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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 48 - TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION (§§ 4-48-101 — 4-48-109) › Section 4-48-105 - Chair

The commission shall have a chair appointed by the governor for a three-year term. It shall meet upon the call of the chair or of a majority of the commission members. The presence of a majority of the authorized membership of the commission shall be required for the conduct of official business.
Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 48 - TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION (§§ 4-48-101 — 4-48-109) › Section 4-48-106 - Executive director

The commission shall appoint an executive director, who shall serve at its pleasure and shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office.
Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 48 - TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION (§§ 4-48-101 — 4-48-109) › Section 4-48-107 - Responsibilities and duties

The commission has the responsibility and duty to:
(1)
Provide, based upon the collective knowledge and experience of its members, assistance and advice to the public and private schools, colleges and universities with respect to the implementation of Holocaust education and awareness programs;
(2)
Meet with appropriate education officials and other interested public and private organizations, including service organizations, for the purpose of assisting with the planning, coordination or modification of courses of study dealing with the subject of the Holocaust;
(3)
Survey and catalog the extent and breadth of Holocaust and genocide education presently being incorporated into the curricula and taught in the educational systems of the state and inventory those Holocaust memorials, exhibits and resources that could be incorporated in courses of study at various locations and other educational agencies in the development and implementation of Holocaust and genocide education programs. In furtherance of this responsibility, the commission is authorized to contact and cooperate with existing Holocaust and genocide public or private nonprofit resource organizations. The commission may also act as a liaison concerning Holocaust and genocide education to members of the United States senate and house of representatives, the Tennessee senate and house of representatives and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum;
(4)
Compile a roster of individual volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge and experience in classrooms, seminars and workshops on the subject of the Holocaust. These volunteers may be survivors of the Holocaust, liberators of concentration camps, scholars, members of the clergy, community relations professionals and other persons who, by virtue of their experience or interest, have acquired personal or academic knowledge of the Holocaust;
(5)
Coordinate events memorializing the Holocaust and seek volunteers who are willing and able to participate in commemorative events that will enhance public awareness of the significance of the Holocaust; and
(6)
Prepare reports for the governor and the general assembly regarding its findings and recommendations to facilitate the inclusion of Holocaust studies and special programs memorializing the Holocaust in educational systems in the state.
Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 8.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 48 - TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION (§§ 4-48-101 — 4-48-109) › Section 4-48-108 - Cooperation by other state entities

(a)
The commission is authorized to call upon any department, office, division or agency of the state, to supply such data, program reports and other information, personnel and assistance as it deems necessary to discharge its responsibilities under this chapter.
(b)
These departments, offices, divisions and agencies shall, to the extent possible and not inconsistent with any other law of this state, cooperate with the commission, and shall furnish it with such information, personnel and assistance as may be necessary or helpful to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 9.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 48 - TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION (§§ 4-48-101 — 4-48-109) › Section 4-48-109 - Not - for-profit corporation to further purposes of commission

(a)
The commission is hereby authorized to create a not-for-profit corporation to raise funds, develop, manage and implement the plans and programs of the commission relating to the Holocaust.
(b)
The commission is authorized to select a name for the corporation. The corporation shall have its own board of directors, which shall consist of the members of the commission, a representative appointed by the governor, and a representative of the attorney general and reporter. The board may select its own chair with the approval of the chair of the commission.
(c)
After proper incorporation, the not-for-profit corporation is authorized and directed to apply for tax-exempt status under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (
26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)
).
(d)
In addition to funds received from the general public, the corporation may receive funds from the state at such times and in such amounts as appropriated by the general assembly to be used for its tax-exempt purposes.
(e)
Upon its incorporation, the not-for-profit corporation shall be responsible for implementing such programs as the commission plans. The not-for-profit corporation may hire such support staff and name such advisory groups or steering committees as necessary to assist in the promotion, coordination, and implementation of and fundraising for the comprehensive program developed by the commission.
Acts 1996, ch. 946, § 10.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-101 - Short title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Sports Gaming Act."
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,Secs.s3, s4 eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-301
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-103 - Restrictions on and regulation of licenses

A person issued a license to offer interactive sports wagering or a registration as a vendor under this part is subject to all provisions of this part relating to licensure, registration, regulation, and civil and criminal penalties.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 7, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-303
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-106 - Powers and duties of council - Adoption of rules

(a)
The council shall enforce this part and supervise compliance with laws and rules relating to the regulation and control of wagering on sporting events in this state.
(b)
The council shall promulgate rules in accordance with this part and the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-306
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-107 - Removal of member

A member of the council may be removed from the council by the appointing authority if, in the opinion of the appointing authority, the member has committed misfeasance or malfeasance in office or neglect of duty.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-307
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-108 - Reports of council

(a)
The council shall prepare and submit an annual report to the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives containing the following information:
(1)
The number of active licensees;
(2)
The aggregate gross and net revenue of all licensees; and
(3)
The financial impact on this state and local governments as the result of the sports wagering industry in this state.
(b)
The report prepared under subsection (a) must be submitted not later than September 30 of each year. A report submitted under subsection (a) may be submitted electronically.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-308
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-109 - Requirements for escrow account - Insurance - Cash-on-hand

(a)
The council shall prescribe by rule:
(1)
The amount of a bond in escrow and the amount of cash that must be kept on hand to ensure that there exists adequate reserves to pay off bettors; and
(2)
Any insurance requirements for a licensee.
(b)
The licensee may maintain the bond at any bank lawfully operating in this state, and the licensee must be the beneficiary of any interest accrued thereon.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-309
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-110 - Financial practices - Audits of licensees - Post-employment restrictions

The council shall prescribe by rule:
(1)
Minimum requirements by which each licensee must exercise effective control over its internal fiscal affairs, including, without limitation, requirements for:
(A)
Safeguarding assets and revenues, including evidence of indebtedness;
(B)
Maintenance of reliable records relating to accounts, transactions, profits and losses, operations, and events; and
(C)
Global risk management;
(2)
Requirements for internal and independent audits of licensees;
(3)
The manner in which periodic financial reports must be submitted to the council from each licensee, including the financial information to be included in the reports;
(4)
The type of information deemed to be confidential financial or proprietary information that is not subject to any reporting requirements under this part;
(5)
Policies, procedures, and processes designed to mitigate the risk of cheating and money laundering; and
(6)
Any post-employment restrictions necessary to maintain the integrity of sports wagering in this state.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-310
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-111 - Persons authorized to engage in sports wagering

(a)
Except for those persons ineligible to place bets under §
4-49-112
, a person who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older and who is physically located in this state may place a wager in the manner authorized by law.
(b)
A licensee shall ensure that all wagers accepted in this state are from qualified bettors and in accordance with this part.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-311
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-113 - Wagers as contracts

Notwithstanding §
29-19-101
, each wager placed in accordance with this part is deemed to be an enforceable contract.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-313
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-114 - Wagers prohibited

(a)
(1)
The council shall, by rule, prohibit wagering on:
(A)
Injuries, penalties, and other types or forms of wagering under this part that are contrary to public policy, unfair to consumers, or deemed to violate the Constitution of Tennessee, Article XI, § 5; and
(B)
Individual actions, events, statistics, occurrences, or nonoccurrences to be determined during a collegiate sporting event, including, without limitation, in-game proposition bets on the performance or non-performance of a team or individual participant during a collegiate sporting event.
(2)
A licensee may only offer parlay and proposition bets of the type or category as prescribed by rule of the council. The council shall prescribe by rule the types and categories of parlay and proposition bets that may be offered in this state, if any.
(b)
(1)
A licensee, sports team, league, or association, or institution of higher education may submit to the council in writing a request to prohibit a type or form of wagering, or to prohibit a category of persons from wagering, if the licensee, team, league, association, or institution believes that such wagering by type, form, or category is contrary to public policy, unfair to consumers, or affects the integrity of a particular sport or the sports betting industry.
(2)
The council shall, upon a demonstration of good cause from the requestor, grant the request. The council shall respond to a request pursuant to this subsection (b) concerning a particular event before the start of the event, or if it is not feasible to respond before the start of the event, as soon as practicable.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 12, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-314
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, Secs.s 10, s 27eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-115 - Integrity of sports wagering - Public interest

(a)
The council, licensees, and vendors shall cooperate with investigations conducted by sports governing bodies and law enforcement agencies, including, but not limited to, providing or facilitating the provision of account-level betting information and data files relating to persons placing wagers.
(b)
Licensees shall immediately report to the council any information relating to:
(1)
Criminal or disciplinary proceedings commenced against the licensee in connection with its operations;
(2)
Abnormal betting activity or patterns that may indicate a concern with the integrity of a sporting event;
(3)
Any potential breach of a sports governing body's internal rules and codes of conduct pertaining to sports wagering;
(4)
Conduct that corrupts the betting outcome of a sporting event for purposes of financial gain, including match fixing; and
(5)
Suspicious or illegal wagering activities, including cheating, the use of funds derived from illegal activity, wagers to conceal or launder funds derived from illegal activity, using agents to place wagers, and using false identification.
(c)
Licensees shall also immediately report information relating to conduct described in subdivisions (b)(2)-(4) to the relevant sports governing body.
(d)
Licensees shall share with the council, in real time and at the account level, information regarding a bettor, amount and type of bet, the time the bet was placed, the location of the bet, including the internet protocol address if applicable, the outcome of the bet, and records of abnormal betting activity. Information shared under this subsection (d) must be submitted in the form and manner as required by rule of the council.
(e)
If a sports governing body has notified the council that real-time information sharing for wagers placed on its sporting events is necessary and desirable, licensees shall share the same information with the sports governing body or its designee with respect to wagers on its sporting events. Such information may be provided in anonymized form and may be used by a sports governing body solely for integrity purposes.
(f)
In addition to its specific rulemaking authority under this part, the council may promulgate rules it deems necessary to maintain the integrity of sports wagering in this state and to protect the public interest.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-315
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, Secs.s 11, s 27eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-116 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450,s 39, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-316
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 12, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-118 - Restrictions on licensees

(a)
A licensee shall not:
(1)
Allow a minor to place a wager;
(2)
Offer, accept, or extend credit to a bettor;
(3)
Directly advertise or promote sports wagering to minors. The council shall adopt rules specific to the manner in which a licensee may advertise its business operations as authorized by this part;
(4)
Offer or accept a wager on any event, outcome, or occurrence other than a sporting event, including, without limitation, a high school sporting event offered, sponsored, or played in connection with a public or private institution that offers education at the secondary level; or
(5)
Accept a wager from a person who is on the registry created and maintained by the council under §
4-49-112(c)
.
(b)
A violation of this section is:
(1)
For a first offense, a Class B misdemeanor; and
(2)
For a second or subsequent offense, a Class A misdemeanor.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-318
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-119 - Responsible sports wagering

(a)
Licensees shall allow bettors to restrict themselves from placing wagers with the licensee, including limits on the time spent betting and amounts wagered, and take reasonable steps to prevent those bettors from placing such wagers. At the request of a bettor, a licensee may share the request with the council for the sole purpose of disseminating the request to other licensees.
(b)
The council shall promulgate rules that require a licensee to implement responsible sports wagering programs that include comprehensive training on responding to circumstances in which individuals present signs of a gambling addiction.
(c)
(1)
(A)
The department of mental health and substance abuse services shall use the funds distributed to the department under §
4-49-104(e)(3)
to oversee one (1) or more grant programs with organizations to provide treatment services for individuals in the following priority:
(i)
Primarily, to address problem gambling and gambling disorders, and to establish prevention initiatives to reduce the number of individuals with problem gambling or gambling disorders; and
(ii)
Secondarily, to address juvenile addiction and mental health disorders.
(B)
The department may also use the funds distributed to the department to cover its actual administrative costs and the costs of professional services associated with overseeing each grant program.
(2)
The department shall annually generate a report outlining the activities of the department with respect to funding received under this part for problem gambling, gambling disorders, and juvenile addiction and mental health disorders, including, but not limited to, descriptions of programs, therapies, grants, and other resources made available, the success and outcomes of utilizing such programs, therapies, grant programs, and resources, the number of persons treated, the number of persons who complete programs and therapies, and the rate of recidivism, if known. The department shall file the annual report with the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives, and shall publish the report on its website, no later than January 1 of each year. The annual report must include an itemization of the department's expenditures relating to administrative costs and professional services associated with its activities under this subsection (c).
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 482, s 2, eff. 5/17/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 482, s 1, eff. 5/17/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-319
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-120 - Persons prohibited from obtaining licenses

The council shall not grant a license or approve a registration for an applicant that has one (1) or more of the following individuals associated with it as key personnel:
(1)
A member or employee of the council;
(2)
An employee of, coach of, player for, or person who is a member or employee of a governing body of, a sports team, league, or association, upon which wagers are permitted to be placed;
(3)
[Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(4)
[Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(5)
A person who has been convicted of a crime as specified in rules promulgated by the council;
(6)
A person having the ability to directly affect the outcome of a sporting event; and
(7)
Any other category of persons, established by rule of the council, that if licensed, would affect the integrity of sports wagering in this state.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 21, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 20, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-320
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-121 - Transfer of licenses

The council may adopt rules prescribing the manner in which a license may be transferred and a fee for the transfer of the license.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-321
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-122 - House rules - Acceptance of wagers - Payouts

(a)
Each licensee shall adopt and adhere to a written, comprehensive policy outlining the house rules governing the acceptance of wagers and payouts. The policy and rules must be approved by the council prior to the acceptance of a wager by a licensee. The policy and rules must be readily available to a bettor on the licensee's website.
(b)
The council shall promulgate rules regarding:
(1)
The manner in which a licensee accepts wagers from and issues payouts to bettors, including payouts in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and
(2)
Reporting requirements for suspicious wagers.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-322
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-123 - Inspections

Members of the council or designated employees or agents of the council may, during normal business hours, enter the premises of a facility of a licensee, registrant, or third party utilized by the licensee to operate and conduct business in accordance with this part for the purpose of inspecting books and records kept as required by this part, to ensure that the licensee or registrant is in compliance with this part, or to make an inspection of the premises necessary to protect the interests of this state and its consumers.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 22, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-323
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-124 - Licensee reporting requirements - Compliance hearing

(a)
[Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(b)
A licensee shall report all changes to its key personnel to the council within three (3) business days of the change. A licensee shall complete all key personnel disclosures, including a statement as to any conflict of interest that may exist due to the changes in key personnel, in a manner, form, and at a time specified by rule of the council.
(c)
[Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(d)
Upon receiving a report under this section or §
4-49-115(b)
, the council may conduct a hearing in accordance with §
4-49-126
to determine whether the licensee remains in compliance with this part.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 41, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 24, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 23, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-324
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-126 - Violations of part - Hearings - Administrative fines

(a)
The council may investigate and conduct a hearing with respect to a licensee or registrant upon information and belief that the licensee or registrant has violated this part, or upon the receipt of a credible complaint from a person that a licensee or registrant has violated this part. The council shall conduct investigations and hearings in accordance with rules adopted by the council.
(b)
If the council determines that a licensee or registrant has violated a provision of this part or rule of the council, the council may:
(1)
Suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or registration; and
(2)
For a violation by a licensee or registrant, impose an administrative fine not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation.
(c)
Except as provided in §
4-49-127
, the council shall promulgate rules establishing a schedule of administrative fines that may be assessed in accordance with subsection (b) for each violation of this part.
(d)
Fines assessed under this section must be accounted for separately for use by the council in a manner consistent with rules of the council. At the end of the fiscal year, funds still available from fines assessed under this section must remain available for use by the council in a manner consistent with rules of the council and must be carried forward into each subsequent fiscal year.
(e)
The council may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, accounts, records, and documents for purposes of carrying out its duties under this part.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 26, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 25, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-326
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-127 - Investigations by board

(a)
The council, utilizing employees of the council, may:
(1)
Conduct investigations or audits to determine whether a licensee is accepting wagers from minors or other persons ineligible to place wagers in this state; and
(2)
Conduct investigations to determine whether a person is unlawfully accepting wagers from another person without a license or at a location or in a manner in violation of this part.
(b)
After a hearing under §
4-49-126
, if the council finds that:
(1)
A licensee is accepting wagers from minors or other persons ineligible to place wagers in this state, the council shall impose a fine against the licensee in the following amount:
(A)
For a first offense, one thousand dollars ($1,000);
(B)
For a second offense, two thousand dollars ($2,000); and
(C)
For a third or subsequent offense, five thousand dollars ($5,000); and
(2)
A person is unlawfully accepting wagers from another person without a license, the council shall impose a fine against the person in the following amount:
(A)
For a first offense, ten thousand dollars ($10,000);
(B)
For a second offense, fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000); and
(C)
For a third or subsequent offense, twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
(c)
This section does not prohibit the council from suspending, revoking, or refusing to renew the license of a licensee or the registration of a vendor in accordance with §
4-49-126
.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 28, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450, s 27, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-327
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, Secs.s 24, s 27eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-128 - Appealing final actions of the board

(a)
A licensee, registrant, or other person aggrieved by a final action of the council may appeal that decision to the chancery court of Davidson County.
(b)
The chancery court of Davidson County shall hear appeals from decisions of the council and, based upon the record of the proceedings before the council, may reverse the decision of the council only if the appellant proves the decision to be:
(1)
Clearly erroneous;
(2)
Arbitrary and capricious;
(3)
Procured by fraud;
(4)
A result of substantial misconduct by the council; or
(5)
Contrary to the United States Constitution, the Constitution of Tennessee, or this part.
(c)
The chancery court may remand an appeal to the council to conduct further hearings.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450,s 29, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-328
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-129 - Civil penalties

(a)
A licensee, registrant, or other person who violates this part is liable for a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation, not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for violations arising out of the same transaction or occurrence, which must accrue to the council and may be recovered in a civil action brought by the office of the attorney general and reporter or its designee in the name of the council.
(b)
The office of the attorney general may seek and obtain an injunction in a court of competent jurisdiction for purposes of enforcing this part.
(c)
Costs must not be taxed against the office of the attorney general and reporter or this state for actions brought under this section.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 450,s 30, eff. 7/1/2023.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-329
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-130 - Transmission of sports information for purposes of sports wagering

(a)
It is unlawful for any person or entity, directly or indirectly, to knowingly receive, supply, broadcast, display, or otherwise transmit material nonpublic information for the purpose of wagering on a sporting event or influencing another person's or entity's wager on a sporting event.
(b)
This section does not apply to the dissemination of public information as news, entertainment, or advertising.
(c)
A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(d)
As used in this section, "material nonpublic information" means information that has not been disseminated publicly concerning an athlete, contestant, prospective contestant, or athletic team, including, without limitation, confidential information related to medical conditions or treatment, physical or mental health or conditioning, physical therapy or recovery, discipline, sanctions, academic status, education records, eligibility, playbooks, signals, schemes, techniques, game plans, practices, strategies, assessments, systems, drills, or recordings of practices or other athletic activities.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s
4-51-330
by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-131 - Effective period of licenses and permits

A license or permit issued by the secretary of state under [former] §
4-29-203
[transferred], prior to July 1, 2023, remains valid on and after July 1, 2023, and is deemed to be a license issued by the sports wagering advisory council on and after July 1, 2023. Until emergency or permanent rules are adopted by the sports wagering advisory council, existing rules governing fantasy sports adopted by the secretary of state remain in full force and effect.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 10, eff. 7/1/2023.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 1 - TENNESSEE SPORTS GAMING (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-133) › Section 4-49-132 - Transfer of duties and funds - Validity of pre-existing contracts

(a)
The secretary of state and its office shall assist and facilitate the transfer of its duties and powers to the sports wagering advisory council beginning on July 1, 2023.
(b)
Upon the promulgation of emergency or permanent rules by the sports wagering advisory council, the secretary of state shall transfer all remaining funds collected for the administration of the fantasy sports act, compiled in [former] title 47, chapter 18, part 16 [transferred], to the sports wagering advisory council for the administration of the fantasy sports act, compiled in title 4, chapter 49, part 2, on and after July 1, 2023.
(c)
Contracts executed by the secretary of state under [former] title 47, chapter 18, part 16 [transferred], prior to July 1, 2023, including, but not limited to, for purposes of regulating fantasy sports and providing related services, remain valid on and after July 1, 2023, and are assigned to the sports wagering advisory council upon the promulgation of emergency or permanent rules by such council. Such contracts remain in full force and effect until such time as the contracts expire by their original terms, at which time the contracts may be renewed with the sports wagering advisory council at the discretion of the parties.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 12, eff. 7/1/2023.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 2 - FANTASY SPORTS (§§ 4-49-201 — 4-49-212) › Section 4-49-201 - Short title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Fantasy Sports Act".
Renumbered from 47-18-1601 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 2 - FANTASY SPORTS (§§ 4-49-201 — 4-49-212) › Section 4-49-204 - Duties of sports wagering advisory council

(a)
The sports wagering advisory council shall carry out the duties assigned pursuant to this part, including the following:
(1)
Oversee the licensure of fantasy sports operators that seek to operate in this state;
(2)
Require that all licensed fantasy sports operators contract annually with a third party to perform an independent audit, consistent with the attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, to ensure compliance with this part. Upon completion of the audit, the audit report shall be submitted to the sports wagering advisory council for examination and inspection. These records shall be confidential and shall not be open to public inspection pursuant to title 10, chapter 7;
(3)
Provide information to the department of revenue to assist in its administration and collection of taxes applicable to fantasy sports operators;
(4)
Require fantasy sports operators to report annually all winnings earned by fantasy sports players on online platforms supported by the fantasy sports operator to the sports wagering advisory council;
(5)
Maintain a registry of fantasy sports operators licensed to operate in this state;
(6)
Conduct investigations regarding alleged violations of §§
4-49-203
,
4-49-204
, and
4-49-208
and make evaluations as necessary to determine if licensees are complying with this part;
(7)
Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, accounts, records, and documents; and
(8)
Deny, suspend, or revoke a license issued under this part to any applicant or licensee who fails to comply with this part or fails to follow the rules promulgated by the sports wagering advisory council.
(b)
(1)
In addition to the duties set out in subsection (a), the sports wagering advisory council shall establish the following fees:
(A)
A nonrefundable application fee;
(B)
A nonrefundable fee for licensure;
(C)
An annual licensure renewal fee;
(D)
Late fees;
(E)
A correction of information fee; and
(F)
A change of information fee.
(2)
In addition to the fees authorized in subdivision (b)(1), the sports wagering advisory council is authorized to charge an online transaction fee to cover costs associated with processing payments for applications for licensure or renewals of licensure submitted online.
(3)
Except as provided in this subsection (b), no other fees shall be charged to administer this part.
Renumbered from 47-18-1604 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 978, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 2 - FANTASY SPORTS (§§ 4-49-201 — 4-49-212) › Section 4-49-206 - Violations - Investigative and enforcement authority - Costs

(a)
A violation of §
4-49-205
constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in title 47, chapter 18, part 1. Any violation of §
4-49-205
shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce and be subject to the penalties and remedies as provided in the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, in addition to the penalties and remedies in this part.
(b)
The attorney general and reporter shall have all of the investigative and enforcement authority that the attorney general and reporter has under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 relating to alleged violations of this part. The attorney general and reporter may institute any proceedings involving alleged violations of this part in Davidson County circuit or chancery court or any other venue otherwise permitted by law.
(c)
No costs of any kind or nature shall be taxed against the attorney general and reporter or the state in actions commenced under this part.
Renumbered from 47-18-1606 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 978, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 2 - FANTASY SPORTS (§§ 4-49-201 — 4-49-212) › Section 4-49-207 - Fantasy sports fund

(a)
There is created a fund to be known as the "fantasy sports fund". All fees and penalties collected pursuant to this part and ten percent (10%) of the tax levied pursuant to the Fantasy Sports Tax Act, compiled in title 67, chapter 4, part 9, shall be deposited in the fantasy sports fund. Money in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer in accordance with §
9-4-603
. The fund shall be administered by the sports wagering advisory council.
(b)
All costs of the sports wagering advisory council associated with the administration of this part shall be paid from the fund.
(c)
If there is remaining any amount in the fantasy sports fund at the end of any fiscal year, ten percent (10%) of the remaining amount shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain available for the purposes set forth in subsection (b). Interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund shall be credited to such account, shall not revert to the general fund, and shall be carried forward into each subsequent fiscal year.
Renumbered from 47-18-1607 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 978, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 2 - FANTASY SPORTS (§§ 4-49-201 — 4-49-212) › Section 4-49-208 - Suspension, refusal to renew, or revocation of license and/or fine for violations - Ineligibility to apply for license

(a)
The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall govern all matters and procedures regarding the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under §§
4-49-203
,
4-49-204
, and
4-49-208
.
(b)
Any person may present charges to the sports wagering advisory council in writing against any licensee whose conduct allegedly violates this part. If it is determined that the licensee has violated this part, the sports wagering advisory council may, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, do any of the following or both:
(1)
Suspend, refuse to renew, or revoke a license issued under this part;
(2)
Impose a fine of not more than twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation. The sports wagering advisory council shall promulgate rules pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, setting forth a range of fines for each violation.
(c)
Any fantasy sports operator who engages in or offers to engage in fantasy sports contests with Tennessee consumers without a license, as required by this part, shall be ineligible to apply for a license for a period of twelve (12) months after the violation occurred.
(d)
A license issued pursuant to this part shall expire on the last day of the twelfth month following its issuance and shall become invalid on that date unless renewed.
Renumbered from 47-18-1608 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143, s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 978, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 2 - FANTASY SPORTS (§§ 4-49-201 — 4-49-212) › Section 4-49-209 - Cumulative and supplemental powers and remedies

The powers and remedies provided in this part shall be cumulative and supplementary to all powers and remedies otherwise provided by law.
Renumbered from 47-18-1609 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 49 - TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY IMPLEMENTATION LAW (§§ 4-49-101 — 4-49-212) › Part 2 - FANTASY SPORTS (§§ 4-49-201 — 4-49-212) › Section 4-49-210 - Inapplicable provisions

Nothing contained in title 39, chapter 17, part 5 or 6 shall be applicable to a fantasy sports contest conducted in accordance with this part.
Renumbered from 47-18-1610 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 978, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.