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TN Code § 12-11-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 11 - Interstate Contracting for Federal Programs Act|§ 12-11-103. Contracts for Joint Federal-State Programs

  The state of Tennessee may enter into joint contractual arrangements with other states and/or the United States to obtain materials and services to carry out the purposes of a federal-state program.   The state of Tennessee may enter into agreements with another state and/or the United States to purchase materials and services to carry out the purposes of a federal-state program. This agreement may be part of a series of the agreements whereas one (1) state or the United States has agreed to serve as a “lead state” and purchase materials and/or services from one (1) or more contractors, and resell these materials and services to the state of Tennessee and other states.   The state of Tennessee may serve as a “lead state” and thus agree to purchase materials and/or services from one (1) or more contractors, and resell some of these materials and services to one (1) or more other states.   No contract authorized under subsections (a)-(c) may be signed unless the contract is for goods and services necessary for a federal-state program, the procurement is legally acceptable under the laws of the federal government and those of all participating states, and unless the procurement has received federal government authorization.   The contracts authorized under subsections (a)-(c) may be entered into with one (1) or more states or the United States and one (1) or more contractors as defined in § 12-11-102.   Any contract authorized by this section may be negotiated and entered into without regard to the requirements for competitive bidding of chapter 3 of this title and the requirements of former § 12-4-109 [See the Compiler’s Notes]. Such exemptions must be approved in writing by the commissioner of the agency of the state of Tennessee authorized to manage the joint federal-state program, the commissioner of finance and administration and the comptroller of the treasury.
TN Code § 12-11-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 11 - Interstate Contracting for Federal Programs Act|§ 12-11-104. Negotiations for Joint Federal-State Program Contracts

  The state of Tennessee may join with other states and/or the United States in evaluating responses to invitations for proposals for contracts to supply materials or services for joint federal-state programs. The state of Tennessee, subject to the approval of the attorney general and reporter, may negotiate agreements with other states concerning the joint procurement efforts.   The state will have the right to terminate negotiations or contracts pursuant to this chapter at any time in its sole discretion. The state's right to terminate will be regardless of whether the procurement effort has been approved by any federal court or agency or if other states or federal agencies determine to continue with a joint procurement program.   All contracts entered into pursuant to this chapter are contingent on the receipt of necessary appropriations from the general assembly and the federal government, and shall be terminated if such funding becomes unavailable.
TN Code § 12-12-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Iran Divestment Act.”
TN Code § 12-12-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-102. Legislative Intent

 It is the intent of the general assembly to fully implement the authority granted under Section 202 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-195).
TN Code § 12-12-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-103. Chapter Definitions

 As used in this chapter:   “Energy sector of Iran” means activities to develop petroleum or natural gas resources or nuclear power in Iran;   “Financial institution” means the term as used in Section 14 of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104 - 172; 50 U.S.C. § 1701 note);   “Investment” means a commitment or contribution of funds or property, whatever the source, a loan or other extension of credit, and the entry into or renewal of a contract for goods or services. “Investment” does not include indirect beneficial ownership through index funds, commingled funds, limited partnerships, derivative instruments, or the like;   “Iran” includes the government of Iran and any agency or instrumentality of Iran;   “Person” means any of the following:  A natural person, corporation, company, limited liability company, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group;   Any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development institution, as defined in Section 1701(c)(3) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. § 262r(c)(3)); or   Any successor, subunit, parent entity, or subsidiary of, or any entity under common ownership or control with, any entity described in subdivisions (5)(A) and (B); and     “State agency” means each state board, commission, department, executive department or office, institution, and instrumentality.
TN Code § 12-12-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-104. Chapter Inapplicable to Procurement of Contract Valued at $1,000 or Less

 This chapter shall not apply to a procurement or contract valued at one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less.
TN Code § 12-12-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-105. Engagement in Investment Activities in Iran

 For purposes of this chapter, a person engages in investment activities in Iran if:   The person provides goods or services of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in the energy sector of Iran, including a person that provides oil or liquefied natural gas tankers, or products used to construct or maintain pipelines used to transport oil or liquefied natural gas, for the energy sector of Iran; or   The person is a financial institution that extends twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person, for forty-five (45) days or more, if that person will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran and is identified on a list, created pursuant to § 12-12-106, as a person engaging in investment activities in Iran as described in this section.
TN Code § 12-12-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-106. List of Persons Engaging in Investment Activities in Iran — Ineligibility to Contract With State

   No more than one hundred twenty (120) days after July 1, 2016, the state chief procurement officer shall publish, using credible information freely available to the public, a list of persons it determines engage in investment activities in Iran, as described in § 12-12-105. The list, when completed, shall be posted on the state's website.   The chief procurement officer shall update the list every one hundred eighty (180) days, using credible, freely available, public information regarding the persons or entities described in subdivision (a)(1).   Before finalizing an initial list or an updated list, as reasonably practicable, the chief procurement officer shall do all of the following before a person is included on the list:  Provide ninety (90) days' written notice of the chief procurement officer's intent to include the person on the list, if the state is reasonably able to provide the written notice by electronic communication or through the U.S. postal service. The notice shall inform the person that inclusion on the list would make the person ineligible to contract with the state. The notice shall specify that the person, if it ceases its engagement in investment activities in Iran, may be removed from the list;   The chief procurement officer shall provide a person with an informal opportunity to comment in writing that it is not engaged in investment activities in Iran. If the person demonstrates to the chief procurement officer that the person is not engaged in investment activities in Iran, the person shall not be included on the list. Nothing in this section requires a contested case hearing as set forth in the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. A person contesting being placed on the list described in subsection (a) shall exhaust all administrative remedies provided in this section prior to the initiation of any judicial review of being placed on such list.     The chief procurement officer shall make every effort to avoid erroneously including a person on the list.     A person that is identified on a list created pursuant to subsection (a) as a person engaging in investment activities in Iran as described in § 12-12-105, is ineligible to contract with the state.   Any contract entered into with a person that is ineligible to contract with the state shall be terminated by the state.
TN Code § 12-12-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-107. Right to Contract With State on Case-by-Case Basis

 Notwithstanding § 12-12-106, a person engaged in investment activities in Iran as described in § 12-12-105, may contract with the state, on a case-by-case basis, if:   The investment activities in Iran were made before July 1, 2016, the investment activities in Iran have not been expanded or renewed after July 1, 2016, and the person has adopted, publicized, and is implementing a formal plan to cease the investment activities in Iran and to refrain from engaging in any new investments in Iran; or   The state agency makes a determination that the commodities or services are necessary to perform its functions and that, absent such an exemption, the state agency would be unable to obtain the commodities or services for which the contract is offered. Such determination shall be entered into the procurement record.
TN Code § 12-12-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-108. Certification That Person or Assignee Not Identified on List — No Use of Subcontractor Identified on List

  A state agency or entity shall require a person that attempts to contract with the state, including a contract renewal or assumption, to certify, at the time the bid is submitted or the contract is entered into, renewed, or assigned, that the person or the assignee is not identified on a list created pursuant to § 12-12-106. A state agency shall include certification information in the procurement record.   A person that contracts with the state, including a contract renewal or assumption, shall not utilize, on the contract with the state agency or entity, any subcontractor that is identified on a list created pursuant to § 12-12-106.   Upon receiving information that a person who has made the certification required by subsection (a) is in violation thereof, the state agency or entity shall review such information and offer the person an opportunity to respond. If the person fails to demonstrate that it has ceased its engagement in the investment, which is in violation of this chapter within ninety (90) days after the determination of such violation, then the state agency or entity shall take such action as may be appropriate and provided for by law, rule, or contract, including, but not limited to, imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, or declaring the contractor in default.
TN Code § 12-12-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-109. Report

 The chief procurement officer shall report to the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the governor annually by October 1, on the status of the federal Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-195), the Iran Divestment Act of 2014, and any rules or regulations adopted thereunder.
TN Code § 12-12-110 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-110. Ineligibility to Contract With Political Subdivision

 A person that is identified on a list created pursuant to § 12-12-106, as a person engaging in investment activities in Iran as described in § 12-12-105 shall be ineligible to contract with any political subdivision of this state, and any contract entered into with a political subdivision of this state shall be void ab initio.
TN Code § 12-12-111 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-111. Statement of Noninvestment Required for Competitive Bidding

  On or after July 1, 2016, every bid or proposal made to a political subdivision of the state or any public department, agency, or official thereof where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule, regulation, or local ordinance or resolution, for work or services performed or to be performed or goods sold or to be sold, shall contain the following statement subscribed by the bidder and affirmed by such bidder as true under the penalties of perjury: “By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that each bidder is not on the list created pursuant to § 12-12-106.”   Notwithstanding subsection (a), the statement of noninvestment in the energy sector of Iran may be submitted electronically.   A bid shall not be considered for award nor shall any award be made where the condition set forth in subsection (a) has not been complied with; provided, however, that if in any case the bidder cannot make the foregoing certification, the bidder shall so state and shall furnish with the bid a signed statement which sets forth in detail the reasons therefor. A political subdivision may award a bid to a bidder who cannot make the certification pursuant to subsection (a), on a case-by-case basis, if:  The investment activities in Iran were made before July 1, 2016, the investment activities in Iran have not been expanded or renewed on or after July 1, 2016, and the person has adopted, publicized, and is implementing a formal plan to cease the investment activities in Iran and to refrain from engaging in any new investments in Iran; or   The political subdivision makes a determination that the goods or services are necessary for the political subdivision to perform its functions and that, absent such an exemption, the political subdivision would be unable to obtain the goods or services for which the contract is offered. Such determination shall be made in writing and shall be a public document.
TN Code § 12-12-112 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-112. Chapter Inapplicable to Investments Involving Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System

 This chapter shall not apply to investments made by the state treasurer or board of trustees involving the Tennessee consolidated retirement system.
TN Code § 12-12-113 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts|Chapter 12 - Iran Divestment Act|§ 12-12-113. Applicability of Restrictions

 The restrictions provided for in this chapter apply only until Congress, by legislation, declares that divestment of the type provided for in this chapter interferes with the conduct of United States foreign policy or revokes its current sanctions against Iran.
TN Code § 13-2-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 1 - [Reserved]|§ 13-2-101. Federal Aid for Public Works — Application by State, County or Municipality

 The state of Tennessee, any department or division thereof, or any county or incorporated municipality in this state with a population of more than five hundred (500) by the last federal census, is authorized to make application for funds under the provisions of any act of congress heretofore or hereafter enacted making grants, loans or advances to the states, or any department or division thereof, or any county or municipality, for the purpose of aiding in the financing of public works. Municipalities with a population of less than five hundred (500) by the preceding federal census may make application through the appropriate agency of the county in which they are located.
TN Code § 13-5-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 5 - Older Neighborhood Preservation Act|§ 13-5-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Older Neighborhood Preservation Act.”
TN Code § 13-5-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 5 - Older Neighborhood Preservation Act|§ 13-5-102. Chapter Definitions

 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Dwelling unit” means a structure or the part of a structure that is used as a home, residence, or sleeping place by one (1) person who maintains a household or by two (2) or more persons who maintain a common household;   “Older residential neighborhood” means an area where a majority of the residential property was constructed fifty (50) years or more prior to April 22, 2004;   “Owner” means one (1) or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested:  All or part of the legal title to property; or   All or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to the present use and enjoyment of the premises;     “Residential real property” means a building located in an older residential neighborhood consisting of one (1) dwelling unit in which the owner of the real property resides as the owner's principal place of residence;   “Residential rental property” means a building or structure located in an older residential neighborhood containing one (1) or two (2) dwelling units that are rented; and   “Substandard residential rental property” means residential rental property where the dwelling unit or improvements within the dwelling unit, which by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, faulty arrangement or design, lack of ventilation, light and sanitary facilities, deleterious land use, or obsolete layout, or any combination of these or other factors, are detrimental to the safety, health, morals, or welfare of the community.
TN Code § 13-5-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 5 - Older Neighborhood Preservation Act|§ 13-5-103. Creation of Grant Program by Municipality or County

 Upon the adoption of a resolution by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body, a municipality or county may create a grant program for the revitalization of substandard residential rental property located in an older residential neighborhood and may also create a grant program for the revitalization of residential real property located in an older residential neighborhood.
TN Code § 13-5-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 5 - Older Neighborhood Preservation Act|§ 13-5-104. Basis for Grant Programs

  The grant programs shall be based on the estimated expense of renovating the property to property that is decent, safe and sanitary and that meets all local building and housing codes concerning fitness for habitation. The resolution establishing the grant program or programs shall at a minimum:  For grants for substandard residential rental property:  Identify the neighborhoods or portions of neighborhoods that contain substandard residential rental property for which a grant program is created; and   Establish the criteria for renovation and rehabilitation of substandard residential rental property;     For grants for the renovation or rehabilitation of residential real property:  Identify the neighborhoods or portions of neighborhoods where a majority of the residential real property is such that the property values of the neighborhood are adversely affected by the condition of the housing stock; and   Establish the criteria for renovation and rehabilitation of such residential real property;     Establish an application and appeal process for such grants; such application process shall require that all owners of the property, or their legal representatives, to which the grant applies sign the grant application;   Determine the maximum amount for a grant under each program;   Set the time period in which the grant shall be used; the programs shall include a mechanism for funds to revert back if funds included in the grant are not expended; and   Develop a system of verification and accounting to ensure that the funds are being accurately utilized to rehabilitate the dwelling unit.     The resolution establishing a grant program or programs may establish penalties in addition to those included in § 13-5-107 for failure to utilize grant funds in accordance with the program developed by the municipality or county.
TN Code § 13-5-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 5 - Older Neighborhood Preservation Act|§ 13-5-105. Public Hearing

 Before the legislative body adopts such a resolution establishing a grant program or programs, the legislative body shall hold a public hearing relating to the proposal, after publishing a notice of such public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality or county at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of such public hearing. Such notice shall include the time, place and purpose of the public hearing.
TN Code § 13-5-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 5 - Older Neighborhood Preservation Act|§ 13-5-106. Approval Across Jurisdictions

 If residential rental property or residential real property lies in more than one (1) taxing jurisdiction that has created a grant program under this chapter, approval for a grant by one (1) jurisdiction does not automatically establish approval for a grant in such other jurisdiction.
TN Code § 13-5-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 5 - Older Neighborhood Preservation Act|§ 13-5-107. Penalties for Failure to Use Grant Funds According to Program

 It is theft of property punishable as provided in § 39-14-105 to knowingly fail to utilize grant funds in accordance with the program developed by the municipality or county.
TN Code § 13-6-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 6 - Neighborhood Preservation Act|§ 13-6-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Neighborhood Preservation Act.”
TN Code § 13-6-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 6 - Neighborhood Preservation Act|§ 13-6-103. Maintenance at Level of Community Standards

  The owner of residential rental property or residential property shall be required to maintain the exterior of such property and the lot on which the residential rental property or residential property is located at a level which is no less than the community standards of the residential property in the area.   It is prima facie evidence that the residential rental property or residential property is not maintained at the community standards of the residential property in the area if the owner of such residential rental property or residential property has been cited for three (3) or more separate violations of local building and construction codes or property standards governing residential property within a one-year period and the owner has not brought the property into compliance with such building and construction codes or property standards within such period.