Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-55-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 55 / Section 4-55-102
Employees of the bureau
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of the bureau of ethics and campaign finance shall appoint a full-time executive director who serves at the pleasure of the board of directors. The assistant director and general counsel, if any, must be employed on recommendation of the executive director with the approval of the board. All other employees of the bureau are employed by the executive director. The executive director and all other employees of the bureau shall constitute the staff of the bureau and its two (2) divisions. The board of directors of the bureau may call on the office of the state coordinator of elections for such advice, documents, or services as it may require. (b) Employees of the bureau shall not possess state service status, but the employees shall be subject to personnel policies applicable to state employees generally, such as leave, compensation, classification and travel requests. (c) Neither the executive director nor any other employee of the bureau, nor any member of an employee's immediate family as defined in § 3-6-301 , shall, during the period of such employment: (1) Be allowed to hold or qualify for elective office to any state or local public office as defined in § 2-10-102 ; (2) Be an officer of any political party or political committee; (3) Permit the employee's name to be used or make contributions in support of or in opposition to any candidate or proposition, except that an employee's immediate family may make campaign contributions in support of or in opposition to any candidate or proposition; (4) Participate in any way in any election campaign; (5) Lobby or employ a lobbyist; provided, that this subdivision (c)(5) shall not prohibit the executive director from the performance of the executive director's duties; or (6) Be employed by any elected officeholder, either in an official capacity or as an individual, or be employed by any business in which an elected officeholder has any direct input concerning employment decisions. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 38, s 1, eff. 1/1/2024. Acts 2009 , ch. 556, § 1; 2012 , ch. 800, § 49.
(a) The board of directors of the bureau of ethics and campaign finance shall appoint a full-time executive director who serves at the pleasure of the board of directors. The assistant director and general counsel, if any, must be employed on recommendation of the executive director with the approval of the board. All other employees of the bureau are employed by the executive director. The executive director and all other employees of the bureau shall constitute the staff of the bureau and its two (2) divisions. The board of directors of the bureau may call on the office of the state coordinator of elections for such advice, documents, or services as it may require.
(b) Employees of the bureau shall not possess state service status, but the employees shall be subject to personnel policies applicable to state employees generally, such as leave, compensation, classification and travel requests.
(c) Neither the executive director nor any other employee of the bureau, nor any member of an employee's immediate family as defined in § 3-6-301 , shall, during the period of such employment: (1) Be allowed to hold or qualify for elective office to any state or local public office as defined in § 2-10-102 ; (2) Be an officer of any political party or political committee; (3) Permit the employee's name to be used or make contributions in support of or in opposition to any candidate or proposition, except that an employee's immediate family may make campaign contributions in support of or in opposition to any candidate or proposition; (4) Participate in any way in any election campaign; (5) Lobby or employ a lobbyist; provided, that this subdivision (c)(5) shall not prohibit the executive director from the performance of the executive director's duties; or (6) Be employed by any elected officeholder, either in an official capacity or as an individual, or be employed by any business in which an elected officeholder has any direct input concerning employment decisions.
(1) Be allowed to hold or qualify for elective office to any state or local public office as defined in § 2-10-102 ;
(2) Be an officer of any political party or political committee;
(3) Permit the employee's name to be used or make contributions in support of or in opposition to any candidate or proposition, except that an employee's immediate family may make campaign contributions in support of or in opposition to any candidate or proposition;
(4) Participate in any way in any election campaign;
(5) Lobby or employ a lobbyist; provided, that this subdivision (c)(5) shall not prohibit the executive director from the performance of the executive director's duties; or
(6) Be employed by any elected officeholder, either in an official capacity or as an individual, or be employed by any business in which an elected officeholder has any direct input concerning employment decisions.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 38, s 1, eff. 1/1/2024.
Acts 2009 , ch. 556, § 1; 2012 , ch. 800, § 49.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-214 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-214
Transfer of duties and funds - Validity of pre-existing contracts
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary of state and its office shall assist and facilitate the transfer of its duties and powers to the sports wagering advisory council beginning on July 1, 2023. (b) Upon the promulgation of emergency or permanent rules by the sports wagering advisory council, the secretary of state shall transfer all remaining funds collected for the administration of the fantasy sports act, compiled in [former] title 47, chapter 18, part 16 [transferred], to the sports wagering advisory council for the administration of the fantasy sports act, compiled in this part, on and after July 1, 2023. (c) Contracts executed by the secretary of state under [former] title 47, chapter 18, part 16 [transferred], prior to July 1, 2023, including, but not limited to, for purposes of regulating fantasy sports and providing related services, remain valid on and after July 1, 2023, and are assigned to the sports wagering advisory council upon the promulgation of emergency or permanent rules by such council. Such contracts remain in full force and effect until such time as the contracts expire by their original terms, at which time the contracts may be renewed with the sports wagering advisory council at the discretion of the parties. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) The secretary of state and its office shall assist and facilitate the transfer of its duties and powers to the sports wagering advisory council beginning on July 1, 2023.
(b) Upon the promulgation of emergency or permanent rules by the sports wagering advisory council, the secretary of state shall transfer all remaining funds collected for the administration of the fantasy sports act, compiled in [former] title 47, chapter 18, part 16 [transferred], to the sports wagering advisory council for the administration of the fantasy sports act, compiled in this part, on and after July 1, 2023.
(c) Contracts executed by the secretary of state under [former] title 47, chapter 18, part 16 [transferred], prior to July 1, 2023, including, but not limited to, for purposes of regulating fantasy sports and providing related services, remain valid on and after July 1, 2023, and are assigned to the sports wagering advisory council upon the promulgation of emergency or permanent rules by such council. Such contracts remain in full force and effect until such time as the contracts expire by their original terms, at which time the contracts may be renewed with the sports wagering advisory council at the discretion of the parties.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-38-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 38 / Section 4-38-104
Request for moratorium
Status: in_force

(a) Based on the factors in § 4-38-102(1) , upon the adoption of a resolution the legislative body of a local government may request a moratorium on new refugee resettlement activities, documenting that the host community lacks absorptive capacity and that further resettlement of refugees in the host community would result in an adverse impact to existing residents. Such resolution shall be forwarded to the Tennessee office for refugees for appropriate action pursuant to subsection (b). (b) The Tennessee office for refugees shall accept and may forward to the United States state department, the request from a local government for a moratorium on new refugee resettlement activities in a host community which lacks absorptive capacity. The United States state department may thereafter implement the request for a moratorium. (c) Upon notice of a determination made pursuant to this section, the United States state department may thereafter suspend additional resettlement of refugees in that community, until the state refugee coordinator and the local government have jointly determined that absorptive capacity for refugee resettlement exists to implement any further refugee resettlement activities in the host community. (d) The period of validity of a moratorium described in subsection (c) or any extension thereof, shall not exceed one (1) year. Acts 2011, ch. 316, § 4.
(a) Based on the factors in § 4-38-102(1) , upon the adoption of a resolution the legislative body of a local government may request a moratorium on new refugee resettlement activities, documenting that the host community lacks absorptive capacity and that further resettlement of refugees in the host community would result in an adverse impact to existing residents. Such resolution shall be forwarded to the Tennessee office for refugees for appropriate action pursuant to subsection (b).
(b) The Tennessee office for refugees shall accept and may forward to the United States state department, the request from a local government for a moratorium on new refugee resettlement activities in a host community which lacks absorptive capacity. The United States state department may thereafter implement the request for a moratorium.
(c) Upon notice of a determination made pursuant to this section, the United States state department may thereafter suspend additional resettlement of refugees in that community, until the state refugee coordinator and the local government have jointly determined that absorptive capacity for refugee resettlement exists to implement any further refugee resettlement activities in the host community.
(d) The period of validity of a moratorium described in subsection (c) or any extension thereof, shall not exceed one (1) year.
Acts 2011, ch. 316, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-710 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-710
Certificate filed by commissioner
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to this part, the commissioner shall file with the authority a certificate to the effect that: (1) The project to be financed from the proceeds of such bonds or notes constitutes a facility in accordance with § 33-2-402 ; (2) Assisting the grantee in financing such project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the provision of mental health, intellectual disabilities, and alcohol and drug programs and services; and (3) The costs of the project are reasonable and the revenues of the grantee will be sufficient to cover the costs of operation and maintenance of the facility, including depreciation and debt service. (b) Such certificate by the commissioner shall be conclusive evidence that the projects to be financed from the proceeds of such bonds or notes are facilities that may properly be financed from the proceeds of such bonds or notes; however, such certificate shall not constitute a guarantee of the success of the project or of the loan obligation of the grantee. Acts 1990, ch. 975, § 1; 1993, ch. 234, § 31; 2000, ch. 947, §8M; 2009 , ch. 186, § 3; 2010 , ch. 1100, § 18.
(a) Prior to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to this part, the commissioner shall file with the authority a certificate to the effect that: (1) The project to be financed from the proceeds of such bonds or notes constitutes a facility in accordance with § 33-2-402 ; (2) Assisting the grantee in financing such project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the provision of mental health, intellectual disabilities, and alcohol and drug programs and services; and (3) The costs of the project are reasonable and the revenues of the grantee will be sufficient to cover the costs of operation and maintenance of the facility, including depreciation and debt service.
(1) The project to be financed from the proceeds of such bonds or notes constitutes a facility in accordance with § 33-2-402 ;
(2) Assisting the grantee in financing such project is in furtherance of the public purpose of the provision of mental health, intellectual disabilities, and alcohol and drug programs and services; and
(3) The costs of the project are reasonable and the revenues of the grantee will be sufficient to cover the costs of operation and maintenance of the facility, including depreciation and debt service.
(b) Such certificate by the commissioner shall be conclusive evidence that the projects to be financed from the proceeds of such bonds or notes are facilities that may properly be financed from the proceeds of such bonds or notes; however, such certificate shall not constitute a guarantee of the success of the project or of the loan obligation of the grantee.
Acts 1990, ch. 975, § 1; 1993, ch. 234, § 31; 2000, ch. 947, §8M; 2009 , ch. 186, § 3; 2010 , ch. 1100, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-123 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-123
Attachments, garnishments, or executions withheld from lottery prizes - Validity of lottery tickets or shares - Prize restrictions - Electronic or mechanical machines - Unclaimed prizes
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in part 2 of this chapter, attachments, garnishments, or executions authorized and issued pursuant to law shall be withheld from the proceeds of any lottery prize if timely served upon the corporation. (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a retailer. (c) The corporation shall adopt regulations, policies, and procedures to establish a system of verifying the validity of lottery tickets or shares claimed to win prizes and to effect payment of such prizes, except that: (1) No prize, any portion of a prize, or any right of any person to a prize awarded shall be assignable. Any prize or any portion of a prize remaining unpaid at the death of a prize winner shall be paid to the estate of the deceased prize winner or to the trustee of a trust established by the deceased prize winner as settlor if a copy of the trust document or instrument has been filed with the corporation along with a notarized letter of direction from the settlor and no written notice of revocation has been received by the corporation prior to the settlor's death. Following a settlor's death and prior to any payment to such a successor trustee, the corporation shall obtain from the trustee a written agreement to indemnify and hold the corporation harmless with respect to any claims that may be asserted against the corporation arising from payment to or through the trust. This section shall prevail over any inconsistent provisions of § 47-9-406 . Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section to the contrary, any person, pursuant to an appropriate judicial order, shall be paid the prize to which a winner is entitled; (2) No prize shall be paid: (A) Arising from claimed tickets that are stolen, counterfeit, altered, fraudulent, unissued, produced, or issued in error, unreadable, not received, or not recorded by the corporation within applicable deadlines; (B) Lacking in captions that conform and agree with the play symbols as appropriate to the particular lottery game involved; or (C) Not in compliance with such additional specific regulations and public or confidential validation and security tests of the corporation appropriate to the particular lottery game involved; (3) No particular prize in any lottery game shall be paid more than once and, in the event of a determination that more than one (1) claimant is entitled to a particular prize, the sole remedy of such multiple claimants is the award to each of them of an equal share in the prize; and (4) (A) A holder of a winning cash ticket or share from any lottery game conducted by a drawing shall claim a cash prize within one hundred eighty (180) days after the drawing in which the cash prize was won or the end of the game as determined by the corporation, whichever is later. If a multistate or multisovereign lottery game requires, by rule or regulation, a period of time less than one hundred eighty (180) days for redemption of a winning ticket, such period shall apply for that lottery game. (B) In any Tennessee lottery game in which the player may determine instantly if the player has won or lost, such player shall claim a cash prize within ninety (90) days, or for a multistate or multisovereign lottery game within one hundred eighty (180) days, after the end of the lottery game. (C) If a valid claim is not made for a cash prize within the applicable period, the cash prize shall constitute an unclaimed prize for purposes of this section. (d) No prize shall be paid upon a ticket or share purchased or sold in violation of this chapter. Any such prize shall constitute an unclaimed prize for purposes of this section. (e) The corporation is discharged of all liability upon payment of a prize. (f) (1) No ticket or share shall be purchased by and no prize shall be paid to: (A) Any member of the board of directors; (B) Any officer or employee of the corporation; or (C) To any member of the immediate family of any person described in subdivision (f)(1)(A) or (f)(1)(B) residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of any such person. (2) No ticket or share shall be purchased by and no prize shall be paid to any officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor of any vendor, or to any member of the immediate family residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of any such person if such officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor has access to confidential information that may compromise the integrity of the lottery. (g) No lottery game utilizing an electronic or mechanical machine may use a machine that: (1) Dispenses coins or currency; or (2) Accepts debit or credit cards. (h) Unclaimed prize money shall not constitute net lottery proceeds and, for the purposes of § 4-51-111(a) , shall not be distributed as lottery proceeds. Title 66, chapter 29 shall not apply to unclaimed prize money of the corporation. At the end of each fiscal year, one hundred percent (100%) of any unclaimed prize money shall be deposited in the after school programs special account created in accordance with § 4-51-111 ; provided, however, that, if the unclaimed prizes in any fiscal year total more than eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000), then the excess shall accrue to the fund balance of the lottery for education account. Acts 2003 , ch. 297, § 2; 2004, ch. 841, §4; 2006, ch. 940, §2; 2007 , ch. 95, § 1.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in part 2 of this chapter, attachments, garnishments, or executions authorized and issued pursuant to law shall be withheld from the proceeds of any lottery prize if timely served upon the corporation.
(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a retailer.
(c) The corporation shall adopt regulations, policies, and procedures to establish a system of verifying the validity of lottery tickets or shares claimed to win prizes and to effect payment of such prizes, except that: (1) No prize, any portion of a prize, or any right of any person to a prize awarded shall be assignable. Any prize or any portion of a prize remaining unpaid at the death of a prize winner shall be paid to the estate of the deceased prize winner or to the trustee of a trust established by the deceased prize winner as settlor if a copy of the trust document or instrument has been filed with the corporation along with a notarized letter of direction from the settlor and no written notice of revocation has been received by the corporation prior to the settlor's death. Following a settlor's death and prior to any payment to such a successor trustee, the corporation shall obtain from the trustee a written agreement to indemnify and hold the corporation harmless with respect to any claims that may be asserted against the corporation arising from payment to or through the trust. This section shall prevail over any inconsistent provisions of § 47-9-406 . Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section to the contrary, any person, pursuant to an appropriate judicial order, shall be paid the prize to which a winner is entitled; (2) No prize shall be paid: (A) Arising from claimed tickets that are stolen, counterfeit, altered, fraudulent, unissued, produced, or issued in error, unreadable, not received, or not recorded by the corporation within applicable deadlines; (B) Lacking in captions that conform and agree with the play symbols as appropriate to the particular lottery game involved; or (C) Not in compliance with such additional specific regulations and public or confidential validation and security tests of the corporation appropriate to the particular lottery game involved; (3) No particular prize in any lottery game shall be paid more than once and, in the event of a determination that more than one (1) claimant is entitled to a particular prize, the sole remedy of such multiple claimants is the award to each of them of an equal share in the prize; and (4) (A) A holder of a winning cash ticket or share from any lottery game conducted by a drawing shall claim a cash prize within one hundred eighty (180) days after the drawing in which the cash prize was won or the end of the game as determined by the corporation, whichever is later. If a multistate or multisovereign lottery game requires, by rule or regulation, a period of time less than one hundred eighty (180) days for redemption of a winning ticket, such period shall apply for that lottery game. (B) In any Tennessee lottery game in which the player may determine instantly if the player has won or lost, such player shall claim a cash prize within ninety (90) days, or for a multistate or multisovereign lottery game within one hundred eighty (180) days, after the end of the lottery game. (C) If a valid claim is not made for a cash prize within the applicable period, the cash prize shall constitute an unclaimed prize for purposes of this section.
(1) No prize, any portion of a prize, or any right of any person to a prize awarded shall be assignable. Any prize or any portion of a prize remaining unpaid at the death of a prize winner shall be paid to the estate of the deceased prize winner or to the trustee of a trust established by the deceased prize winner as settlor if a copy of the trust document or instrument has been filed with the corporation along with a notarized letter of direction from the settlor and no written notice of revocation has been received by the corporation prior to the settlor's death. Following a settlor's death and prior to any payment to such a successor trustee, the corporation shall obtain from the trustee a written agreement to indemnify and hold the corporation harmless with respect to any claims that may be asserted against the corporation arising from payment to or through the trust. This section shall prevail over any inconsistent provisions of § 47-9-406 . Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section to the contrary, any person, pursuant to an appropriate judicial order, shall be paid the prize to which a winner is entitled;
(2) No prize shall be paid: (A) Arising from claimed tickets that are stolen, counterfeit, altered, fraudulent, unissued, produced, or issued in error, unreadable, not received, or not recorded by the corporation within applicable deadlines; (B) Lacking in captions that conform and agree with the play symbols as appropriate to the particular lottery game involved; or (C) Not in compliance with such additional specific regulations and public or confidential validation and security tests of the corporation appropriate to the particular lottery game involved;
(A) Arising from claimed tickets that are stolen, counterfeit, altered, fraudulent, unissued, produced, or issued in error, unreadable, not received, or not recorded by the corporation within applicable deadlines;
(B) Lacking in captions that conform and agree with the play symbols as appropriate to the particular lottery game involved; or
(C) Not in compliance with such additional specific regulations and public or confidential validation and security tests of the corporation appropriate to the particular lottery game involved;
(3) No particular prize in any lottery game shall be paid more than once and, in the event of a determination that more than one (1) claimant is entitled to a particular prize, the sole remedy of such multiple claimants is the award to each of them of an equal share in the prize; and
(4) (A) A holder of a winning cash ticket or share from any lottery game conducted by a drawing shall claim a cash prize within one hundred eighty (180) days after the drawing in which the cash prize was won or the end of the game as determined by the corporation, whichever is later. If a multistate or multisovereign lottery game requires, by rule or regulation, a period of time less than one hundred eighty (180) days for redemption of a winning ticket, such period shall apply for that lottery game. (B) In any Tennessee lottery game in which the player may determine instantly if the player has won or lost, such player shall claim a cash prize within ninety (90) days, or for a multistate or multisovereign lottery game within one hundred eighty (180) days, after the end of the lottery game. (C) If a valid claim is not made for a cash prize within the applicable period, the cash prize shall constitute an unclaimed prize for purposes of this section.
(A) A holder of a winning cash ticket or share from any lottery game conducted by a drawing shall claim a cash prize within one hundred eighty (180) days after the drawing in which the cash prize was won or the end of the game as determined by the corporation, whichever is later. If a multistate or multisovereign lottery game requires, by rule or regulation, a period of time less than one hundred eighty (180) days for redemption of a winning ticket, such period shall apply for that lottery game.
(B) In any Tennessee lottery game in which the player may determine instantly if the player has won or lost, such player shall claim a cash prize within ninety (90) days, or for a multistate or multisovereign lottery game within one hundred eighty (180) days, after the end of the lottery game.
(C) If a valid claim is not made for a cash prize within the applicable period, the cash prize shall constitute an unclaimed prize for purposes of this section.
(d) No prize shall be paid upon a ticket or share purchased or sold in violation of this chapter. Any such prize shall constitute an unclaimed prize for purposes of this section.
(e) The corporation is discharged of all liability upon payment of a prize.
(f) (1) No ticket or share shall be purchased by and no prize shall be paid to: (A) Any member of the board of directors; (B) Any officer or employee of the corporation; or (C) To any member of the immediate family of any person described in subdivision (f)(1)(A) or (f)(1)(B) residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of any such person. (2) No ticket or share shall be purchased by and no prize shall be paid to any officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor of any vendor, or to any member of the immediate family residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of any such person if such officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor has access to confidential information that may compromise the integrity of the lottery.
(1) No ticket or share shall be purchased by and no prize shall be paid to: (A) Any member of the board of directors; (B) Any officer or employee of the corporation; or (C) To any member of the immediate family of any person described in subdivision (f)(1)(A) or (f)(1)(B) residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of any such person.
(A) Any member of the board of directors;
(B) Any officer or employee of the corporation; or
(C) To any member of the immediate family of any person described in subdivision (f)(1)(A) or (f)(1)(B) residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of any such person.
(2) No ticket or share shall be purchased by and no prize shall be paid to any officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor of any vendor, or to any member of the immediate family residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of any such person if such officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor has access to confidential information that may compromise the integrity of the lottery.
(g) No lottery game utilizing an electronic or mechanical machine may use a machine that: (1) Dispenses coins or currency; or (2) Accepts debit or credit cards.
(1) Dispenses coins or currency; or
(2) Accepts debit or credit cards.
(h) Unclaimed prize money shall not constitute net lottery proceeds and, for the purposes of § 4-51-111(a) , shall not be distributed as lottery proceeds. Title 66, chapter 29 shall not apply to unclaimed prize money of the corporation. At the end of each fiscal year, one hundred percent (100%) of any unclaimed prize money shall be deposited in the after school programs special account created in accordance with § 4-51-111 ; provided, however, that, if the unclaimed prizes in any fiscal year total more than eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000), then the excess shall accrue to the fund balance of the lottery for education account.
Acts 2003 , ch. 297, § 2; 2004, ch. 841, §4; 2006, ch. 940, §2; 2007 , ch. 95, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-30-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 30 / Section 4-30-101
Purpose - Short title
Status: in_force

In order to encourage local governments in Tennessee to utilize current electronic technology to perform the business functions of their offices, to ensure the best possible stewardship of public funds and to maintain adequate internal controls, there is created the "Local Government Electronic Technology Act of 2009." Acts 2009, ch. 96, § 1.
In order to encourage local governments in Tennessee to utilize current electronic technology to perform the business functions of their offices, to ensure the best possible stewardship of public funds and to maintain adequate internal controls, there is created the "Local Government Electronic Technology Act of 2009."
Acts 2009, ch. 96, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-109 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-109
Cession or acceptance - Authority of local government
Status: in_force

When an acceptance or cession of jurisdiction as cited in §§ 4-1-106 - 4-1-108 is sought for lands within this state concerning jurisdictional matters over which counties or municipalities, rather than the governor, have authority, agreements made under §§ 4-1-106 - 4-1-108 shall be authenticated by the appropriate representative of the United States and the competent local authority, rather than by the governor, and shall be filed with the secretary of state. Acts 1975, ch. 267, § 4; T.C.A., § 4-125.
When an acceptance or cession of jurisdiction as cited in §§ 4-1-106 - 4-1-108 is sought for lands within this state concerning jurisdictional matters over which counties or municipalities, rather than the governor, have authority, agreements made under §§ 4-1-106 - 4-1-108 shall be authenticated by the appropriate representative of the United States and the competent local authority, rather than by the governor, and shall be filed with the secretary of state.
Acts 1975, ch. 267, § 4; T.C.A., § 4-125.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-113 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-113
Construction of part
Status: in_force

(a) This part is necessary to: (1) Protect the lives and safety of the traveling public on state highways; (2) Conserve and preserve the state's property; and (3) Assist in the collection of state revenues. (b) This part is remedial in nature and shall be construed liberally. Acts 1929 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 25, § 7; Code 1932, § 11465; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-712.
(a) This part is necessary to: (1) Protect the lives and safety of the traveling public on state highways; (2) Conserve and preserve the state's property; and (3) Assist in the collection of state revenues.
(1) Protect the lives and safety of the traveling public on state highways;
(2) Conserve and preserve the state's property; and
(3) Assist in the collection of state revenues.
(b) This part is remedial in nature and shall be construed liberally.
Acts 1929 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 25, § 7; Code 1932, § 11465; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-712.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-806 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-806
Exemption - Religious organizations
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a religious organization or any organization operating solely for religious, charitable, educational or social welfare purposes from restricting membership or facilities to persons of the same religious faith, where necessary to promote the religious principles under which it was established and is currently maintained. (b) This exemption applies only to organizations whose primary purpose is to serve members of a particular religion. Acts 1990, ch. 1053, § 6.
(a) Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a religious organization or any organization operating solely for religious, charitable, educational or social welfare purposes from restricting membership or facilities to persons of the same religious faith, where necessary to promote the religious principles under which it was established and is currently maintained.
(b) This exemption applies only to organizations whose primary purpose is to serve members of a particular religion.
Acts 1990, ch. 1053, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-139 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-139
Unlawful use of inmates - Class E felony
Status: in_force

A violation of § 4-6-138 is a Class E felony. Acts 1953, ch. 180, § 2 (Williams, § 418.2); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-650; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 16.
A violation of § 4-6-138 is a Class E felony.
Acts 1953, ch. 180, § 2 (Williams, § 418.2); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-650; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-15-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 15 / Section 4-15-104
Rules and regulations for construction
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is authorized to prescribe standards and promulgate rules and regulations for the construction of state buildings, and the procedure to be followed with respect thereto. (b) The commission is encouraged to prescribe high performance building requirements and other standards, and promulgate rules and regulations, which meet or exceed the 2005 sustainable design guidelines that the commission implemented, that are necessary to ensure all state buildings perform in an energy efficient manner. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), the commission shall not prescribe any high performance building requirement or any other standard, nor promulgate any rules and regulations, which require or permit any wood products harvested or manufactured in this state, or any wood products designed or manufactured by a forest products company that is headquartered in this state, to be in any way less preferred in the design and construction of state buildings than any wood products harvested or manufactured outside this state, or to be in any way less preferred than any other wood products grown or harvested in this state, that have been certified or graded by any certifying or grading association or agency, including, but not limited to, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the American Tree Farm System, or the Forest Stewardship Council. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 363, s 1, eff. 5/13/2013. Acts 1955, ch. 304, § 4; T.C.A., §4-1504; Acts 2008 , ch. 905, § 1.
(a) The commission is authorized to prescribe standards and promulgate rules and regulations for the construction of state buildings, and the procedure to be followed with respect thereto.
(b) The commission is encouraged to prescribe high performance building requirements and other standards, and promulgate rules and regulations, which meet or exceed the 2005 sustainable design guidelines that the commission implemented, that are necessary to ensure all state buildings perform in an energy efficient manner.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), the commission shall not prescribe any high performance building requirement or any other standard, nor promulgate any rules and regulations, which require or permit any wood products harvested or manufactured in this state, or any wood products designed or manufactured by a forest products company that is headquartered in this state, to be in any way less preferred in the design and construction of state buildings than any wood products harvested or manufactured outside this state, or to be in any way less preferred than any other wood products grown or harvested in this state, that have been certified or graded by any certifying or grading association or agency, including, but not limited to, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the American Tree Farm System, or the Forest Stewardship Council.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 363, s 1, eff. 5/13/2013.
Acts 1955, ch. 304, § 4; T.C.A., §4-1504; Acts 2008 , ch. 905, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-613 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-613
Debt limit not applicable
Status: in_force

Any airport authority or municipal airport may enter into loan agreements under this part, notwithstanding and without regard to any limit on indebtedness provided by law. Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
Any airport authority or municipal airport may enter into loan agreements under this part, notwithstanding and without regard to any limit on indebtedness provided by law.
Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-106
Powers and duties of council - Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall enforce this part and supervise compliance with laws and rules relating to the regulation and control of wagering on sporting events in this state. (b) The council shall promulgate rules in accordance with this part and the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-306 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
(a) The council shall enforce this part and supervise compliance with laws and rules relating to the regulation and control of wagering on sporting events in this state.
(b) The council shall promulgate rules in accordance with this part and the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-306 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5004 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5004
Members - Advisory council
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission shall be composed of nine (9) Tennessee citizens who have experience in and knowledge of the film, television or music industries. The commission shall be appointed by the governor to assist and counsel the governor on the subject for which it was created. One (1) member shall be appointed from each of the film, television and music segments of the industry. The membership of the commission shall also reflect the racial makeup of the state. (b) The members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. In making the initial appointments, four (4) members shall be appointed for four-year terms and five (5) members shall be appointed for two-year terms. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for the full term. At least one (1) member of the commission shall reside in each grand division. Each member shall serve until the member's successor is appointed, and if a vacancy occurs on the commission, it shall be filled by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. The governor shall designate one (1) member of the commission to serve as chair for a one-year term. The chair may be reappointed to serve for one (1) additional term. No member may serve as chair for more than two (2) consecutive terms. (c) The commission shall meet at least quarterly but may meet as often as the duties of such commission require. (d) The commission members shall receive no compensation for their services on the commission but shall receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in attending meetings of the commission and for travel incident thereto, in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (e) The governor shall appoint a film, entertainment and music advisory council to assist and advise the commission in the performance of its duties. Such council shall be appointed by the governor and the number of its members shall be determined by the governor. Each advisory council member shall be appointed for a two-year term and the duties of the council shall be established by the commission. The governor shall designate one (1) member of the advisory council to serve as chair for a one-year term. The chair may be reappointed to serve for one (1) additional term. No member may serve as chair more than two (2) consecutive terms. Acts 1987, ch. 288, §§ 1, 3; 1989, ch. 162, §§ 1, 2.
(a) The Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission shall be composed of nine (9) Tennessee citizens who have experience in and knowledge of the film, television or music industries. The commission shall be appointed by the governor to assist and counsel the governor on the subject for which it was created. One (1) member shall be appointed from each of the film, television and music segments of the industry. The membership of the commission shall also reflect the racial makeup of the state.
(b) The members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. In making the initial appointments, four (4) members shall be appointed for four-year terms and five (5) members shall be appointed for two-year terms. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for the full term. At least one (1) member of the commission shall reside in each grand division. Each member shall serve until the member's successor is appointed, and if a vacancy occurs on the commission, it shall be filled by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. The governor shall designate one (1) member of the commission to serve as chair for a one-year term. The chair may be reappointed to serve for one (1) additional term. No member may serve as chair for more than two (2) consecutive terms.
(c) The commission shall meet at least quarterly but may meet as often as the duties of such commission require.
(d) The commission members shall receive no compensation for their services on the commission but shall receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in attending meetings of the commission and for travel incident thereto, in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(e) The governor shall appoint a film, entertainment and music advisory council to assist and advise the commission in the performance of its duties. Such council shall be appointed by the governor and the number of its members shall be determined by the governor. Each advisory council member shall be appointed for a two-year term and the duties of the council shall be established by the commission. The governor shall designate one (1) member of the advisory council to serve as chair for a one-year term. The chair may be reappointed to serve for one (1) additional term. No member may serve as chair more than two (2) consecutive terms.
Acts 1987, ch. 288, §§ 1, 3; 1989, ch. 162, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-402 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-402
Analysis of impact on small business
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to initiating the rulemaking process as described in §§ 4-5-202(a)(2) and 4-5-203(a) , all agencies shall conduct a review as to if a rule affects small businesses. (b) Each agency shall, after June 21, 2007, employ a regulatory flexibility analysis utilizing regulatory methods that accomplish the objectives of applicable statutes while minimizing any adverse impact on small business. The agency shall consider, but not be limited to, each of the following methods of reducing the impact the rule being proposed has on small businesses while remaining consistent with health, safety, and well-being: (1) The extent to which the rule may overlap, duplicate, or conflict with other federal, state, and local governmental rules; (2) Clarity, conciseness, and lack of ambiguity in the rule; (3) The establishment of flexible compliance and reporting requirements for small businesses; (4) The establishment of friendly schedules or deadlines for compliance and reporting requirements for small businesses; (5) The consolidation or simplification of compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses; (6) The establishment of performance standards for small businesses as opposed to design or operational standards required in the rule being proposed; and (7) The unnecessary creation of entry barriers or other effects that stifle entrepreneurial activity, curb innovation, or increase costs. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 531, Secs.s12, s13 eff. 7/1/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 531, s 11, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 2007 , ch. 464, § 4; 2009 , ch. 566, § 23.
(a) Prior to initiating the rulemaking process as described in §§ 4-5-202(a)(2) and 4-5-203(a) , all agencies shall conduct a review as to if a rule affects small businesses.
(b) Each agency shall, after June 21, 2007, employ a regulatory flexibility analysis utilizing regulatory methods that accomplish the objectives of applicable statutes while minimizing any adverse impact on small business. The agency shall consider, but not be limited to, each of the following methods of reducing the impact the rule being proposed has on small businesses while remaining consistent with health, safety, and well-being: (1) The extent to which the rule may overlap, duplicate, or conflict with other federal, state, and local governmental rules; (2) Clarity, conciseness, and lack of ambiguity in the rule; (3) The establishment of flexible compliance and reporting requirements for small businesses; (4) The establishment of friendly schedules or deadlines for compliance and reporting requirements for small businesses; (5) The consolidation or simplification of compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses; (6) The establishment of performance standards for small businesses as opposed to design or operational standards required in the rule being proposed; and (7) The unnecessary creation of entry barriers or other effects that stifle entrepreneurial activity, curb innovation, or increase costs.
(1) The extent to which the rule may overlap, duplicate, or conflict with other federal, state, and local governmental rules;
(2) Clarity, conciseness, and lack of ambiguity in the rule;
(3) The establishment of flexible compliance and reporting requirements for small businesses;
(4) The establishment of friendly schedules or deadlines for compliance and reporting requirements for small businesses;
(5) The consolidation or simplification of compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses;
(6) The establishment of performance standards for small businesses as opposed to design or operational standards required in the rule being proposed; and
(7) The unnecessary creation of entry barriers or other effects that stifle entrepreneurial activity, curb innovation, or increase costs.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 531, Secs.s12, s13 eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 531, s 11, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 2007 , ch. 464, § 4; 2009 , ch. 566, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-13-305 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-305
Appropriation
Status: in_force

There is hereby appropriated the sum of one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) per annum for the maintenance or upkeep, or both, of the Sam Davis home, to be paid out of any funds in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, upon the warrant of the comptroller of the treasury, approved by the president of the board of trustees of the Sam Davis Memorial Association. Acts 1931, ch. 92, § 3.
There is hereby appropriated the sum of one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) per annum for the maintenance or upkeep, or both, of the Sam Davis home, to be paid out of any funds in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, upon the warrant of the comptroller of the treasury, approved by the president of the board of trustees of the Sam Davis Memorial Association.
Acts 1931, ch. 92, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-111 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-111
Review prior to demolishing, altering or transferring historically, architecturally or culturally significant state property
Status: in_force

(a) All state agencies and institutions of higher education and other state entities that have control of state property shall consult the commission prior to demolishing, altering or transferring any property that is or may be of historical, architectural or cultural significance. Such agencies, institutions and entities shall seek the advice of the commission on possible alternatives to the demolition, alteration or transfer of such property. (b) The commission shall make staff available to assist agencies, institutions and entities in determining if property is or may be of historical, architectural or cultural significance. (c) The commission shall have thirty (30) working days to review and comment on plans to demolish, alter or transfer state property that is or may be of historical, architectural or cultural significance prior to approval of such action by the state building commission. Such comment shall be in writing and filed with the proposing agency or entity and the state building commission. (d) The standard of review by the historical commission shall be the secretary of the interior's standards of rehabilitation or other criteria adopted in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title. (e) The state building commission shall consider the comments of the historical commission prior to approving or disapproving plans to demolish, alter or transfer state property that is or may be of historical, architectural or cultural significance. (f) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as further extending the jurisdiction of the state building commission over transactions involving department of transportation projects. When the department is the proposing agency, the commissioner of transportation shall consider the comments of the historical commission prior to demolishing, altering or transferring state property that is of historical, architectural or cultural significance. Acts 1988, ch. 699, § 1.
(a) All state agencies and institutions of higher education and other state entities that have control of state property shall consult the commission prior to demolishing, altering or transferring any property that is or may be of historical, architectural or cultural significance. Such agencies, institutions and entities shall seek the advice of the commission on possible alternatives to the demolition, alteration or transfer of such property.
(b) The commission shall make staff available to assist agencies, institutions and entities in determining if property is or may be of historical, architectural or cultural significance.
(c) The commission shall have thirty (30) working days to review and comment on plans to demolish, alter or transfer state property that is or may be of historical, architectural or cultural significance prior to approval of such action by the state building commission. Such comment shall be in writing and filed with the proposing agency or entity and the state building commission.
(d) The standard of review by the historical commission shall be the secretary of the interior's standards of rehabilitation or other criteria adopted in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
(e) The state building commission shall consider the comments of the historical commission prior to approving or disapproving plans to demolish, alter or transfer state property that is or may be of historical, architectural or cultural significance.
(f) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as further extending the jurisdiction of the state building commission over transactions involving department of transportation projects. When the department is the proposing agency, the commissioner of transportation shall consider the comments of the historical commission prior to demolishing, altering or transferring state property that is of historical, architectural or cultural significance.
Acts 1988, ch. 699, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-344 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-344
Official state nickname
Status: in_force

The official nickname of this state is "The Volunteer State." Acts 2020, ch. 516, § 1.
The official nickname of this state is "The Volunteer State."
Acts 2020, ch. 516, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-17-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 4-17-101
Legislative findings and intent
Status: in_force

The general assembly finds and declares that property tax incentives, resulting from legal ownership of valuable business or commercial properties by local governments or their agencies under various statutory programs, has served to promote economic development, but confusion and nonuniformity in structuring such incentives have led to uncertainty in determining property tax liability of new investment prospects. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for state and local review of property tax incentives for economic development. It is not the intent of this chapter to authorize new property tax incentives beyond those authorized by law on January 1, 1993. Acts 1992, ch. 1000, § 1; T.C.A. § 4-17-301 .
The general assembly finds and declares that property tax incentives, resulting from legal ownership of valuable business or commercial properties by local governments or their agencies under various statutory programs, has served to promote economic development, but confusion and nonuniformity in structuring such incentives have led to uncertainty in determining property tax liability of new investment prospects. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for state and local review of property tax incentives for economic development. It is not the intent of this chapter to authorize new property tax incentives beyond those authorized by law on January 1, 1993.
Acts 1992, ch. 1000, § 1; T.C.A. § 4-17-301 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2013 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2013
Required driving under the influence information to be posted on website of department
Status: in_force

The department of safety shall develop and maintain, upon its web page on the world wide web of the internet, information concerning driving under the influence of an intoxicant, including, but not limited to, the penalties for violations of the state's drunk driving laws, the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit, the penalties for refusing to take a breath test, the fees to have a driver license reinstated after an alcohol-related offense, the penalties for unlawful possession of alcohol by minors and statistical information concerning drunk driving. The department is authorized to include additional information on the web page as deemed necessary by the department to combat drunk driving in Tennessee. Acts 2001, ch. 237, § 1.
The department of safety shall develop and maintain, upon its web page on the world wide web of the internet, information concerning driving under the influence of an intoxicant, including, but not limited to, the penalties for violations of the state's drunk driving laws, the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit, the penalties for refusing to take a breath test, the fees to have a driver license reinstated after an alcohol-related offense, the penalties for unlawful possession of alcohol by minors and statistical information concerning drunk driving. The department is authorized to include additional information on the web page as deemed necessary by the department to combat drunk driving in Tennessee.
Acts 2001, ch. 237, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-105
Commission personnel
Status: in_force

(a) In order to effectively carry on its program, the commission has the authority to create such positions and employ such personnel as are deemed necessary to conduct its affairs in accordance with the law and rules applicable to employees in the unclassified state service. (b) All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. Acts 1969, ch. 98, § 4; T.C.A., § 4-1113; Acts 1976, ch. 806, § 1(25); T.C.A., § 4-1105.
(a) In order to effectively carry on its program, the commission has the authority to create such positions and employ such personnel as are deemed necessary to conduct its affairs in accordance with the law and rules applicable to employees in the unclassified state service.
(b) All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
Acts 1969, ch. 98, § 4; T.C.A., § 4-1113; Acts 1976, ch. 806, § 1(25); T.C.A., § 4-1105.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5001 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5001
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission Act of 1987." Acts 1987, ch. 288 § 1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission Act of 1987."
Acts 1987, ch. 288 § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1105
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The department of general services has the power and is required to: (1) Establish facilities for the testing of any materials, supplies or equipment purchased, or to be purchased, for this state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies, use the testing facilities of any other state department, institution or agency, and contract for testing services from any other private or public facility; (2) Sell supplies, materials and equipment that are surplus, obsolete or unused; (3) Have general care and supervision of all central storerooms operated by the state government, and establish and maintain such other central storerooms as may be necessary for the proper administration of title 12, chapter 3; (4) Establish, maintain and conduct a central mail room, central postage metering, and centralized outgoing mail services for all state departments, institutions and agencies located at the state capitol, except those exempted by the commissioner; (5) Prepare, publish and keep current a purchasing manual containing, among other things, the material provisions of title 12, chapter 3, the rules and regulations of the department and the procurement commission, and an explanation of the procedures followed in the handling and making of purchases and contracts under this part; (6) Exercise, with the approval of the procurement commission, all the rights, powers and duties vested by title 12, chapter 5; (7) Furnish, when requested, without cost, to the chief fiscal officer in each county and in each municipality of this state the current catalog or price listing of goods and materials, which the department may purchase for local government, by virtue of § 12-3-1201 ; (8) Supervise the maintenance of public buildings, including the state capitol and capitol annexes except as otherwise provided by § 4-8-101(a)(2) , and of the capitol grounds, and the supplying of furniture and fixtures to these buildings; (9) Study the use of state-owned automobiles by the state departments, offices and agencies, and establish policies for the housing, repair and operation of such automobiles; (10) Make provisions for the centralization of such departmental services as mimeographing, duplicating, addressographing, copying, typesetting, copy preparation and binding, in order to save duplicate outlays for costly equipment used only part time; (11) Supervise and maintain all public memorials and monuments erected or owned by the state, except where the supervision and maintenance is otherwise provided by law; (12) Exercise general custodial care of all real property of the state; (13) Provide for the supervision of the planning, preparing and serving of food including, but not limited to, the training and supervision of state food service employees; (14) Exercise all functions previously exercised by the state educational agency for surplus property, as described in § 49-1-304 ; (15) Supervise and regulate parking in the main state employee parking lot at the base of Capitol Hill in Nashville, as well as any other state employee parking lots now in existence or hereafter created throughout the state, except as provided in § 4-8-201 , the parking lot adjacent to the Supreme Court Building in Nashville that is utilized by the personnel employed in the Supreme Court Building, and the underground parking facility adjacent to the War Memorial Building in Nashville. Such regulation shall include, but not be limited to, issuance of parking stickers to state employees, assessment of civil penalties in the manner provided in § 4-8-203 , and removal of unauthorized vehicles. Such regulations shall not be applicable to tourists with out-of-state tags; (16) Supervise the supplying of utilities to the state-owned buildings under the department's control and implement a system for monitoring and controlling the cost of such utilities; (17) Provide state vehicle energy management life-cycle (operational and maintenance) cost analysis; (18) Define and implement an energy efficiency code for state procurement of equipment and appliances; (19) Administer the state employee van pool program; (20) Prepare an annual report on the activities of the department concerning the definition and implementation of an energy efficiency code for state procurement of equipment and appliances. The department shall publish the report on the department's website and submit the report to the governor, the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, the chairs of the government operations committees of the senate and the house of representatives, and the chairs of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives, or their successor committees. The report shall include savings realized by the state as a result of the office's activities expressed in both units of energy saved and monetary cost-avoidance; (21) Implement and administer the procurement of energy-efficient motor vehicles as provided in this part; and (22) Impose a reasonable real estate transaction fee on all real estate transactions when the transaction is processed through the department of general services and to grant a fee waiver when deemed appropriate by the department. Said fee structure and waivers shall be subject to approval by the state building commission. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 564,s 1, eff. 3/14/2024. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, s 26, eff. 5/16/2013. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 3, eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 20, 21; Shan. Supp., §§ 373a57, 373a58; Code 1932, §§ 281, 282; Acts 1933, ch. 92, §§ 1(8), 1(9); C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.31-255.42; Acts 1953, ch. 163, §§ 25, 29 (Williams, §§ 370.34, 370.38); modified; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 5; 1961, ch. 97, § 5; 1972, ch. 543, § 5; 1972, ch. 630, § 1; 1973, ch. 307, § 1; 1978, ch. 524, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-331; T.C.A., § 4-330; Acts 1981, ch. 499, §§ 3, 5; 1983, ch. 214, § 4; 1983, ch. 429, §§ 8, 19; 2000, ch. 561, § 4; 2001, ch. 109, § 1; 2007 , ch. 72, § 1; 2007 , ch. 532, § 2; 2008 , ch. 717, §§ 2, 3; 2009 , ch. 106, §§ 1, 3; 2010 , ch. 1062, § 1; 2011 , ch. 295, § 19; 2012 , ch. 604, § 3.
The department of general services has the power and is required to:
(1) Establish facilities for the testing of any materials, supplies or equipment purchased, or to be purchased, for this state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies, use the testing facilities of any other state department, institution or agency, and contract for testing services from any other private or public facility;
(2) Sell supplies, materials and equipment that are surplus, obsolete or unused;
(3) Have general care and supervision of all central storerooms operated by the state government, and establish and maintain such other central storerooms as may be necessary for the proper administration of title 12, chapter 3;
(4) Establish, maintain and conduct a central mail room, central postage metering, and centralized outgoing mail services for all state departments, institutions and agencies located at the state capitol, except those exempted by the commissioner;
(5) Prepare, publish and keep current a purchasing manual containing, among other things, the material provisions of title 12, chapter 3, the rules and regulations of the department and the procurement commission, and an explanation of the procedures followed in the handling and making of purchases and contracts under this part;
(6) Exercise, with the approval of the procurement commission, all the rights, powers and duties vested by title 12, chapter 5;
(7) Furnish, when requested, without cost, to the chief fiscal officer in each county and in each municipality of this state the current catalog or price listing of goods and materials, which the department may purchase for local government, by virtue of § 12-3-1201 ;
(8) Supervise the maintenance of public buildings, including the state capitol and capitol annexes except as otherwise provided by § 4-8-101(a)(2) , and of the capitol grounds, and the supplying of furniture and fixtures to these buildings;
(9) Study the use of state-owned automobiles by the state departments, offices and agencies, and establish policies for the housing, repair and operation of such automobiles;
(10) Make provisions for the centralization of such departmental services as mimeographing, duplicating, addressographing, copying, typesetting, copy preparation and binding, in order to save duplicate outlays for costly equipment used only part time;
(11) Supervise and maintain all public memorials and monuments erected or owned by the state, except where the supervision and maintenance is otherwise provided by law;
(12) Exercise general custodial care of all real property of the state;
(13) Provide for the supervision of the planning, preparing and serving of food including, but not limited to, the training and supervision of state food service employees;
(14) Exercise all functions previously exercised by the state educational agency for surplus property, as described in § 49-1-304 ;
(15) Supervise and regulate parking in the main state employee parking lot at the base of Capitol Hill in Nashville, as well as any other state employee parking lots now in existence or hereafter created throughout the state, except as provided in § 4-8-201 , the parking lot adjacent to the Supreme Court Building in Nashville that is utilized by the personnel employed in the Supreme Court Building, and the underground parking facility adjacent to the War Memorial Building in Nashville. Such regulation shall include, but not be limited to, issuance of parking stickers to state employees, assessment of civil penalties in the manner provided in § 4-8-203 , and removal of unauthorized vehicles. Such regulations shall not be applicable to tourists with out-of-state tags;
(16) Supervise the supplying of utilities to the state-owned buildings under the department's control and implement a system for monitoring and controlling the cost of such utilities;
(17) Provide state vehicle energy management life-cycle (operational and maintenance) cost analysis;
(18) Define and implement an energy efficiency code for state procurement of equipment and appliances;
(19) Administer the state employee van pool program;
(20) Prepare an annual report on the activities of the department concerning the definition and implementation of an energy efficiency code for state procurement of equipment and appliances. The department shall publish the report on the department's website and submit the report to the governor, the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, the chairs of the government operations committees of the senate and the house of representatives, and the chairs of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives, or their successor committees. The report shall include savings realized by the state as a result of the office's activities expressed in both units of energy saved and monetary cost-avoidance;
(21) Implement and administer the procurement of energy-efficient motor vehicles as provided in this part; and
(22) Impose a reasonable real estate transaction fee on all real estate transactions when the transaction is processed through the department of general services and to grant a fee waiver when deemed appropriate by the department. Said fee structure and waivers shall be subject to approval by the state building commission.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 564,s 1, eff. 3/14/2024.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, s 26, eff. 5/16/2013.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 3, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 20, 21; Shan. Supp., §§ 373a57, 373a58; Code 1932, §§ 281, 282; Acts 1933, ch. 92, §§ 1(8), 1(9); C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.31-255.42; Acts 1953, ch. 163, §§ 25, 29 (Williams, §§ 370.34, 370.38); modified; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 5; 1961, ch. 97, § 5; 1972, ch. 543, § 5; 1972, ch. 630, § 1; 1973, ch. 307, § 1; 1978, ch. 524, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-331; T.C.A., § 4-330; Acts 1981, ch. 499, §§ 3, 5; 1983, ch. 214, § 4; 1983, ch. 429, §§ 8, 19; 2000, ch. 561, § 4; 2001, ch. 109, § 1; 2007 , ch. 72, § 1; 2007 , ch. 532, § 2; 2008 , ch. 717, §§ 2, 3; 2009 , ch. 106, §§ 1, 3; 2010 , ch. 1062, § 1; 2011 , ch. 295, § 19; 2012 , ch. 604, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-343 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-343
Official state dog
Status: in_force

The bluetick coonhound is designated as the official state dog. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 7,s 1, eff. 3/20/2019.
The bluetick coonhound is designated as the official state dog.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 7,s 1, eff. 3/20/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-112 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-112
Dentists - Duties
Status: in_force

(a) It is the duty of dentists appointed pursuant to § 4-6-110 to inspect at regular intervals the teeth of each inmate of the institutions specified in § 4-6-110 , and to keep a record of the work necessary to be done on the teeth of each inmate for the protection and preservation of the health of the inmate. So much of the necessary work shall be done by the dentist as possible. (b) Work that is not necessary for the protection and preservation of the health of an inmate shall not be done by such dentists. (c) Preference shall at all times be given by such dentists to inmates who are being supported in the institutions specified in § 4-6-110 at the expense of the state or county. (d) All other dental work except that set out in subsections (a)-(c) may be done by the dentist for inmates who are not being supported by the state or county, and the work done for any such paying inmate must be paid for by the inmate or by the person or persons paying for the support of such inmate in the institution, a reasonable charge to be made for such work and payment to be made to the superintendent who shall apply the same as other income of the institution is applied. (e) Such dentists shall at no time do any work for any officer or employee of any of such institutions. Acts 1919, ch. 173, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 2642a56; Code 1932, § 4569; Acts 1945, ch. 93, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 4569; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-622.
(a) It is the duty of dentists appointed pursuant to § 4-6-110 to inspect at regular intervals the teeth of each inmate of the institutions specified in § 4-6-110 , and to keep a record of the work necessary to be done on the teeth of each inmate for the protection and preservation of the health of the inmate. So much of the necessary work shall be done by the dentist as possible.
(b) Work that is not necessary for the protection and preservation of the health of an inmate shall not be done by such dentists.
(c) Preference shall at all times be given by such dentists to inmates who are being supported in the institutions specified in § 4-6-110 at the expense of the state or county.
(d) All other dental work except that set out in subsections (a)-(c) may be done by the dentist for inmates who are not being supported by the state or county, and the work done for any such paying inmate must be paid for by the inmate or by the person or persons paying for the support of such inmate in the institution, a reasonable charge to be made for such work and payment to be made to the superintendent who shall apply the same as other income of the institution is applied.
(e) Such dentists shall at no time do any work for any officer or employee of any of such institutions.
Acts 1919, ch. 173, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 2642a56; Code 1932, § 4569; Acts 1945, ch. 93, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 4569; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-622.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-55-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 55 / Section 4-55-101
Creation - Composition - Governance - Attachment to department of state - Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is created, as an independent entity of state government, the bureau of ethics and campaign finance, referred to in this chapter as the "bureau." (2) The bureau shall be composed of two (2) divisions as follows: (A) The Tennessee registry of election finance, established by title 2, chapter 10, part 2; and (B) The Tennessee ethics commission, established by title 3, chapter 6, part 1. (3) The bureau shall be governed by a board of directors to be composed of the six (6) members of the registry of election finance and the six (6) members of the ethics commission. (b) The bureau of ethics and campaign finance shall be attached to the department of state for all administrative matters relating to receipts, disbursements, expense accounts, budget, audit and other related items. The autonomy of the bureau and its authority is absolute and the secretary of state shall have no administrative or supervisory control over the bureau. (c) The board of directors shall elect a chair from among its membership. The chair shall serve in that capacity for one (1) year and shall be eligible for reelection. The chair shall preside at all meetings and shall have all the powers and privileges of the other members. (d) Eight (8) members of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum and eight (8) affirmative votes are required for any action by the board of directors. Special meetings shall be called by the chair on the chair's initiative or upon the written request of eight (8) members. Members shall receive written notice three (3) days in advance of a special meeting. Notice shall be served personally or left at a member's usual place of residence and shall specify the purpose, time and place of the meeting. No matters unrelated to the specified purpose may be considered without a specific waiver by all members of the board of directors. (e) Each regular meeting agenda must be published on the bureau's website at least five (5) business days prior to the date of the meeting. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1087, s 5, eff. 5/27/2022. Acts 2009 , ch. 556, § 1.
(a) (1) There is created, as an independent entity of state government, the bureau of ethics and campaign finance, referred to in this chapter as the "bureau." (2) The bureau shall be composed of two (2) divisions as follows: (A) The Tennessee registry of election finance, established by title 2, chapter 10, part 2; and (B) The Tennessee ethics commission, established by title 3, chapter 6, part 1. (3) The bureau shall be governed by a board of directors to be composed of the six (6) members of the registry of election finance and the six (6) members of the ethics commission.
(1) There is created, as an independent entity of state government, the bureau of ethics and campaign finance, referred to in this chapter as the "bureau."
(2) The bureau shall be composed of two (2) divisions as follows: (A) The Tennessee registry of election finance, established by title 2, chapter 10, part 2; and (B) The Tennessee ethics commission, established by title 3, chapter 6, part 1.
(A) The Tennessee registry of election finance, established by title 2, chapter 10, part 2; and
(B) The Tennessee ethics commission, established by title 3, chapter 6, part 1.
(3) The bureau shall be governed by a board of directors to be composed of the six (6) members of the registry of election finance and the six (6) members of the ethics commission.
(b) The bureau of ethics and campaign finance shall be attached to the department of state for all administrative matters relating to receipts, disbursements, expense accounts, budget, audit and other related items. The autonomy of the bureau and its authority is absolute and the secretary of state shall have no administrative or supervisory control over the bureau.
(c) The board of directors shall elect a chair from among its membership. The chair shall serve in that capacity for one (1) year and shall be eligible for reelection. The chair shall preside at all meetings and shall have all the powers and privileges of the other members.
(d) Eight (8) members of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum and eight (8) affirmative votes are required for any action by the board of directors. Special meetings shall be called by the chair on the chair's initiative or upon the written request of eight (8) members. Members shall receive written notice three (3) days in advance of a special meeting. Notice shall be served personally or left at a member's usual place of residence and shall specify the purpose, time and place of the meeting. No matters unrelated to the specified purpose may be considered without a specific waiver by all members of the board of directors.
(e) Each regular meeting agenda must be published on the bureau's website at least five (5) business days prior to the date of the meeting.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1087, s 5, eff. 5/27/2022.
Acts 2009 , ch. 556, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-321 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-321
Administrative procedures division - Policies and procedures - Code of conduct
Status: in_force

(a) There is created in the office of the secretary of state a division to be known as the administrative procedures division. This division has the responsibility to: (1) Investigate any conflicts or inequities that may develop between federal administrative procedures, and state administrative procedures and propose any amendments to this chapter to correct those inconsistencies and inequities as they develop; (2) Establish and maintain in cooperation with the office of the attorney general and reporter a pool of administrative judges and hearing officers, who shall be learned in the law; and (3) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.] (4) Perform any and all other functions assigned to the secretary of state under this chapter and delegated by the secretary of state to the administrative procedures division. (b) The secretary of state shall adopt by rule, promulgated in accordance with the rulemaking requirements of this chapter, policies and procedures, including a code of conduct, to be followed by all administrative judges and hearing officers. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 11, eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 10, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 21; 1975, ch. 370, § 17; 1978, ch. 938, § 16; 1979, ch. 371, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 4-527, 4-5-121(a); Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 62; 1984, ch. 728, § 12; 1986, ch. 738, § 4.
(a) There is created in the office of the secretary of state a division to be known as the administrative procedures division. This division has the responsibility to: (1) Investigate any conflicts or inequities that may develop between federal administrative procedures, and state administrative procedures and propose any amendments to this chapter to correct those inconsistencies and inequities as they develop; (2) Establish and maintain in cooperation with the office of the attorney general and reporter a pool of administrative judges and hearing officers, who shall be learned in the law; and (3) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.] (4) Perform any and all other functions assigned to the secretary of state under this chapter and delegated by the secretary of state to the administrative procedures division.
(1) Investigate any conflicts or inequities that may develop between federal administrative procedures, and state administrative procedures and propose any amendments to this chapter to correct those inconsistencies and inequities as they develop;
(2) Establish and maintain in cooperation with the office of the attorney general and reporter a pool of administrative judges and hearing officers, who shall be learned in the law; and
(3) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.]
(4) Perform any and all other functions assigned to the secretary of state under this chapter and delegated by the secretary of state to the administrative procedures division.
(b) The secretary of state shall adopt by rule, promulgated in accordance with the rulemaking requirements of this chapter, policies and procedures, including a code of conduct, to be followed by all administrative judges and hearing officers.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 11, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 10, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 21; 1975, ch. 370, § 17; 1978, ch. 938, § 16; 1979, ch. 371, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 4-527, 4-5-121(a); Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 62; 1984, ch. 728, § 12; 1986, ch. 738, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-56-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 56 / Section 4-56-103
Proposed rules related to procurement - State protest committee - Creation - Commission's authority - Appeals
Status: in_force

(a) Creation of Committee. (1) There is created a state protest committee, which shall consist of the commissioners of general services and finance and administration, and the treasurer. (2) The committee shall adopt procedures governing its operations. The chief procurement officer shall keep a permanent and accurate record of the documents submitted to the committee regarding protests of solicitations. The commissioner of finance and administration shall keep a permanent and accurate record of the minutes, procedures, and proceedings of the committee. (3) If a member is not available to hear a scheduled protest, the member is authorized to appoint a designee to hear the scheduled protest on the member's behalf. (b) Appeals to Committee. (1) The committee is authorized to act on any appeal of the chief procurement officer's decision of a protest. (2) Any committee member whose department is the requestor of a procurement or the resulting contract may not hear the protest. (3) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.] Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 517,s 3, eff. 3/1/2024. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 279, s 2, eff. 5/3/2021. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 2, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2011 , ch. 295, § 3.
(a) Creation of Committee. (1) There is created a state protest committee, which shall consist of the commissioners of general services and finance and administration, and the treasurer. (2) The committee shall adopt procedures governing its operations. The chief procurement officer shall keep a permanent and accurate record of the documents submitted to the committee regarding protests of solicitations. The commissioner of finance and administration shall keep a permanent and accurate record of the minutes, procedures, and proceedings of the committee. (3) If a member is not available to hear a scheduled protest, the member is authorized to appoint a designee to hear the scheduled protest on the member's behalf.
(1) There is created a state protest committee, which shall consist of the commissioners of general services and finance and administration, and the treasurer.
(2) The committee shall adopt procedures governing its operations. The chief procurement officer shall keep a permanent and accurate record of the documents submitted to the committee regarding protests of solicitations. The commissioner of finance and administration shall keep a permanent and accurate record of the minutes, procedures, and proceedings of the committee.
(3) If a member is not available to hear a scheduled protest, the member is authorized to appoint a designee to hear the scheduled protest on the member's behalf.
(b) Appeals to Committee. (1) The committee is authorized to act on any appeal of the chief procurement officer's decision of a protest. (2) Any committee member whose department is the requestor of a procurement or the resulting contract may not hear the protest. (3) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.]
(1) The committee is authorized to act on any appeal of the chief procurement officer's decision of a protest.
(2) Any committee member whose department is the requestor of a procurement or the resulting contract may not hear the protest.
(3) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.]
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 517,s 3, eff. 3/1/2024.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 279, s 2, eff. 5/3/2021.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2011 , ch. 295, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-502 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-502
Advertisement indicating discriminatory policy
Status: in_force

It is a discriminatory practice for a person, directly or indirectly, to publish, circulate, issue, display or mail or cause to be published, circulated, issued, displayed or mailed a written, printed, oral or visual communication, notice or advertisement that indicates that the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations or a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement will be refused, withheld from or denied an individual on account of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, sex or national origin; or that the patronage of, or presence at, a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement, of an individual on account of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, sex, age or national origin is objectionable, unwelcome, unacceptable or undesirable. Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 14; T.C.A., § 4-2112; Acts 1980, ch. 732, § 9; T.C.A., § 4-21-112.
It is a discriminatory practice for a person, directly or indirectly, to publish, circulate, issue, display or mail or cause to be published, circulated, issued, displayed or mailed a written, printed, oral or visual communication, notice or advertisement that indicates that the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations or a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement will be refused, withheld from or denied an individual on account of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, sex or national origin; or that the patronage of, or presence at, a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement, of an individual on account of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, sex, age or national origin is objectionable, unwelcome, unacceptable or undesirable.
Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 14; T.C.A., § 4-2112; Acts 1980, ch. 732, § 9; T.C.A., § 4-21-112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-48-108 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 48 / Section 4-48-108
Cooperation by other state entities
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is authorized to call upon any department, office, division or agency of the state, to supply such data, program reports and other information, personnel and assistance as it deems necessary to discharge its responsibilities under this chapter. (b) These departments, offices, divisions and agencies shall, to the extent possible and not inconsistent with any other law of this state, cooperate with the commission, and shall furnish it with such information, personnel and assistance as may be necessary or helpful to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 9.
(a) The commission is authorized to call upon any department, office, division or agency of the state, to supply such data, program reports and other information, personnel and assistance as it deems necessary to discharge its responsibilities under this chapter.
(b) These departments, offices, divisions and agencies shall, to the extent possible and not inconsistent with any other law of this state, cooperate with the commission, and shall furnish it with such information, personnel and assistance as may be necessary or helpful to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-56-112 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 56 / Section 4-56-112
Drones - Prohibited purchase - Contract termination
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding § 39-13-902 or other law, a state agency shall not purchase or acquire a drone, as defined in the federal National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 (Pub. L. No. 115-232), produced by a manufacturer banned under Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019, as amended. (b) A contract or agreement for the purchase or acquisition of a drone in violation of this section is void and unenforceable. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 223, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) Notwithstanding § 39-13-902 or other law, a state agency shall not purchase or acquire a drone, as defined in the federal National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 (Pub. L. No. 115-232), produced by a manufacturer banned under Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019, as amended.
(b) A contract or agreement for the purchase or acquisition of a drone in violation of this section is void and unenforceable.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 223, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-401 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-401
Creation
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the department of financial institutions. Acts 1973, ch. 294, § 2; modified; Acts 1983, ch. 216, § 5.
There is hereby created the department of financial institutions.
Acts 1973, ch. 294, § 2; modified; Acts 1983, ch. 216, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-132 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-132
Preemption
Status: in_force

The general assembly, by enacting this chapter and title 39, chapter 17, part 6, intends to preempt any other regulation of the area covered by this chapter and title 39, chapter 17, part 6. No political subdivision or agency may enact or enforce a law, ordinance, resolution or regulation that regulates or prohibits any conduct in the area covered by this chapter and title 39, chapter 17, part 6. Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
The general assembly, by enacting this chapter and title 39, chapter 17, part 6, intends to preempt any other regulation of the area covered by this chapter and title 39, chapter 17, part 6. No political subdivision or agency may enact or enforce a law, ordinance, resolution or regulation that regulates or prohibits any conduct in the area covered by this chapter and title 39, chapter 17, part 6.
Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5507 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5507
Licensure or sale of state information systems
Status: in_force

The information systems council has the authority to approve license or sale of the state's information systems' interest or copyright to a vendor under policies and procedures prepared by the commissioner of finance and administration and approved by the comptroller of the treasury. However, any license or sale of the general assembly's information systems' interest or copyright shall be subject to the approval of the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives. Acts 1997, ch. 260, § 4.
The information systems council has the authority to approve license or sale of the state's information systems' interest or copyright to a vendor under policies and procedures prepared by the commissioner of finance and administration and approved by the comptroller of the treasury. However, any license or sale of the general assembly's information systems' interest or copyright shall be subject to the approval of the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives.
Acts 1997, ch. 260, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 58 / Section 4-58-104
Liability for false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations
Status: in_force

(a) Any natural person eighteen (18) years of age or older who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or representation under this chapter shall be liable under either: (1) The Tennessee Medicaid False Claims Act, compiled in §§ 71-5-181 - 71-5-185; or (2) The False Claims Act, compiled in chapter 18 of this title. (b) Any natural person who conspires to defraud the state or any local health department by securing a false claim allowed or paid to another person in violation of this chapter shall be liable under § 4-18-103(a)(3) . (c) A state governmental entity or local health department shall file, with the attorney general and reporter of this state, a complaint alleging a violation of subsections (a) or (b), as applicable. (d) Any moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited with and utilized by the applicable entity or local health department that filed a complaint pursuant to subsection (c). The applicable entity or local health department shall establish a fund for the deposit of such moneys, and shall use such moneys for the sole purpose of enforcing this chapter. Any interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund shall be credited to such fund, shall not revert to any general fund, and shall be carried forward into each subsequent fiscal year. Acts 2012, ch. 1061, § 1.
(a) Any natural person eighteen (18) years of age or older who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or representation under this chapter shall be liable under either: (1) The Tennessee Medicaid False Claims Act, compiled in §§ 71-5-181 - 71-5-185; or (2) The False Claims Act, compiled in chapter 18 of this title.
(1) The Tennessee Medicaid False Claims Act, compiled in §§ 71-5-181 - 71-5-185; or
(2) The False Claims Act, compiled in chapter 18 of this title.
(b) Any natural person who conspires to defraud the state or any local health department by securing a false claim allowed or paid to another person in violation of this chapter shall be liable under § 4-18-103(a)(3) .
(c) A state governmental entity or local health department shall file, with the attorney general and reporter of this state, a complaint alleging a violation of subsections (a) or (b), as applicable.
(d) Any moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited with and utilized by the applicable entity or local health department that filed a complaint pursuant to subsection (c). The applicable entity or local health department shall establish a fund for the deposit of such moneys, and shall use such moneys for the sole purpose of enforcing this chapter. Any interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund shall be credited to such fund, shall not revert to any general fund, and shall be carried forward into each subsequent fiscal year.
Acts 2012, ch. 1061, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-28-114 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 28 / Section 4-28-114
Maintenance of website
Status: in_force

(a) Any qualified TNInvestco that has received an allocation of investment tax credits pursuant to this chapter shall be required to maintain a website that provides information to the general public about the biographical and professional background of each member of the executive management team of the TNInvestco and of each member of the board or other governing body of the TNInvestco. The qualified TNInvestco shall also provide information to the general public on its website concerning the availability of capital pursuant to the program established by this chapter. (b) The department of economic and community development shall maintain at least one (1) web page that provides information to the general public about the TNInvestco program, including internet links to the websites of each qualified TNInvestco. Each qualified TNInvestco shall maintain an internet link on its website to the TNInvestco program web page of the department of economic and community development. Acts 2010 , ch. 1142, § 21.
(a) Any qualified TNInvestco that has received an allocation of investment tax credits pursuant to this chapter shall be required to maintain a website that provides information to the general public about the biographical and professional background of each member of the executive management team of the TNInvestco and of each member of the board or other governing body of the TNInvestco. The qualified TNInvestco shall also provide information to the general public on its website concerning the availability of capital pursuant to the program established by this chapter.
(b) The department of economic and community development shall maintain at least one (1) web page that provides information to the general public about the TNInvestco program, including internet links to the websites of each qualified TNInvestco. Each qualified TNInvestco shall maintain an internet link on its website to the TNInvestco program web page of the department of economic and community development.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1142, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-148 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-148
Temporary retention of disabled correctional officer or youth service worker
Status: in_force

Whenever a correctional officer or youth service worker is injured in the line of duty and such injury disables such person from performing such person's regular duties, whether such disability is temporary or permanent, it is lawful for the commissioner of correction, or the commissioner of children's services, as appropriate, in such commissioner's sound discretion and with the approval of the governor and the attorney general and reporter, to retain such injured disabled employee upon the regular payroll of the department of correction or the department of children's services, as appropriate, until the person's claim for compensation for such disability is determined by the division of claims and risk management. Acts 1987, ch. 178, § 1; 1989, ch. 278, § 23; 1996, ch. 1079, § 16; T.C.A. § 4-7-117 .
Whenever a correctional officer or youth service worker is injured in the line of duty and such injury disables such person from performing such person's regular duties, whether such disability is temporary or permanent, it is lawful for the commissioner of correction, or the commissioner of children's services, as appropriate, in such commissioner's sound discretion and with the approval of the governor and the attorney general and reporter, to retain such injured disabled employee upon the regular payroll of the department of correction or the department of children's services, as appropriate, until the person's claim for compensation for such disability is determined by the division of claims and risk management.
Acts 1987, ch. 178, § 1; 1989, ch. 278, § 23; 1996, ch. 1079, § 16; T.C.A. § 4-7-117 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-202 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-202
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(a) The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) The high cost and limited availability of agricultural financing threatens to halt needed expansion or even perpetuation of many farm operations and related enterprises in Tennessee; (2) These conditions severely limit the ability of young persons to begin farming or to carry on family farming traditions; (3) Resulting shortages in agricultural commodities will aggravate food price inflation; and (4) Resulting reductions in agricultural employment will contribute to overall unemployment with its attendant problems. (b) (1) It is accordingly in furtherance of the interests and welfare of all Tennesseans that the Tennessee local development authority be empowered to issue revenue bonds, and to make the proceeds available for loans to farmers and farm-related enterprises that private industry alone would be otherwise unable to serve, at interest rates lower than would otherwise be obtainable. (2) It is intended that the Tennessee local development authority be vested with all powers necessary to the accomplishment of these purposes. Acts 1981, ch. 394, § 2.
(a) The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) The high cost and limited availability of agricultural financing threatens to halt needed expansion or even perpetuation of many farm operations and related enterprises in Tennessee; (2) These conditions severely limit the ability of young persons to begin farming or to carry on family farming traditions; (3) Resulting shortages in agricultural commodities will aggravate food price inflation; and (4) Resulting reductions in agricultural employment will contribute to overall unemployment with its attendant problems.
(1) The high cost and limited availability of agricultural financing threatens to halt needed expansion or even perpetuation of many farm operations and related enterprises in Tennessee;
(2) These conditions severely limit the ability of young persons to begin farming or to carry on family farming traditions;
(3) Resulting shortages in agricultural commodities will aggravate food price inflation; and
(4) Resulting reductions in agricultural employment will contribute to overall unemployment with its attendant problems.
(b) (1) It is accordingly in furtherance of the interests and welfare of all Tennesseans that the Tennessee local development authority be empowered to issue revenue bonds, and to make the proceeds available for loans to farmers and farm-related enterprises that private industry alone would be otherwise unable to serve, at interest rates lower than would otherwise be obtainable. (2) It is intended that the Tennessee local development authority be vested with all powers necessary to the accomplishment of these purposes.
(1) It is accordingly in furtherance of the interests and welfare of all Tennesseans that the Tennessee local development authority be empowered to issue revenue bonds, and to make the proceeds available for loans to farmers and farm-related enterprises that private industry alone would be otherwise unable to serve, at interest rates lower than would otherwise be obtainable.
(2) It is intended that the Tennessee local development authority be vested with all powers necessary to the accomplishment of these purposes.
Acts 1981, ch. 394, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1017 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1017
Energy management program - Development and implementation through the state building energy management program
Status: in_force

(a) In developing and implementing an energy management program for state government under §§ 4-3-1017 - 4-3-1019, the department, through the state building energy management program, may include: (1) Development, in coordination with the emergency management agency, of contingency plans for the most efficient use of energy by state buildings; (2) Development and implementation of projects using renewable energy resources in state operations and procedures; and (3) Development of a program to ascertain the energy use of each state department, agency, college, university or other institution, to recommend specific plans for energy use reduction to such entities, and to monitor the implementation of such plans. (b) This program shall be implemented by all departments and agencies of the executive branch and by all state colleges and universities operated by the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee or the state board of regents. Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 9; 1999, ch. 457, § 1; Acts 2007 , ch. 72, § 3; T.C.A. § 4-3-1107 ; Acts 2008 , ch. 718, § 1; 2009 , ch. 529, §§ 4, 5.
(a) In developing and implementing an energy management program for state government under §§ 4-3-1017 - 4-3-1019, the department, through the state building energy management program, may include: (1) Development, in coordination with the emergency management agency, of contingency plans for the most efficient use of energy by state buildings; (2) Development and implementation of projects using renewable energy resources in state operations and procedures; and (3) Development of a program to ascertain the energy use of each state department, agency, college, university or other institution, to recommend specific plans for energy use reduction to such entities, and to monitor the implementation of such plans.
(1) Development, in coordination with the emergency management agency, of contingency plans for the most efficient use of energy by state buildings;
(2) Development and implementation of projects using renewable energy resources in state operations and procedures; and
(3) Development of a program to ascertain the energy use of each state department, agency, college, university or other institution, to recommend specific plans for energy use reduction to such entities, and to monitor the implementation of such plans.
(b) This program shall be implemented by all departments and agencies of the executive branch and by all state colleges and universities operated by the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee or the state board of regents.
Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 9; 1999, ch. 457, § 1; Acts 2007 , ch. 72, § 3; T.C.A. § 4-3-1107 ; Acts 2008 , ch. 718, § 1; 2009 , ch. 529, §§ 4, 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2810 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2810
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this part. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title. Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 1.
The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this part. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-45-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 45 / Section 4-45-104
[For postponed repeal, see T.C.A. 4-45-108] Special agents
Status: in_force

(a) The staff of the division must include law enforcement officers, as defined in § 39-11-106 , who shall be known as special agents and must be qualified in accordance with § 38-8-106 , and must have successfully completed a training course approved by the Tennessee peace officer standards and training commission. Special agents must undergo a federal background investigation conducted by the United States social security administration - office of inspector general, which must also approve any selection and appointment of personnel to the division. (b) A duly authorized special agent who has been designated by the division to enforce this chapter is authorized and empowered to go armed while on active duty engaged in enforcing this chapter. A special agent is also considered a commissioned qualified criminal investigator for the purposes of the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (Pub. L. No. 108-277), and is directed, pursuant to § 39-17-1315(a)(1) , to carry firearms at all times, regardless of regular duty hours or assignments. Special agents are also empowered to execute search warrants and do all acts incident thereto in the same manner as search warrants may be executed by sheriffs and other peace officers. (c) Special agents of the division have the authority to make arrests for state felony or misdemeanor violations and the authority to make traffic stops in an emergency situation where the safety of the public is in jeopardy. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 546, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
(a) The staff of the division must include law enforcement officers, as defined in § 39-11-106 , who shall be known as special agents and must be qualified in accordance with § 38-8-106 , and must have successfully completed a training course approved by the Tennessee peace officer standards and training commission. Special agents must undergo a federal background investigation conducted by the United States social security administration - office of inspector general, which must also approve any selection and appointment of personnel to the division.
(b) A duly authorized special agent who has been designated by the division to enforce this chapter is authorized and empowered to go armed while on active duty engaged in enforcing this chapter. A special agent is also considered a commissioned qualified criminal investigator for the purposes of the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (Pub. L. No. 108-277), and is directed, pursuant to § 39-17-1315(a)(1) , to carry firearms at all times, regardless of regular duty hours or assignments. Special agents are also empowered to execute search warrants and do all acts incident thereto in the same manner as search warrants may be executed by sheriffs and other peace officers.
(c) Special agents of the division have the authority to make arrests for state felony or misdemeanor violations and the authority to make traffic stops in an emergency situation where the safety of the public is in jeopardy.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 546, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-28-108 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 28 / Section 4-28-108
Distributions from qualified TNInvestco
Status: in_force

(a) Qualified distributions from a qualified TNInvestco may be made at any time. (b) Distributions other than qualified distributions from a qualified TNInvestco may be paid out annually or upon designated liquidity events as established by the qualified TNInvestco. Any such distributions other than qualified distributions may not reduce the base investment amount during any calendar year. (c) The profit share percentage or the end date profit share percentage shall be paid to the state in the same time and manner as all other distributions as provided in § 4-28-109 . Any such payments shall be deposited into the general fund or the rural opportunity fund and the small and minority-owned business assistance program fund as provided in § 4-28-109 . (d) Investment capital liquidated during a liquidity event will be given a one-year redeployment period for purposes of calculating the investment thresholds in § 4-28-106 . (e) The department of economic and community development shall ensure, pursuant to the authority provided in this chapter, that a qualified TNInvestco provides adequate documentary support for all proceeds and distributions related to liquidity events and the department shall use best efforts to confirm that all information provided to the department by the TNInvestco is accurate so the department may ensure that all parties involved receive the proper designated share. Information provided to the department pursuant to this section shall be kept confidential due to the proprietary nature of such information. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 510, s 2, eff. 5/25/2021. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 611, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2009 , ch. 610, § 9; 2010 , ch. 1142, § 27.
(a) Qualified distributions from a qualified TNInvestco may be made at any time.
(b) Distributions other than qualified distributions from a qualified TNInvestco may be paid out annually or upon designated liquidity events as established by the qualified TNInvestco. Any such distributions other than qualified distributions may not reduce the base investment amount during any calendar year.
(c) The profit share percentage or the end date profit share percentage shall be paid to the state in the same time and manner as all other distributions as provided in § 4-28-109 . Any such payments shall be deposited into the general fund or the rural opportunity fund and the small and minority-owned business assistance program fund as provided in § 4-28-109 .
(d) Investment capital liquidated during a liquidity event will be given a one-year redeployment period for purposes of calculating the investment thresholds in § 4-28-106 .
(e) The department of economic and community development shall ensure, pursuant to the authority provided in this chapter, that a qualified TNInvestco provides adequate documentary support for all proceeds and distributions related to liquidity events and the department shall use best efforts to confirm that all information provided to the department by the TNInvestco is accurate so the department may ensure that all parties involved receive the proper designated share. Information provided to the department pursuant to this section shall be kept confidential due to the proprietary nature of such information.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 510, s 2, eff. 5/25/2021.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 611, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 2009 , ch. 610, § 9; 2010 , ch. 1142, § 27.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-136 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-136
Sale of mining products - Contracts authorized
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of correction, with the approval of the commissioner of general services, is hereby authorized to make such disposition by way of sale of slate and other waste products of the coal mines owned and operated by the state as the commissioner of correction may deem fit and proper. (b) To this end, the commissioner of correction is authorized to enter into contracts for the sale thereof for a period of time not in excess of ten (10) years, such contracts to be upon such terms as may be mutually agreeable to the commissioner of correction, the commissioner of general services and the contracting party. (c) "Other waste products" as used in subsection (a) includes coal dust. Acts 1953, ch. 73, § 1 (Williams, § 388.2); impl. am. Acts 1953, ch. 163, § 1; Acts 1955, ch. 22, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 102, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-647.
(a) The commissioner of correction, with the approval of the commissioner of general services, is hereby authorized to make such disposition by way of sale of slate and other waste products of the coal mines owned and operated by the state as the commissioner of correction may deem fit and proper.
(b) To this end, the commissioner of correction is authorized to enter into contracts for the sale thereof for a period of time not in excess of ten (10) years, such contracts to be upon such terms as may be mutually agreeable to the commissioner of correction, the commissioner of general services and the contracting party.
(c) "Other waste products" as used in subsection (a) includes coal dust.
Acts 1953, ch. 73, § 1 (Williams, § 388.2); impl. am. Acts 1953, ch. 163, § 1; Acts 1955, ch. 22, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 102, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-647.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2302 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2302
Commissioner - Qualifications - Appointment - Salary - Vacancy or absence
Status: in_force

(a) The administrator and head of the department shall be the commissioner of transportation, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the commissioner's office. (b) The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor. (c) The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and shall receive a salary in accordance with § 8-23-101 . (d) In the event of death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the commissioner, and prior to the appointment of the commissioner's successor, the governor may appoint a qualified employee of the department of transportation to serve as acting commissioner. The commissioner may appoint, during the commissioner's absence from the state, a qualified employee of the department to serve as acting commissioner for the duration of the absence. In either case, the acting commissioner shall have all the duties, functions and powers of the commissioner during the commissioner's absence or incapacity, or until the commissioner's successor is duly qualified and appointed. Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 4; T.C.A., § 4-309; Acts 1981, ch. 264, § 25.
(a) The administrator and head of the department shall be the commissioner of transportation, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the commissioner's office.
(b) The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor.
(c) The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and shall receive a salary in accordance with § 8-23-101 .
(d) In the event of death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the commissioner, and prior to the appointment of the commissioner's successor, the governor may appoint a qualified employee of the department of transportation to serve as acting commissioner. The commissioner may appoint, during the commissioner's absence from the state, a qualified employee of the department to serve as acting commissioner for the duration of the absence. In either case, the acting commissioner shall have all the duties, functions and powers of the commissioner during the commissioner's absence or incapacity, or until the commissioner's successor is duly qualified and appointed.
Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 4; T.C.A., § 4-309; Acts 1981, ch. 264, § 25.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-302 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-302
Disqualification of judge, hearing officer, etc. - Substitutions
Status: in_force

(a) Any administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member shall be subject to disqualification for bias, prejudice, interest or any other cause provided in this chapter or for any cause for which a judge may be disqualified. (b) Any party may petition for the disqualification of an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member promptly after receipt of notice indicating that the individual will serve or, if later, promptly upon discovering facts establishing grounds for disqualification. (c) A party petitioning for the disqualification of an agency member shall not be allowed to question the agency member concerning the grounds for disqualification at the hearing or by deposition unless ordered by the administrative judge or hearing officer conducting the hearing and agreed to by the agency member. (d) The individual whose disqualification is requested shall determine whether to grant the petition, stating facts and reasons for the determination. (e) If a substitute is required for an individual who becomes unavailable as a result of disqualification or any other reason, the substitute shall be appointed, unless otherwise provided by law by: (1) The governor, if the unavailable individual is a cabinet member or elected official, except that the speakers of the senate and house of representatives shall appoint a substitute for individuals elected by the general assembly; or (2) The appointing authority, if the unavailable individual is an appointed official. (f) Any action taken by a duly appointed substitute for an unavailable individual shall be as effective as if taken by the unavailable individual. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 38.
(a) Any administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member shall be subject to disqualification for bias, prejudice, interest or any other cause provided in this chapter or for any cause for which a judge may be disqualified.
(b) Any party may petition for the disqualification of an administrative judge, hearing officer or agency member promptly after receipt of notice indicating that the individual will serve or, if later, promptly upon discovering facts establishing grounds for disqualification.
(c) A party petitioning for the disqualification of an agency member shall not be allowed to question the agency member concerning the grounds for disqualification at the hearing or by deposition unless ordered by the administrative judge or hearing officer conducting the hearing and agreed to by the agency member.
(d) The individual whose disqualification is requested shall determine whether to grant the petition, stating facts and reasons for the determination.
(e) If a substitute is required for an individual who becomes unavailable as a result of disqualification or any other reason, the substitute shall be appointed, unless otherwise provided by law by: (1) The governor, if the unavailable individual is a cabinet member or elected official, except that the speakers of the senate and house of representatives shall appoint a substitute for individuals elected by the general assembly; or (2) The appointing authority, if the unavailable individual is an appointed official.
(1) The governor, if the unavailable individual is a cabinet member or elected official, except that the speakers of the senate and house of representatives shall appoint a substitute for individuals elected by the general assembly; or
(2) The appointing authority, if the unavailable individual is an appointed official.
(f) Any action taken by a duly appointed substitute for an unavailable individual shall be as effective as if taken by the unavailable individual.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 38.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-109 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-109
Requirements for escrow account - Insurance - Cash-on-hand
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall prescribe by rule: (1) The amount of a bond in escrow and the amount of cash that must be kept on hand to ensure that there exists adequate reserves to pay off bettors; and (2) Any insurance requirements for a licensee. (b) The licensee may maintain the bond at any bank lawfully operating in this state, and the licensee must be the beneficiary of any interest accrued thereon. Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-309 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
(a) The council shall prescribe by rule: (1) The amount of a bond in escrow and the amount of cash that must be kept on hand to ensure that there exists adequate reserves to pay off bettors; and (2) Any insurance requirements for a licensee.
(1) The amount of a bond in escrow and the amount of cash that must be kept on hand to ensure that there exists adequate reserves to pay off bettors; and
(2) Any insurance requirements for a licensee.
(b) The licensee may maintain the bond at any bank lawfully operating in this state, and the licensee must be the beneficiary of any interest accrued thereon.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-309 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-111 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-111
Dentists - Facilities
Status: in_force

The superintendent of each of the institutions specified in § 4-6-110 shall provide a suitable room for the dentist, with all necessary equipment, with the approval of the commissioner, and the same shall be paid for out of the funds appropriated for the maintenance of the institution for which the equipment is purchased. Acts 1919, ch. 173, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 3, 42; Shan. Supp., § 2642a55; Code 1932, § 4568; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-621.
The superintendent of each of the institutions specified in § 4-6-110 shall provide a suitable room for the dentist, with all necessary equipment, with the approval of the commissioner, and the same shall be paid for out of the funds appropriated for the maintenance of the institution for which the equipment is purchased.
Acts 1919, ch. 173, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 3, 42; Shan. Supp., § 2642a55; Code 1932, § 4568; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-621.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-19-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 4-19-101
Retention of examination papers
Status: in_force

All state boards, except the board of law examiners, charged with the duty of giving examinations to determine the qualifications of individuals who seek to be licensed to engage in a special profession, position or business, are required to retain all examination papers for a period of at least one (1) year, during which time the examination papers will be subject to review upon request. Acts 1965, ch. 349, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1901.
All state boards, except the board of law examiners, charged with the duty of giving examinations to determine the qualifications of individuals who seek to be licensed to engage in a special profession, position or business, are required to retain all examination papers for a period of at least one (1) year, during which time the examination papers will be subject to review upon request.
Acts 1965, ch. 349, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1901.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-26-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 26 / Section 4-26-104
Purpose and construction
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out the following purposes and objectives that: (1) Disadvantaged businesses share in the American economic system of private enterprise through free and vigorous competition; (2) Such competition be fostered through the encouragement and development of disadvantaged businesses; and (3) The state aid, counsel and assist in every practical manner disadvantaged businesses in order to preserve free competition on equal terms with those businesses constituting the major part of the business community. Acts 1977, ch. 135, § 4; T.C.A., § 4-2604.
This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out the following purposes and objectives that:
(1) Disadvantaged businesses share in the American economic system of private enterprise through free and vigorous competition;
(2) Such competition be fostered through the encouragement and development of disadvantaged businesses; and
(3) The state aid, counsel and assist in every practical manner disadvantaged businesses in order to preserve free competition on equal terms with those businesses constituting the major part of the business community.
Acts 1977, ch. 135, § 4; T.C.A., § 4-2604.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-146 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-146
Confiscation of contraband
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of correction is authorized to permanently confiscate weapons, alcohol, controlled substances, controlled substance analogues, cash and other items that could be detrimental to institutional security or adversely affect an inmate's rehabilitation, if such items have been specifically designated as contraband by the commissioner, and such items are found on the grounds of any institution under the supervision of the department of correction. (b) "Contraband" does not include cash lawfully in possession of an inmate for allowable purposes within an institution. Acts 1990, ch. 669, § 2; 2012, ch. 848, § 1.
(a) The commissioner of correction is authorized to permanently confiscate weapons, alcohol, controlled substances, controlled substance analogues, cash and other items that could be detrimental to institutional security or adversely affect an inmate's rehabilitation, if such items have been specifically designated as contraband by the commissioner, and such items are found on the grounds of any institution under the supervision of the department of correction.
(b) "Contraband" does not include cash lawfully in possession of an inmate for allowable purposes within an institution.
Acts 1990, ch. 669, § 2; 2012, ch. 848, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-121 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-121
Estimates - Contingent funds
Status: in_force

Each estimate under §§ 4-6-118 - 4-6-123 may include a contingent fund, not to exceed three percent (3%) of the total amount for maintenance for the period of the estimate, for which no detailed account need be given in the estimate, but such funds shall be drawn upon only in due form as provided in this chapter and under the rules of the commissioners of correction and finance and administration. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b30; Code 1932, § 399; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-632.
Each estimate under §§ 4-6-118 - 4-6-123 may include a contingent fund, not to exceed three percent (3%) of the total amount for maintenance for the period of the estimate, for which no detailed account need be given in the estimate, but such funds shall be drawn upon only in due form as provided in this chapter and under the rules of the commissioners of correction and finance and administration.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b30; Code 1932, § 399; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-632.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-615 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-615
Provisions supplemental
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall be in addition and supplemental to any other law providing for financing by airport authorities or municipal airports and shall not be deemed to amend or repeal any other law. (b) No proceedings by an airport authority or municipal airport shall be required for loan agreements hereunder, except as provided by this part, any law to the contrary notwithstanding. (c) No other requirements or restrictions applicable to borrowing by any airport authority or municipal airport contained in any other law shall be applicable to loans under this part. Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
(a) This part shall be in addition and supplemental to any other law providing for financing by airport authorities or municipal airports and shall not be deemed to amend or repeal any other law.
(b) No proceedings by an airport authority or municipal airport shall be required for loan agreements hereunder, except as provided by this part, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
(c) No other requirements or restrictions applicable to borrowing by any airport authority or municipal airport contained in any other law shall be applicable to loans under this part.
Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-122 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-122
House rules - Acceptance of wagers - Payouts
Status: in_force

(a) Each licensee shall adopt and adhere to a written, comprehensive policy outlining the house rules governing the acceptance of wagers and payouts. The policy and rules must be approved by the council prior to the acceptance of a wager by a licensee. The policy and rules must be readily available to a bettor on the licensee's website. (b) The council shall promulgate rules regarding: (1) The manner in which a licensee accepts wagers from and issues payouts to bettors, including payouts in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and (2) Reporting requirements for suspicious wagers. Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-322 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
(a) Each licensee shall adopt and adhere to a written, comprehensive policy outlining the house rules governing the acceptance of wagers and payouts. The policy and rules must be approved by the council prior to the acceptance of a wager by a licensee. The policy and rules must be readily available to a bettor on the licensee's website.
(b) The council shall promulgate rules regarding: (1) The manner in which a licensee accepts wagers from and issues payouts to bettors, including payouts in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and (2) Reporting requirements for suspicious wagers.
(1) The manner in which a licensee accepts wagers from and issues payouts to bettors, including payouts in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and
(2) Reporting requirements for suspicious wagers.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-322 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-124 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-124
Licensee reporting requirements - Compliance hearing
Status: in_force

(a) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (b) A licensee shall report all changes to its key personnel to the council within three (3) business days of the change. A licensee shall complete all key personnel disclosures, including a statement as to any conflict of interest that may exist due to the changes in key personnel, in a manner, form, and at a time specified by rule of the council. (c) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (d) Upon receiving a report under this section or § 4-49-115(b) , the council may conduct a hearing in accordance with § 4-49-126 to determine whether the licensee remains in compliance with this part. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 41, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 24, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 23, eff. 7/1/2023. Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-324 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
(a) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(b) A licensee shall report all changes to its key personnel to the council within three (3) business days of the change. A licensee shall complete all key personnel disclosures, including a statement as to any conflict of interest that may exist due to the changes in key personnel, in a manner, form, and at a time specified by rule of the council.
(c) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(d) Upon receiving a report under this section or § 4-49-115(b) , the council may conduct a hearing in accordance with § 4-49-126 to determine whether the licensee remains in compliance with this part.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 41, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 24, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 23, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-324 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-56-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 56 / Section 4-56-101
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commission" means the state procurement commission, which replaces the board of standards within former title 12, chapter 3, part 4; (2) "Committee" means the state protest committee, which replaces the board of standards protest authority within former § 12-3-214 [repealed] and the review committee within former § 12-4-109(a)(1)(E) [repealed]; (3) "Council" means the advisory council on state procurement; (4) "Drone" means a powered, aerial vehicle that: (A) Does not carry a human operator and is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft; (B) Uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift; (C) Can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely; and (D) Can be expendable or recoverable; (5) "Goods" means all property, including, but not limited to, supplies, equipment, materials, printing, and insurance. "Goods" does not include leases, acquisitions, and disposals of real property, which are governed under chapter 15 of this title; (6) "Grant" means any grant awarded to the state or awarded by the state for the furnishing by the state of assistance, whether financial or otherwise, to any person to support a program authorized by law. "Grant" does not include an award with the primary purpose of procuring an end product, whether in the form of supplies, services, or construction, or any contract resulting from such an award; (7) "Law enforcement agency" means a lawfully established state agency that is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime, local government code enforcement, and the enforcement of penal, traffic, regulatory, game, or controlled substance laws; (8) "Procurement" means buying, purchasing, renting, leasing, or otherwise acquiring any goods or services. It also includes all functions that pertain to the obtaining of any goods or service, including the description of requirements, selection and solicitation of sources, preparation and award of a contract, and all phases of contract administration; (9) "Proposer" includes a "bidder" or "proposer" that is a legal entity that has properly registered as required by the state. The terms "bidder" and "proposer" may be used interchangeably for the term "proposer"; (10) "Services" means all services and agreements obligating the state, except services for highway and road improvements, which are governed by title 54, and designer and construction services, which are governed under chapter 15 of this title; (11) "State agency" means a board, commission, committee, department, office, or another entity of this state; and (12) "Vendor" means a legal entity that has been established by the department of finance and administration's division of accounts as a vendor through proper authority for which payment may be made by the state. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 223, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2011 , ch. 295, § 1.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Commission" means the state procurement commission, which replaces the board of standards within former title 12, chapter 3, part 4;
(2) "Committee" means the state protest committee, which replaces the board of standards protest authority within former § 12-3-214 [repealed] and the review committee within former § 12-4-109(a)(1)(E) [repealed];
(3) "Council" means the advisory council on state procurement;
(4) "Drone" means a powered, aerial vehicle that: (A) Does not carry a human operator and is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft; (B) Uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift; (C) Can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely; and (D) Can be expendable or recoverable;
(A) Does not carry a human operator and is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft;
(B) Uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift;
(C) Can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely; and
(D) Can be expendable or recoverable;
(5) "Goods" means all property, including, but not limited to, supplies, equipment, materials, printing, and insurance. "Goods" does not include leases, acquisitions, and disposals of real property, which are governed under chapter 15 of this title;
(6) "Grant" means any grant awarded to the state or awarded by the state for the furnishing by the state of assistance, whether financial or otherwise, to any person to support a program authorized by law. "Grant" does not include an award with the primary purpose of procuring an end product, whether in the form of supplies, services, or construction, or any contract resulting from such an award;
(7) "Law enforcement agency" means a lawfully established state agency that is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime, local government code enforcement, and the enforcement of penal, traffic, regulatory, game, or controlled substance laws;
(8) "Procurement" means buying, purchasing, renting, leasing, or otherwise acquiring any goods or services. It also includes all functions that pertain to the obtaining of any goods or service, including the description of requirements, selection and solicitation of sources, preparation and award of a contract, and all phases of contract administration;
(9) "Proposer" includes a "bidder" or "proposer" that is a legal entity that has properly registered as required by the state. The terms "bidder" and "proposer" may be used interchangeably for the term "proposer";
(10) "Services" means all services and agreements obligating the state, except services for highway and road improvements, which are governed by title 54, and designer and construction services, which are governed under chapter 15 of this title;
(11) "State agency" means a board, commission, committee, department, office, or another entity of this state; and
(12) "Vendor" means a legal entity that has been established by the department of finance and administration's division of accounts as a vendor through proper authority for which payment may be made by the state.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 223, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2011 , ch. 295, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-306 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-306
State funding board
Status: in_force

(a) The state funding board is attached to the office of the comptroller of the treasury for all administrative purposes. (b) (1) The state funding board is authorized to establish policies and procedures under which the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee shall be guided in the administration of state laws concerning bond and note issues by counties, municipalities and utility districts. (2) Noncompliance with subdivision (b)(1) shall not invalidate any bonds issued by a unit of local government. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 8; 1978, ch. 864, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., §§ 4-332, 4-333; Acts 2010, ch. 868, §§ 8, 9.
(a) The state funding board is attached to the office of the comptroller of the treasury for all administrative purposes.
(b) (1) The state funding board is authorized to establish policies and procedures under which the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee shall be guided in the administration of state laws concerning bond and note issues by counties, municipalities and utility districts. (2) Noncompliance with subdivision (b)(1) shall not invalidate any bonds issued by a unit of local government.
(1) The state funding board is authorized to establish policies and procedures under which the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee shall be guided in the administration of state laws concerning bond and note issues by counties, municipalities and utility districts.
(2) Noncompliance with subdivision (b)(1) shall not invalidate any bonds issued by a unit of local government.
Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 8; 1978, ch. 864, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., §§ 4-332, 4-333; Acts 2010, ch. 868, §§ 8, 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-321 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-321
State reptile
Status: in_force

The widespread eastern box turtle, Terrapene carolina , is hereby designated as the official state reptile. Acts 1995, ch. 367, § 2.
The widespread eastern box turtle, Terrapene carolina , is hereby designated as the official state reptile.
Acts 1995, ch. 367, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-33-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 33 / Section 4-33-103
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Agency" means every department or organization described in chapter 3 of this title; and (2) "Agency action" includes any action by an agency or subdivision thereof that may have substantial economic impact upon any person. Substantial economic impact may occur through a related series of agency decisions that individually may not have substantial economic impact, but that cumulatively have substantial economic impact. Acts 1979, ch. 215, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-3303.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Agency" means every department or organization described in chapter 3 of this title; and
(2) "Agency action" includes any action by an agency or subdivision thereof that may have substantial economic impact upon any person. Substantial economic impact may occur through a related series of agency decisions that individually may not have substantial economic impact, but that cumulatively have substantial economic impact.
Acts 1979, ch. 215, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-3303.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-27-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 27 / Section 4-27-103
Duties of board
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the board to: (1) Adopt rules governing its proceedings; (2) Elect a chair and secretary; (3) Keep permanent and accurate records of its proceedings; (4) Establish criteria for making awards; (5) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out this chapter; (6) Approve each award made; and (7) Meet at least quarterly to evaluate suggestions made by employees. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1038,s 2, eff. 5/21/2018. Acts 1977, ch. 212, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-2703.
It is the duty of the board to:
(1) Adopt rules governing its proceedings;
(2) Elect a chair and secretary;
(3) Keep permanent and accurate records of its proceedings;
(4) Establish criteria for making awards;
(5) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out this chapter;
(6) Approve each award made; and
(7) Meet at least quarterly to evaluate suggestions made by employees.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1038,s 2, eff. 5/21/2018.
Acts 1977, ch. 212, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-2703.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-41-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 41 / Section 4-41-103
[Effective until 7/1/2029] Creation of Go Build Tennessee Program - Administration by corporation - Composition of corporation
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Go Build Tennessee Program, referred to in this chapter as "the program." (b) The program shall be implemented and administered by a corporation, whose duties shall include, but not be limited to, securing funding to promote and foster the development of a comprehensive statewide program designed to attract and increase career opportunities for secondary and postsecondary students in the construction industry. (c) The corporation shall be comprised of an equal number of representatives of commercial and industrial building contractors and subcontractors, residential building contractors and subcontractors, and road building contractors and subcontractors. Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1.
(a) There is created the Go Build Tennessee Program, referred to in this chapter as "the program."
(b) The program shall be implemented and administered by a corporation, whose duties shall include, but not be limited to, securing funding to promote and foster the development of a comprehensive statewide program designed to attract and increase career opportunities for secondary and postsecondary students in the construction industry.
(c) The corporation shall be comprised of an equal number of representatives of commercial and industrial building contractors and subcontractors, residential building contractors and subcontractors, and road building contractors and subcontractors.
Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-43-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 43 / Section 4-43-105
Service without staff, expenses or salary
Status: in_force

The state geographer shall serve without staff, expenses, or salary. Acts 1993, ch. 274, § 5.
The state geographer shall serve without staff, expenses, or salary.
Acts 1993, ch. 274, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-123 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-123
Inspections
Status: in_force

Members of the council or designated employees or agents of the council may, during normal business hours, enter the premises of a facility of a licensee, registrant, or third party utilized by the licensee to operate and conduct business in accordance with this part for the purpose of inspecting books and records kept as required by this part, to ensure that the licensee or registrant is in compliance with this part, or to make an inspection of the premises necessary to protect the interests of this state and its consumers. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 22, eff. 7/1/2023. Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-323 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Members of the council or designated employees or agents of the council may, during normal business hours, enter the premises of a facility of a licensee, registrant, or third party utilized by the licensee to operate and conduct business in accordance with this part for the purpose of inspecting books and records kept as required by this part, to ensure that the licensee or registrant is in compliance with this part, or to make an inspection of the premises necessary to protect the interests of this state and its consumers.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 22, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-323 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-303 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-303
Participation in program
Status: in_force

Participation in the program shall be limited to: (1) Local governments of less than twenty-five thousand (25,000) population, according to the latest certified census; and (2) County governments if the largest community within the county does not exceed fifty thousand (50,000) population, according to the latest certified census, that have unemployment rates that have exceeded the state average for the twelve-month period prior to application, or that have certified per capita income averages that have not exceeded the state average for the twelve-month period prior to application. Acts 1981, ch. 453, § 3.
Participation in the program shall be limited to:
(1) Local governments of less than twenty-five thousand (25,000) population, according to the latest certified census; and
(2) County governments if the largest community within the county does not exceed fifty thousand (50,000) population, according to the latest certified census, that have unemployment rates that have exceeded the state average for the twelve-month period prior to application, or that have certified per capita income averages that have not exceeded the state average for the twelve-month period prior to application.
Acts 1981, ch. 453, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-101
Purpose and intent
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose and intent of the general assembly by this chapter to: (1) Provide for execution within Tennessee of the policies embodied in the federal Civil Rights Acts of 1964, 1968 and 1972, the Pregnancy Amendment of 1978 ( 42 U.S.C. § 2000e(k) ), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.); (2) Assure that Tennessee has appropriate legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment, public accommodations and housing sufficient to justify the deferral of cases by the federal equal employment opportunity commission, the department of housing and urban development, the secretary of labor and the department of justice under those statutes; (3) Safeguard all individuals within the state from discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age or national origin in connection with employment and public accommodations, and because of race, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin in connection with housing; (4) Protect their interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation; (5) Make available to the state their full productive capacity in employment; (6) Secure the state against domestic strife and unrest that would menace its democratic institutions; (7) Preserve the public safety, health and general welfare; and (8) Further the interest, rights, opportunities and privileges of individuals within the state. (b) The prohibitions in this chapter against discrimination because of age in connection with employment and public accommodations shall be limited to individuals who are at least forty (40) years of age. Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 2; T.C.A., § 4-2101; Acts 1980, ch. 732, §§ 1-4; 1984, ch. 1007, § 1; 1986, ch. 807, § 1; 1988, ch. 714, § 6.
(a) It is the purpose and intent of the general assembly by this chapter to: (1) Provide for execution within Tennessee of the policies embodied in the federal Civil Rights Acts of 1964, 1968 and 1972, the Pregnancy Amendment of 1978 ( 42 U.S.C. § 2000e(k) ), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.); (2) Assure that Tennessee has appropriate legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment, public accommodations and housing sufficient to justify the deferral of cases by the federal equal employment opportunity commission, the department of housing and urban development, the secretary of labor and the department of justice under those statutes; (3) Safeguard all individuals within the state from discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age or national origin in connection with employment and public accommodations, and because of race, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin in connection with housing; (4) Protect their interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation; (5) Make available to the state their full productive capacity in employment; (6) Secure the state against domestic strife and unrest that would menace its democratic institutions; (7) Preserve the public safety, health and general welfare; and (8) Further the interest, rights, opportunities and privileges of individuals within the state.
(1) Provide for execution within Tennessee of the policies embodied in the federal Civil Rights Acts of 1964, 1968 and 1972, the Pregnancy Amendment of 1978 ( 42 U.S.C. § 2000e(k) ), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.);
(2) Assure that Tennessee has appropriate legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment, public accommodations and housing sufficient to justify the deferral of cases by the federal equal employment opportunity commission, the department of housing and urban development, the secretary of labor and the department of justice under those statutes;
(3) Safeguard all individuals within the state from discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age or national origin in connection with employment and public accommodations, and because of race, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin in connection with housing;
(4) Protect their interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation;
(5) Make available to the state their full productive capacity in employment;
(6) Secure the state against domestic strife and unrest that would menace its democratic institutions;
(7) Preserve the public safety, health and general welfare; and
(8) Further the interest, rights, opportunities and privileges of individuals within the state.
(b) The prohibitions in this chapter against discrimination because of age in connection with employment and public accommodations shall be limited to individuals who are at least forty (40) years of age.
Acts 1978, ch. 748, § 2; T.C.A., § 4-2101; Acts 1980, ch. 732, §§ 1-4; 1984, ch. 1007, § 1; 1986, ch. 807, § 1; 1988, ch. 714, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1407 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1407
Powers and duties of commissioner
Status: in_force

The commissioner of labor and workforce development or the commissioner's designee has the following powers and duties, in addition to such other powers and duties as may be specifically provided by law in this title, transferred by this part or as otherwise provided by law: (1) Develop and implement activities and programs that foster the continued enhancement of Tennessee's workforce; (2) Ensure the maintenance of a fair, equitable and fully funded unemployment insurance program; and (3) Be responsible for the administration of a workforce development system that protects the life, health and safety of Tennessee's workforce. Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 8.
The commissioner of labor and workforce development or the commissioner's designee has the following powers and duties, in addition to such other powers and duties as may be specifically provided by law in this title, transferred by this part or as otherwise provided by law:
(1) Develop and implement activities and programs that foster the continued enhancement of Tennessee's workforce;
(2) Ensure the maintenance of a fair, equitable and fully funded unemployment insurance program; and
(3) Be responsible for the administration of a workforce development system that protects the life, health and safety of Tennessee's workforce.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-12-109 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-12-109
Items to be sold
Status: in_force

The facility authorized by § 4-12-108 shall sell Tennessee produced items or items appropriate to the museum's programs, as approved by the museum executive director. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 7, eff. 4/24/2018. Acts 1975, ch. 291, § 2; T.C.A., § 4-1209.
The facility authorized by § 4-12-108 shall sell Tennessee produced items or items appropriate to the museum's programs, as approved by the museum executive director.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821,s 7, eff. 4/24/2018.
Acts 1975, ch. 291, § 2; T.C.A., § 4-1209.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-314 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-314
Great seal of the state of Tennessee
Status: in_force

(a) The great seal of the state of Tennessee shall be in the shape of a circle. The circumference of the circle shall bear the words "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE" and in the lower part of the circumference shall be the date "1796," being the year in which the constitution of Tennessee was adopted and Tennessee became one of the United States. (b) Inside the upper semicircle of the circle shall be set the numerals "XVI," being the number of the state in chronological order within the United States; below the numerals shall be the figures of a plough, sheaf of wheat and cotton plant, emblematic of agriculture within the state; and under the base of the upper semicircle shall be the word "AGRICULTURE." (c) Inside the lower semicircle of the circle shall be set the figure of a boat with sail, emblematic of commercial activity in the state; and below this figure the word "COMMERCE." (d) The size of the seal embossed shall be not greater in diameter than two and one-quarter inches (21/4") nor smaller in diameter than one and three-quarter inches (13/4"). (e) The size of printed seals shall conform to the range of sizes as permitted by the rules of the state publication committee. (f) Until a different rendering of this design is submitted by the governor to the secretary of state and approved by resolution by both houses of the general assembly, voting separately, the design in use as of May 17, 1987 is hereby validated and adopted, to wit: Click here to view image. (g) The governor is requested, by July 1, 2025, to submit a new design of the great seal of the state of Tennessee to the secretary of state that incorporates the language "In God We Trust." The design is subject to approval as provided in subsection (f). Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 261, s 1, eff. 4/28/2023. Acts 1987, ch. 402, § 1.
(a) The great seal of the state of Tennessee shall be in the shape of a circle. The circumference of the circle shall bear the words "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE" and in the lower part of the circumference shall be the date "1796," being the year in which the constitution of Tennessee was adopted and Tennessee became one of the United States.
(b) Inside the upper semicircle of the circle shall be set the numerals "XVI," being the number of the state in chronological order within the United States; below the numerals shall be the figures of a plough, sheaf of wheat and cotton plant, emblematic of agriculture within the state; and under the base of the upper semicircle shall be the word "AGRICULTURE."
(c) Inside the lower semicircle of the circle shall be set the figure of a boat with sail, emblematic of commercial activity in the state; and below this figure the word "COMMERCE."
(d) The size of the seal embossed shall be not greater in diameter than two and one-quarter inches (21/4") nor smaller in diameter than one and three-quarter inches (13/4").
(e) The size of printed seals shall conform to the range of sizes as permitted by the rules of the state publication committee.
(f) Until a different rendering of this design is submitted by the governor to the secretary of state and approved by resolution by both houses of the general assembly, voting separately, the design in use as of May 17, 1987 is hereby validated and adopted, to wit: Click here to view image.
Click here to view image.
(g) The governor is requested, by July 1, 2025, to submit a new design of the great seal of the state of Tennessee to the secretary of state that incorporates the language "In God We Trust." The design is subject to approval as provided in subsection (f).
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 261, s 1, eff. 4/28/2023.
Acts 1987, ch. 402, § 1.
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Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2704 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2704
Construction with federal law, rule or regulation
Status: in_force

Any provision of chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, or application thereof, which is inconsistent with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed to be construed as being consistent with federal law, rule or regulation. Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 148.
Any provision of chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, or application thereof, which is inconsistent with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed to be construed as being consistent with federal law, rule or regulation.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 148.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-423 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-423
Cybersecurity - State payment of ransom prohibited - Incident reporting protocol
Status: in_force

(a) A state entity shall not submit payment with an entity that has engaged in a cybersecurity incident on an information technology system by encrypting data and then subsequently offering to decrypt that data in exchange for a ransom payment. (b) A state entity experiencing a ransom request in connection with a cybersecurity incident shall immediately notify and consult with the technology and innovation division of the Tennessee bureau of investigation. (c) As used in this section, "state entity": (1) Means an agency, department, institution, board, commission, committee, division, bureau, officer, official, or other entity of the executive, judicial, or legislative branches of state government, including a public institution of higher education and all other entities for which this state has oversight responsibility; and (2) Does not mean a vendor, contractor, insurance company, law firm, or other third party that has a contract, or does other business, with a state entity. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 534,s 1, eff. 3/7/2024.
(a) A state entity shall not submit payment with an entity that has engaged in a cybersecurity incident on an information technology system by encrypting data and then subsequently offering to decrypt that data in exchange for a ransom payment.
(b) A state entity experiencing a ransom request in connection with a cybersecurity incident shall immediately notify and consult with the technology and innovation division of the Tennessee bureau of investigation.
(c) As used in this section, "state entity": (1) Means an agency, department, institution, board, commission, committee, division, bureau, officer, official, or other entity of the executive, judicial, or legislative branches of state government, including a public institution of higher education and all other entities for which this state has oversight responsibility; and (2) Does not mean a vendor, contractor, insurance company, law firm, or other third party that has a contract, or does other business, with a state entity.
(1) Means an agency, department, institution, board, commission, committee, division, bureau, officer, official, or other entity of the executive, judicial, or legislative branches of state government, including a public institution of higher education and all other entities for which this state has oversight responsibility; and
(2) Does not mean a vendor, contractor, insurance company, law firm, or other third party that has a contract, or does other business, with a state entity.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 534,s 1, eff. 3/7/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-113 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-113
Historic property land acquisition fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created a special agency account in the state general fund known as the historic property land acquisition fund. Expenditures from such fund shall be made only to implement and carry out the purposes set forth in subsection (b). Funds deposited in such fund shall not revert at the end of any fiscal year, and all interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund not otherwise expended shall be returned to and made a part of the fund. (b) The historical commission shall expend the funds which are deposited in the historic property land acquisition fund only for the acquisition of land for any area designated as an historic place as evidenced by its inclusion on the national register of historic places or the Tennessee register of historic places, or any other area of historic significance as approved by majority vote of the entire membership of the commission, and for the acquisition of easements to protect the historic areas. Such funds may also be used for capital projects, including improvements and maintenance, of properties previously acquired, and for capital grants to other historic properties not owned or operated by the state. (c) No funds deposited in the historic property land acquisition fund shall be obligated or expended to acquire any interest in real property through condemnation or the power of eminent domain. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1059,s 2, eff. 4/28/2016.
(a) There is hereby created a special agency account in the state general fund known as the historic property land acquisition fund. Expenditures from such fund shall be made only to implement and carry out the purposes set forth in subsection (b). Funds deposited in such fund shall not revert at the end of any fiscal year, and all interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund not otherwise expended shall be returned to and made a part of the fund.
(b) The historical commission shall expend the funds which are deposited in the historic property land acquisition fund only for the acquisition of land for any area designated as an historic place as evidenced by its inclusion on the national register of historic places or the Tennessee register of historic places, or any other area of historic significance as approved by majority vote of the entire membership of the commission, and for the acquisition of easements to protect the historic areas. Such funds may also be used for capital projects, including improvements and maintenance, of properties previously acquired, and for capital grants to other historic properties not owned or operated by the state.
(c) No funds deposited in the historic property land acquisition fund shall be obligated or expended to acquire any interest in real property through condemnation or the power of eminent domain.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1059,s 2, eff. 4/28/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-304 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-304
Reporting of violations - Prosecutions
Status: in_force

The special unit created by this part shall encourage citizens to report violations of the Litter Control Law, compiled in title 39, chapter 14, part 5, and to prosecute offenders. If a citizen reports a violation of such law and declines to prosecute, the special unit shall notify the suspected offender by letter of the provisions of the Litter Control Law of 1971 and penalties for violation thereof. Acts 1988, ch. 1007, § 2; 1996, ch. 675, § 6.
The special unit created by this part shall encourage citizens to report violations of the Litter Control Law, compiled in title 39, chapter 14, part 5, and to prosecute offenders. If a citizen reports a violation of such law and declines to prosecute, the special unit shall notify the suspected offender by letter of the provisions of the Litter Control Law of 1971 and penalties for violation thereof.
Acts 1988, ch. 1007, § 2; 1996, ch. 675, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-130 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-130
Appropriations - Tabulation of requests - Presentation to general assembly
Status: in_force

The commissioner having control of such institution shall tabulate such statements with the commissioner's recommendations. It shall then be the duty of the commissioner to present the needs of the institutions to the general assembly. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b38; Code 1932, § 407; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-641.
The commissioner having control of such institution shall tabulate such statements with the commissioner's recommendations. It shall then be the duty of the commissioner to present the needs of the institutions to the general assembly.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b38; Code 1932, § 407; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-641.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-811 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-811
Tennessee insurance guaranty association fund
Status: in_force

(a) The authority is hereby authorized to establish in the state treasury a special trust fund of the authority to be known as the "Tennessee insurance guaranty association fund." (b) (1) The state hereby covenants and agrees that from and after the issuance of any bonds or notes under and pursuant to this part, moneys derived by the state from payments made pursuant to loan agreements with the association as permitted under the terms of the loan agreements that are pledged to the payment of such bonds or notes shall be paid into the particular fund established for the issuance of bonds or notes to which such moneys are pledged. (2) Such moneys shall be accounted for separately from all other moneys in the treasury and shall be applied by the authority solely for the purpose of paying principal of and interest and premium, if any, on such issue of bonds and notes issued pursuant to this section, refunding moneys due to the association where appropriate, and paying all other costs incidental to the administration of the authority in connection with the loan agreements and the issuance of such issue of bonds and notes. Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
(a) The authority is hereby authorized to establish in the state treasury a special trust fund of the authority to be known as the "Tennessee insurance guaranty association fund."
(b) (1) The state hereby covenants and agrees that from and after the issuance of any bonds or notes under and pursuant to this part, moneys derived by the state from payments made pursuant to loan agreements with the association as permitted under the terms of the loan agreements that are pledged to the payment of such bonds or notes shall be paid into the particular fund established for the issuance of bonds or notes to which such moneys are pledged. (2) Such moneys shall be accounted for separately from all other moneys in the treasury and shall be applied by the authority solely for the purpose of paying principal of and interest and premium, if any, on such issue of bonds and notes issued pursuant to this section, refunding moneys due to the association where appropriate, and paying all other costs incidental to the administration of the authority in connection with the loan agreements and the issuance of such issue of bonds and notes.
(1) The state hereby covenants and agrees that from and after the issuance of any bonds or notes under and pursuant to this part, moneys derived by the state from payments made pursuant to loan agreements with the association as permitted under the terms of the loan agreements that are pledged to the payment of such bonds or notes shall be paid into the particular fund established for the issuance of bonds or notes to which such moneys are pledged.
(2) Such moneys shall be accounted for separately from all other moneys in the treasury and shall be applied by the authority solely for the purpose of paying principal of and interest and premium, if any, on such issue of bonds and notes issued pursuant to this section, refunding moneys due to the association where appropriate, and paying all other costs incidental to the administration of the authority in connection with the loan agreements and the issuance of such issue of bonds and notes.
Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-501 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-501
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Entry regulation" means: (A) Any rule promulgated by a licensing authority for the purpose of regulating an occupational or professional group, including, but not limited to, any rule prescribing qualifications or requirements for a person's entry into, or continued participation in, any business, trade, profession, or occupation in this state; or (B) Any policy or practice of a licensing authority that is established, adopted, or implemented by a licensing authority for the purpose of regulating an occupational or professional group, including, but not limited to, any policy or practice relating to the qualifications or requirements of a person's entry into, or continued participation in, any business, trade, profession, or occupation in this state; and (2) "Licensing authority" means any state regulatory board, commission, council, or committee in the executive branch of state government established by statute or rule that issues any license, certificate, registration, certification, permit, or other similar document for the purpose of entry into, or regulation of, any occupational or professional group. "Licensing authority" does not include any state regulatory board, commission, council, or committee that regulates a person under title 63 or title 68, chapter 11 or 140. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1053,s 2, eff. 4/28/2016.
As used in this part:
(1) "Entry regulation" means: (A) Any rule promulgated by a licensing authority for the purpose of regulating an occupational or professional group, including, but not limited to, any rule prescribing qualifications or requirements for a person's entry into, or continued participation in, any business, trade, profession, or occupation in this state; or (B) Any policy or practice of a licensing authority that is established, adopted, or implemented by a licensing authority for the purpose of regulating an occupational or professional group, including, but not limited to, any policy or practice relating to the qualifications or requirements of a person's entry into, or continued participation in, any business, trade, profession, or occupation in this state; and
(A) Any rule promulgated by a licensing authority for the purpose of regulating an occupational or professional group, including, but not limited to, any rule prescribing qualifications or requirements for a person's entry into, or continued participation in, any business, trade, profession, or occupation in this state; or
(B) Any policy or practice of a licensing authority that is established, adopted, or implemented by a licensing authority for the purpose of regulating an occupational or professional group, including, but not limited to, any policy or practice relating to the qualifications or requirements of a person's entry into, or continued participation in, any business, trade, profession, or occupation in this state; and
(2) "Licensing authority" means any state regulatory board, commission, council, or committee in the executive branch of state government established by statute or rule that issues any license, certificate, registration, certification, permit, or other similar document for the purpose of entry into, or regulation of, any occupational or professional group. "Licensing authority" does not include any state regulatory board, commission, council, or committee that regulates a person under title 63 or title 68, chapter 11 or 140.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1053,s 2, eff. 4/28/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-218 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-218
Public inspection and copying of agency rules, final orders and decisions
Status: in_force

(a) Each agency shall make available for inspection and copying: (1) Agency rules, final orders and decisions; (2) Written statements of policy or interpretations formulated, adopted or used by the agency in the discharge of its functions; (3) Opinions of the attorney general and reporter rendered to the agency; and (4) A description of its current organization stating the general course and method of its operation and the methods whereby the public may obtain information or make submissions or requests. (b) The agency may charge reasonable compensatory fees for providing any documents specified in this section to requesting persons. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit access to public documents under any other provision of law. (d) The segregable portion of any document or other agency record specified in this section shall be provided to any person requesting such document or record after deletion of the portions that are confidential under any provision of law and payment of reasonable compensatory fees to the agency. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 28; 1986, ch. 738, § 10; 1994, ch. 903, § 1; 2009, ch. 566, § 22.
(a) Each agency shall make available for inspection and copying: (1) Agency rules, final orders and decisions; (2) Written statements of policy or interpretations formulated, adopted or used by the agency in the discharge of its functions; (3) Opinions of the attorney general and reporter rendered to the agency; and (4) A description of its current organization stating the general course and method of its operation and the methods whereby the public may obtain information or make submissions or requests.
(1) Agency rules, final orders and decisions;
(2) Written statements of policy or interpretations formulated, adopted or used by the agency in the discharge of its functions;
(3) Opinions of the attorney general and reporter rendered to the agency; and
(4) A description of its current organization stating the general course and method of its operation and the methods whereby the public may obtain information or make submissions or requests.
(b) The agency may charge reasonable compensatory fees for providing any documents specified in this section to requesting persons.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit access to public documents under any other provision of law.
(d) The segregable portion of any document or other agency record specified in this section shall be provided to any person requesting such document or record after deletion of the portions that are confidential under any provision of law and payment of reasonable compensatory fees to the agency.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 28; 1986, ch. 738, § 10; 1994, ch. 903, § 1; 2009, ch. 566, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-112 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-112
Rules and regulations - Expenses of patrol
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of safety is charged with the proper administration of this part, and may make such rules and regulations relating thereto as may be necessary. (b) The expenses of carrying out this part, including the compensation of the members of the Tennessee highway patrol, and their necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, shall be paid out of the motor vehicle fund; provided, that such expenses and compensation shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of such fund per annum; and provided further, that only the net amount of the motor vehicle fund shall be subject to allocation between the department of transportation and the various counties. Acts 1929 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 25, § 6; Code 1932, § 11464; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 44; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 11, §§ 10, 27; Acts 1939, ch. 174, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1945, ch. 28, §§ 1-3; C. Supp. 1950, § 11464; Acts 1951, ch. 256, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-711.
(a) The commissioner of safety is charged with the proper administration of this part, and may make such rules and regulations relating thereto as may be necessary.
(b) The expenses of carrying out this part, including the compensation of the members of the Tennessee highway patrol, and their necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, shall be paid out of the motor vehicle fund; provided, that such expenses and compensation shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of such fund per annum; and provided further, that only the net amount of the motor vehicle fund shall be subject to allocation between the department of transportation and the various counties.
Acts 1929 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 25, § 6; Code 1932, § 11464; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 44; impl. am. Acts 1939, ch. 11, §§ 10, 27; Acts 1939, ch. 174, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1945, ch. 28, §§ 1-3; C. Supp. 1950, § 11464; Acts 1951, ch. 256, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-711.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1012 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1012
Transfer of office of energy management functions relating to state buildings and state-owned facilities
Status: in_force

(a) The state building energy management program shall be transferred from the department of general services to the department of finance and administration, as to any functions related to the energy management program for state buildings and state-owned facilities. All staff, staff positions, equipment, supplies, property, funds and other resources of the functions referenced above shall be transferred to the department of finance and administration. Energy management functions not related to state buildings and state-owned facilities shall remain with the department of general services. (b) The duties of the department relative to energy management shall include: (1) Defining and implementing specific yearly conservation/energy management goals for state-owned facilities in coordination with the state architect's office and the state building commission; (2) Defining and implementing an energy efficiency code for future state buildings to include a review of renewable options by means of life-cycle analysis. This life-cycle analysis of renewable options shall be mandatory; (3) Developing and implementing, in coordination with the department of general services, a formalized monitoring and analyzing schedule for utility data from state buildings, including both costs and usage; (4) Developing and implementing an energy management program for state government; and (5) Preparing an annual report on the activities of the department relative to energy management. The department shall publish the report on the department's website and shall submit the report to the governor, the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, the chairs of the government operations committees of the senate and the house of representatives and the chairs of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives, or their successor committees. The report shall include savings realized by the state as a result of the office's activities expressed in both units of energy saved and monetary cost-avoidance. (c) The energy management program described in subsection (b) may include, but is not limited to, implementing energy cost saving measures in buildings under the jurisdiction of the state building commission. The measures may include, but shall not be limited to, maintenance, repair or replacement of lighting and mechanical equipment and related controls. Energy cost saving measures may be implemented through contracts with energy professionals, including, but not limited to, energy service companies, commissioning and retro commissioning firms and agencies and energy auditing consultants. Such contracts are subject to approval by the state building commission. All departments, institutions and agencies having control of, or responsibility for, the management or operation of buildings under the jurisdiction of the state building commission shall cooperate with state building energy management in implementing energy cost saving measures. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 3, eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 1999, ch. 457, § 7; 2008 , ch. 717, §§ 4, 5; 2009 , ch. 529, §§ 2, 3; 2012 , ch. 604, § 1.
(a) The state building energy management program shall be transferred from the department of general services to the department of finance and administration, as to any functions related to the energy management program for state buildings and state-owned facilities. All staff, staff positions, equipment, supplies, property, funds and other resources of the functions referenced above shall be transferred to the department of finance and administration. Energy management functions not related to state buildings and state-owned facilities shall remain with the department of general services.
(b) The duties of the department relative to energy management shall include: (1) Defining and implementing specific yearly conservation/energy management goals for state-owned facilities in coordination with the state architect's office and the state building commission; (2) Defining and implementing an energy efficiency code for future state buildings to include a review of renewable options by means of life-cycle analysis. This life-cycle analysis of renewable options shall be mandatory; (3) Developing and implementing, in coordination with the department of general services, a formalized monitoring and analyzing schedule for utility data from state buildings, including both costs and usage; (4) Developing and implementing an energy management program for state government; and (5) Preparing an annual report on the activities of the department relative to energy management. The department shall publish the report on the department's website and shall submit the report to the governor, the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, the chairs of the government operations committees of the senate and the house of representatives and the chairs of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives, or their successor committees. The report shall include savings realized by the state as a result of the office's activities expressed in both units of energy saved and monetary cost-avoidance.
(1) Defining and implementing specific yearly conservation/energy management goals for state-owned facilities in coordination with the state architect's office and the state building commission;
(2) Defining and implementing an energy efficiency code for future state buildings to include a review of renewable options by means of life-cycle analysis. This life-cycle analysis of renewable options shall be mandatory;
(3) Developing and implementing, in coordination with the department of general services, a formalized monitoring and analyzing schedule for utility data from state buildings, including both costs and usage;
(4) Developing and implementing an energy management program for state government; and
(5) Preparing an annual report on the activities of the department relative to energy management. The department shall publish the report on the department's website and shall submit the report to the governor, the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, the chairs of the government operations committees of the senate and the house of representatives and the chairs of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives, or their successor committees. The report shall include savings realized by the state as a result of the office's activities expressed in both units of energy saved and monetary cost-avoidance.
(c) The energy management program described in subsection (b) may include, but is not limited to, implementing energy cost saving measures in buildings under the jurisdiction of the state building commission. The measures may include, but shall not be limited to, maintenance, repair or replacement of lighting and mechanical equipment and related controls. Energy cost saving measures may be implemented through contracts with energy professionals, including, but not limited to, energy service companies, commissioning and retro commissioning firms and agencies and energy auditing consultants. Such contracts are subject to approval by the state building commission. All departments, institutions and agencies having control of, or responsibility for, the management or operation of buildings under the jurisdiction of the state building commission shall cooperate with state building energy management in implementing energy cost saving measures.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 3, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 1999, ch. 457, § 7; 2008 , ch. 717, §§ 4, 5; 2009 , ch. 529, §§ 2, 3; 2012 , ch. 604, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-20-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 4-20-106
Federal funds
Status: in_force

The commission is the official agency of the state to receive and disburse appropriate funds made available by the federal government for programs related to the performing, visual and literary arts, and the preservation of architecture, art or artifacts. Acts 1967, ch. 2, § 6; T.C.A., § 4-2006.
The commission is the official agency of the state to receive and disburse appropriate funds made available by the federal government for programs related to the performing, visual and literary arts, and the preservation of architecture, art or artifacts.
Acts 1967, ch. 2, § 6; T.C.A., § 4-2006.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1014 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1014
Authority to create prescription drug purchase program
Status: in_force

In accordance with applicable law: (1) The department of finance and administration is authorized to create a program whereby local government entities, including, but not limited to county jails, can purchase prescription drugs through state methods at reduced prices; (2) The department of general services is authorized to sell drugs to participating local entities that have certified pharmacists on staff or require wholesalers contracting with the department of general services to sell prescription drugs to participating local entities at discounted rates. Acts 2003 , ch. 350, § 5.
In accordance with applicable law:
(1) The department of finance and administration is authorized to create a program whereby local government entities, including, but not limited to county jails, can purchase prescription drugs through state methods at reduced prices;
(2) The department of general services is authorized to sell drugs to participating local entities that have certified pharmacists on staff or require wholesalers contracting with the department of general services to sell prescription drugs to participating local entities at discounted rates.
Acts 2003 , ch. 350, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-3102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-3102
[Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Purpose
Status: repealed

The purpose of the council is to recommend an action plan to guide awareness, education, and usage of artificial intelligence in state government that aligns with the state's policies and goals and that supports public employees in the efficient and effective delivery of customer service. The council shall include definitive actions, policies, and investments needed to leverage artificial intelligence as part of the plan. Repealed pursuant to terms of T.C.A. § 4-3-3107, eff. 12/31/2028. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 988, s 2.
The purpose of the council is to recommend an action plan to guide awareness, education, and usage of artificial intelligence in state government that aligns with the state's policies and goals and that supports public employees in the efficient and effective delivery of customer service. The council shall include definitive actions, policies, and investments needed to leverage artificial intelligence as part of the plan.
Repealed pursuant to terms of T.C.A. § 4-3-3107, eff. 12/31/2028.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 988, s 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-111 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-24-111
Domestic violence training
Status: in_force

The curriculum requirements of the commission on firefighting personnel standards and education shall include materials concerning domestic violence training. Acts 2001, ch. 3, § 2.
The curriculum requirements of the commission on firefighting personnel standards and education shall include materials concerning domestic violence training.
Acts 2001, ch. 3, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-303 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-24-303
Existing facilities that cannot be upgraded
Status: in_force

Existing facilities that cannot be upgraded to gender-friendly stations should be made gender-friendly to the greatest extent possible by: (1) Using empty or unused rooms in the station. In no event shall existing rooms, including, but not limited to, bedrooms, weight rooms, T.V. rooms, or other rooms utilized by the firefighters for relaxation or rest, be taken or redesignated for purposes of complying with this part; (2) With regard to restrooms, shower rooms or locker rooms, using a male/female flip sign with locks on the door when the room is being utilized by either a male or female. No restroom, shower room or locker room that is designated specifically for male or female may be used at any time by the opposite sex; (3) With respect to sleeping arrangements created for the purpose of complying with this part, if it is not possible to have individual sleeping quarters, privacy for everyone shall be provided by installing individual cubicles in a room or rooms designated for sleeping with a curtain or screen blocking the entrance to each individual cubicle. The cubicles shall contain at least a bed, desk, lamp and a sufficient number of lockers to provide each firefighter on a shift with a designated, private area to rest or sleep. Acts 2007, ch. 527, § 4.
Existing facilities that cannot be upgraded to gender-friendly stations should be made gender-friendly to the greatest extent possible by:
(1) Using empty or unused rooms in the station. In no event shall existing rooms, including, but not limited to, bedrooms, weight rooms, T.V. rooms, or other rooms utilized by the firefighters for relaxation or rest, be taken or redesignated for purposes of complying with this part;
(2) With regard to restrooms, shower rooms or locker rooms, using a male/female flip sign with locks on the door when the room is being utilized by either a male or female. No restroom, shower room or locker room that is designated specifically for male or female may be used at any time by the opposite sex;
(3) With respect to sleeping arrangements created for the purpose of complying with this part, if it is not possible to have individual sleeping quarters, privacy for everyone shall be provided by installing individual cubicles in a room or rooms designated for sleeping with a curtain or screen blocking the entrance to each individual cubicle. The cubicles shall contain at least a bed, desk, lamp and a sufficient number of lockers to provide each firefighter on a shift with a designated, private area to rest or sleep.
Acts 2007, ch. 527, § 4.