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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 3 - HOTEL, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION ACT OF 1985 (§§ 68-14-301 — 68-14-326) › Section 68-14-326 - Transferred

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182,s 42, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1991, ch. 190, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 4 - SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-401 — 68-14-403) › Section 68-14-401 - Flotation devices in swimming pools

No person shall prohibit the use of a flotation device in a public or private swimming pool by an individual who, as evidenced by a statement signed by a licensed physician, suffers from a physical disability or condition that necessitates the use of such a device.
Acts 1987, ch. 130, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 4 - SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-401 — 68-14-403) › Section 68-14-402 - Life guard stations

(a)
Notwithstanding any rule or regulation of the department of health to the contrary, if a public owned swimming pool, owned by a public entity, is more than thirty thousand square feet (30,000 sq. ft.) in size, the owner or operator of the pool shall install one (1) lifeguard station for each six thousand square feet (6,000 sq. ft.), or major portion thereof, that is available for public use, and shall staff each such station at all times the area covered by such station or major portion thereof is open.
(b)
The commissioner of health may, in the commissioner's discretion, increase the amount of pool square footage that may lawfully be covered by a single lifeguard station.
(c)
This section does not apply in counties having a metropolitan form of government and a population of not less than four hundred seventy thousand (470,000) nor more than five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1987, ch. 260, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-501 - Short title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Bed and Breakfast Establishment Inspection Act of 1990."
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-502 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
(A)
"Bed and breakfast establishment," referred to in this part as the "establishment," means a private home, inn or other unique residential facility offering bed and breakfast accommodations and one (1) daily meal and having four (4), but not more than twelve (12), guest rooms furnished for pay, with guests staying not more than fourteen (14) days, and where the innkeeper resides on the premises or property or immediately adjacent to it. Guest rooms shall be established and maintained distinct and separate from the innkeeper's quarters;
(B)
"Bed and breakfast homestay," referred to in this part as the "homestay," means a private home, inn or other unique residential facility offering bed and breakfast accommodations and one (1) daily meal and having less than four (4) guest rooms furnished for pay, with guests staying not more than fourteen (14) days, and where the innkeeper resides on the premises or property or immediately adjacent to it. Guest rooms shall be established and maintained distinct and separate from the innkeeper's quarters;
(2)
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of health, the commissioner's duly authorized representative, and in the event of the commissioner's absence or a vacancy in the office of commissioner, the deputy commissioner;
(3)
"Critical items" means those aspects of operation or conditions of facilities or equipment that, if in violation, constitute the greatest hazards to health and safety, including imminent health hazards. These include:
(A)
Approved food sources with no spoilage;
(B)
Approved temperatures for potentially hazardous food;
(C)
Facilities to maintain proper food temperature;
(D)
No reservice of unwrapped or potentially hazardous food;
(E)
Restriction of employees with infection;
(F)
Proper cleanliness and good hygiene practices of employees;
(G)
Proper sanitizing of utensils and equipment;
(H)
Approved water supply, hot and cold running water under pressure;
(I)
Sewage, liquid waste disposal;
(J)
No cross connection or backsiphonage;
(K)
Toilet and handwashing facilities for employees;
(L)
Insects and rodents;
(M)
Toxic items properly stored and labeled; and
(N)
Fire safety;
(4)
"Department" means the department of health;
(5)
"Imminent health hazard" means any condition, deficiency or practice that, if not corrected, is very likely to result in illness, injury or loss of life to any person; and
(6)
"Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, agency, municipality, state or political subdivision.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 3; 1994, ch. 646, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-504 - Permit required - Expiration - Transfer - Posting

(a)
No person shall operate an establishment who does not hold a valid permit issued to the person by the commissioner on or before July 1 of each year. Every person, now engaged in the business of operating an establishment, and every person, who shall thereafter engage in such a business, shall procure a permit from the commissioner for each establishment so operated or proposed to be operated.
(b)
Each permit for bed and breakfast establishments shall expire on June 30 next following its issuance.
(c)
No permit shall be transferred from one (1) location or individual to another.
(d)
Permits shall be posted in a conspicuous manner.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-505 - Permit application - Inspection - Renewal

(a)
(1)
Any person planning to operate a bed and breakfast establishment shall make written application for a permit on forms provided by the department.
(2)
Such applications shall be completed and returned to the department with the proper permit fee.
(3)
Prior to approval of the application for a permit, the commissioner shall inspect the proposed facility to determine compliance with requirements of this part and rules and regulations.
(4)
The commissioner shall issue a permit to the applicant if the inspection reveals that the facility is in compliance with the requirements of this part and rules and regulations.
(b)
Applications for renewal of permits for existing establishments shall be mailed to the operators prior to July 1 of each year. When completed applications and the proper permit fees are returned, the commissioner shall issue new permits to applicants.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-506 - Suspension of permit - Hearing

(a)
The commissioner has the authority to suspend any permit to operate a bed and breakfast establishment issued pursuant to this part, if the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the permittee is not in compliance with this part; provided, that the permittee shall be given opportunity to correct violations as provided in §
68-14-507
.
(b)
Suspension of permits shall be of two (2) types, one (1) with an opportunity for a hearing prior to the effective time, and one (1) to be effective immediately with an opportunity for a hearing afterward.
(c)
Notice of either type of suspension may be given by an environmentalist on the environmentalist's regular inspection form or by letter from the commissioner.
(d)
When a permit suspension is effective, all operations must cease.
(e)
(1)
Suspensions to be effective immediately upon receipt of notice prior to any hearing may only be made if an imminent health hazard exists.
(2)
A written request for a hearing on either type of suspension must be filed by the permittee within ten (10) days of receipt of notice.
(3)
This ten-day period may run concurrently with the ten-day period set forth in §
68-14-507
.
(4)
If a hearing is requested, it shall be commenced within a reasonable time of the request.
(5)
If no request for a hearing is made within ten (10) days of receipt of notice, the suspension becomes final and not subject to review.
(f)
The commissioner may end the suspension at any time if reasons for suspension no longer exist.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-507 - Revocation of permit

(a)
The commissioner may, after providing opportunity for a hearing, revoke a permit for serious or repeated violations of the requirements of this part or for interference with the commissioner in the performance of the commissioner's duty.
(b)
(1)
Prior to revocation, the commissioner shall notify the permittee, in writing, of the specific reason or reasons for which the permit is to be revoked, and that the permit shall be revoked at the end of ten (10) days following service of such notice, unless a written request for a hearing is filed with the commissioner within such ten-day period.
(2)
If no request for hearing is filed within the ten-day period, the revocation of the permit becomes final.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 8.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-508 - Required notice

(a)
A notice provided for in this part is properly served when it is delivered to the permittee or person in charge, or when it is sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the permittee.
(b)
A copy of the notice shall be filed in the records of the department.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 9.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-509 - Hearing and appeal procedure

(a)
The hearings provided for in this part shall be conducted by the commissioner in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(b)
Appeals from any final decision after a hearing shall be pursued in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.
(c)
Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to a county whose health department is operating a program under §
68-14-503(7)
that meets the minimum requirements of due process; provided, that appeals from final decisions made under such programs may be made to the commissioner, for the limited purpose of determining whether a material error of law was made at the county level. Such appeal to the commissioner shall not be de novo, but shall be limited to a review of the record of the hearing at the county level.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 10.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-510 - Application for new permit after revocation

Whenever revocation of a permit has become final, the holder of the revoked permit may make written application for a new permit.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 11.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-511 - Permit fee - Delinquency - Display of permit

(a)
The permit fee to operate a bed and breakfast establishment shall be one hundred forty dollars ($140).
(b)
If the permit fee is delinquent for more than thirty (30) calendar days, a penalty of one-half (1/2) the permit fee shall be added to the permit fee. If a check is returned for any reason, a penalty of one-half (1/2) the permit fee shall be added to the permit fee. The permit fee plus any penalty must be paid to the commissioner before the permit is issued.
(c)
Ninety-five percent (95%) of permit fees, fines, and penalties collected within a contract county pursuant to this part shall be conveyed by contract to the respective county health department to assist such county health department in implementing the program in the local jurisdiction. This amount shall be calculated based upon fees collected in the contract county during the state's fiscal year multiplied by ninety-five percent (95%).
(d)
The permit shall be kept and displayed, in a conspicuous manner, in the office or lobby of the establishment for which it is issued.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 12; 2001, ch. 311, §§ 19 - 22.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-512 - Permit fee - Reduced rate

When application is made for a permit to operate any bed and breakfast establishment after January 1 of any year, the fee charged for such permit shall be one-half (1/2) the annual rate. However, where the bed and breakfast establishment was subject to permit requirements prior to January 1 of any year, no such fractional rate shall be allowed.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 13.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-513 - Inspection report - Rating score - Posting

(a)
Inspection results for establishments shall be recorded on standard departmental forms that summarize the requirements of the law and rules and regulations.
(b)
The rating score of the facilities shall be the total of the weighted point values for all violations subtracted from one hundred (100).
(c)
A copy of the completed inspection report shall be furnished to the person in charge of the facility at the conclusion of the inspection.
(d)
The most current inspection report furnished to the operator or person in charge of the establishment shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the facility.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 14.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-514 - Notice and correction of violations

The completed inspection report shall specify a reasonable period of time for correction of violations found. Correction of violations shall be accomplished within the period specified in accordance with the following:
(1)
If an imminent health hazard exists, such as sewage back-up into the facility or contaminated water supply, the facility shall immediately cease operations until authorized to reopen by the commissioner;
(2)
All violations of critical items shall be corrected as soon as possible and in any event, within ten (10) days following inspection. Within fifteen (15) days after inspection, the permittee shall notify the commissioner stating that critical item violations have been corrected. A follow-up inspection may be made for confirmation;
(3)
All other items should be corrected as soon as possible; and
(4)
(A)
When the overall rating score of any facility is less than seventy (70) on forms prepared pursuant to §
68-14-513
, the facility shall initiate corrective action on all identified violations within forty-eight (48) hours. One (1) or more inspections shall be conducted at reasonable intervals to assure corrections.
(B)
The inspection report shall state that failure to comply with any time limits specified by the commissioner for correction may result in cessation of operations. An opportunity for hearing on the ordered corrective action shall be provided if a written request is filed with the commissioner within ten (10) days following cessation of operations. If a request for a hearing is received, a hearing shall be held within a reasonable time after receipt of the request.
(C)
Whenever a facility is required under this section to cease operations, it shall not resume operations until it is shown on reinspection that conditions responsible for the order to cease operations no longer exist. Opportunity for reinspection shall be offered within a reasonable time.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 15.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-515 - Construction, remodeling or conversion - Approval required

(a)
Whenever a bed and breakfast establishment is constructed, extensively remodeled and whenever an existing structure is converted to use as an establishment, plans and specifications shall be submitted to the commissioner for review and approval before construction, remodeling or conversion is begun.
(b)
The plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, arrangement, and mechanical plans, and construction materials and work areas, and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities.
(c)
The commissioner shall approve the plans and specifications, if they meet the requirements of this part and rules and regulations.
(d)
No bed and breakfast establishment shall be constructed, extensively remodeled or converted except in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the commissioner.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 16.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-516 - Containment of disease transmission by employees

(a)
When the commissioner has reasonable cause to suspect possible disease transmission by an employee of the facility, the commissioner may secure a morbidity history of the employee or make other investigations as may be indicated.
(b)
The commissioner may require any of the following:
(1)
The immediate exclusion of the employee from employment in the establishment;
(2)
The immediate closing of the facility until in the commissioner's opinion no further danger of disease outbreak exists;
(3)
Restricting the employee's service to some area of the facility where there would be little likelihood of transmitting disease; or
(4)
Adequate medical and laboratory examinations of the employee and of other employees.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 17.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-517 - Penalties

Any person operating an establishment who fails or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this part or rules and regulations, or obstructs or hinders the regulatory authority in the discharge of its duties, or otherwise operates a bed and breakfast establishment in violation of this part or rules and regulations, commits a Class C misdemeanor for each offense. Each day after sufficient notice has been given constitutes a separate offense.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 18; 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-518 - Injunctive relief

When the commissioner has reason to believe that a person is causing or is about to cause or has caused a violation of this part or the rules and regulations promulgated under this part, the commissioner may initiate proceedings in either the chancery court of Davidson County or the chancery court of the county where the violation is occurring for injunctive relief to prevent the continuance of such violation or to correct the conditions resulting in, or about to result in, such violation.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 5 - BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION ACT OF 1990 (§§ 68-14-501 — 68-14-519) › Section 68-14-519 - Applicability of chapter to this part

(a)
The provisions of part 3 of this chapter that pertain to food service establishments and hotels do not apply to this part.
(b)
The provisions of parts 3 and 4 of this chapter that pertain to public swimming pools do apply to this part.
Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 21.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 6 - GUESTS OF LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-601 — 68-14-607) › Section 68-14-601 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Alcoholic beverages" has the meaning given in §
57-3-101
;
(2)
"Controlled substance" has the meaning given in the Tennessee Drug Control Act of 1989, compiled in title 39, chapter 17, part 4;
(3)
"Controlled substance analogue" has the meaning given in §
39-17-454
;
(4)
"Innkeeper" means the owner, operator, manager or keeper of a lodging establishment;
(5)
"Lodging establishment" means any structure or space, or any portion of a structure or space, that is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by guests of the lodging establishment for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes, and includes any hotel, inn, tourist camp, tourist court, tourist cabin, motel, bed and breakfast establishment or any place in which rooms, lodgings or accommodations are furnished to guests for a consideration; and
(6)
"Minor" means an unemancipated person under eighteen (18) years of age; provided, however, that, as used in this part relative to provisions concerning alcoholic beverages, "minor" has the meaning given in §
1-3-113(b)
.
Acts 1994, ch. 907, § 2; 2012 , ch. 848, § 90.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 6 - GUESTS OF LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-601 — 68-14-607) › Section 68-14-603 - Prohibited acts - Penalties

(a)
Any person who does one (1) or more of the following acts on the premises or property of a lodging establishment, or any person who rents or leases a room in a lodging establishment for the purpose of allowing the room to be used by another person to do one (1) or more of the following acts, commits an offense:
(1)
Use or possession of a controlled substance or controlled substance analogue in violation of title 39, chapter 17, part 4;
(2)
Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages in violation of §
1-3-113(b)
; or
(3)
Intentionally damages a lodging establishment room or its furnishings.
(b)
In a case under this section involving damage to a lodging establishment room or its furnishings, a court may order the person renting or leasing the lodging establishment room and/or the person causing such damage to:
(1)
Pay restitution for any damages suffered by the owner or operator of the lodging establishment, which damages may include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the lodging establishment's loss of revenue resulting from the hotel's inability to rent or lease the room during the period of time the lodging establishment room is being repaired; and
(2)
Pay damages or restitution to any other person who is injured in person or property. In the case of a minor, the parents of the minor shall be liable for acts of the minor in violation of this section who causes damages to the lodging establishment room or furnishings or causes injury to persons or property.
(c)
An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine only, and in addition to, or in lieu of the fine, may be required to perform community service; provided, that in the case of a minor under eighteen (18) years of age, a violation of this section shall be a delinquent act under title 37, chapter 1.
(d)
An offense set out in this section shall be considered separate from any other offense such conduct may constitute. Nothing in this part shall be construed as prohibiting the prosecution and conviction of a person for any other offense committed by the person in addition to the offenses under this part. Nothing in this part shall be construed to affect criminal penalties for use or possession of a controlled substance or controlled substance analogue in violation of title 39, chapter 17, part 4, the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages in violation of §
1-3-113(b)
, or any other offense prescribed by law.
Acts 1994, ch. 907, § 4; 2012 , ch. 848, § 92.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 6 - GUESTS OF LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-601 — 68-14-607) › Section 68-14-604 - Guest registration

The innkeeper of a lodging establishment shall keep, for a period of one (1) year, a guest register, which shall show the name, residence, date of arrival and departure of hotel guests. Every guest shall register, and the registering guest may be required by the innkeeper to produce a valid driver license, or other identification satisfactory to the innkeeper, containing a photograph of the guest and setting forth the name and residence of the guest. If the guest is a minor, the innkeeper may also require a parent of the guest to register and to accept, in writing, liability for the guest room costs, taxes, all charges by such minor, and any damages to the guest room or its furnishings caused by such minor while a guest at the lodging establishment. The guest register may be kept within the meaning of this section when reproduced on any photographic, photostatic, microfilm, microcard, miniature photographic or other process that actually reproduces the original record.
Acts 1994, ch. 907, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 6 - GUESTS OF LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-601 — 68-14-607) › Section 68-14-605 - Ejectment from premises

An innkeeper may eject a person from the lodging establishment premises for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Nonpayment of the lodging establishment's charges for accommodations or services;
(2)
The person is visibly intoxicated, or the person is disorderly so as to create a public nuisance;
(3)
The innkeeper reasonably believes that the person is using the premises for unlawful purposes, including the unlawful use or possession of controlled substances or controlled substance analogues by the person in violation of the Tennessee Drug Control Act of 1989, compiled in title 39, chapter 17, part 4, or the use of the premises for the consumption of alcohol by any person under twenty-one (21) years of age in violation of §
1-3-113(b)
;
(4)
The innkeeper reasonably believes that the person has brought property into the lodging establishment premises that may be dangerous to other persons, such as firearms or explosives;
(5)
A violation of any federal, state or local laws or regulations relating to the lodging establishment; or
(6)
A violation of any rule of the lodging establishment that is posted in a conspicuous place and manner in the lodging establishment in accordance with §
68-14-606
; provided, that no such rule may authorize the innkeeper to eject or to refuse or deny service or accommodations to a person because of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status or age other than as provided in this part.
Acts 1994, ch. 907, § 6; 2012 , ch. 848, § 93.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 6 - GUESTS OF LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-601 — 68-14-607) › Section 68-14-606 - Posting of copies

The innkeeper shall post a copy of §§
68-14-601
- 68-14-605, together with all rules of the lodging establishment, in a conspicuous place at or near the guest registration desk and inside each guest room at the lodging establishment.
Acts 1994, ch. 907, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 6 - GUESTS OF LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-601 — 68-14-607) › Section 68-14-607 - Conflict with other law

If any of the provisions of this part are in conflict with any other law, including, but not limited to, title 4, chapter 21, part 5 or title 62, chapter 7, part 1, this part shall control.
Acts 1994, ch. 907, § 8.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered]

(a)
Except as specified in subsections (b) and (c), live animals are prohibited in all indoor areas of food service establishments.
(b)
Live animals are permitted in indoor areas of food service establishments in the following situations if the owner or operator of the food service establishment does not permit live animals to physically contact food, serving dishes, utensils, tableware, linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other food service items that may result in contamination of food or food-contact surfaces and does not permit live animals to physically contact employees engaged in the preparation or handling of food:
(1)
Fish or crustacea in aquariums or display tanks;
(2)
Patrol dogs accompanying police or security officers in offices and dining, sales, and storage areas;
(3)
(A)
Service animals accompanying persons with disabilities in areas that are not used for food preparation;
(B)
As used in subdivision (b)(3)(A), "service animal" means an animal that is individually trained, or being trained by an employee or puppy raiser from a recognized training agency or school to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. An animal whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support is not a service animal; and
(4)
In areas that are not used for food preparation, storage, sales, display, or dining, in which there are caged animals or animals that are similarly confined, including, but not limited to, a variety store that sells pets or a tourist park that displays animals.
(c)
Live or dead fish bait may be stored if contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles cannot result.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 566,s 1, eff. 3/15/2024.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-701 - Short title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Food Safety Act."
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182,s 43, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1997, ch. 493, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-702 - Purposes of part

(a)
It is the purpose of this part to ensure that foods served for public consumption in Tennessee are safe as prepared, served and delivered.
(b)
(1)
It is the further purpose of this part that, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, and except as provided under subdivision (b)(2), this state is the exclusive regulator of food and drink, food and drink content, amount of food and drink content, and food and drink ingredients in this state, and a local government, as that term is defined in §
7-51-2001
, shall not impose a tax, fee, or otherwise regulate the wholesale or retail sale, manufacture, or distribution of any food or drink, food or drink content, amount of food or drink content, or food or drink ingredients, except as authorized under title 67, chapter 6, or §
67-4-504
, or pursuant to a contract with the department of agriculture.
(2)
This subsection (b) does not:
(A)
Prohibit a local government from regulating zoning, building codes, locations, hours of operation, or the issuance of permits, or from performing any other local governmental functions as authorized by existing state law, with respect to food and drink sellers and vendors, vending machine operators, food establishments, and food service establishments; or
(B)
Prohibit a local department of health from enforcing existing state laws and rules pursuant to a contract with the state department of health.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 158, s 3, eff. 4/12/2019.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, s 44, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1997 , ch. 493, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-705 - Appropriation of moneys

All moneys coming into the state treasury pursuant to this part from fees, fines, and penalties shall be appropriated to the department of health for the payment of necessary expenses incident to the administration of this part, as determined by the commissioner. Any unexpended balance of the fund in any fiscal year shall be retained by the department to be used to provide or expand training for food service operators and the department's environmentalists.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182,s 47, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1997, ch. 493, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-706 - Permits

(a)
No person shall operate a food service establishment who does not hold a valid permit issued to the person by the commissioner on or before July 1 of each year or as the commissioner may otherwise provide by rule and regulation.
(b)
Every person now engaged in the business of operating a food service establishment, and every person who, upon July 1, 2015, engages in such a business, shall procure a permit from the commissioner for each food service establishment so operated or proposed to be operated.
(c)
Each permit for food service establishments shall expire on June 30 next following its issuance or as the commissioner may otherwise provide by rule.
(d)
No permit shall be transferred from one location or person to another.
(e)
The permit shall be kept and displayed in a conspicuous manner and visible to the public in the food service establishment for which it is issued.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182,s 48, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-707 - Application for permit

(a)
(1)
Any person planning to operate a food service establishment shall first submit an application for a permit on forms provided by the commissioner. The application shall be completed and submitted to the commissioner with the proper permit fee.
(2)
Prior to the approval of the application for a permit, the commissioner shall inspect the proposed facility to determine if the person applying for the permit is in compliance with the requirements of this part and with applicable rules and regulations. The commissioner shall issue a permit to the applicant if the inspection reveals that the facility is in compliance with such requirements.
(b)
Applications for renewal of permits for existing food service establishments will be issued to the operators prior to July 1 of each year or as the commissioner may provide by rule. When completed applications and the proper permit fees are returned to the commissioner, the commissioner shall issue new permits to applicants.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182,s 48, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-708 - Suspension of permit

(a)
The commissioner has the authority to suspend any permit to operate a food service establishment issued pursuant to this part if the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the permittee is not in compliance with this part; provided, that the permittee shall be given the opportunity to correct violations as provided in §
68-14-709
.
(b)
Suspension of permits, other than those for temporary food service establishments shall be of two (2) types:
(1)
A Class 1 suspension, which provides an opportunity for a hearing prior to the effective date of the suspension; and
(2)
A Class 2 suspension, which provides an opportunity for a hearing after the effective date of the suspension, and is effective immediately.
(c)
Notice of either type of suspension may be given by the inspector on the inspector's regular inspection form or by written notification from the commissioner. When a permit suspension is effective, all operations shall cease. Class 2 suspensions shall only be issued if an imminent health hazard exists.
(d)
A written request for a hearing on either type of suspension shall be filed by the permittee within ten (10) days of the receipt of notice. This ten-day period may run concurrently with the ten-day period set forth in §
68-14-709
. If a hearing is requested, it shall be commenced within a reasonable time of the request. If no request for a hearing is made within ten (10) days of the receipt of notice, the suspension becomes final and is not subject to review.
(e)
The commissioner may end the suspension at any time if reasons for suspension no longer exist.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, s 48, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-709 - Revocation of permit

(a)
The commissioner may, after providing opportunity for a hearing, revoke a permit for serious or repeated violations of requirements of this part or for interference with the commissioner in the performance of the commissioner's duty.
(b)
Prior to revocation, the commissioner shall notify, in writing, the permittee of the specific reason or reasons for which the permit is to be revoked, and that the permit shall be revoked at the end of ten (10) days following service of such notice, unless a written request for a hearing is filed with the commissioner within the ten-day period. If no request for hearing is filed within the ten-day period, the revocation of the permit becomes final.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182,s 48, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-710 - Notice

A notice provided for in this part is properly served when it is delivered to the permittee or person in charge, or when it is sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the permittee. A copy of the notice shall be filed in the records of the commissioner.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182,s 48, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-711 - Hearing - Appeals - Applicability

(a)
The hearings provided for in this part shall be conducted by the commissioner in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(b)
Appeals from any final decision after a hearing shall be pursued in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.
(c)
Subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply in a county in which the health department is operating a program pursuant to §
68-14-704(7)
that meets the minimum requirements of due process; provided, that appeals from final decisions made under such programs may be made to the commissioner, for the limited purpose of determining whether a material error of law was made at the county level. Such appeal to the commissioner shall not be de novo, but shall be limited to a review of the record of the hearing at the county level.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, s 48, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-712 - Application for new permit after revocation

Whenever the revocation of a permit becomes final, upon demonstration that the conditions that led to the revocation have been cured, the holder of the revoked permit may make written application for a new permit.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182,s 48, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 14 - HOTELS, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SWIMMING POOLS (§§ 68-14-101 — 68-14-807) › Part 7 - QUICK FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (§§ 68-14-NEW — 68-14-728) › Section 68-14-713 - Permit fees - Applicability

(a)
(1)
The permit fee to operate a food service establishment shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
No. of Seats
Fee Amount
0-50..........
$210..........
51 or more seats..........
$360..........
(2)
Auxiliary food service operations shall pay a permit fee of one hundred dollars ($100);
(3)
Temporary food service establishments shall pay a permit fee of thirty dollars ($30.00);
(4)
Child care center food service establishments and congregate meal sites funded through the commission on aging and disability that are food service establishments shall pay according to the following schedule:
No. of Seats
Fee Amount
0-50..........
$50.00..........
51 or more seats..........
$80.00..........
(5)
School food services establishments shall pay a permit fee of eighty dollars ($80.00);
(6)
Farmers market food units shall pay a permit fee of three hundred dollars ($300). The permit fee is due once an inspection has been conducted and compliance established pursuant to §
68-14-728(a)
.
(b)
This section shall not apply to family child care homes, as defined in §
71-3-501
.
(c)
If the permit fee is delinquent for more than thirty (30) calendar days, a penalty fee of one-half (1/2) the permit fee shall be assessed, in addition to the permit fee. If a check is returned for any reason, a penalty fee of one-half (1/2) the permit fee shall be assessed in addition to the permit fee. The permit fee, plus any penalty, shall be paid before the permit is issued.
(d)
When an institution operates several group homes within close proximity to each other, the permit fee established in this section shall be assessed only against the institution and not against each individual group home.
(e)
This section shall not apply to a blind vendor subject to §
71-4-501
.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 475, s 3, eff. 1/1/2024.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, s 48, eff. 7/1/2015.