Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-427 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-427
Power and authority of commission
Status: in_force

In addition to all other powers and authority provided by this chapter or other applicable law, the commission shall have the power to: (1) Conduct investigations of an AMC to assess potential violations of applicable appraisal-related laws, regulations, or orders; (2) Discipline, suspend, terminate, or deny renewal of the registration of an AMC that violates applicable appraisal-related laws, regulations, or orders; (3) Report an AMC's violation of applicable appraisal-related laws, regulations, or orders, as well as disciplinary and enforcement actions and other relevant information about an AMC's operations, to the appraisal subcommittee; (4) Submit to the appraisal subcommittee any information required to be submitted by the appraisal subcommittee's regulations or guidance concerning AMCs that operate in this state; and (5) Collect and transmit to the appraisal subcommittee an annual registry fee, in the amount set by the appraisal subcommittee, from state registered AMCs and AMCs operating as subsidiaries of a federally regulated financial institution in this state. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 226, s 13, eff. 7/1/2017.
In addition to all other powers and authority provided by this chapter or other applicable law, the commission shall have the power to:
(1) Conduct investigations of an AMC to assess potential violations of applicable appraisal-related laws, regulations, or orders;
(2) Discipline, suspend, terminate, or deny renewal of the registration of an AMC that violates applicable appraisal-related laws, regulations, or orders;
(3) Report an AMC's violation of applicable appraisal-related laws, regulations, or orders, as well as disciplinary and enforcement actions and other relevant information about an AMC's operations, to the appraisal subcommittee;
(4) Submit to the appraisal subcommittee any information required to be submitted by the appraisal subcommittee's regulations or guidance concerning AMCs that operate in this state; and
(5) Collect and transmit to the appraisal subcommittee an annual registry fee, in the amount set by the appraisal subcommittee, from state registered AMCs and AMCs operating as subsidiaries of a federally regulated financial institution in this state.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 226, s 13, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-3-112 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 3 / Section 62-3-112
Time within which course of instruction to be completed
Status: in_force

A barber student shall have seven (7) years from the date the student originally enrolls in a barbering school to complete the required courses and number of hours required when the student originally enrolls. If the student fails to complete the course of instruction within that time period, the board may require the student to complete additional courses or attain an additional number of hours prior to issuing a license to the person. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402,s 12, eff. 7/1/2015.
A barber student shall have seven (7) years from the date the student originally enrolls in a barbering school to complete the required courses and number of hours required when the student originally enrolls. If the student fails to complete the course of instruction within that time period, the board may require the student to complete additional courses or attain an additional number of hours prior to issuing a license to the person.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402,s 12, eff. 7/1/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-2-206 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 2 / Section 62-2-206
Attendance at state, regional and national registration meetings
Status: in_force

The board may authorize, subject to the approval of the department of commerce and insurance, one (1) administrative person and three (3) board members to attend state, regional and national registration meetings and to perform other necessary functions. These personnel shall be reimbursed for all travel and other necessary expenses, which shall be claimed and paid in accordance with the prevailing travel regulations of state government. Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 7; T.C.A., § 62-207; Acts 2000, ch. 817, § 1.
The board may authorize, subject to the approval of the department of commerce and insurance, one (1) administrative person and three (3) board members to attend state, regional and national registration meetings and to perform other necessary functions. These personnel shall be reimbursed for all travel and other necessary expenses, which shall be claimed and paid in accordance with the prevailing travel regulations of state government.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 7; T.C.A., § 62-207; Acts 2000, ch. 817, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-134 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 4 / Section 62-4-134
Natural hair styling services
Status: in_force

A licensed natural hair stylist may render natural hair styling services without the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist. Natural hair stylists may render services only in an establishment licensed by the board. Acts 2002, ch. 706, § 1.
A licensed natural hair stylist may render natural hair styling services without the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist. Natural hair stylists may render services only in an establishment licensed by the board.
Acts 2002, ch. 706, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-2-202 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 2 / Section 62-2-202
Qualifications of board members - Removal - Vacancies
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the board appointed under § 62-2-201(a) shall each have had at least ten (10) years' experience in the practice of architecture as a registered architect, ten (10) years' experience in the practice of engineering as a registered engineer, ten (10) years' experience in the practice of interior design as a registered interior designer or ten (10) years' experience in the practice of landscape architecture as a registered landscape architect, with no record of any formal disciplinary action. Such members shall each have been in responsible charge of work for at least five (5) years, and shall each have demonstrated an interest in improving the profession by involvement in a statewide association directly related to their profession for at least five (5) years. Each member shall be a citizen of the United States and shall have been a resident of Tennessee for five (5) years at the time of appointment. The ten-year requirement of experience as a registered practitioner shall not apply to the registered interior designer member until January 1, 2014; provided, however, that the member shall have been a registered interior designer for five (5) years and shall have ten (10) years' experience as an interior designer. (b) (1) The governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incapacity, or neglect of duty. (2) (A) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1), any member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year shall be removed as a member of the board. (B) The chair of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of any member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (b)(2)(A). (c) Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term as prescribed in § 62-2-201 . Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610, s 4, eff. 3/22/2016. Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 3; T.C.A., § 62-203; Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 12; 1991, ch. 164, §§ 14, 15; 1992, ch. 582, § 2; 1997 , ch. 33, § 6; 2005, ch. 9, § 1; 2012 , ch. 724, § 5.
(a) The members of the board appointed under § 62-2-201(a) shall each have had at least ten (10) years' experience in the practice of architecture as a registered architect, ten (10) years' experience in the practice of engineering as a registered engineer, ten (10) years' experience in the practice of interior design as a registered interior designer or ten (10) years' experience in the practice of landscape architecture as a registered landscape architect, with no record of any formal disciplinary action. Such members shall each have been in responsible charge of work for at least five (5) years, and shall each have demonstrated an interest in improving the profession by involvement in a statewide association directly related to their profession for at least five (5) years. Each member shall be a citizen of the United States and shall have been a resident of Tennessee for five (5) years at the time of appointment. The ten-year requirement of experience as a registered practitioner shall not apply to the registered interior designer member until January 1, 2014; provided, however, that the member shall have been a registered interior designer for five (5) years and shall have ten (10) years' experience as an interior designer.
(b) (1) The governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incapacity, or neglect of duty. (2) (A) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1), any member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year shall be removed as a member of the board. (B) The chair of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of any member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (b)(2)(A).
(1) The governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incapacity, or neglect of duty.
(2) (A) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1), any member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year shall be removed as a member of the board. (B) The chair of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of any member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (b)(2)(A).
(A) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1), any member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year shall be removed as a member of the board.
(B) The chair of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of any member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (b)(2)(A).
(c) Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term as prescribed in § 62-2-201 .
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610, s 4, eff. 3/22/2016.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 3; T.C.A., § 62-203; Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 12; 1991, ch. 164, §§ 14, 15; 1992, ch. 582, § 2; 1997 , ch. 33, § 6; 2005, ch. 9, § 1; 2012 , ch. 724, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-119 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 4 / Section 62-4-119
Responsibilities of owner and manager of shop
Status: in_force

The owner and manager of a shop shall be responsible for ensuring that: (1) Only persons duly licensed by the board perform cosmetology services in the shop; (2) Persons duly licensed by the board perform only those services authorized by their licenses; and (3) The shop and its operation conform to this part and any rules duly promulgated under this part. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 23, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 19.
The owner and manager of a shop shall be responsible for ensuring that:
(1) Only persons duly licensed by the board perform cosmetology services in the shop;
(2) Persons duly licensed by the board perform only those services authorized by their licenses; and
(3) The shop and its operation conform to this part and any rules duly promulgated under this part.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 23, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-325 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-325
Renewal of license or certificate - Rules - Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, the commission shall promulgate rules to ensure that each individual renewing the individual's license or certificate has a working knowledge of current real estate appraisal theories, practices and techniques sufficient to enable the individual to provide competent real estate appraisal services to the members of the public with whom the individual deals in a professional relationship. (b) It is the intent of this chapter to meet the minimum criteria for certification established from time to time by the appraiser qualifications board of the appraisal foundation, and the commission may recommend changes to this section to meet those criteria. Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 34; 1991, ch. 366, § 35.
(a) In accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, the commission shall promulgate rules to ensure that each individual renewing the individual's license or certificate has a working knowledge of current real estate appraisal theories, practices and techniques sufficient to enable the individual to provide competent real estate appraisal services to the members of the public with whom the individual deals in a professional relationship.
(b) It is the intent of this chapter to meet the minimum criteria for certification established from time to time by the appraiser qualifications board of the appraisal foundation, and the commission may recommend changes to this section to meet those criteria.
Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 34; 1991, ch. 366, § 35.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-27-115 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 27 / Section 62-27-115
Expiration and renewal of licenses
Status: in_force

(a) All licenses shall expire the last day of the twenty-fourth month from issuance or renewal. (b) (1) A license shall be subject to late renewal for a period of six (6) months following its expiration date by payment of the renewal fee plus a penalty as set by the commissioner for each month or portion of a month that elapses before payment is tendered. (2) Any person who fails to renew the person's license within six (6) months after its expiration must reapply for licensure. (c) (1) Any polygraph examiner whose license expired while the polygraph examiner was in the federal service on active duty with the armed forces of the United States, the national guard called into service or training or in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service may have the license renewed without examination if within two (2) years after termination of the service, training or education, except under conditions other than honorable, and this includes any charges of drug violations or felonies, the polygraph examiner furnishes the commissioner with an affidavit to the effect that the polygraph examiner has been so engaged and that the polygraph examiner's service, training or education has been so terminated. (2) Section 62-27-107(a)(2)-(4) and (8) must also be satisfied. (d) The continuing education requirements established pursuant to § 62-27-105 shall be satisfied prior to a license renewal. Acts 1978, ch. 900, § 17; T.C.A., § 62-2716; Acts 1982, ch. 720, §18; 1986, ch. 739, §3; 1988, ch. 805, § 4; 1989, ch. 360, §13; 1989, ch. 523, § 147; 1990, ch. 1026, § 44; 1999, ch. 252, §4; 2008 , ch. 1038, § 4.
(a) All licenses shall expire the last day of the twenty-fourth month from issuance or renewal.
(b) (1) A license shall be subject to late renewal for a period of six (6) months following its expiration date by payment of the renewal fee plus a penalty as set by the commissioner for each month or portion of a month that elapses before payment is tendered. (2) Any person who fails to renew the person's license within six (6) months after its expiration must reapply for licensure.
(1) A license shall be subject to late renewal for a period of six (6) months following its expiration date by payment of the renewal fee plus a penalty as set by the commissioner for each month or portion of a month that elapses before payment is tendered.
(2) Any person who fails to renew the person's license within six (6) months after its expiration must reapply for licensure.
(c) (1) Any polygraph examiner whose license expired while the polygraph examiner was in the federal service on active duty with the armed forces of the United States, the national guard called into service or training or in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service may have the license renewed without examination if within two (2) years after termination of the service, training or education, except under conditions other than honorable, and this includes any charges of drug violations or felonies, the polygraph examiner furnishes the commissioner with an affidavit to the effect that the polygraph examiner has been so engaged and that the polygraph examiner's service, training or education has been so terminated. (2) Section 62-27-107(a)(2)-(4) and (8) must also be satisfied.
(1) Any polygraph examiner whose license expired while the polygraph examiner was in the federal service on active duty with the armed forces of the United States, the national guard called into service or training or in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service may have the license renewed without examination if within two (2) years after termination of the service, training or education, except under conditions other than honorable, and this includes any charges of drug violations or felonies, the polygraph examiner furnishes the commissioner with an affidavit to the effect that the polygraph examiner has been so engaged and that the polygraph examiner's service, training or education has been so terminated.
(2) Section 62-27-107(a)(2)-(4) and (8) must also be satisfied.
(d) The continuing education requirements established pursuant to § 62-27-105 shall be satisfied prior to a license renewal.
Acts 1978, ch. 900, § 17; T.C.A., § 62-2716; Acts 1982, ch. 720, §18; 1986, ch. 739, §3; 1988, ch. 805, § 4; 1989, ch. 360, §13; 1989, ch. 523, § 147; 1990, ch. 1026, § 44; 1999, ch. 252, §4; 2008 , ch. 1038, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-29-203 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 29 / Section 62-29-203
Rescission of loan
Status: in_force

A borrower who obtains a refund anticipation loan may rescind the loan on or before the close of business on the next day of business, by either returning the original check issued for the loan or providing the amount of the loan in cash to the lender or the facilitator. The facilitator may not charge the borrower a fee for rescinding the loan or a refund anticipation loan fee if the loan is rescinded. For the purpose of establishing or maintaining an account to electronically receive and distribute the refund, a customer may be charged a fee by a federally insured depository institution. Acts 2007, ch. 172, § 3.
A borrower who obtains a refund anticipation loan may rescind the loan on or before the close of business on the next day of business, by either returning the original check issued for the loan or providing the amount of the loan in cash to the lender or the facilitator. The facilitator may not charge the borrower a fee for rescinding the loan or a refund anticipation loan fee if the loan is rescinded. For the purpose of establishing or maintaining an account to electronically receive and distribute the refund, a customer may be charged a fee by a federally insured depository institution.
Acts 2007, ch. 172, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-308 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-308
Embalmers' examination - Issuance of license
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the qualifications listed in § 62-5-307 , every person desiring to enter into the practice of embalming, except as provided in this chapter, shall pass an examination to determine the person's knowledge and fitness for the practice of embalming, as required by this chapter. (b) The board shall determine the subjects of examination and their scope, content and character, which in any examination shall be the same for all applicants. Examinations shall be held no less than twice each year, and the board shall give thirty (30) days' notice in advance of the time and place of the examinations. (c) Upon examination, if the board finds that the applicant meets the requirements of age, citizenship, moral character, education, experience and having successfully passed the examination, the board shall, upon receipt of a fee as set by the board, issue a license to an applicant to engage in the practice of embalming. (d) The current license of each embalmer shall be available for inspection in the office of the funeral establishment in which the embalmer works. If an embalmer works in more than one (1) establishment, the embalmer shall obtain from the board, for a fee established by the board, the number of duplicate licenses necessary to have a license available for inspection at each establishment at which the embalmer works. Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 12 (Williams, § 7140.12); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-515; Acts 1985, ch. 354, § 10; 1989, ch. 523, § 153; 2001, ch. 188, §§ 4, 12, 16.
(a) In addition to the qualifications listed in § 62-5-307 , every person desiring to enter into the practice of embalming, except as provided in this chapter, shall pass an examination to determine the person's knowledge and fitness for the practice of embalming, as required by this chapter.
(b) The board shall determine the subjects of examination and their scope, content and character, which in any examination shall be the same for all applicants. Examinations shall be held no less than twice each year, and the board shall give thirty (30) days' notice in advance of the time and place of the examinations.
(c) Upon examination, if the board finds that the applicant meets the requirements of age, citizenship, moral character, education, experience and having successfully passed the examination, the board shall, upon receipt of a fee as set by the board, issue a license to an applicant to engage in the practice of embalming.
(d) The current license of each embalmer shall be available for inspection in the office of the funeral establishment in which the embalmer works. If an embalmer works in more than one (1) establishment, the embalmer shall obtain from the board, for a fee established by the board, the number of duplicate licenses necessary to have a license available for inspection at each establishment at which the embalmer works.
Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 12 (Williams, § 7140.12); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-515; Acts 1985, ch. 354, § 10; 1989, ch. 523, § 153; 2001, ch. 188, §§ 4, 12, 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-123 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-123
Indemnify or hold harmless agreement invalid
Status: in_force

A covenant promise, agreement or understanding in or in connection with or collateral to a contract or agreement relative to the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of a building, structure, appurtenance and appliance, including moving, demolition and excavating connected therewith, purporting to indemnify or hold harmless the promisee against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the promisee, the promisee's agents or employees or indemnitee, is against public policy and is void and unenforceable. Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 24; T.C.A., § 62-624.
A covenant promise, agreement or understanding in or in connection with or collateral to a contract or agreement relative to the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of a building, structure, appurtenance and appliance, including moving, demolition and excavating connected therewith, purporting to indemnify or hold harmless the promisee against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the promisee, the promisee's agents or employees or indemnitee, is against public policy and is void and unenforceable.
Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 24; T.C.A., § 62-624.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-135 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-135
Applicability to alarm systems contractors
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to entities certified under chapter 32, part 3, of this title, when those entities are performing functions for which those entities are certified. Acts 2003, ch. 68, § 1.
This part shall not apply to entities certified under chapter 32, part 3, of this title, when those entities are performing functions for which those entities are certified.
Acts 2003, ch. 68, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-27-127 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 27 / Section 62-27-127
Frequency of exams by an examiner
Status: in_force

No licensed polygraph examiner shall conduct more than one (1) polygraph examination per hour. Acts 1986, ch. 739, § 11.
No licensed polygraph examiner shall conduct more than one (1) polygraph examination per hour.
Acts 1986, ch. 739, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-402 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-402
Scope of part
Status: in_force

This part governs the qualifications and procedures for registration and general regulatory requirements for the sale of prepaid funeral benefits in this state. Acts 2007, ch. 592, § 3.
This part governs the qualifications and procedures for registration and general regulatory requirements for the sale of prepaid funeral benefits in this state.
Acts 2007, ch. 592, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-9-116 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 9 / Section 62-9-116
Violation by employee
Status: in_force

Any violation of this chapter committed by an employee of a registered scrap metal dealer while acting within the scope of employment constitutes a violation by that dealer for purposes of enforcement of this chapter. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 414,s 3, eff. 7/1/2017.
Any violation of this chapter committed by an employee of a registered scrap metal dealer while acting within the scope of employment constitutes a violation by that dealer for purposes of enforcement of this chapter.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 414,s 3, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-414 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-414
Biennial certification of system and process of verification of licensure of individual being added to appraiser panel
Status: in_force

Each appraisal management company seeking to be registered shall certify to the commission on a biennial basis on a form prescribed by the commission that the appraisal management company has a system and process in place to verify that an individual being added to the appraiser panel for appraisal services within Tennessee of the appraisal management company holds a license in good standing in this state pursuant to this chapter. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 180, s 12, eff. 4/23/2013. Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 15.
Each appraisal management company seeking to be registered shall certify to the commission on a biennial basis on a form prescribed by the commission that the appraisal management company has a system and process in place to verify that an individual being added to the appraiser panel for appraisal services within Tennessee of the appraisal management company holds a license in good standing in this state pursuant to this chapter.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 180, s 12, eff. 4/23/2013.
Acts 2010 , ch. 963, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-1-120 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 1 / Section 62-1-120
Hearings and judicial review
Status: in_force

The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, governs all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this chapter. Acts 1980, ch. 451, § 11.
The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, governs all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this chapter.
Acts 1980, ch. 451, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-316 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-316
Register of applicants required
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall keep a register of all applicants for license, showing for each the date of application, name, place of business, place of residence and whether the license was granted or refused. (b) The register shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded in the register. Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 19(a); T.C.A., § 62-1335.
(a) The commission shall keep a register of all applicants for license, showing for each the date of application, name, place of business, place of residence and whether the license was granted or refused.
(b) The register shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded in the register.
Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 19(a); T.C.A., § 62-1335.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-128 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 4 / Section 62-4-128
Licenses neither transferable nor assignable
Status: in_force

No license issued under this part is transferable or assignable. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 26, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 28.
No license issued under this part is transferable or assignable.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 26, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 28.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-308 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-308
Examination and license fees
Status: in_force

The commission shall prescribe in its rules and regulations all fees to be paid before any examinations shall be given or licenses issued by the commission as provided in this chapter. Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 11(a); 1980, ch. 870, § 5; 1981, ch. 473, § 9; T.C.A., § 62-1321; Acts 1984, ch. 810, § 3; 1989, ch. 89, §§ 14-16; 1989, ch. 523, § 148.
The commission shall prescribe in its rules and regulations all fees to be paid before any examinations shall be given or licenses issued by the commission as provided in this chapter.
Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 11(a); 1980, ch. 870, § 5; 1981, ch. 473, § 9; T.C.A., § 62-1321; Acts 1984, ch. 810, § 3; 1989, ch. 89, §§ 14-16; 1989, ch. 523, § 148.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-25-106 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 25 / Section 62-25-106
Award for damages, costs and attorney fees
Status: in_force

In a civil action, any successful prospective tenant shall be entitled to an award for damages, court costs and reasonable attorney fees. Acts 1978, ch. 663, § 6; T.C.A., § 62-2506.
In a civil action, any successful prospective tenant shall be entitled to an award for damages, court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
Acts 1978, ch. 663, § 6; T.C.A., § 62-2506.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-313 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-313
Notice - Hearing
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Before refusing to issue a license or suspending or revoking an existing license upon the verified written complaint of any person setting out a cause of action under § 62-13-312 , the commission shall, in writing, notify the accused applicant or licensee of its receipt of the complaint, enclosing a copy of the complaint. (2) The accused applicant or licensee shall, within ten (10) days, file with the commission the applicant's or licensee's answer to the complaint, a copy of which shall be transmitted to the complainant. (3) If, after investigation, the commission determines that the matter should have a hearing, a time and place for the hearing shall be set. (4) If, upon review of the complaint or at anytime thereafter, the commission determines that the complaint was not filed in a timely manner or there is no reasonable cause to believe that the applicant or licensee has engaged in the alleged violation or violations of § 62-13-312 , the commission shall issue an order to that effect; and a copy of the order shall be furnished to the complainant, the applicant or licensee and the public officers and persons that the commission deems proper. (b) All notices and answers required or authorized to be made or filed under this section may be served or filed personally or by first-class mail to the last known business address of the addressee. If served personally, the time shall run from the date of service and if by first-class mail, from the postmarked date of the letter enclosing the document. (c) The affirmative vote of a majority of the commission shall be necessary to revoke or suspend a license. (d) In the event the matter contained in the complaint has been filed or made a part of a case pending in any court in this state, the commission may then withhold its decision until the court action has been concluded. (e) Any complaint filed with the commission pursuant to this chapter shall be filed within the longer of the following: (1) Two (2) years from the date of commission of the alleged violation of § 62-13-312 or the date that the complainant actually became aware of the violation; (2) The applicable statute of limitations set out in § 40-2-101 , if the violation of § 62-13-312 also constitutes a criminal offense; or (3) Ten (10) days after a successful criminal prosecution becomes final, if the violation of § 62-13-312 also constitutes a criminal offense and the time required for prosecution of the offense exceeds the time specified in subdivision (e)(1) or (e)(2). Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 549, s 30, eff. 10/1/2021. Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 16(a); 1980, ch. 451, § 4; T.C.A., § 62-1327; Acts 2006, ch. 776, §§ 1, 2.
(a) (1) Before refusing to issue a license or suspending or revoking an existing license upon the verified written complaint of any person setting out a cause of action under § 62-13-312 , the commission shall, in writing, notify the accused applicant or licensee of its receipt of the complaint, enclosing a copy of the complaint. (2) The accused applicant or licensee shall, within ten (10) days, file with the commission the applicant's or licensee's answer to the complaint, a copy of which shall be transmitted to the complainant. (3) If, after investigation, the commission determines that the matter should have a hearing, a time and place for the hearing shall be set. (4) If, upon review of the complaint or at anytime thereafter, the commission determines that the complaint was not filed in a timely manner or there is no reasonable cause to believe that the applicant or licensee has engaged in the alleged violation or violations of § 62-13-312 , the commission shall issue an order to that effect; and a copy of the order shall be furnished to the complainant, the applicant or licensee and the public officers and persons that the commission deems proper.
(1) Before refusing to issue a license or suspending or revoking an existing license upon the verified written complaint of any person setting out a cause of action under § 62-13-312 , the commission shall, in writing, notify the accused applicant or licensee of its receipt of the complaint, enclosing a copy of the complaint.
(2) The accused applicant or licensee shall, within ten (10) days, file with the commission the applicant's or licensee's answer to the complaint, a copy of which shall be transmitted to the complainant.
(3) If, after investigation, the commission determines that the matter should have a hearing, a time and place for the hearing shall be set.
(4) If, upon review of the complaint or at anytime thereafter, the commission determines that the complaint was not filed in a timely manner or there is no reasonable cause to believe that the applicant or licensee has engaged in the alleged violation or violations of § 62-13-312 , the commission shall issue an order to that effect; and a copy of the order shall be furnished to the complainant, the applicant or licensee and the public officers and persons that the commission deems proper.
(b) All notices and answers required or authorized to be made or filed under this section may be served or filed personally or by first-class mail to the last known business address of the addressee. If served personally, the time shall run from the date of service and if by first-class mail, from the postmarked date of the letter enclosing the document.
(c) The affirmative vote of a majority of the commission shall be necessary to revoke or suspend a license.
(d) In the event the matter contained in the complaint has been filed or made a part of a case pending in any court in this state, the commission may then withhold its decision until the court action has been concluded.
(e) Any complaint filed with the commission pursuant to this chapter shall be filed within the longer of the following: (1) Two (2) years from the date of commission of the alleged violation of § 62-13-312 or the date that the complainant actually became aware of the violation; (2) The applicable statute of limitations set out in § 40-2-101 , if the violation of § 62-13-312 also constitutes a criminal offense; or (3) Ten (10) days after a successful criminal prosecution becomes final, if the violation of § 62-13-312 also constitutes a criminal offense and the time required for prosecution of the offense exceeds the time specified in subdivision (e)(1) or (e)(2).
(1) Two (2) years from the date of commission of the alleged violation of § 62-13-312 or the date that the complainant actually became aware of the violation;
(2) The applicable statute of limitations set out in § 40-2-101 , if the violation of § 62-13-312 also constitutes a criminal offense; or
(3) Ten (10) days after a successful criminal prosecution becomes final, if the violation of § 62-13-312 also constitutes a criminal offense and the time required for prosecution of the offense exceeds the time specified in subdivision (e)(1) or (e)(2).
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 549, s 30, eff. 10/1/2021.
Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 16(a); 1980, ch. 451, § 4; T.C.A., § 62-1327; Acts 2006, ch. 776, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-103 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-103
Broker or affiliate identified by single act
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who, directly or indirectly for another, with the intention or upon the promise of receiving any valuable consideration, offers, attempts or agrees to perform or performs any single act defined in § 62-13-102 , whether as a part of a transaction or as an entire transaction, is deemed a broker, affiliate broker or time-share salesperson within the meaning of this chapter. (b) The commission of a single such act by a person required to be licensed under this chapter and not so licensed constitutes a violation of this chapter. Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 4; T.C.A., § 62-1304; Acts 1989, ch. 89, § 2.
(a) Any person who, directly or indirectly for another, with the intention or upon the promise of receiving any valuable consideration, offers, attempts or agrees to perform or performs any single act defined in § 62-13-102 , whether as a part of a transaction or as an entire transaction, is deemed a broker, affiliate broker or time-share salesperson within the meaning of this chapter.
(b) The commission of a single such act by a person required to be licensed under this chapter and not so licensed constitutes a violation of this chapter.
Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 4; T.C.A., § 62-1304; Acts 1989, ch. 89, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-402 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-402
Limited agency
Status: in_force

(a) If a real estate licensee is engaged as an agent, the real estate licensee serves as a limited agent retained to provide real estate services to a client. The licensee shall function as an intermediary in negotiations between the parties to a transaction unless the parties negotiate directly. (b) A real estate licensee shall owe all parties to a transaction the duties enumerated in § 62-13-403 . A licensee shall owe to the licensee's client the duties enumerated in § 62-13-404 . (c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the duties enumerated in §§ 62-13-403 and 62-13-404 shall supersede any fiduciary or common law duties owed by a licensee to the licensee's client on January 1, 1996. Acts 1995, ch. 246, § 4.
(a) If a real estate licensee is engaged as an agent, the real estate licensee serves as a limited agent retained to provide real estate services to a client. The licensee shall function as an intermediary in negotiations between the parties to a transaction unless the parties negotiate directly.
(b) A real estate licensee shall owe all parties to a transaction the duties enumerated in § 62-13-403 . A licensee shall owe to the licensee's client the duties enumerated in § 62-13-404 .
(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the duties enumerated in §§ 62-13-403 and 62-13-404 shall supersede any fiduciary or common law duties owed by a licensee to the licensee's client on January 1, 1996.
Acts 1995, ch. 246, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-3-131 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 3 / Section 62-3-131
Effect of response to signs of domestic violence or referral of client to resources or failure to respond or refer
Status: in_force

(a) A person who holds a certificate of registration under this chapter, and the employer of that person, who responds to signs of domestic violence with a client, refers a client to resources for victims of domestic violence, or fails to respond or refer is not civilly or criminally liable for those actions or inactions. (b) A person who holds a certificate of registration under this chapter, and the employer of that person, who responds, refers, or fails to respond or refer as described in subsection (a) is not subject to the jurisdiction of any board under title 63 by those actions or inactions. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 7, eff. 4/13/2021. Former version repealed by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 964,s 12, eff. 7/1/2014.
(a) A person who holds a certificate of registration under this chapter, and the employer of that person, who responds to signs of domestic violence with a client, refers a client to resources for victims of domestic violence, or fails to respond or refer is not civilly or criminally liable for those actions or inactions.
(b) A person who holds a certificate of registration under this chapter, and the employer of that person, who responds, refers, or fails to respond or refer as described in subsection (a) is not subject to the jurisdiction of any board under title 63 by those actions or inactions.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 7, eff. 4/13/2021.
Former version repealed by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 964,s 12, eff. 7/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-8-103 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 8 / Section 62-8-103
Taxation of lands
Status: in_force

All lands granted by this state to individuals and corporations for the encouragement of the building of ironworks are liable and subject to taxation as other lands. Acts 1859-1860, ch. 30, § 1; Shan., § 3464; Code 1932, §6537; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-803.
All lands granted by this state to individuals and corporations for the encouragement of the building of ironworks are liable and subject to taxation as other lands.
Acts 1859-1860, ch. 30, § 1; Shan., § 3464; Code 1932, §6537; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-803.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-36-112 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 36 / Section 62-36-112
Licensee's seal
Status: in_force

A licensed professional geologist, upon issuance of a certificate of licensure, shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the department, bearing the licensee's name and the legend "licensed professional geologist" and identifying the state of Tennessee. All drawings, reports or other geologic papers or documents involving geologic work, as defined in this chapter, that have been prepared or approved by a licensed geologist or a subordinate employee under the geologist's direction for the use of or for delivery to any person or for public record within this state, shall be signed by the licensee and impressed with the licensee's seal. These acts shall indicate a licensee's responsibility for the drawings, reports or other geologic papers or documents. Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 13.
A licensed professional geologist, upon issuance of a certificate of licensure, shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the department, bearing the licensee's name and the legend "licensed professional geologist" and identifying the state of Tennessee. All drawings, reports or other geologic papers or documents involving geologic work, as defined in this chapter, that have been prepared or approved by a licensed geologist or a subordinate employee under the geologist's direction for the use of or for delivery to any person or for public record within this state, shall be signed by the licensee and impressed with the licensee's seal. These acts shall indicate a licensee's responsibility for the drawings, reports or other geologic papers or documents.
Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-27-103 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 27 / Section 62-27-103
Minimum requirements for polygraph machines
Status: in_force

(a) Any polygraph machine used to test or question individuals for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying truth of statements shall record visually, permanently and simultaneously: (1) A person's cardiovascular pattern; (2) A person's respiratory or breathing pattern; and (3) Electrodermal or galvanic skin response pattern as minimum standards of instrumentation. (b) Patterns of other physiological changes in addition to subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) may also be recorded. (c) The use of any other instrument or device to detect deception or to verify truth of statements that does not meet these minimum instrumentation requirements is prohibited except that another instrument or device may be used by law enforcement officers in the course of their full-time employment with a federal, state or local law enforcement agency who are certified to operate the instrument or device. Acts 1978, ch. 900, § 4; T.C.A., § 62-2703; Acts 2000, ch. 821, § 1.
(a) Any polygraph machine used to test or question individuals for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying truth of statements shall record visually, permanently and simultaneously: (1) A person's cardiovascular pattern; (2) A person's respiratory or breathing pattern; and (3) Electrodermal or galvanic skin response pattern as minimum standards of instrumentation.
(1) A person's cardiovascular pattern;
(2) A person's respiratory or breathing pattern; and
(3) Electrodermal or galvanic skin response pattern as minimum standards of instrumentation.
(b) Patterns of other physiological changes in addition to subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) may also be recorded.
(c) The use of any other instrument or device to detect deception or to verify truth of statements that does not meet these minimum instrumentation requirements is prohibited except that another instrument or device may be used by law enforcement officers in the course of their full-time employment with a federal, state or local law enforcement agency who are certified to operate the instrument or device.
Acts 1978, ch. 900, § 4; T.C.A., § 62-2703; Acts 2000, ch. 821, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-44-102 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 44 / Section 62-44-102
Identification of seller
Status: in_force

(a) All dealers in used or surplused building materials shall obtain from the seller of the used or surplused building materials proper identification consisting of the seller's name and address and the seller's driver license number or vehicle license plate number or social security number. (b) In lieu of obtaining any of the above identification, if the seller is a building materials dealer who has registered with the county clerk in accordance with § 67-4-706 , the seller shall provide an invoice, which shall include the name and address of the dealer or provide a sworn affidavit, including the name and address of the seller, the name and address of the person, firm or source from whom or which the seller acquired the used or surplused building materials and the condition and quantity of the used or surplused building materials. (c) All dealers shall keep the records for a period of three (3) years and the records shall be filed by date of purchase. Acts 1997 , ch. 132, § 6.
(a) All dealers in used or surplused building materials shall obtain from the seller of the used or surplused building materials proper identification consisting of the seller's name and address and the seller's driver license number or vehicle license plate number or social security number.
(b) In lieu of obtaining any of the above identification, if the seller is a building materials dealer who has registered with the county clerk in accordance with § 67-4-706 , the seller shall provide an invoice, which shall include the name and address of the dealer or provide a sworn affidavit, including the name and address of the seller, the name and address of the person, firm or source from whom or which the seller acquired the used or surplused building materials and the condition and quantity of the used or surplused building materials.
(c) All dealers shall keep the records for a period of three (3) years and the records shall be filed by date of purchase.
Acts 1997 , ch. 132, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-109 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 35 / Section 62-35-109
License not transferable or assignable
Status: in_force

No contract security company license shall be transferable or assignable. Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 9.
No contract security company license shall be transferable or assignable.
Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-7-110 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 7 / Section 62-7-110
Penalty for riotous conduct
Status: in_force

A right of action is given to any keeper of any hotel, inn, theater, public house, common carrier or restaurant against any person guilty of turbulent or riotous conduct within or about the hotel, inn, theater, public house, common carrier or restaurant, and any person found guilty of so doing commits a Class C misdemeanor. The owner or persons so offended against may sue in the owner's or offended person's own name for the turbulent or riotous conduct. Acts 1875, ch. 130, § 2; Shan., § 3047; mod. Code 1932, § 5263; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-711; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
A right of action is given to any keeper of any hotel, inn, theater, public house, common carrier or restaurant against any person guilty of turbulent or riotous conduct within or about the hotel, inn, theater, public house, common carrier or restaurant, and any person found guilty of so doing commits a Class C misdemeanor. The owner or persons so offended against may sue in the owner's or offended person's own name for the turbulent or riotous conduct.
Acts 1875, ch. 130, § 2; Shan., § 3047; mod. Code 1932, § 5263; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-711; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-314 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-314
Use of names of unregistered persons restricted
Status: in_force

The name of any living person who has not been licensed as provided in this chapter shall not be shown or displayed upon any funeral establishment, or used alone, in, as part of or in connection, association, combination or together with the name or title of any person, firm, corporation or other form of enterprise engaged in undertaking or embalming, on any card, sign, stationery or other printed or written instrument or device, in any announcement or advertisement or in any manner so as to give or tend to give the impression that the person is licensed or entitled to practice either as a funeral director or embalmer. Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 18 (Williams, § 7140.18); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-521.
The name of any living person who has not been licensed as provided in this chapter shall not be shown or displayed upon any funeral establishment, or used alone, in, as part of or in connection, association, combination or together with the name or title of any person, firm, corporation or other form of enterprise engaged in undertaking or embalming, on any card, sign, stationery or other printed or written instrument or device, in any announcement or advertisement or in any manner so as to give or tend to give the impression that the person is licensed or entitled to practice either as a funeral director or embalmer.
Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 18 (Williams, § 7140.18); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-521.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-407 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-407
Hearing and judicial review of contested cases
Status: in_force

The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, part 5, governs all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this part. Acts 2004, ch. 826, § 8.
The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, part 5, governs all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this part.
Acts 2004, ch. 826, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-18-204 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 18 / Section 62-18-204
Restrictions on the practice of soil science
Status: in_force

No person shall: (1) Classify soils pursuant to the use and application of the USDA soil taxonomy standard, as revised, prepare any soil maps, reports, or documents resulting from the classification of soils, other than a licensed professional soil scientist or a subordinate under such soil scientist's direction; (2) Practice soil science in this state unless such person is licensed under this part. A certificate of licensure is not transferable; (3) Offer to practice soil science in this state unless such person is licensed under this part. To offer to practice soil science in this state includes the making of a verbal claim, displaying a sign or other advertisement, using letterhead, printing cards, or using in connection with a person's name any title or description stating or implying that the person is a licensed professional soil scientist; (4) On or after July 1, 2011, seal or stamp any plans, plats, reports or other documents with the seal or stamp of a licensed professional soil scientist, or use in any manner the title "licensed professional soil scientist" or the title of any licensed certified specialty soil scientist unless licensed or licensed and certified under this part; (5) Affix such person's signature, seal, or stamp to any maps, reports, or other documents after such person's licensure has expired or has been suspended or revoked, unless such person's licensure has been renewed or reissued; (6) Give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the commissioner when seeking to obtain the person's certificate of licensure; (7) Falsely impersonate any other licensee of like or different name; or (8) Attempt to use an expired or revoked certificate of licensure or continue to practice soil science at any time during a period during which the commissioner has suspended or revoked the person's certificate of licensure. Acts 2010, ch. 1032, § 5.
No person shall:
(1) Classify soils pursuant to the use and application of the USDA soil taxonomy standard, as revised, prepare any soil maps, reports, or documents resulting from the classification of soils, other than a licensed professional soil scientist or a subordinate under such soil scientist's direction;
(2) Practice soil science in this state unless such person is licensed under this part. A certificate of licensure is not transferable;
(3) Offer to practice soil science in this state unless such person is licensed under this part. To offer to practice soil science in this state includes the making of a verbal claim, displaying a sign or other advertisement, using letterhead, printing cards, or using in connection with a person's name any title or description stating or implying that the person is a licensed professional soil scientist;
(4) On or after July 1, 2011, seal or stamp any plans, plats, reports or other documents with the seal or stamp of a licensed professional soil scientist, or use in any manner the title "licensed professional soil scientist" or the title of any licensed certified specialty soil scientist unless licensed or licensed and certified under this part;
(5) Affix such person's signature, seal, or stamp to any maps, reports, or other documents after such person's licensure has expired or has been suspended or revoked, unless such person's licensure has been renewed or reissued;
(6) Give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the commissioner when seeking to obtain the person's certificate of licensure;
(7) Falsely impersonate any other licensee of like or different name; or
(8) Attempt to use an expired or revoked certificate of licensure or continue to practice soil science at any time during a period during which the commissioner has suspended or revoked the person's certificate of licensure.
Acts 2010, ch. 1032, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-20-107 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 20 / Section 62-20-107
Qualifications of applicant
Status: in_force

No license to conduct or operate a collection service business in this state shall be issued to any person: (1) Who is not trustworthy; (2) Who does not have a proven reputation for honesty and fair dealings; (3) Who is not financially responsible; (4) Who, in the opinion of the board, is not competent to engage in the collection of the accounts and claims of others; (5) Who, within the past seven (7) years, has been convicted in any court of fraud or any felony or had judgment entered against the person in any court for failure to account to a client for money or property collected; (6) Whose license to practice law has been suspended or revoked within the past seven (7) years; (7) Who, unless a nonresident applicant, does not maintain in this state a regular office in which are kept complete records of collections and claims handled for clients and against debtors residing in this state; (8) Who, unless a nonresident applicant, does not maintain in this state bank accounts with sufficient funds at all times to disburse amounts due clients; and (9) Who, within the past seven (7) years, has filed a petition under the federal bankruptcy laws or state insolvency laws or has had a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer appointed by a court for the person's business or property. Acts 1981, ch. 170, § 7; 1988, ch. 823, § 8.
No license to conduct or operate a collection service business in this state shall be issued to any person:
(1) Who is not trustworthy;
(2) Who does not have a proven reputation for honesty and fair dealings;
(3) Who is not financially responsible;
(4) Who, in the opinion of the board, is not competent to engage in the collection of the accounts and claims of others;
(5) Who, within the past seven (7) years, has been convicted in any court of fraud or any felony or had judgment entered against the person in any court for failure to account to a client for money or property collected;
(6) Whose license to practice law has been suspended or revoked within the past seven (7) years;
(7) Who, unless a nonresident applicant, does not maintain in this state a regular office in which are kept complete records of collections and claims handled for clients and against debtors residing in this state;
(8) Who, unless a nonresident applicant, does not maintain in this state bank accounts with sufficient funds at all times to disburse amounts due clients; and
(9) Who, within the past seven (7) years, has filed a petition under the federal bankruptcy laws or state insolvency laws or has had a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer appointed by a court for the person's business or property.
Acts 1981, ch. 170, § 7; 1988, ch. 823, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-19-124 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 19 / Section 62-19-124
Court costs and attorney's fees in collection actions
Status: in_force

Any judgment obtained by a licensed auctioneer as the result of an action in the courts of this state for the collection of the sales price for goods or real estate sold by a licensed auctioneer or affiliate auctioneer may include an award for court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 471,s 7, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1985, ch. 272, § 1.
Any judgment obtained by a licensed auctioneer as the result of an action in the courts of this state for the collection of the sales price for goods or real estate sold by a licensed auctioneer or affiliate auctioneer may include an award for court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 471,s 7, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1985, ch. 272, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-110 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-110
Register of applicants - Roster of licensees
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall keep a register of all applicants for license, showing for each applicant the date of application, name, qualifications, place of business, place of residence and whether license was granted or refused. (b) The books and register of the board shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded in the books and register. (c) A roster showing the name, business address, business telephone number and qualifying agent of each licensed contractor shall be prepared by the executive director of the board. The roster may be printed by the board, the expense of which shall be part of the expenses of the board as provided in § 56-1-302 . Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 11; 1980, ch. 652, § 1; T.C.A., § 62-611; Acts 1989, ch. 487, § 3; 1994, ch. 986, § 4; 2001, ch. 261, § 2.
(a) The executive director shall keep a register of all applicants for license, showing for each applicant the date of application, name, qualifications, place of business, place of residence and whether license was granted or refused.
(b) The books and register of the board shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded in the books and register.
(c) A roster showing the name, business address, business telephone number and qualifying agent of each licensed contractor shall be prepared by the executive director of the board. The roster may be printed by the board, the expense of which shall be part of the expenses of the board as provided in § 56-1-302 .
Acts 1976, ch. 822, § 11; 1980, ch. 652, § 1; T.C.A., § 62-611; Acts 1989, ch. 487, § 3; 1994, ch. 986, § 4; 2001, ch. 261, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-21-112 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 21 / Section 62-21-112
Examination of license applicants - Fees
Status: in_force

(a) The cost for an initial examination of a license applicant is established by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 for each category in which examination is requested. (b) (1) When a license application has been examined and the applicant fails to meet the qualifications for licensure, the applicant may be examined at a subsequent date in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner. Each application for reexamination is accompanied by a reexamination fee established by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 for each category in which examination is requested. (2) An applicant shall submit a separate application and reexamination fee each time a reexamination is requested for any category except the category of private pesticide applicator. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 640, s 6, eff. 4/1/2020. Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 12; 1981, ch. 78, § 3; T.C.A., § 62-2112; Acts 1991, ch. 441, §§ 2, 3.
(a) The cost for an initial examination of a license applicant is established by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 for each category in which examination is requested.
(b) (1) When a license application has been examined and the applicant fails to meet the qualifications for licensure, the applicant may be examined at a subsequent date in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner. Each application for reexamination is accompanied by a reexamination fee established by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 for each category in which examination is requested. (2) An applicant shall submit a separate application and reexamination fee each time a reexamination is requested for any category except the category of private pesticide applicator.
(1) When a license application has been examined and the applicant fails to meet the qualifications for licensure, the applicant may be examined at a subsequent date in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner. Each application for reexamination is accompanied by a reexamination fee established by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 for each category in which examination is requested.
(2) An applicant shall submit a separate application and reexamination fee each time a reexamination is requested for any category except the category of private pesticide applicator.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 640, s 6, eff. 4/1/2020.
Acts 1978, ch. 844, § 12; 1981, ch. 78, § 3; T.C.A., § 62-2112; Acts 1991, ch. 441, §§ 2, 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-1-109 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 1 / Section 62-1-109
Persons certified under prior law
Status: in_force

Persons who on October 1, 1998, held licenses as public accountants issued under prior law of this state shall be entitled to have their registrations renewed upon fulfillment of the continuing professional education requirements for renewal of certificates set out in § 62-1-107 and on the renewal cycle and payment of fees there prescribed for renewal of certificates. Any registration not so renewed shall expire three (3) years after October 1, 1998. Firms of public accountants holding permits to practice as firms of public accountants issued under prior law of this state shall be entitled to have their permits to practice renewed pursuant to the procedures and subject to the requirements for renewal of permits to practice for firms of certified public accountants set out in § 62-1-108 . So long as the public accountant licensees hold valid registrations and permits to practice, they shall be entitled to perform attest services to the same extent as holders of certificates and other holders of permits, and, in addition, they shall be entitled to use the title "public accountants" and "PA," but no other title. The holder of a registration issued under this section may only perform attest services in a firm that holds a permit issued under § 62-1-108 . Acts 1998, ch. 700, § 4.
Persons who on October 1, 1998, held licenses as public accountants issued under prior law of this state shall be entitled to have their registrations renewed upon fulfillment of the continuing professional education requirements for renewal of certificates set out in § 62-1-107 and on the renewal cycle and payment of fees there prescribed for renewal of certificates. Any registration not so renewed shall expire three (3) years after October 1, 1998. Firms of public accountants holding permits to practice as firms of public accountants issued under prior law of this state shall be entitled to have their permits to practice renewed pursuant to the procedures and subject to the requirements for renewal of permits to practice for firms of certified public accountants set out in § 62-1-108 . So long as the public accountant licensees hold valid registrations and permits to practice, they shall be entitled to perform attest services to the same extent as holders of certificates and other holders of permits, and, in addition, they shall be entitled to use the title "public accountants" and "PA," but no other title. The holder of a registration issued under this section may only perform attest services in a firm that holds a permit issued under § 62-1-108 .
Acts 1998, ch. 700, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-707 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-707
Funeral establishment's right to rely on contract or authorization
Status: in_force

Any person signing a funeral service agreement, cremation authorization form, or any other authorization for disposition shall be deemed to warrant the truthfulness of any facts set forth therein, including the identity of the decedent whose remains are to be buried, cremated, or otherwise disposed of, and the party's authority to order such disposition. A funeral establishment shall have the right to rely on such funeral service contract or authorization and shall have the authority to carry out the instructions of the person whom the funeral establishment reasonably believes holds the right of disposition. No funeral establishment is responsible for contacting or independently investigating the existence of any next-of-kin or relative of the decedent. Acts 2012, ch. 828, § 2.
Any person signing a funeral service agreement, cremation authorization form, or any other authorization for disposition shall be deemed to warrant the truthfulness of any facts set forth therein, including the identity of the decedent whose remains are to be buried, cremated, or otherwise disposed of, and the party's authority to order such disposition. A funeral establishment shall have the right to rely on such funeral service contract or authorization and shall have the authority to carry out the instructions of the person whom the funeral establishment reasonably believes holds the right of disposition. No funeral establishment is responsible for contacting or independently investigating the existence of any next-of-kin or relative of the decedent.
Acts 2012, ch. 828, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-1-121 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 1 / Section 62-1-121
Fund of the state board of accountancy
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all moneys collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury in a separate fund to be known as the fund of the state board of accountancy. (b) Disbursements from the fund shall be made solely for the purpose of defraying expenses incurred in the implementation and enforcement of this chapter. (c) No such expenses shall be payable from the general fund of the state. (d) Any part of the fund of the state board of accountancy remaining at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund, but shall be carried forward until expended in accordance with this chapter. (e) The board shall budget annually in advance its expenditures for programs, services, allocated overhead or charge backs and other normal operating expenses as determined by the board. These expenditures so established shall be budgeted at the beginning of the year by the board, not to exceed the fees to be received by the board, including the excesses accumulated in the fund of the board. The commissioner of finance and administration shall inform the board annually, in advance for budgeting purposes, the allocation of all overhead or charge backs to the board. (f) Subject to approval of the comptroller of the treasury and the commissioner of finance and administration, the board may also contract for services to carry out this chapter. Acts 1989, ch. 443, § 23; 1995, ch. 446, § 2; 1998, ch. 700, § 10.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all moneys collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury in a separate fund to be known as the fund of the state board of accountancy.
(b) Disbursements from the fund shall be made solely for the purpose of defraying expenses incurred in the implementation and enforcement of this chapter.
(c) No such expenses shall be payable from the general fund of the state.
(d) Any part of the fund of the state board of accountancy remaining at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund, but shall be carried forward until expended in accordance with this chapter.
(e) The board shall budget annually in advance its expenditures for programs, services, allocated overhead or charge backs and other normal operating expenses as determined by the board. These expenditures so established shall be budgeted at the beginning of the year by the board, not to exceed the fees to be received by the board, including the excesses accumulated in the fund of the board. The commissioner of finance and administration shall inform the board annually, in advance for budgeting purposes, the allocation of all overhead or charge backs to the board.
(f) Subject to approval of the comptroller of the treasury and the commissioner of finance and administration, the board may also contract for services to carry out this chapter.
Acts 1989, ch. 443, § 23; 1995, ch. 446, § 2; 1998, ch. 700, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-26-228 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 26 / Section 62-26-228
Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person violating this part or any rule promulgated under this part commits a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1990, ch. 780, § 24; 1989, ch. 591, § 111.
Any person violating this part or any rule promulgated under this part commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1990, ch. 780, § 24; 1989, ch. 591, § 111.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-26-220 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 26 / Section 62-26-220
Distribution of copies of this part
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall provide a copy of this part and any rules promulgated under this part to: (1) Each licensee every two (2) years at no charge; and (2) Any other person, upon request, for a reasonable fee that the commissioner may fix. Acts 1990, ch. 780, § 21; 1991, ch. 457, § 22.
The commissioner shall provide a copy of this part and any rules promulgated under this part to:
(1) Each licensee every two (2) years at no charge; and
(2) Any other person, upon request, for a reasonable fee that the commissioner may fix.
Acts 1990, ch. 780, § 21; 1991, ch. 457, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-109 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-109
Injunctions authorized for enforcement
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers and duties otherwise conferred upon the commission in this chapter, the commission is empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction of any person in this state who is violating this chapter, either with or without a license under this chapter, to enjoin the person from continuing the violation; and jurisdiction is conferred upon the circuit and chancery courts of this state to hear and determine the causes. Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 18(d); T.C.A., § 62-1338.
In addition to the powers and duties otherwise conferred upon the commission in this chapter, the commission is empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction of any person in this state who is violating this chapter, either with or without a license under this chapter, to enjoin the person from continuing the violation; and jurisdiction is conferred upon the circuit and chancery courts of this state to hear and determine the causes.
Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 18(d); T.C.A., § 62-1338.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-110 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 13 / Section 62-13-110
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person acting as a broker, affiliate broker, time-share salesperson or acquisition agent without first obtaining a license commits a Class B misdemeanor. (2) A corporation that violates subdivision (a)(1) is ineligible to obtain a license for a period of one (1) year from the date of conviction of the offense. (b) Any person acting as a broker, affiliate broker, time-share salesperson or acquisition agent without first obtaining a license who has received any money or the equivalent of money as a fee, commission, compensation or profit by or in consequence of a violation of this chapter, is, in addition, liable for a penalty of no less than the amount of the sum of money so received and no more than three (3) times the sum so received, as may be determined by the court, which penalty may be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction by any person aggrieved. Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 18(a), (b), (c); T.C.A., § 62-1339; Acts 1982, ch. 589, §§ 1, 2; 1982, ch. 864, §§ 11, 12; 1989, ch. 89, § 5; 1989, ch. 591, § 112; 2002, ch. 812, § 3.
(a) (1) Any person acting as a broker, affiliate broker, time-share salesperson or acquisition agent without first obtaining a license commits a Class B misdemeanor. (2) A corporation that violates subdivision (a)(1) is ineligible to obtain a license for a period of one (1) year from the date of conviction of the offense.
(1) Any person acting as a broker, affiliate broker, time-share salesperson or acquisition agent without first obtaining a license commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(2) A corporation that violates subdivision (a)(1) is ineligible to obtain a license for a period of one (1) year from the date of conviction of the offense.
(b) Any person acting as a broker, affiliate broker, time-share salesperson or acquisition agent without first obtaining a license who has received any money or the equivalent of money as a fee, commission, compensation or profit by or in consequence of a violation of this chapter, is, in addition, liable for a penalty of no less than the amount of the sum of money so received and no more than three (3) times the sum so received, as may be determined by the court, which penalty may be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction by any person aggrieved.
Acts 1973, ch. 181, § 18(a), (b), (c); T.C.A., § 62-1339; Acts 1982, ch. 589, §§ 1, 2; 1982, ch. 864, §§ 11, 12; 1989, ch. 89, § 5; 1989, ch. 591, § 112; 2002, ch. 812, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-603 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-603
Approval of courses - Qualification
Status: in_force

A continuing education course or workshop shall be qualified for approval if the board determines that it: (1) Constitutes an organized program of learning, including a symposium, that contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee; (2) Is related to the practice of mortuary science or funeral directing; (3) Is conducted by individuals considered experts in the subject matter of the program by reason of education, training or experience; and (4) Is accompanied by a paper, manual or written outline that substantially describes the subject matter of the program. Acts 1997, ch. 275, § 4.
A continuing education course or workshop shall be qualified for approval if the board determines that it:
(1) Constitutes an organized program of learning, including a symposium, that contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee;
(2) Is related to the practice of mortuary science or funeral directing;
(3) Is conducted by individuals considered experts in the subject matter of the program by reason of education, training or experience; and
(4) Is accompanied by a paper, manual or written outline that substantially describes the subject matter of the program.
Acts 1997, ch. 275, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-311 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-311
Certification examination
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this chapter that any certification examination be consistent with and equivalent to the uniform state certification examination issued or endorsed by the appraisal qualifications board of the appraisal foundation, and the commission may adopt changes in the examination to meet these criteria. An original certification as a state certified real estate appraiser shall not be issued to any person who has not demonstrated through a written examination process that the person possesses the following: (1) Appropriate knowledge of technical terms commonly used in or related to real estate appraising, appraisal report writing and economic concepts applicable to real estate; (2) Understanding of the principles of land economics, real estate appraisal processes and of problems likely to be encountered in gathering, interpreting and processing of data in carrying out appraisal disciplines; (3) Understanding of the standards for the development and communication of real estate appraisals as provided in this chapter; (4) Knowledge of theories of depreciation, cost estimating, methods of capitalization and the mathematics of real estate appraisal that are appropriate for the classification of certificate applied for; (5) Knowledge of other principles and procedures as may be appropriate for the respective classifications; (6) Basic understanding of real estate law; and (7) Understanding of the types of misconduct for which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a state certified real estate appraiser. Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 20.
It is the intent of this chapter that any certification examination be consistent with and equivalent to the uniform state certification examination issued or endorsed by the appraisal qualifications board of the appraisal foundation, and the commission may adopt changes in the examination to meet these criteria. An original certification as a state certified real estate appraiser shall not be issued to any person who has not demonstrated through a written examination process that the person possesses the following:
(1) Appropriate knowledge of technical terms commonly used in or related to real estate appraising, appraisal report writing and economic concepts applicable to real estate;
(2) Understanding of the principles of land economics, real estate appraisal processes and of problems likely to be encountered in gathering, interpreting and processing of data in carrying out appraisal disciplines;
(3) Understanding of the standards for the development and communication of real estate appraisals as provided in this chapter;
(4) Knowledge of theories of depreciation, cost estimating, methods of capitalization and the mathematics of real estate appraisal that are appropriate for the classification of certificate applied for;
(5) Knowledge of other principles and procedures as may be appropriate for the respective classifications;
(6) Basic understanding of real estate law; and
(7) Understanding of the types of misconduct for which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a state certified real estate appraiser.
Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-2-806 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 2 / Section 62-2-806
Furnishing of examination results to other states
Status: in_force

(a) When requested to do so, the board may allow candidates who have commenced examinations in Tennessee as outlined under § 62-2-804(a) to finish taking parts of these examinations in any other state; provided, that the other state approved this procedure and has established a method of accomplishing it. (b) The board shall upon proper application forward the grades achieved by a candidate in the various sections of the examination given under its jurisdiction to other duly constituted landscape architectural registration boards for their use in evaluating and utilizing the results in registering the individual within their jurisdiction. The request for transfer shall include a statement of concurrence by the other board and a description of the information it will require. The candidate shall state the applicant's need for requesting transfer and pay a fee established by the board. The transfer shall terminate the candidate's current application to this board for registration. Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 22.
(a) When requested to do so, the board may allow candidates who have commenced examinations in Tennessee as outlined under § 62-2-804(a) to finish taking parts of these examinations in any other state; provided, that the other state approved this procedure and has established a method of accomplishing it.
(b) The board shall upon proper application forward the grades achieved by a candidate in the various sections of the examination given under its jurisdiction to other duly constituted landscape architectural registration boards for their use in evaluating and utilizing the results in registering the individual within their jurisdiction. The request for transfer shall include a statement of concurrence by the other board and a description of the information it will require. The candidate shall state the applicant's need for requesting transfer and pay a fee established by the board. The transfer shall terminate the candidate's current application to this board for registration.
Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-610 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-610
Failure to meet requirements - Falsification of course records
Status: in_force

(a) The license of any funeral director or embalmer who has not met the continuing education requirements prescribed in this chapter shall not be renewed. (b) Any licensee who submits credits for continuing education hours not attended or incomplete or submits falsified information shall be subject to discipline by the board. Acts 1997, ch. 275, § 11.
(a) The license of any funeral director or embalmer who has not met the continuing education requirements prescribed in this chapter shall not be renewed.
(b) Any licensee who submits credits for continuing education hours not attended or incomplete or submits falsified information shall be subject to discipline by the board.
Acts 1997, ch. 275, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-2-601 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 2 / Section 62-2-601
Practice - Disclosure
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation, partnership or firm offering architectural, engineering or landscape architectural service to the public may engage in the practice of architecture, engineering or landscape architecture in this state; provided, that at least one (1) of the principals or officers of the corporation, partnership or firm is in responsible charge of the practice and is registered as required in this chapter for architects, engineers and landscape architects or is otherwise by this chapter authorized to practice. The same exemptions shall apply to corporations, partnerships and firms as apply to individuals under this chapter. (b) Corporations, partnerships or firms offering engineering, architectural or landscape architectural service to the public shall file with the board, on a form prescribed by the board, a listing of names and addresses of all principals and officers, as well as the principals or officers duly registered to practice architecture, engineering or landscape architecture in this state who are in responsible charge of the practice in this state. The corporations, partnerships or firms shall advise the board in writing within sixty (60) days of any change of status. Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 32; T.C.A., § 62-232; Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 20.
(a) A corporation, partnership or firm offering architectural, engineering or landscape architectural service to the public may engage in the practice of architecture, engineering or landscape architecture in this state; provided, that at least one (1) of the principals or officers of the corporation, partnership or firm is in responsible charge of the practice and is registered as required in this chapter for architects, engineers and landscape architects or is otherwise by this chapter authorized to practice. The same exemptions shall apply to corporations, partnerships and firms as apply to individuals under this chapter.
(b) Corporations, partnerships or firms offering engineering, architectural or landscape architectural service to the public shall file with the board, on a form prescribed by the board, a listing of names and addresses of all principals and officers, as well as the principals or officers duly registered to practice architecture, engineering or landscape architecture in this state who are in responsible charge of the practice in this state. The corporations, partnerships or firms shall advise the board in writing within sixty (60) days of any change of status.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 32; T.C.A., § 62-232; Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-19-120 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 19 / Section 62-19-120
Effect of revocation of auctioneer's license on affiliate auctioneers
Status: in_force

The license of an affiliate auctioneer shall be automatically suspended upon the revocation or suspension of the license of the auctioneer by whom the affiliate auctioneer is employed. The affiliate auctioneer may retain the affiliate auctioneer's license by transferring to the employment of another licensed auctioneer within twenty-one (21) days of the effective date of the revocation or suspension. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 471,s 7, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, ch. 335, § 21; T.C.A., § 62-1921; Acts 1983, ch. 250, § 18.
The license of an affiliate auctioneer shall be automatically suspended upon the revocation or suspension of the license of the auctioneer by whom the affiliate auctioneer is employed. The affiliate auctioneer may retain the affiliate auctioneer's license by transferring to the employment of another licensed auctioneer within twenty-one (21) days of the effective date of the revocation or suspension.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 471,s 7, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1967, ch. 335, § 21; T.C.A., § 62-1921; Acts 1983, ch. 250, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-18-107 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 18 / Section 62-18-107
Deposit of fees - Operating funds
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary of the board shall receive and account for all moneys derived under this part and shall deposit the moneys into the state treasury as provided by law. (b) Financial operation of the board shall be governed by existing laws and financial practices of this state. (c) All expenses certified by the board as properly and necessarily incurred in the discharge of its duties, including authorized compensation and the necessary expenses incident to cooperation with like boards of other states, shall be paid on the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration issued on requisitions signed by the chair and secretary of the board. (d) Funds received under this part shall be subject to allotment by the commissioner, and no expenditures shall be made by the board out of fees collected by it unless and until the allotments have been made by the commissioner under §§ 4-3-1006 , 9-4-5101 - 9-6-5106 and 9-6-5108 - 9-6-5114, inclusive. Acts 1969, ch. 207, § 7; 1972, ch. 578, § 1; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(106); 1978, ch. 906, § 27; T.C.A., § 62-1807; Acts 1984, ch. 676, § 10.
(a) The secretary of the board shall receive and account for all moneys derived under this part and shall deposit the moneys into the state treasury as provided by law.
(b) Financial operation of the board shall be governed by existing laws and financial practices of this state.
(c) All expenses certified by the board as properly and necessarily incurred in the discharge of its duties, including authorized compensation and the necessary expenses incident to cooperation with like boards of other states, shall be paid on the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration issued on requisitions signed by the chair and secretary of the board.
(d) Funds received under this part shall be subject to allotment by the commissioner, and no expenditures shall be made by the board out of fees collected by it unless and until the allotments have been made by the commissioner under §§ 4-3-1006 , 9-4-5101 - 9-6-5106 and 9-6-5108 - 9-6-5114, inclusive.
Acts 1969, ch. 207, § 7; 1972, ch. 578, § 1; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(106); 1978, ch. 906, § 27; T.C.A., § 62-1807; Acts 1984, ch. 676, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-10-102 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 10 / Section 62-10-102
Marking of plants
Status: in_force

Every laundry plant shall be plainly marked with a sign posted upon the building bearing the name of the laundry, if operated under a corporate or trade name, or the name of the proprietor. Acts 1937, ch. 94, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.45 (Williams, § 7182.47); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-1002.
Every laundry plant shall be plainly marked with a sign posted upon the building bearing the name of the laundry, if operated under a corporate or trade name, or the name of the proprietor.
Acts 1937, ch. 94, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.45 (Williams, § 7182.47); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-1002.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-2-301 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 2 / Section 62-2-301
General requirements for registration
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall, upon application for a certificate of registration, on the prescribed form and the payment by the applicant of a fee as prescribed by the board, consider the application, and, in proper cases, issue a certificate of registration, either as an architect, as an engineer, as a registered interior designer or as a landscape architect, to any person who submits evidence satisfactory to the board that the person is fully qualified to practice architecture, engineering or landscape architecture or use the title "registered interior designer." No person shall be eligible for registration who does not speak and write the English language and who is not of good character and repute. (b) No person shall be granted any combination of licenses as architect, engineer, registered interior designer or landscape architect unless the person makes a separate application and pays a separate fee for each profession, both original fee and annual renewal fee, and is found by the board to be qualified for a license in each profession. Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 9; T.C.A., § 62-209; Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 15; 1991, ch. 164, §§ 18-20; 1997, ch. 33, §§ 9, 10.
(a) The board shall, upon application for a certificate of registration, on the prescribed form and the payment by the applicant of a fee as prescribed by the board, consider the application, and, in proper cases, issue a certificate of registration, either as an architect, as an engineer, as a registered interior designer or as a landscape architect, to any person who submits evidence satisfactory to the board that the person is fully qualified to practice architecture, engineering or landscape architecture or use the title "registered interior designer." No person shall be eligible for registration who does not speak and write the English language and who is not of good character and repute.
(b) No person shall be granted any combination of licenses as architect, engineer, registered interior designer or landscape architect unless the person makes a separate application and pays a separate fee for each profession, both original fee and annual renewal fee, and is found by the board to be qualified for a license in each profession.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 9; T.C.A., § 62-209; Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 15; 1991, ch. 164, §§ 18-20; 1997, ch. 33, §§ 9, 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-114 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 35 / Section 62-35-114
Certificates of insurance - General liability coverage
Status: in_force

All licensees and employers of private security guards/officers shall retain a certificate of insurance evidencing general liability coverage for the negligent act or acts of the principal insured or the principal insured's agents operating in the course and scope of employment for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, with endorsements for personal injury, including false arrest, libel, slander and invasion of privacy, in the minimum amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for bodily or personal injury and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for property damage. The certificate shall be available for inspection during normal business hours on request of the commissioner or duly appointed and identified representative or representatives. The certificates shall provide that the insurance shall not be modified or cancelled without thirty (30) days' prior notice to the commissioner. All persons required to be insured by this chapter must be insured by a carrier approved in the state in which the insurance has been purchased or in this state. Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 14; 1988, ch. 987, § 3.
All licensees and employers of private security guards/officers shall retain a certificate of insurance evidencing general liability coverage for the negligent act or acts of the principal insured or the principal insured's agents operating in the course and scope of employment for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, with endorsements for personal injury, including false arrest, libel, slander and invasion of privacy, in the minimum amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for bodily or personal injury and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for property damage. The certificate shall be available for inspection during normal business hours on request of the commissioner or duly appointed and identified representative or representatives. The certificates shall provide that the insurance shall not be modified or cancelled without thirty (30) days' prior notice to the commissioner. All persons required to be insured by this chapter must be insured by a carrier approved in the state in which the insurance has been purchased or in this state.
Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 14; 1988, ch. 987, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-301 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-301
Publication of examination rules
Status: in_force

The board of funeral directors and embalmers shall publish its rules and regulations covering subjects to be included in all examinations, the method of conducting the examinations and other matters pertaining to the examinations. Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 7 (Williams, § 7140.7); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-508; Acts 2001, ch. 188, § 1.
The board of funeral directors and embalmers shall publish its rules and regulations covering subjects to be included in all examinations, the method of conducting the examinations and other matters pertaining to the examinations.
Acts 1951, ch. 13, § 7 (Williams, § 7140.7); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-508; Acts 2001, ch. 188, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-29-106 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 29 / Section 62-29-106
Counties exempt from application
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to the following counties of this state having the following populations, according to the 1960 federal census or any subsequent federal census: not less than nor more than 5,100 5,200 8,500 8,600 9,500 9,570 10,700 10,800 12,075 12,100 12,300 12,350 12,500 12,550 14,700 15,400 16,000 16,500 17,000 17,500 18,000 18,500 21,500 21,750 24,500 25,000 36,000 37,000 41,560 41,685 52,000 53,000 56,000 57,000 Acts 1969, ch. 317, § 6; 1970, ch. 555, § 1; 1970, ch. 585, § 1; 1972, ch. 451, § 1; T.C.A., § 67-5706.
This part shall not apply to the following counties of this state having the following populations, according to the 1960 federal census or any subsequent federal census:
not less than nor more than 5,100 5,200 8,500 8,600 9,500 9,570 10,700 10,800 12,075 12,100 12,300 12,350 12,500 12,550 14,700 15,400 16,000 16,500 17,000 17,500 18,000 18,500 21,500 21,750 24,500 25,000 36,000 37,000 41,560 41,685 52,000 53,000 56,000 57,000
not less than
nor more than
5,100
5,200
8,500
8,600
9,500
9,570
10,700
10,800
12,075
12,100
12,300
12,350
12,500
12,550
14,700
15,400
16,000
16,500
17,000
17,500
18,000
18,500
21,500
21,750
24,500
25,000
36,000
37,000
41,560
41,685
52,000
53,000
56,000
57,000
Acts 1969, ch. 317, § 6; 1970, ch. 555, § 1; 1970, ch. 585, § 1; 1972, ch. 451, § 1; T.C.A., § 67-5706.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-428 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-428
Requirements for certain AMCs
Status: in_force

All AMCs operating in this state that are not owned and controlled by an insured depository institution and are not regulated by a federal financial institution's regulatory agency shall: (1) Register with and be subject to supervision by the commission, unless otherwise exempt; (2) For appraisals in this state, engage only state-certified or state-licensed appraisers holding a credential in good standing in this state; (3) Establish and comply with processes and controls reasonably designed to ensure that the AMC, in engaging an appraiser, selects an appraiser who is independent of the transaction and who has the requisite education, expertise, and experience to competently complete the appraisal assignment for the particular market and property type; (4) Direct the appraiser to perform the assignment in accordance with the USPAP; and (5) Establish and comply with processes and controls reasonably designed to ensure that the AMC conducts its appraisal management services in accordance with the requirements of section 129E(a)-(i) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. § 1639e(a)-(i) ) and regulations promulgated thereunder. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 226, s 14, eff. 7/1/2017.
All AMCs operating in this state that are not owned and controlled by an insured depository institution and are not regulated by a federal financial institution's regulatory agency shall:
(1) Register with and be subject to supervision by the commission, unless otherwise exempt;
(2) For appraisals in this state, engage only state-certified or state-licensed appraisers holding a credential in good standing in this state;
(3) Establish and comply with processes and controls reasonably designed to ensure that the AMC, in engaging an appraiser, selects an appraiser who is independent of the transaction and who has the requisite education, expertise, and experience to competently complete the appraisal assignment for the particular market and property type;
(4) Direct the appraiser to perform the assignment in accordance with the USPAP; and
(5) Establish and comply with processes and controls reasonably designed to ensure that the AMC conducts its appraisal management services in accordance with the requirements of section 129E(a)-(i) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. § 1639e(a)-(i) ) and regulations promulgated thereunder.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 226, s 14, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-1-112 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 1 / Section 62-1-112
Injunctions and restraining orders
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever, in the judgment of the board, any person has engaged in any acts or practices that constitute a violation of this chapter, the board may make application to the appropriate court in Davidson County or in the county in which the acts occurred, or are alleged to have occurred, for an order enjoining those acts or practices. (2) Upon a showing by the board that the person has engaged in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order or other such order as may be appropriate may be granted by the court without bond. (b) "Person," as used in this section, includes a sole proprietorship, partnership or any other form of business organization authorized under the laws of this or any other state. Acts 1980, ch. 518, § 12; 1999, ch. 65, § 6.
(a) (1) Whenever, in the judgment of the board, any person has engaged in any acts or practices that constitute a violation of this chapter, the board may make application to the appropriate court in Davidson County or in the county in which the acts occurred, or are alleged to have occurred, for an order enjoining those acts or practices. (2) Upon a showing by the board that the person has engaged in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order or other such order as may be appropriate may be granted by the court without bond.
(1) Whenever, in the judgment of the board, any person has engaged in any acts or practices that constitute a violation of this chapter, the board may make application to the appropriate court in Davidson County or in the county in which the acts occurred, or are alleged to have occurred, for an order enjoining those acts or practices.
(2) Upon a showing by the board that the person has engaged in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order or other such order as may be appropriate may be granted by the court without bond.
(b) "Person," as used in this section, includes a sole proprietorship, partnership or any other form of business organization authorized under the laws of this or any other state.
Acts 1980, ch. 518, § 12; 1999, ch. 65, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-611 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-611
Withdrawal of approval for program
Status: in_force

Approval of any continuing education program may be withdrawn by the board if: (1) The establishment or conduct of a program violates or fails to meet the requirements of this chapter or other applicable laws; or (2) The information contained in the application for approval is materially inaccurate or misleading. Acts 1997, ch. 275, § 12.
Approval of any continuing education program may be withdrawn by the board if:
(1) The establishment or conduct of a program violates or fails to meet the requirements of this chapter or other applicable laws; or
(2) The information contained in the application for approval is materially inaccurate or misleading.
Acts 1997, ch. 275, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-25-108 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 25 / Section 62-25-108
Service of process
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a rental location agent cannot with reasonable diligence be found at the last known place of business as reflected by the real estate commission records, the real estate commission shall be an agent of the rental location agent upon whom any process, notice or demand may be served. (2) Service on the commission of any process, notice or demand shall be made in the same manner provided for service on the secretary of state pursuant to § 20-2-205 . (b) The commission shall keep a record of all processes, notices and demands served upon it under this section and shall record the time of the service and its action with reference to the service. (c) Nothing in this section limits or affects the right to serve any process, notice or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon a rental location agent in any other manner now or hereafter permitted by law or by applicable rules of procedure. Acts 1978, ch. 663, § 8; T.C.A., § 62-2508.
(a) (1) If a rental location agent cannot with reasonable diligence be found at the last known place of business as reflected by the real estate commission records, the real estate commission shall be an agent of the rental location agent upon whom any process, notice or demand may be served. (2) Service on the commission of any process, notice or demand shall be made in the same manner provided for service on the secretary of state pursuant to § 20-2-205 .
(1) If a rental location agent cannot with reasonable diligence be found at the last known place of business as reflected by the real estate commission records, the real estate commission shall be an agent of the rental location agent upon whom any process, notice or demand may be served.
(2) Service on the commission of any process, notice or demand shall be made in the same manner provided for service on the secretary of state pursuant to § 20-2-205 .
(b) The commission shall keep a record of all processes, notices and demands served upon it under this section and shall record the time of the service and its action with reference to the service.
(c) Nothing in this section limits or affects the right to serve any process, notice or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon a rental location agent in any other manner now or hereafter permitted by law or by applicable rules of procedure.
Acts 1978, ch. 663, § 8; T.C.A., § 62-2508.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-606 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-606
Violations
Status: in_force

A violation of this part is an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting the conduct of trade or commerce under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in title 47, chapter 18, part 1; and, as such, the private right of action remedy under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 shall be available to any person who suffers an ascertainable loss of money or property, real, personal or mixed, or any other article, commodity or thing of value wherever situated as a result of the violation. Acts 2012, ch. 821, § 2.
A violation of this part is an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting the conduct of trade or commerce under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in title 47, chapter 18, part 1; and, as such, the private right of action remedy under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 shall be available to any person who suffers an ascertainable loss of money or property, real, personal or mixed, or any other article, commodity or thing of value wherever situated as a result of the violation.
Acts 2012, ch. 821, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-28-102 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 28 / Section 62-28-102
Monthly records - Annual report
Status: in_force

Each registered ginseng dealer shall submit monthly purchase records for the period of September 1 through March 31 of each year and an annual report of purchases and sales of ginseng. Acts 1983, ch. 445, § 2; 1988, ch. 782, §1; 2012 , ch. 591, § 2.
Each registered ginseng dealer shall submit monthly purchase records for the period of September 1 through March 31 of each year and an annual report of purchases and sales of ginseng.
Acts 1983, ch. 445, § 2; 1988, ch. 782, §1; 2012 , ch. 591, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-304 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-304
Application for funeral establishment license
Status: in_force

(a) Every person, partnership, firm, association or corporation desiring to commence the operation of a funeral establishment after January 1, 2008, shall make application to the board, along with payment of a nonrefundable fee as set by the board. (b) All applications shall show the: (1) Name of establishment; (2) Address of establishment; (3) Owner or owners of establishment; (4) Name and address of the licensed funeral director who will act as manager of the funeral establishment; (5) Names and addresses of all licensed funeral directors and embalmers, designating whether they are part-time or full-time employees; and (6) Names of all unlicensed assistants. (c) Each establishment location shall be licensed separately from any other funeral establishment. Acts 1968, ch. 542, § 3; T.C.A., § 62-511; Acts 1989, ch. 523, § 149; 2007, ch. 297, § 1.
(a) Every person, partnership, firm, association or corporation desiring to commence the operation of a funeral establishment after January 1, 2008, shall make application to the board, along with payment of a nonrefundable fee as set by the board.
(b) All applications shall show the: (1) Name of establishment; (2) Address of establishment; (3) Owner or owners of establishment; (4) Name and address of the licensed funeral director who will act as manager of the funeral establishment; (5) Names and addresses of all licensed funeral directors and embalmers, designating whether they are part-time or full-time employees; and (6) Names of all unlicensed assistants.
(1) Name of establishment;
(2) Address of establishment;
(3) Owner or owners of establishment;
(4) Name and address of the licensed funeral director who will act as manager of the funeral establishment;
(5) Names and addresses of all licensed funeral directors and embalmers, designating whether they are part-time or full-time employees; and
(6) Names of all unlicensed assistants.
(c) Each establishment location shall be licensed separately from any other funeral establishment.
Acts 1968, ch. 542, § 3; T.C.A., § 62-511; Acts 1989, ch. 523, § 149; 2007, ch. 297, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-319 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-319
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Any person required by this chapter to be licensed who engages in real estate appraisal activity in this state without obtaining a license for the appraisal activity or who violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor and shall be ineligible to obtain a license for a period of one (1) year from the date of the person's conviction of the offense. (b) The board shall not deny, revoke, suspend, refuse to renew or discriminate against any applicant for membership or lack of membership in any real estate appraiser organization. (c) No person, corporation, governmental entity, bank or other financial institution shall discriminate against any appraiser for membership or lack of membership in any appraisal organization. A violation of this subsection (c) is a Class A misdemeanor. (d) Any attempt by any person, corporation, governmental entity, bank or other financial institution to unduly intimidate an appraiser or influence an appraiser's report relating to market conditions or determination of value is a Class A misdemeanor. (e) The commission shall use all available means to locate and communicate with all persons holding themselves out as appraisers. Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 28; 1991, ch. 366, § 32.
(a) Any person required by this chapter to be licensed who engages in real estate appraisal activity in this state without obtaining a license for the appraisal activity or who violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor and shall be ineligible to obtain a license for a period of one (1) year from the date of the person's conviction of the offense.
(b) The board shall not deny, revoke, suspend, refuse to renew or discriminate against any applicant for membership or lack of membership in any real estate appraiser organization.
(c) No person, corporation, governmental entity, bank or other financial institution shall discriminate against any appraiser for membership or lack of membership in any appraisal organization. A violation of this subsection (c) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(d) Any attempt by any person, corporation, governmental entity, bank or other financial institution to unduly intimidate an appraiser or influence an appraiser's report relating to market conditions or determination of value is a Class A misdemeanor.
(e) The commission shall use all available means to locate and communicate with all persons holding themselves out as appraisers.
Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 28; 1991, ch. 366, § 32.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-3-120 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 3 / Section 62-3-120
Automatic renewal for inductees in armed forces
Status: in_force

The certificate of registration of any barber, barber instructor or technician who is inducted into the armed forces of the United States shall be automatically renewed at no charge for the duration of period of service. Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 7a (Williams, § 7129.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-321; Acts 1986, ch. 921, § 15.
The certificate of registration of any barber, barber instructor or technician who is inducted into the armed forces of the United States shall be automatically renewed at no charge for the duration of period of service.
Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 7a (Williams, § 7129.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-321; Acts 1986, ch. 921, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-516 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-516
Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) This part does not apply to the official transactions of an authorized representative of the United States or an instrumentality of the United States, any state or territory of the United States, any municipality or county of a state or territory or any instrumentality of a state or a political subdivision of an instrumentality of a state. (b) If home improvement contractors in a county are exempted from licensure under this chapter on July 1, 2007, due to a county exclusion, the legislative body of the county may, by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote, elect to make this part applicable in the county. Any county electing to come within this part shall so notify the board. Acts 2007, ch. 460, § 2.
(a) This part does not apply to the official transactions of an authorized representative of the United States or an instrumentality of the United States, any state or territory of the United States, any municipality or county of a state or territory or any instrumentality of a state or a political subdivision of an instrumentality of a state.
(b) If home improvement contractors in a county are exempted from licensure under this chapter on July 1, 2007, due to a county exclusion, the legislative body of the county may, by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote, elect to make this part applicable in the county. Any county electing to come within this part shall so notify the board.
Acts 2007, ch. 460, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-32-311 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 32 / Section 62-32-311
Register of applications
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall keep a register of all applications for certification, license or registration, showing on each the date of application, name, qualifications, place of business, place of residence and whether a license or registration was granted or refused. (b) The books and register of the commissioner shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded in the books and register. Acts 1991, ch. 400, § 11.
(a) The commissioner shall keep a register of all applications for certification, license or registration, showing on each the date of application, name, qualifications, place of business, place of residence and whether a license or registration was granted or refused.
(b) The books and register of the commissioner shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded in the books and register.
Acts 1991, ch. 400, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-410 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-410
Death of contract beneficiary - Proof of death - Payments
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the death of the contract beneficiary, the trustee or the insurance company shall pay the funeral establishment or other provider that furnished the services or merchandise only after they have been furnished with a certified copy of the death certificate of the person, or other proof of death acceptable to the trustee or insurance company together with a copy of the statement of funeral merchandise and services, signed by the funeral director or other provider and representative of the contract beneficiary, setting forth that all of the terms and conditions of the pre-need funeral contract have been fully performed by the funeral establishment or other provider. (b) (1) After payment for the merchandise and services as set forth in the pre-need funeral contract, the trustee or insurance company shall pay any balance remaining in the pre-need funeral trust fund or the prearrangement insurance policy to the purchaser, the purchaser's estate or otherwise named beneficiary. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) does not apply to the interest earned on a guaranteed pre-need funeral contract funded by a prearrangement insurance policy or an irrevocable pre-need funeral trust. The seller of the guaranteed pre-need funeral contract shall disclose in the guaranteed pre-need funeral contract the disposition of all interest earned on the contract. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 2007 , ch. 592, § 11.
(a) Upon the death of the contract beneficiary, the trustee or the insurance company shall pay the funeral establishment or other provider that furnished the services or merchandise only after they have been furnished with a certified copy of the death certificate of the person, or other proof of death acceptable to the trustee or insurance company together with a copy of the statement of funeral merchandise and services, signed by the funeral director or other provider and representative of the contract beneficiary, setting forth that all of the terms and conditions of the pre-need funeral contract have been fully performed by the funeral establishment or other provider.
(b) (1) After payment for the merchandise and services as set forth in the pre-need funeral contract, the trustee or insurance company shall pay any balance remaining in the pre-need funeral trust fund or the prearrangement insurance policy to the purchaser, the purchaser's estate or otherwise named beneficiary. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) does not apply to the interest earned on a guaranteed pre-need funeral contract funded by a prearrangement insurance policy or an irrevocable pre-need funeral trust. The seller of the guaranteed pre-need funeral contract shall disclose in the guaranteed pre-need funeral contract the disposition of all interest earned on the contract.
(1) After payment for the merchandise and services as set forth in the pre-need funeral contract, the trustee or insurance company shall pay any balance remaining in the pre-need funeral trust fund or the prearrangement insurance policy to the purchaser, the purchaser's estate or otherwise named beneficiary.
(2) Subdivision (b)(1) does not apply to the interest earned on a guaranteed pre-need funeral contract funded by a prearrangement insurance policy or an irrevocable pre-need funeral trust. The seller of the guaranteed pre-need funeral contract shall disclose in the guaranteed pre-need funeral contract the disposition of all interest earned on the contract.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2007 , ch. 592, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-2-902 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 2 / Section 62-2-902
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the state board of examiners for architects and engineers; and (2) "Registered interior designer" means a person registered to use the title "registered interior designer" under this part. The registered interior designer is a person who meets the criteria of education, experience and examination as determined by the board. Acts 1991, ch. 164, § 3; 1997, ch. 33, §§ 18, 19.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Board" means the state board of examiners for architects and engineers; and
(2) "Registered interior designer" means a person registered to use the title "registered interior designer" under this part. The registered interior designer is a person who meets the criteria of education, experience and examination as determined by the board.
Acts 1991, ch. 164, § 3; 1997, ch. 33, §§ 18, 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-3-113 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 3 / Section 62-3-113
Examination
Status: in_force

The board shall conduct examinations of applicants for certificates of registration no less than four (4) times each year, at times and places that the board may determine. The examination of an applicant for a certificate of registration as a master barber shall consist of a theory examination and a practical demonstration as determined by the board. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991,s 11, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 8; mod. Code 1932, § 7125; Acts 1975, ch. 146, § 6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-313; Acts 1986, ch. 921, § 10.
The board shall conduct examinations of applicants for certificates of registration no less than four (4) times each year, at times and places that the board may determine. The examination of an applicant for a certificate of registration as a master barber shall consist of a theory examination and a practical demonstration as determined by the board.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991,s 11, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 8; mod. Code 1932, § 7125; Acts 1975, ch. 146, § 6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-313; Acts 1986, ch. 921, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-324 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-324
Use of certain titles restricted to individual holders of license or certificate - Issuance of license or certificate to certain entities prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) "State certified real estate appraiser," "state certified residential real estate appraiser," "state certified general real estate appraiser" or "state licensed real estate appraiser" may only be used to refer to individuals who hold the license or certificate and may not be used following or immediately in connection with the name or signature of a firm, partnership, corporation or group or in such manner that it might be interpreted as referring to a firm, partnership, corporation, group or anyone other than an individual holder of the license or certificate. (b) No license or certificate shall be issued under this chapter to a firm, partnership, corporation or group. This shall not be construed to prevent a state licensed or certified real estate appraiser from signing an appraisal report on behalf of a firm, partnership, corporation or group practice. Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 33.
(a) "State certified real estate appraiser," "state certified residential real estate appraiser," "state certified general real estate appraiser" or "state licensed real estate appraiser" may only be used to refer to individuals who hold the license or certificate and may not be used following or immediately in connection with the name or signature of a firm, partnership, corporation or group or in such manner that it might be interpreted as referring to a firm, partnership, corporation, group or anyone other than an individual holder of the license or certificate.
(b) No license or certificate shall be issued under this chapter to a firm, partnership, corporation or group. This shall not be construed to prevent a state licensed or certified real estate appraiser from signing an appraisal report on behalf of a firm, partnership, corporation or group practice.
Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 33.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-28-106 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 28 / Section 62-28-106
Annual disposition of roots
Status: in_force

All ginseng roots remaining in the possession of a ginseng dealer on March 31 of each year must be weighed and receipted by a department of environment and conservation representative. Acts 1988, ch. 782, § 2.
All ginseng roots remaining in the possession of a ginseng dealer on March 31 of each year must be weighed and receipted by a department of environment and conservation representative.
Acts 1988, ch. 782, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-608 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-608
Oversight committee
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint a committee to oversee the application process and monitoring of continuing education programs. (b) In the event of a denial, in whole or in part, of any application for accreditation or approval of a continuing education course or workshop, the applicant or licensee shall have a right to a conference before the continuing education committee of the board. If dissatisfied with the ruling of the committee, the applicant or licensee may be granted a conference before the full board. Acts 1997, ch. 275, § 9.
(a) The board may appoint a committee to oversee the application process and monitoring of continuing education programs.
(b) In the event of a denial, in whole or in part, of any application for accreditation or approval of a continuing education course or workshop, the applicant or licensee shall have a right to a conference before the continuing education committee of the board. If dissatisfied with the ruling of the committee, the applicant or licensee may be granted a conference before the full board.
Acts 1997, ch. 275, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-410 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 6 / Section 62-6-410
Duplicate license
Status: in_force

A duplicate license to replace any license lost, destroyed or mutilated may be issued subject to the rules and regulations of the board. Acts 2004, ch. 826, § 11.
A duplicate license to replace any license lost, destroyed or mutilated may be issued subject to the rules and regulations of the board.
Acts 2004, ch. 826, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-10-105 — TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 10 / Section 62-10-105
Marking of wagons
Status: in_force

Every laundry wagon shall be plainly marked with letters at least three inches (3") high, showing the name of the laundry in the business of which the laundry wagon is operated, the marking or lettering to be painted on the vehicle or attached to the laundry wagon or affixed on the laundry wagon in a permanent manner. Acts 1937, ch. 94, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.42 (Williams, § 7182. 44); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-1005.
Every laundry wagon shall be plainly marked with letters at least three inches (3") high, showing the name of the laundry in the business of which the laundry wagon is operated, the marking or lettering to be painted on the vehicle or attached to the laundry wagon or affixed on the laundry wagon in a permanent manner.
Acts 1937, ch. 94, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.42 (Williams, § 7182. 44); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-1005.