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TN Code § 4-3-2009 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 20 - Department of Safety|§ 4-3-2009. Rules and Regulations Regarding Administration

 The commissioner of safety has the authority to establish and to promulgate such rules and regulations governing the administration and operation of the department as may be deemed necessary by the commissioner and that are not inconsistent with the laws of this state.
TN Code § 4-3-2010 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 20 - Department of Safety|§ 4-3-2010. Division of Motor Vehicle Enforcement — Duties — Odometer Fraud

  The division of motor vehicle enforcement, or such other division of the department as may be directed to by the commissioner, has the following responsibilities and duties:  Perform odometer fraud investigations, detect altered titles and vehicles, identify perpetrators, secure vehicle documentation and evidence for eventual indictment and prosecution of persons involved in odometer fraud;   Perform covert odometer fraud investigations of individuals and dealers in odometer tampering by use of surveillance, undercover odometer rollbacks, title washing buys and other techniques;   Perform overt odometer fraud investigations of individuals and dealers by interpreting title histories, interviewing subjects, informants, spinners and suspected perpetrators and utilizing lab analysis reports to support altered documents;   Prepare odometer fraud outline memoranda to be used by United States attorneys in the indictment and prosecution of odometer tamperers;   Assist United States attorneys in the indictment and trial process of major odometer fraud cases, and analyze and evaluate the total factual investigation for maximum effectiveness in the trial presentation by the United States attorneys;   Testify before grand juries and in criminal prosecutions;   Serve subpoenas in the investigation and prosecution of odometer fraud;   Assist and coordinate with state and federal agencies nationwide in the investigation and prosecution of odometer fraud;   Train and supervise persons involved in investigations by the unit; and   Perform other duties relative to odometer fraud as may be assigned to the unit by the division.     The division shall maintain agents in each grand division to investigate odometer fraud, but the activities of such agents shall be coordinated so as to ensure the most effective use of all employees.   The increased costs imposed on the department by this section and of Acts 1989, chapter 276 amending §§ 55-2-112 and 55-6-101 shall be funded from the increase in the state fee for certificates of title authorized by chapter 276 of the Public Acts of 1989, increasing the fee from three dollars ($3.00) to three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50).
TN Code § 4-3-2011 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 20 - Department of Safety|§ 4-3-2011. Organ and Tissue Donor Registry

    The organ procurement organization, as defined in § 68-30-102, serving Tennessee may create and maintain an electronic registry of Tennesseans who have given consent to be organ and tissue donors. On a weekly basis, the department of safety shall transmit to the electronic registry the following information on those individuals who have given consent to be organ and tissue donors:   True full name;   Residence or mailing address;   Date of birth; and   Tennessee driver license number.     The information obtained by the organ procurement organization for the purposes of subdivision (a)(1)(A) shall be used for these purposes only and shall not be disseminated further by the organ procurement organization.     The department shall offer each applicant for issuance or renewal of a driver license the opportunity for the applicant to give consent to be an organ and tissue donor. Each applicant shall be offered the opportunity to give consent by responding affirmatively to the following statement: “Yes, I want to be an organ and tissue donor.”   The department shall advise each applicant by making available the brochure referred to in subdivision (a)(4) or otherwise, that the applicant is under no compulsion to consent to be an organ and tissue donor. An individual who responds affirmatively to the consent statement gives full legal consent to donate the organs or tissue of the individual upon death. An individual may give or withdraw consent by any means provided by law, including, but not limited to, notifying the registry in writing or by electronic access to the registry.   A brochure shall be made available to each applicant explaining the execution of a document of gift for organ and tissue donation, including the consent statement referred to in subdivision (a)(2). The brochure may be made available by electronic means. The brochure shall be provided to the department free of charge by the organ procurement organization.     The department shall engage in public information and other activities to encourage all Tennesseans to become organ and tissue donors and to be so identified within the organ and tissue donor registry. Furthermore, in order to encourage and promote the highest level of organ and tissue donorship within the state, the commissioner shall periodically coordinate and convene strategy and planning meetings for representatives of the departments of commerce and insurance, education, and health, Tennessee organ and tissue donor service agencies, Tennessee hospitals, Tennessee physicians' organizations, as well as other organizations and entities that seek to promote and encourage organ and tissue donorship within the state.
TN Code § 4-3-2012 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 20 - Department of Safety|§ 4-3-2012. Rules and Regulations Regarding Motor Carriers

 The department of safety has the power to exercise all duties, responsibilities and powers granted the department in title 65, chapter 15, to establish and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the administration and enforcement of title 65, chapter 15.
TN Code § 4-3-2013 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 20 - Department of Safety|§ 4-3-2013. Required Driving Under the Influence Information to Be Posted on Website of Department

 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.
TN Code § 4-3-2014 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 20 - Department of Safety|§ 4-3-2014. [reserved.]

  The commissioner of safety may negotiate the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the state of Tennessee and the United States department of homeland security concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws, detention and removals, and investigations in the state.   The memorandum of understanding shall be signed on behalf of the state by the commissioner of safety and the governor or as otherwise required by the appropriate federal agency.   The commissioner of safety shall designate that appropriate employees of the Tennessee highway patrol be trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding. There shall be at least one (1) employee of the Tennessee highway patrol in each district office of the highway patrol who is trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding.   Funding for training shall be provided pursuant to the Homeland Security Appropriation Act of 2006, Public Law 109-90, or subsequent federal funding sources.
TN Code § 4-3-2016 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 20 - Department of Safety|§ 4-3-2016. Connecting Cell Phone Callers to the Nearest Highway Patrol Dispatcher Through *Thp (*847) Program

 The department of safety is encouraged to increase its consumer information efforts about the *THP (*847) program, which connects cell phone callers to the nearest highway patrol dispatcher. The information efforts should seek to educate the motoring public about dialing “*THP (*847)” to report drivers who are violating the rules of the road to the highway patrol.
TN Code § 4-3-2018 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 20 - Department of Safety|§ 4-3-2018. Authority of Department Regarding Statewide P25 Interoperable Communications System

  The department has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations regarding access to its statewide P25 interoperable communications system, including the authority to collect, by rules or regulations, assessments for the use and/or maintenance of the system.   Any assessments collected by the department pursuant to the rules and regulations established in subsection (a) shall be expendable receipts of the department for use in maintaining the statewide P25 interoperable communications system.
TN Code § 4-3-2101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 21 - Department of State|§ 4-3-2101. Creation — Secretary of State as Chief Officer

 There is created the department of state through which the secretary of state, who shall be the chief officer of the department, shall administer the duties imposed upon the secretary of state by law.
TN Code § 4-3-2102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 21 - Department of State|§ 4-3-2102. Department and Secretary Subject to General Laws

 The secretary of state, as the chief officer of the department, and the department are subject to all laws applying generally to administrative heads of departments and administrative departments, not inconsistent with the secretary of state's status as a constitutional officer.
TN Code § 4-3-2103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 21 - Department of State|§ 4-3-2103. Administrative Attachment of State Election Commission

 The state election commission is hereby 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 state election commission and its authority are not affected hereby.
TN Code § 4-3-2201 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 22 - Department of Tourist Development|§ 4-3-2201. Creation — Commissioner as Chief Administrator

 There is hereby established the department of tourist development, the chief administrator of which shall be the commissioner of tourist development.
TN Code § 4-3-2202 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 22 - Department of Tourist Development|§ 4-3-2202. Appointment of Commissioner — Qualifications

  The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor to serve at the governor's pleasure and shall receive a salary in accordance with § 8-23-101.   The commissioner shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the commissioner's office.
TN Code § 4-3-2203 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 22 - Department of Tourist Development|§ 4-3-2203. Divisions — Creation

 The commissioner is authorized to create, with the approval of the governor, such new divisions as are necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon the commissioner and the department.
TN Code § 4-3-2204 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 22 - Department of Tourist Development|§ 4-3-2204. Tourism Division — Creation — Director — Personnel — Duties

    There shall be in the department of tourist development, a tourism division, to be under the direction and charge of the commissioner of tourist development, who shall, however, appoint a person to be known as the director of the tourism division, who shall perform such duties respecting the work of the division as the commissioner shall, from time to time, prescribe.   The director shall be a competent person, having executive ability and properly informed on the plans and methods of public contracts, publicity, advertising and tourist promotion, and shall have charge of all active functions of the division and the enforcement of the orders, rules and regulations of the commissioner, subject to and under the commissioner's jurisdiction and direction.     The commissioner may transfer to such division, or assign to its work, any employees of the department, and, subject to appropriations, may appoint or employ such other persons as the commissioner may find necessary for the work of the division in carrying out this section and §§ 4-3-2206 — 4-3-2208.     The division shall promote new investment in the tourist industry, provide comprehensive services to existing tourist enterprises, promote in other states the attractions of Tennessee, distribute Tennessee informational publications and supervise the system of welcome centers in the state.
TN Code § 4-3-2207 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 22 - Department of Tourist Development|§ 4-3-2207. Regional Tourist Promotion — State Assistance

  It is the intent of the state to assist financially with the development of regional plans for tourist promotion and for coordination of activities thereunder.   From and after the creation of any regularly chartered, nonprofit tourist promotion organization or a tax exempt public agency representing all the area within a planning region of this state as delineated by the [former] state planning office and reiterated by Executive Order No. 17, and when the local people shall indicate their willingness to contribute financially, then the state shall be authorized to match such local contributions up to a maximum of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) annually on the basis of two dollars ($2.00) in matching state funds for each one dollar ($1.00) contributed by the local people involved. The aggregate of such funds may also be used for purposes of matching various federal programs of assistance for tourist promotion. Cities and counties are specifically authorized to appropriate and expend funds for carrying out the purposes of this section and §§ 4-3-2204, 4-3-2206, and 4-3-2208.   Each organization operating under this section and §§ 4-3-2204, 4-3-2206, and 4-3-2208 shall operate subject to the supervision and control of the commissioner of tourist development.   State funds shall be contributed to any such organization only upon recommendation of the commissioner of tourist development and the approval by the commissioner of finance and administration.   Each organization operating under this section and §§ 4-3-2204, 4-3-2206, and 4-3-2208 shall prepare an annual audit report of its activities through June 30 of each year, and submit a copy of such report to the governor and the general assembly, and the commissioner of tourist development. Financial records of each participating organization shall be subject to audit by the comptroller of the treasury.   Funds appropriated to implement this section are subject to the approval of the governor and the commissioner of tourist development. Such funds or portions thereof shall be paid only upon certification by the appropriate official of each participating organization that matching local funds are available.   Such funds shall be from the appropriations of the department of tourist development, tourism division and shall be used for the sole purpose of permitting the state to match funds contributed by the local people involved. Any such funds not distributed under this section shall revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year.
TN Code § 4-3-2208 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 22 - Department of Tourist Development|§ 4-3-2208. Annual Appropriation — Expenditure

 The sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) annually, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated out of the general fund of the state, not otherwise appropriated, to the department of tourist development, for carrying out §§ 4-3-2204, 4-3-2206 and 4-3-2207 for maintenance and operation, including personal services, to be paid out of the general fund of the state treasury in the form and manner as now prescribed for the expenditures of other public funds.
TN Code § 4-3-2209 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 22 - Department of Tourist Development|§ 4-3-2209. Welcome Centers and Rest Stops — Development of Promotional Content and Training

  It is the intent of the state to promote and facilitate Tennessee's natural beauty and bountiful attractions. To the extent permitted by federal laws and regulations and the requirements of the federal highway administrator, all welcome centers supervised by the department may have photographs, posters, maps, music, books and other items that illustrate Tennessee's unique heritage and wealth of endeavors, from the historic to the peculiar, the traditional to the frivolous. Each welcome center may place an emphasis on events and sites that are within a fifty-mile radius within Tennessee.   The commissioner of tourist development shall develop promotional content and train staff members regarding all aspects of Tennessee life that are endearing to its citizens and captivating to its visitors. Emphasis may be placed on hidden treasures that a casual observer might miss, including natural sites such as waterfalls and caves, and man-made sites such as museums, seasonal events, and community celebrations. The commissioner of tourist development is encouraged to make Tennessee's welcome centers a place for travelers to enjoy and linger as tired limbs are stretched and eyes are rested.
TN Code § 4-3-2210 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 22 - Department of Tourist Development|§ 4-3-2210. Marketing of Reelfoot Lake as Tennessee Heritage Site

 The commissioner may strategically market Reelfoot Lake as a Tennessee Heritage Site for tourism development based on its geological history, natural resources, and other unique characteristics as funding may be available at the discretion of the commissioner.
TN Code § 4-3-2301 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 23 - Department of Transportation|§ 4-3-2301. Creation

 There is hereby established the department of transportation.
TN Code § 4-3-2302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 23 - Department of Transportation|§ 4-3-2302. Commissioner — Qualifications — Appointment — Salary — Vacancy or Absence

  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.   The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor.   The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and shall receive a salary in accordance with § 8-23-101.   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.
TN Code § 4-3-2304 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 3 - Creation, Organization and Powers of Administrative Departments and Divisions|Part 23 - Department of Transportation|§ 4-3-2304. Accessible Transportation and Mobility

  This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Accessible Transportation and Mobility Act of 2020.”   At the direction of the commissioner, the department shall create and administer an office within the department to be known as the office of accessible transportation and mobility.   The purpose of the office is to provide resources and expertise for expanding and improving accessible transportation and mobility across the state at the direction of the commissioner.   All appropriate state and local agencies shall coordinate with the department of transportation toward the goal of expanding and improving accessible transportation and mobility across the state.   The office shall consult with stakeholders, selected by the department, who are consumers of accessible transportation as well as professionals with experience in transportation, disability, and aging to produce the following on or before March 31, 2021:  A detailed statement on the office's mission and scope of responsibilities;   A five-year strategic plan to guide the office's work; and   A report to the chairs of the transportation committee of the house of representatives and the transportation and safety committee of the senate and to the public regarding needs for mobility and accessible transportation in the state, which is to be submitted annually thereafter.