penalty fee, in addition to the penalty fee provided in subdivision (k)(2)(B), of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) per month, or any portion thereof, from the time of revocation.
(m) Notwithstanding subsections (k) and ( l ), if the licensee proves to the commission that the license suspension or revocation pursuant to subsections (k) or ( l ) was in error and that the licensee obtained, maintained or renewed the licensee's errors and omissions insurance as required by this section, then the commission shall immediately reinstate the license to the date of suspension.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 84, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1989, ch. 79, § 1; 1991, ch. 305, § 1; 2002, ch. 812, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-509 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-509
Grounds for loss of license
Status: in_force

(a) The board may refuse to issue or renew, or suspend or revoke a license under this part, if it finds that the applicant or licensee: (1) Has made a material omission or misrepresentation of fact on an application for a license; (2) Has failed to furnish information to the board concerning an application for a license as required by this part; (3) Lacks competence to engage in the home improvement business, as evidenced by work performed in a poor and unworkmanlike manner or when the work involved is inadequate or incomplete; (4) Has been convicted of a felony, is untrustworthy or not of good character; (5) Has consistently failed to perform contracts, has manipulated assets or accounts or has engaged in fraud or bad faith; or (6) Has violated this part or is performing or attempting to perform any act prohibited by this part. (b) In addition to or in lieu of any lawful action taken under subsection (a), the board may assess a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of this part. In determining whether to impose a civil penalty, the board shall consider the seriousness of the violation, the deleterious effect of the violation, any good faith on the part of the violator, and the violator's history of previous violations. (c) Notwithstanding the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, relative to the amount of civil penalties that may be imposed, the commission may impose a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) against any person who engages in unlicensed home improvement contracting. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 290,s 3, eff. 4/24/2015. Acts 2007, ch. 460, § 2.
(a) The board may refuse to issue or renew, or suspend or revoke a license under this part, if it finds that the applicant or licensee: (1) Has made a material omission or misrepresentation of fact on an application for a license; (2) Has failed to furnish information to the board concerning an application for a license as required by this part; (3) Lacks competence to engage in the home improvement business, as evidenced by work performed in a poor and unworkmanlike manner or when the work involved is inadequate or incomplete; (4) Has been convicted of a felony, is untrustworthy or not of good character; (5) Has consistently failed to perform contracts, has manipulated assets or accounts or has engaged in fraud or bad faith; or (6) Has violated this part or is performing or attempting to perform any act prohibited by this part.
(1) Has made a material omission or misrepresentation of fact on an application for a license;
(2) Has failed to furnish information to the board concerning an application for a license as required by this part;
(3) Lacks competence to engage in the home improvement business, as evidenced by work performed in a poor and unworkmanlike manner or when the work involved is inadequate or incomplete;
(4) Has been convicted of a felony, is untrustworthy or not of good character;
(5) Has consistently failed to perform contracts, has manipulated assets or accounts or has engaged in fraud or bad faith; or
(6) Has violated this part or is performing or attempting to perform any act prohibited by this part.
(b) In addition to or in lieu of any lawful action taken under subsection (a), the board may assess a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of this part. In determining whether to impose a civil penalty, the board shall consider the seriousness of the violation, the deleterious effect of the violation, any good faith on the part of the violator, and the violator's history of previous violations.
(c) Notwithstanding the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, relative to the amount of civil penalties that may be imposed, the commission may impose a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) against any person who engages in unlicensed home improvement contracting.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 290,s 3, eff. 4/24/2015.
Acts 2007, ch. 460, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-214 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 4 / Section 62-4-214
Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) Oversight. (1) The executive and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement this compact. (2) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission must be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission is located. The commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Nothing in this compact affects or limits the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct, or such similar matter. (3) The commission is entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of this compact and has standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide the commission service of process renders a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or promulgated rules. (b) Default, technical assistance, and termination. (1) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, then the commission must provide written notice to the defaulting state. The notice of default must describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default, and any other action that the commission may take, and must offer training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (2) The commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other member states. (3) If a state in default fails to cure the default, then the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (4) Termination of membership in the compact must be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate must be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, the defaulting state's state licensing authority, and each of the member states' state licensing authority. (5) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (6) Upon the termination of a state's membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees who hold a multistate license within that state of such termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of said notice of termination. (7) The commission must not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (8) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. (c) Dispute resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (d) Enforcement. (1) The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce this compact and the commission's rules. (2) By majority vote as provided by commission rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with this compact and its promulgated rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. The remedies in this compact are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state's law. (3) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with this compact and its promulgated rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. (4) No individual or entity other than a member state may enforce this compact against the commission. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
(a) Oversight. (1) The executive and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement this compact. (2) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission must be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission is located. The commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Nothing in this compact affects or limits the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct, or such similar matter. (3) The commission is entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of this compact and has standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide the commission service of process renders a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or promulgated rules.
(1) The executive and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement this compact.
(2) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission must be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission is located. The commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Nothing in this compact affects or limits the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct, or such similar matter.
(3) The commission is entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of this compact and has standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide the commission service of process renders a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or promulgated rules.
(b) Default, technical assistance, and termination. (1) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, then the commission must provide written notice to the defaulting state. The notice of default must describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default, and any other action that the commission may take, and must offer training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (2) The commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other member states. (3) If a state in default fails to cure the default, then the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (4) Termination of membership in the compact must be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate must be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, the defaulting state's state licensing authority, and each of the member states' state licensing authority. (5) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (6) Upon the termination of a state's membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees who hold a multistate license within that state of such termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of said notice of termination. (7) The commission must not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (8) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.
(1) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, then the commission must provide written notice to the defaulting state. The notice of default must describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default, and any other action that the commission may take, and must offer training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.
(2) The commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other member states.
(3) If a state in default fails to cure the default, then the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default.
(4) Termination of membership in the compact must be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate must be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, the defaulting state's state licensing authority, and each of the member states' state licensing authority.
(5) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination.
(6) Upon the termination of a state's membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees who hold a multistate license within that state of such termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of said notice of termination.
(7) The commission must not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state.
(8) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.
(c) Dispute resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.
(1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states.
(2) The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.
(d) Enforcement. (1) The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce this compact and the commission's rules. (2) By majority vote as provided by commission rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with this compact and its promulgated rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. The remedies in this compact are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state's law. (3) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with this compact and its promulgated rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. (4) No individual or entity other than a member state may enforce this compact against the commission.
(1) The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce this compact and the commission's rules.
(2) By majority vote as provided by commission rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with this compact and its promulgated rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. The remedies in this compact are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state's law.
(3) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with this compact and its promulgated rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.
(4) No individual or entity other than a member state may enforce this compact against the commission.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-19-125 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 19 / Section 62-19-125
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 471, s 19, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, ch. 358, § 10.
Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 471, s 19, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1999, ch. 358, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-120 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 4 / Section 62-4-120
Operation of a school
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, it is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate a school without conspicuously displaying a valid license issued by the board under this part. (b) An application for a license to operate a school shall be submitted by its owner on the form prescribed by the board. The application shall be accompanied by: (1) A fee as set by the board; (2) The proposed hours of operation for the school; and (3) A true and exact copy of the standard contract that each prospective student shall be required to execute for enrollment. (c) (1) A person, firm or corporation shall be eligible to receive a license or renewal of a license to operate a school only if the school employs at least: (A) One (1) licensed instructor, where the enrollment is twenty (20) students or less; (B) Two (2) licensed instructors, or one (1) licensed instructor and one (1) junior instructor who has not been employed as a junior instructor for more than three (3) years, where the enrollment is greater than twenty (20) but no greater than forty (40) students; and (C) One (1) additional licensed instructor or junior instructor who has not been employed as a junior instructor for more than three (3) years, for each additional enrollment of twenty (20) students or fraction of twenty (20) students. (2) For the purposes of this subsection (c), "student" does not include persons enrolled in an instructor training program or junior instructor. (3) A school shall employ at least one (1) licensed instructor for each junior instructor employed. (4) Any school offering an instructor training program shall conduct instruction for instructor trainees at a different time or in a separate classroom from instruction for students. (d) Prior to the opening of a new school or the relocation of an existing school, the school must pass an initial inspection by at least one (1) member of the board. The inspection shall be made within ten (10) days of receipt by the board of a request for the inspection. (e) (1) If a new school passes the required inspection, the board shall issue a license to operate the new school. A new school shall be closed to the public for ninety (90) days. (2) If a relocated school passes the required inspection, the board shall reissue the license showing the change of address upon receipt of a fee as set by the board. (f) (1) If the ownership of a school changes, the new owner may not operate the school more than thirty (30) days after the date of the change of ownership unless, within the thirty-day period, the new owner has submitted an application for a license to operate the school in accordance with subsection (b). The school shall not be considered as a new school for purposes of subdivision (b)(3). (2) If the transferred school passes an inspection by at least one (1) member of the board, the board shall issue a license to operate the school to the new owner. (g) A prospective purchaser of a school may request the board to determine whether, or on what conditions, the prospective purchaser would be qualified for licensure under this part. The request shall be submitted on the form prescribed by the board and shall be accompanied by a fee as set by the board. The prospective purchaser will receive a license to operate the school if, within six (6) months after receipt of a favorable determination from the board, the prospective purchaser: (1) Acquires ownership of the school; (2) Files an application for the license in accordance with subsection (b); and (3) Fulfills any conditions stipulated by the board. (h) Each school shall be inspected at least annually by an inspector or a member of the board. (i) In addition to the schools currently operated pursuant to this section, the board shall establish rules and regulations for separate schools that specialize solely in natural hair styling, manicuring, the practice of aesthetics, and eyelash services; provided, that at a minimum, such specialized schools remain subject to the requirements of this section. (j) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the board shall establish rules and regulations enabling schools operated pursuant to this section to develop courses of instruction in practice and theory that will satisfy the requirements of § 62-4-110 , and that consist of: (1) Earning fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for the specific license from classroom training; and (2) Fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for the specific license from apprenticing under the supervision of a person licensed pursuant to this part, who has at least ten (10) years of experience. (k) In accordance with subsection (j), the board shall establish rules to enable schools to offer courses of instruction that consist of fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for an eyelash specialist license to be obtained from apprenticing. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 24, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 214, s 9, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991, s 3, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, Secs.s 26, s 28eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, s 27, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 447, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 20; 1988, ch. 902, § 11; 1989, ch. 93, §§7-11; 1989, ch. 523, §§ 131-133; 1996, ch. 897, § 13.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, it is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate a school without conspicuously displaying a valid license issued by the board under this part.
(b) An application for a license to operate a school shall be submitted by its owner on the form prescribed by the board. The application shall be accompanied by: (1) A fee as set by the board; (2) The proposed hours of operation for the school; and (3) A true and exact copy of the standard contract that each prospective student shall be required to execute for enrollment.
(1) A fee as set by the board;
(2) The proposed hours of operation for the school; and
(3) A true and exact copy of the standard contract that each prospective student shall be required to execute for enrollment.
(c) (1) A person, firm or corporation shall be eligible to receive a license or renewal of a license to operate a school only if the school employs at least: (A) One (1) licensed instructor, where the enrollment is twenty (20) students or less; (B) Two (2) licensed instructors, or one (1) licensed instructor and one (1) junior instructor who has not been employed as a junior instructor for more than three (3) years, where the enrollment is greater than twenty (20) but no greater than forty (40) students; and (C) One (1) additional licensed instructor or junior instructor who has not been employed as a junior instructor for more than three (3) years, for each additional enrollment of twenty (20) students or fraction of twenty (20) students. (2) For the purposes of this subsection (c), "student" does not include persons enrolled in an instructor training program or junior instructor. (3) A school shall employ at least one (1) licensed instructor for each junior instructor employed. (4) Any school offering an instructor training program shall conduct instruction for instructor trainees at a different time or in a separate classroom from instruction for students.
(1) A person, firm or corporation shall be eligible to receive a license or renewal of a license to operate a school only if the school employs at least: (A) One (1) licensed instructor, where the enrollment is twenty (20) students or less; (B) Two (2) licensed instructors, or one (1) licensed instructor and one (1) junior instructor who has not been employed as a junior instructor for more than three (3) years, where the enrollment is greater than twenty (20) but no greater than forty (40) students; and (C) One (1) additional licensed instructor or junior instructor who has not been employed as a junior instructor for more than three (3) years, for each additional enrollment of twenty (20) students or fraction of twenty (20) students.
(A) One (1) licensed instructor, where the enrollment is twenty (20) students or less;
(B) Two (2) licensed instructors, or one (1) licensed instructor and one (1) junior instructor who has not been employed as a junior instructor for more than three (3) years, where the enrollment is greater than twenty (20) but no greater than forty (40) students; and
(C) One (1) additional licensed instructor or junior instructor who has not been employed as a junior instructor for more than three (3) years, for each additional enrollment of twenty (20) students or fraction of twenty (20) students.
(2) For the purposes of this subsection (c), "student" does not include persons enrolled in an instructor training program or junior instructor.
(3) A school shall employ at least one (1) licensed instructor for each junior instructor employed.
(4) Any school offering an instructor training program shall conduct instruction for instructor trainees at a different time or in a separate classroom from instruction for students.
(d) Prior to the opening of a new school or the relocation of an existing school, the school must pass an initial inspection by at least one (1) member of the board. The inspection shall be made within ten (10) days of receipt by the board of a request for the inspection.
(e) (1) If a new school passes the required inspection, the board shall issue a license to operate the new school. A new school shall be closed to the public for ninety (90) days. (2) If a relocated school passes the required inspection, the board shall reissue the license showing the change of address upon receipt of a fee as set by the board.
(1) If a new school passes the required inspection, the board shall issue a license to operate the new school. A new school shall be closed to the public for ninety (90) days.
(2) If a relocated school passes the required inspection, the board shall reissue the license showing the change of address upon receipt of a fee as set by the board.
(f) (1) If the ownership of a school changes, the new owner may not operate the school more than thirty (30) days after the date of the change of ownership unless, within the thirty-day period, the new owner has submitted an application for a license to operate the school in accordance with subsection (b). The school shall not be considered as a new school for purposes of subdivision (b)(3). (2) If the transferred school passes an inspection by at least one (1) member of the board, the board shall issue a license to operate the school to the new owner.
(1) If the ownership of a school changes, the new owner may not operate the school more than thirty (30) days after the date of the change of ownership unless, within the thirty-day period, the new owner has submitted an application for a license to operate the school in accordance with subsection (b). The school shall not be considered as a new school for purposes of subdivision (b)(3).
(2) If the transferred school passes an inspection by at least one (1) member of the board, the board shall issue a license to operate the school to the new owner.
(g) A prospective purchaser of a school may request the board to determine whether, or on what conditions, the prospective purchaser would be qualified for licensure under this part. The request shall be submitted on the form prescribed by the board and shall be accompanied by a fee as set by the board. The prospective purchaser will receive a license to operate the school if, within six (6) months after receipt of a favorable determination from the board, the prospective purchaser: (1) Acquires ownership of the school; (2) Files an application for the license in accordance with subsection (b); and (3) Fulfills any conditions stipulated by the board.
(1) Acquires ownership of the school;
(2) Files an application for the license in accordance with subsection (b); and
(3) Fulfills any conditions stipulated by the board.
(h) Each school shall be inspected at least annually by an inspector or a member of the board.
(i) In addition to the schools currently operated pursuant to this section, the board shall establish rules and regulations for separate schools that specialize solely in natural hair styling, manicuring, the practice of aesthetics, and eyelash services; provided, that at a minimum, such specialized schools remain subject to the requirements of this section.
(j) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the board shall establish rules and regulations enabling schools operated pursuant to this section to develop courses of instruction in practice and theory that will satisfy the requirements of § 62-4-110 , and that consist of: (1) Earning fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for the specific license from classroom training; and (2) Fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for the specific license from apprenticing under the supervision of a person licensed pursuant to this part, who has at least ten (10) years of experience.
(1) Earning fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for the specific license from classroom training; and
(2) Fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for the specific license from apprenticing under the supervision of a person licensed pursuant to this part, who has at least ten (10) years of experience.
(k) In accordance with subsection (j), the board shall establish rules to enable schools to offer courses of instruction that consist of fifty percent (50%) of the hours needed for an eyelash specialist license to be obtained from apprenticing.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 24, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 214, s 9, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991, s 3, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, Secs.s 26, s 28eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, s 27, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 447, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 20; 1988, ch. 902, § 11; 1989, ch. 93, §§7-11; 1989, ch. 523, §§ 131-133; 1996, ch. 897, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-27-106 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 27 / Section 62-27-106
License requirement
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any person, including a city, county or state employee, to administer polygraph examinations or to represent to be a polygraph examiner without holding a valid polygraph examiner's license issued by the commissioner. (b) It is unlawful for any person, other than a law enforcement officer acting in accordance with § 62-27-103(c) , to operate any instrument or device to detect deception or verify the truth of statements that does not meet the minimum instrumentation requirements set forth in § 62-27-103(a) or to use any title or make any representation tending to indicate that the person is qualified to detect deception or verify truth of statements through the use of the instrument or device. (c) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 1978, ch. 900, § 7; 1981, ch. 489, §§ 5, 7; T.C.A., § 62-2706; Acts 1982, ch. 720, § 9; 1989, ch. 591, § 112; 1999, ch. 252, § 4; 2000, ch. 821, § 2.
(a) It is unlawful for any person, including a city, county or state employee, to administer polygraph examinations or to represent to be a polygraph examiner without holding a valid polygraph examiner's license issued by the commissioner.
(b) It is unlawful for any person, other than a law enforcement officer acting in accordance with § 62-27-103(c) , to operate any instrument or device to detect deception or verify the truth of statements that does not meet the minimum instrumentation requirements set forth in § 62-27-103(a) or to use any title or make any representation tending to indicate that the person is qualified to detect deception or verify truth of statements through the use of the instrument or device.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Acts 1978, ch. 900, § 7; 1981, ch. 489, §§ 5, 7; T.C.A., § 62-2706; Acts 1982, ch. 720, § 9; 1989, ch. 591, § 112; 1999, ch. 252, § 4; 2000, ch. 821, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-302 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-302
Preservation of examination papers
Status: in_force

All manuscripts submitted in answer to questions on any examination provided in this chapter shall be kept on file for at least sixty (60) days after the results are announced by the board, shall be made available to the applicant for examination in the presence of a member of the board or representatives of the examination testing service and shall be made available in case the applicant desires to contest the results. Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 6 (Williams, § 7140.6); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-509; Acts 2001, ch. 188, § 2.
All manuscripts submitted in answer to questions on any examination provided in this chapter shall be kept on file for at least sixty (60) days after the results are announced by the board, shall be made available to the applicant for examination in the presence of a member of the board or representatives of the examination testing service and shall be made available in case the applicant desires to contest the results.
Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 6 (Williams, § 7140.6); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-509; Acts 2001, ch. 188, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-305 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-305
License - Appraiser - Expiration
Status: in_force

If the commission determines that an applicant meets the requirements of this chapter and is qualified for a real estate appraiser license, it shall issue a license to the applicant that shall expire two (2) years following the date of issuance unless revoked or suspended prior to expiration. The expiration date of the license shall appear on the license and no other notice of its expiration need be given to its holder. Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 14.
If the commission determines that an applicant meets the requirements of this chapter and is qualified for a real estate appraiser license, it shall issue a license to the applicant that shall expire two (2) years following the date of issuance unless revoked or suspended prior to expiration. The expiration date of the license shall appear on the license and no other notice of its expiration need be given to its holder.
Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-38-307 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 38 / Section 62-38-307
Continuing requirements of body piercing business
Status: in_force

Each operator of a business that offers body piercing services shall do all of the following: (1) Maintain procedures for ensuring that the technicians who perform body piercing procedures are adequately trained to perform the procedures properly; (2) Comply with the safety and sanitation requirements for preventing transmission of infectious diseases; (3) Require the technicians who perform body piercing procedures to disinfect and sterilize all invasive equipment or parts of equipment used in performing the procedures; and (4) Ensure that weekly tests of the business's heat sterilization devices are performed that indicate whether the devices are killing microorganisms. The operator shall maintain documentation that the weekly tests are being performed, as well as the results of each test. Acts 2001, ch. 336, § 8.
Each operator of a business that offers body piercing services shall do all of the following:
(1) Maintain procedures for ensuring that the technicians who perform body piercing procedures are adequately trained to perform the procedures properly;
(2) Comply with the safety and sanitation requirements for preventing transmission of infectious diseases;
(3) Require the technicians who perform body piercing procedures to disinfect and sterilize all invasive equipment or parts of equipment used in performing the procedures; and
(4) Ensure that weekly tests of the business's heat sterilization devices are performed that indicate whether the devices are killing microorganisms. The operator shall maintain documentation that the weekly tests are being performed, as well as the results of each test.
Acts 2001, ch. 336, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-104 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 35 / Section 62-35-104
License required to act as contract security company
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to act as a contract security company without having first obtained a license from the commissioner. Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 4.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to act as a contract security company without having first obtained a license from the commissioner.
Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-38-201 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 38 / Section 62-38-201
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Antibacterial solution" means any solution used to retard the growth of bacteria approved for application to human skin and includes all products so labeled; (2) "Client" means any person desiring to receive a tattoo; (3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health; (4) "Department" means the department of health; (5) "Disinfectant" means a solution intended to destroy or inactivate specific viruses, bacteria or fungi on inanimate surfaces; (6) "Germicidal solution" means any solution that destroys germs and is so labeled; (7) "License" means the issuance of a license to perform tattooing to any individual, partnership, firm or corporation; (8) "Permit" means the issuance of a permit to a tattoo studio or establishment; (9) "Registration" means license or permit, as applicable; (10) "Sanitary" means clean and free of agents of infection; (11) "Single use" means an item is used one (1) time on one (1) client and then is properly disposed of by appropriate measures; (12) "Sterilization" means holding in an autoclave for fifteen (15) minutes, at fifteen pounds (15 lbs.) pressure and at a temperature of two hundred fifty degrees fahrenheit (250°F) or one hundred twenty-one degrees celsius (121°C); (13) "Tattoo" means any method of placing designs, letters, figures, symbols, cosmetics or any other marks under the skin of a person with ink or color by the aid of needles or instruments; (14) "Tattoo artist" means any person, regardless of age, who engages in the practice/service of tattooing regardless of the type of tattoo or area to be tattooed; (15) "Tattoo artist registration" means the issuance of a state license authorizing the person named therein to engage in the practice/service of tattooing in this state after fulfilling the requirements in this part; (16) "Tattoo operator" means any person who controls, operates, conducts or manages any tattoo studio, whether actually engaging in tattooing or not; (17) "Tattoo studio" means any room or space where tattooing is practiced or where the service of tattooing is conducted; (18) "Tattoo studio certificate" means the issuance of a written permit, issued by the local county health department, to a tattoo studio stating that the studio, after inspection, was found to be in compliance with this part; and (19) "Universal precautions" means that all blood and body fluids are treated as to contain all bloodborne pathogens and taking proper precautions to prevent the spread of any bloodborne pathogens. Acts 1996, ch. 1004, § 2; 1999, ch. 229, §§ 1 - 3.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Antibacterial solution" means any solution used to retard the growth of bacteria approved for application to human skin and includes all products so labeled;
(2) "Client" means any person desiring to receive a tattoo;
(3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health;
(4) "Department" means the department of health;
(5) "Disinfectant" means a solution intended to destroy or inactivate specific viruses, bacteria or fungi on inanimate surfaces;
(6) "Germicidal solution" means any solution that destroys germs and is so labeled;
(7) "License" means the issuance of a license to perform tattooing to any individual, partnership, firm or corporation;
(8) "Permit" means the issuance of a permit to a tattoo studio or establishment;
(9) "Registration" means license or permit, as applicable;
(10) "Sanitary" means clean and free of agents of infection;
(11) "Single use" means an item is used one (1) time on one (1) client and then is properly disposed of by appropriate measures;
(12) "Sterilization" means holding in an autoclave for fifteen (15) minutes, at fifteen pounds (15 lbs.) pressure and at a temperature of two hundred fifty degrees fahrenheit (250°F) or one hundred twenty-one degrees celsius (121°C);
(13) "Tattoo" means any method of placing designs, letters, figures, symbols, cosmetics or any other marks under the skin of a person with ink or color by the aid of needles or instruments;
(14) "Tattoo artist" means any person, regardless of age, who engages in the practice/service of tattooing regardless of the type of tattoo or area to be tattooed;
(15) "Tattoo artist registration" means the issuance of a state license authorizing the person named therein to engage in the practice/service of tattooing in this state after fulfilling the requirements in this part;
(16) "Tattoo operator" means any person who controls, operates, conducts or manages any tattoo studio, whether actually engaging in tattooing or not;
(17) "Tattoo studio" means any room or space where tattooing is practiced or where the service of tattooing is conducted;
(18) "Tattoo studio certificate" means the issuance of a written permit, issued by the local county health department, to a tattoo studio stating that the studio, after inspection, was found to be in compliance with this part; and
(19) "Universal precautions" means that all blood and body fluids are treated as to contain all bloodborne pathogens and taking proper precautions to prevent the spread of any bloodborne pathogens.
Acts 1996, ch. 1004, § 2; 1999, ch. 229, §§ 1 - 3.