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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 5 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-501 — 62-2-508) › Section 62-2-503 - Practical architecture experience credit

(a)
(1)
For the purpose of evaluating "practical experience in architectural work," the board may utilize criteria and standards published by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (N.C.A.R.B.).
(2)
Every applicant shall have not less than two (2) years of practical experience in an office of a practicing registered architect.
(3)
To receive credit for practical training time, the applicant must be employed by the same employer for a period of not less than four (4) consecutive calendar months. The work month is considered to be one hundred forty (140) hours.
(b)
(1)
Experience acquired while employed by a registered architect practicing as an individual will be credited as practical training only when acquired under the supervision of the practicing architect in the course of the regular practice. Practice as a principal after proper architectural registration by other jurisdictions may be accepted by the board as fulfilling the required experience in the office of a registered practicing architect.
(2)
Experience acquired while employed by a partnership or corporation engaging in the practice of architecture will be credited as practical training only when acquired under the supervision of the partner or partners or the officer or officers who shall be the registered architect or registered architects exercising professional and supervisory control over the particular architectural services rendered by the partnership or corporation.
(c)
Practical experience as approved by the board and obtained, while working in the United States government, public or private service agencies, covering the fields of education, research and in the service of such agencies as redevelopment authorities, Peace Corps, VISTA, HUD, other United States government and armed forces agencies, multiplied by a factor of .75, may be considered as "practical experience in architectural work."
(d)
Notwithstanding any provision in this section, the board may refuse to credit as practical training experience acquired while employed by an individual or by any type of organization having any interest in any project or building prejudicial to or in conflict with the individual's or organization's professional interest therein.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 17; T.C.A., § 62-217; Acts 1983, ch. 71, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 5 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-501 — 62-2-508) › Section 62-2-504 - Examinations - Fees

(a)
The written examination for candidates who are eligible for registration under §
62-2-501
may be the current architect registration examination prepared by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (N.C.A.R.B.), as accepted by the board.
(b)
The board shall be responsible for administering and grading the examinations.
(c)
Candidates will retain credit for any parts of the examination passed and may, at the board's discretion, be permitted to have unlimited retakes of any parts of the examination failed.
(d)
The deadline date for receipt of applications for examination shall be at the discretion of the board. Each applicant eligible for written examination shall be notified of the dates set for each part of the examination, where it shall be held and the instruments and materials the applicant shall provide.
(e)
The initial application fee shall entitle the candidate to one (1) examination of a prescribed number of parts. An additional fee shall be required for the retaking and examination or parts thereof. No refunds will be made.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 18; 1980, ch. 627, §§ 2, 3, 8-10; T.C.A., § 62-218; Acts 1983, ch. 71, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 5 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-501 — 62-2-508) › Section 62-2-505 - Commencing examinations in other states

(a)
Upon proper application, the board may administer any part of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards' examinations for candidates who have commenced the series of examinations in another state. Each such application shall be accompanied by an administration fee and endorsement by the architectural registration board of original application. Separate applications shall be filed for each year's examination.
(b)
Upon proper application, the board may, at its discretion, credit to a candidate any of the prescribed parts of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards' examinations successfully passed and properly attested to by another state or possession. The candidate may then take the remaining examination parts as set forth in this section, and, if successfully completed under its jurisdiction, may be registered by the board. The board will extend such transfer privileges only once to each applicant and may, at its discretion, accept transfer of grades only from the state of original application.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 19; T.C.A., § 62-219.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 5 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-501 — 62-2-508) › Section 62-2-506 - Finishing examinations in other states

(a)
When requested to do so, the board may allow candidates who have commenced examinations in Tennessee as outlined under §
62-2-504(a)
, to finish taking parts of these examinations in any other state; provided, that the other state approved this procedure and has established a method of accomplishing it.
(b)
The board may, at its discretion and upon proper application, forward the grades achieved by a candidate in the various sections of the examination given under its jurisdiction to other duly constituted architectural registration boards for their use in evaluating and utilizing the results in registering the individual within their jurisdiction. The request for transfer shall include a statement of concurrence by the other board and a description of the information it will require. The candidate shall state the candidate's need for requesting a transfer and pay a fee established by the board. The transfer shall terminate the candidate's current application to this board for registration.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 20; T.C.A., § 62-220; Acts 1983, ch. 71, § 8.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 5 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-501 — 62-2-508) › Section 62-2-507 - Recording and transferring examination results

(a)
Whether conducted in this state or another state, all records of the examinations shall be returned to the state board of registration of architects where the series of examinations were commenced for recording and licensure when successfully completed.
(b)
After the written examination marks are properly recorded in the permanent record book, all examination books and papers over two (2) years old may be destroyed.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 21; T.C.A., § 62-221.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 5 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-501 — 62-2-508) › Section 62-2-508 - Exemption from continuing education requirements for certain architects

Any continuing education requirements established pursuant to this chapter shall provide that architects who were born prior to January 1, 1928, shall be exempt from complying with continuing education standards and requirements.
Acts 2004, ch. 529, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 6 - CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS AND FIRMS (§§ 62-2-601 — 62-2-602) › Section 62-2-601 - Practice - Disclosure

(a)
A corporation, partnership or firm offering architectural, engineering or landscape architectural service to the public may engage in the practice of architecture, engineering or landscape architecture in this state; provided, that at least one (1) of the principals or officers of the corporation, partnership or firm is in responsible charge of the practice and is registered as required in this chapter for architects, engineers and landscape architects or is otherwise by this chapter authorized to practice. The same exemptions shall apply to corporations, partnerships and firms as apply to individuals under this chapter.
(b)
Corporations, partnerships or firms offering engineering, architectural or landscape architectural service to the public shall file with the board, on a form prescribed by the board, a listing of names and addresses of all principals and officers, as well as the principals or officers duly registered to practice architecture, engineering or landscape architecture in this state who are in responsible charge of the practice in this state. The corporations, partnerships or firms shall advise the board in writing within sixty (60) days of any change of status.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 32; T.C.A., § 62-232; Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 20.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 6 - CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS AND FIRMS (§§ 62-2-601 — 62-2-602) › Section 62-2-602 - Registered architect, engineer or landscape architect in charge of service

Corporations, partnerships, and firms maintaining any place of business in this state for the purpose of providing or offering to provide architectural, engineering or landscape architectural design to the public shall have, in responsible charge of the service at any and each place of business, a resident registered architect, a registered engineer or a registered landscape architect.
Acts 1979, ch. 263, § 33; T.C.A., § 62-233; Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 21.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 8 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-801 — 62-2-807) › Section 62-2-801 - Qualifications for registration

In addition to the successful completion of examination acceptable to the board, the following shall be considered as minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that an applicant is qualified for registration as a landscape architect: an applicant who is a graduate of a school of landscape architecture where the professional degree curriculum has been accredited and who has completed three (3) years of practical experience in landscape architectural work satisfactory to the board, of which no more than one (1) year of landscape architectural practical training and school may be concurrent.
Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 22.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 8 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-801 — 62-2-807) › Section 62-2-802 - Accredited degree - Discretionary approval

(a)
An accredited degree in landscape architecture shall be one that was accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (L.A.A.B.) at the time of graduation, or graduation was not more than two (2) academic years prior to accreditation.
(b)
If an applicant does not hold a degree accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (L.A.A.B.), whether obtained in the United States or otherwise, that is substantially equivalent to a degree from an L.A.A.B. accredited program, the board may consider the following factors and approve the applicant in its discretion:
(1)
Evidence of having obtained the statutory minimum of acceptable practical experience in landscape architectural work; and
(2)
The receipt of at least five (5) references from individuals having knowledge of the applicant's technical competence as a landscape architect.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 904, s 5, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 22.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 8 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-801 — 62-2-807) › Section 62-2-803 - Practical experience

(a)
(1)
For the purpose of evaluating "practical experience in landscape architectural work," the board may utilize criteria and standards published by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (C.L.A.R.B.).
(2)
However, every applicant shall have not less than two (2) years of practical experience in an office of a practicing registered landscape architect.
(3)
To receive credit for practical training time, an applicant must be employed by the same employer for a period of no less than four (4) consecutive calendar months. The work month is considered to be one hundred forty (140) hours.
(b)
(1)
Experience acquired while employed by a registered landscape architect practicing as an individual will be credited as practical training only when acquired under the supervision of the practicing landscape architect in the course of the regular practice. Practice as a principal after proper landscape architectural registration by other jurisdictions may be accepted by the board as fulfilling the required experience in the office of a registered practicing landscape architect.
(2)
Experience acquired while employed by a partnership or corporation engaging in the practice of landscape architecture will be credited as practical training only when acquired under the supervision of the partner or partners or the officer or officers who shall be the registered landscape architect or registered landscape architects exercising professional and supervisory control over the particular landscape architectural services rendered by the partnership or corporation.
(c)
Practical experience as approved by the board and obtained while working in the United States government, public or private service agencies covering the field of education, research, and in the service of such agencies as redevelopment authorities, Peace Corps, VISTA, HUD, other United States government and armed forces agencies, multiplied by a factor of seventy-five hundredths (.75) may be considered as "practical experience" in landscape architectural work.
(d)
Notwithstanding any provision in this section, the board may refuse to credit as practical training experience acquired while employed by an individual or by any type of organization having any interest in any project or building prejudicial to or in conflict with the individual's or organization's professional interest therein.
Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 22.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 8 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-801 — 62-2-807) › Section 62-2-804 - Examination - Administration, grading, credit, retakes, applications to take examination, fees and refunds

(a)
The written examination for candidates who are eligible for registration under §
62-2-801
may be the current landscape architecture registration examination prepared by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (C.L.A.R.B.), as accepted by the board.
(b)
The board shall be responsible for administering and grading the examinations.
(c)
Candidates will retain credit for any parts of the examination passed and shall be permitted to have unlimited retakes of any parts of the examination failed.
(d)
The deadline date for receipt of applications for examination shall be at the discretion of the board. Each applicant eligible for written examination shall be notified of the dates set for each part of the examination, where it shall be held, and the instruments and materials the applicant shall provide.
(e)
The initial application fee shall entitle the candidate to one (1) examination of the prescribed number of parts. An additional fee shall be required for the retaking and examination or parts thereof. No refunds will be made.
Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 22.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 8 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-801 — 62-2-807) › Section 62-2-805 - Transfer privileges

(a)
Upon proper application, the board may administer any part of the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board's examinations for candidates who have commenced the series of examinations in another state. Each such application shall be accompanied by an administration fee and endorsement by the landscape architectural registration board of original application. Separate applications as described in §
62-2-804
shall be filed for each year's examination.
(b)
Upon proper application and meeting the qualifications outlined in §
62-2-801
, the board will credit to a candidate any of the prescribed parts of the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board's examinations successfully passed and properly attested to by another state or possession. The candidate may then take the remaining examination parts as set forth herein and, if successfully completed under this jurisdiction, may be registered by the board. The board will extend transfer privileges only once to each applicant and shall accept transfer of grades only from the state of original application.
Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 22.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 8 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-801 — 62-2-807) › Section 62-2-806 - Furnishing of examination results to other states

(a)
When requested to do so, the board may allow candidates who have commenced examinations in Tennessee as outlined under §
62-2-804(a)
to finish taking parts of these examinations in any other state; provided, that the other state approved this procedure and has established a method of accomplishing it.
(b)
The board shall upon proper application forward the grades achieved by a candidate in the various sections of the examination given under its jurisdiction to other duly constituted landscape architectural registration boards for their use in evaluating and utilizing the results in registering the individual within their jurisdiction. The request for transfer shall include a statement of concurrence by the other board and a description of the information it will require. The candidate shall state the applicant's need for requesting transfer and pay a fee established by the board. The transfer shall terminate the candidate's current application to this board for registration.
Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 22.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 8 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 62-2-801 — 62-2-807) › Section 62-2-807 - Records of examinations

(a)
Whether conducted in this state or another state, all records of the examinations shall be returned to the state board of registration of landscape architects where the series of examinations were commenced, for recording and licensure when successfully completed.
(b)
After the written examination marks are properly recorded in the permanent record book, all examination books and papers over two (2) years old may be destroyed.
Acts 1988, ch. 990, § 22.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 9 - INTERIOR DESIGNERS TITLE REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 62-2-901 — 62-2-906) › Section 62-2-901 - Short title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Interior Designers Title Registration Act."
Acts 1991, ch. 164, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 9 - INTERIOR DESIGNERS TITLE REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 62-2-901 — 62-2-906) › Section 62-2-902 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Board" means the state board of examiners for architects and engineers; and
(2)
"Registered interior designer" means a person registered to use the title "registered interior designer" under this part. The registered interior designer is a person who meets the criteria of education, experience and examination as determined by the board.
Acts 1991, ch. 164, § 3; 1997, ch. 33, §§ 18, 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 9 - INTERIOR DESIGNERS TITLE REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 62-2-901 — 62-2-906) › Section 62-2-903 - Use of title "registered interior designer."

(a)
(1)
No person shall use the title "registered interior designer" unless the person is registered as provided in this part.
(2)
This part shall not prohibit any architect registered under parts 1-6 of this chapter from using the title of "registered interior designer."
(b)
Nothing contained in this part shall prevent any person from rendering or offering to render interior design services; provided, that the person shall not be permitted to use or be identified by the title "registered interior designer" unless registered in accordance with this part.
Acts 1991, ch. 164, § 4; 1995, ch. 113, §§ 7-9.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 9 - INTERIOR DESIGNERS TITLE REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 62-2-901 — 62-2-906) › Section 62-2-904 - Application for registration - Requirements - Examination

(a)
(1)
Each applicant for registration shall apply to the board.
(2)
Except as otherwise provided in this part, each applicant shall take and pass the examination administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications or an equivalent examination as specified by the board.
(3)
The applicant shall provide substantial evidence to the board that the applicant has passed the examination required by this part; and:
(A)
Is a graduate of a five-year interior design program from an accredited institution and has completed at least one (1) year of diversified interior design experience;
(B)
Is a graduate of a four-year interior design program from an accredited institution and has completed at least two (2) years of diversified interior design experience;
(C)
Is a graduate of a three-year interior design program from an accredited institution and has completed three (3) years of diversified interior design experience; or
(D)
Is a graduate of a two-year interior design program from an accredited institution and has completed four (4) years of diversified interior design experience.
(4)
All interior design programs must be accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or a program determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to such a program; or an interior design program must be offered by an institution located in this state on April 16, 1991, and the institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or licensed by the Tennessee higher education commission.
(b)
An applicant for registration as a registered interior designer shall establish to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant:
(1)
Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
(2)
Has not been convicted of an offense that bears directly on the fitness of the applicant to be registered;
(3)
Has passed or supplied proof of passage of the examination required by this part; and
(4)
Meets any other requirements established by the board.
Acts 1991, ch. 164, § 5; 1993, ch. 58, § 1; 1995, ch. 113, §§ 6, 10.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 9 - INTERIOR DESIGNERS TITLE REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 62-2-901 — 62-2-906) › Section 62-2-905 - Registration without examination - Requirements

Any person who applies for registration and remits the application and initial registration fees prior to January 1, 1994, shall be registered by the board without taking the written examination; provided, that:
(1)
The applicant has satisfactory evidence of having used or been identified by the title "interior designer" and has:
(A)
Satisfactory interior design experience totaling six (6) years; or
(B)
A combination of interior design education and satisfactory interior design experience totaling six (6) years as follows:
(i)
A graduate of a four-year interior design program and two (2) years' experience;
(ii)
A graduate of a three-year interior design program and three (3) years' experience; or
(iii)
A graduate of a two-year interior design program and four (4) years' experience. The board shall determine if the two-year degree program meets the standards; and
(2)
A person shall be deemed to have used or been identified by the title "interior designer" within the meaning of this section if the person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the person was, either on the person's own account, which means self-employed, or in the course of regular employment, rendering or offering to render to another person interior design services as defined in §
62-2-903
, or was regularly engaged in the teaching of interior design at an accredited institution recognized by the board leading to a degree in interior design. Any combination of rendering services and teaching totaling six (6) years shall satisfy the requirements of this section.
Acts 1991, ch. 164, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 2 - ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS (§§ 62-2-101 — 62-2-906) › Part 9 - INTERIOR DESIGNERS TITLE REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 62-2-901 — 62-2-906) › Section 62-2-906 - Corporations, partnerships or firms - Use of title "interior designer" or "registered interior designer."

(a)
A corporation, partnership or firm may use the title "registered interior designer;" provided, that at least one (1) of the principals or officers of the corporation, partnership or firm is in responsible charge of the practice and is registered as a registered interior designer under this chapter.
(b)
Any person, firm, company, business, corporation or other entity that was organized and doing business prior to April 16, 1991, and whose corporate name includes the appellation "interior design" may continue to use the corporate name and shall not be required to register pursuant to this chapter.
(c)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize persons employed by such entities to use the title "registered interior designer" unless the persons are registered pursuant to this chapter.
Acts 1991, ch. 164, § 7; 1995, ch. 113, § 11; 1997, ch. 33, § 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-101 - Practice of barbering governed by board of cosmetology and barber examiners - Inspection - On-line training

(a)
The practice of barbering shall be governed by the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners, created by §
62-4-103
and this chapter.
(b)
Inspections of barber shops shall be performed by inspectors provided and supervised by the director of the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners. Annual inspections of barber schools and colleges may be performed by the inspectors or members of the board.
(c)
The state board of cosmetology and barber examiners has full rights and access to any approved online training required by this chapter and is responsible for making available online all training required by this chapter.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 8, eff. 4/13/2021.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 964,s 7, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 18; mod. Code 1932, § 7134; Acts 1963, ch. 335, §1; 1967, ch. 118, § 1; 1979, ch. 379, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-301; Acts 1986, ch. 921, § 1; 1988, ch. 1013, § 27; 2001, ch. 99, §1; 2010 , ch. 934, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-102 - Reserved

Repealed by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 964,s 12, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 19; Code 1932, § 7135; Acts 1978, ch. 906, §11; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-302.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-104 - Reserved

Repealed by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 964,s 12, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 20; Code 1932, § 7139; Acts 1975, ch. 146, §1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-305; Acts 1988, ch. 674, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-105 - Acts constituting barbering

Any one (1) or any combination of the following practices, when done for payment, directly or indirectly, or without payment, for the public generally, constitute the practice of barbering:
(1)
Shaving or trimming the beard;
(2)
Cutting or styling the hair;
(3)
Giving facial and scalp massages or treatments with oils, creams, lotions or other preparations either by hand or mechanical appliances;
(4)
Singeing, curling, shampooing, coloring, bleaching or straightening the hair or applying hair tonics;
(5)
Cutting, fitting, measuring and forming head caps for wigs or hair pieces;
(6)
Hair weaving, excluding medical or surgical procedures;
(7)
Applying cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, powders, oils, clays or lotions to scalp, face, neck or other parts of the body; or
(8)
Manicuring and nail care.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 2; Code 1932; § 7119; Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 1; 1975, ch. 206, §1; 1978, ch. 816, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-306; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 1; 1986, ch. 921, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-107 - Registration required for barbering, barber instruction or serving as technician

No person shall practice or attempt to practice barbering in this state, or serve or attempt to serve as a barber instructor or technician in this state, without a valid certificate of registration issued pursuant to this chapter by the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 1; mod. Code 1932, § 7117; Acts 1975, ch. 146, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-307; Acts 1986, ch. 921, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-108 - Persons exempt

The following persons are exempt from this chapter while in the proper discharge of their professional duties:
(1)
Persons authorized by the law of this state to practice medicine and surgery;
(2)
Commissioned medical or surgical officers of the United States army, navy, air force or marine hospital service;
(3)
Registered nurses;
(4)
Duly registered cosmetologists operating in accordance with chapter 4 of this title; and
(5)
Any person whose occupation or practice is confined solely to shampooing, as defined in §
62-4-102
.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 227, s 1, eff. 4/28/2017.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 4; mod. Code 1932, § 7121; modified; Acts 1975, ch. 146, §3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-308; Acts 1986, ch. 921, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-111 - Duties of owner and manager of shop as to persons performing barbering services and conformance to chapter

The owner and manager of a shop shall be responsible for ensuring that:
(1)
Only persons duly licensed by the board perform barbering services in the shop;
(2)
Persons duly licensed by the board perform only those services authorized by their licenses; and
(3)
The shop and its operation conform to this chapter and any rules duly promulgated under this chapter.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402,s 11, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-112 - Time within which course of instruction to be completed

A barber student shall have seven (7) years from the date the student originally enrolls in a barbering school to complete the required courses and number of hours required when the student originally enrolls. If the student fails to complete the course of instruction within that time period, the board may require the student to complete additional courses or attain an additional number of hours prior to issuing a license to the person.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402,s 12, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-113 - Examination

The board shall conduct examinations of applicants for certificates of registration no less than four (4) times each year, at times and places that the board may determine. The examination of an applicant for a certificate of registration as a master barber shall consist of a theory examination and a practical demonstration as determined by the board.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991,s 11, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 8; mod. Code 1932, § 7125; Acts 1975, ch. 146, § 6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-313; Acts 1986, ch. 921, § 10.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-114 - Reciprocity for technicians and barber instructors

(a)
A person who holds a valid license or certificate of registration as a technician or barber instructor under the laws of a state, the District of Columbia, a territorial possession of the United States or a foreign country may be issued a certificate of registration as a technician or barber instructor if the board makes an individual determination that the person has substantially met the qualifications for registration in this state.
(b)
The board shall not prohibit an applicant from receiving initial reciprocity based on the requirements of §
62-3-110(a)(3)(C)
, §
62-3-110(b)(4)
, §
62-3-119(b)
, or §
62-3-124(a)(3)
. However, the requirements of §
62-3-110(a)(3)(C)
, §
62-3-110(b)(4)
, §
62-3-119(b)
, or §
62-3-124(a)(3)
must be completed before the applicant seeks to renew the certificate of registration.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 3, eff. 4/13/2021.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 10; mod. Code 1932, § 7127; Acts 1951, ch. 231, §4; 1965, ch. 267, § 3; 1967, ch. 249, § 3; 1975, ch. 146, §§ 9, 10; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-315; T.C.A., §
62-3-115
; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 5; 1986, ch. 921, § 11.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-115 - Reciprocity of master barbers

(a)
The board may issue a certificate of registration as a master barber without examination to a nonresident who:
(1)
Holds a valid license or certificate of registration as a master barber in another jurisdiction that:
(A)
Has substantially the same requirements for licensing or registration of barbers as are contained in this chapter; or
(B)
Has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the board permitting licenses or certificates of registration to be issued without examination to master barbers resident in and registered by this state;
(2)
Proves by sworn affidavits that the nonresident has continuously and lawfully practiced as a barber in another jurisdiction for the immediately preceding five (5) years; or
(3)
Has held a military occupational skill (MOS) rating in a branch of the military service for two (2) or more years that required the person to perform the duties of a barber.
(b)
The board shall not prohibit an applicant from receiving initial reciprocity based on the requirements of §
62-3-110(b)(4)
or §
62-3-119(b)
. However, the requirements of §
62-3-110(b)(4)
or §
62-3-119(b)
must be completed before the applicant seeks to renew the certificate of registration.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 4, eff. 4/13/2021.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 838, s 8, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 10; mod. Code 1932, § 7127; Acts 1951, ch. 231, §4; 1961, ch. 214, § 1; 1963, ch. 349, § 1; 1965, ch. 267, §2; 1967, ch. 249, § 3; 1975, ch. 146, §§ 7, 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-314; T.C.A., §
62-3-114
; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 6; 1986, ch. 921, §§ 12, 13; 1988, ch. 674, § 2; 2001, ch. 99, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-116 - Issuance of certificate

Whenever this chapter has been complied with, the board shall issue a certificate of registration.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 9; Code 1932, § 7126; Acts 1975, ch. 146, §11; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-316.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-117 - Retired inactive licenses

Any person licensed under this chapter may retire the license by submitting a form prescribed by the board accompanied by the current active license certificate and a fee in an amount set by rules promulgated by the board. Upon receipt of an acceptable application to retire the license, the board shall issue a retired inactive license certificate to the retiree. The holder of a retired license shall not be entitled to engage in the practice of barbering until the person's license is reactivated in a manner approved by the board.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402,s 4, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1996, ch. 657, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-118 - Display of certificate

Every holder of a certificate of registration shall:
(1)
Display the certificate in a conspicuous place adjacent to or near the holder's work chair; and
(2)
Promptly notify the board of any change of mailing address within thirty (30) calendar days of such change.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402,s 25, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402,s 5, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 12; Code 1932, § 7128; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-319.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-119 - Renewal or restoration of registration

(a)
Certificates of registration of master barbers, technicians and instructors shall be subject to renewal or restoration in accordance with §
62-3-129
.
(b)
A person who holds a certificate of registration under this chapter as of December 31, 2021, and who is renewing the certificate of registration pursuant to this section shall successfully complete by December 31, 2025, up to one (1) hour of online or in-person training, at no cost to the person, by a nonprofit anti-domestic violence organization recognized by the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault on domestic violence that focuses on how to recognize the signs of domestic violence, how to respond to these signs, and how to refer a client to resources for victims of domestic violence. If the person fails to complete the course, then the board shall render the certificate of registration invalid on that date until the person complies with this subsection (b).
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 117, s 5, eff. 4/13/2021.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 13; mod. Code 1932, § 7129; Acts 1961, ch. 64, §1; 1967, ch. 249, § 4; 1975, ch. 146, § 13; 1978, ch. 817, §1; 1980, ch. 703, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-320; Acts 1986, ch. 921, § 14.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-120 - Automatic renewal for inductees in armed forces

The certificate of registration of any barber, barber instructor or technician who is inducted into the armed forces of the United States shall be automatically renewed at no charge for the duration of period of service.
Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 7a (Williams, § 7129.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-321; Acts 1986, ch. 921, § 15.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-121 - Ground for refusal, suspension or revocation of certificate

(a)
The board may either refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke any certificate of registration for any one (1) or combination of the following causes:
(1)
Conviction of a felony for the commission of an offense that bears directly on the person's fitness to practice competently, as determined by the board;
(2)
Gross malpractice or gross incompetency;
(3)
Continued practice by a person knowingly having an infectious or contagious disease;
(4)
Advertising by means of knowingly false or deceptive statements;
(5)
Habitual drunkenness or habitual addiction to the use of morphine, cocaine or other habit-forming drug;
(6)
Immoral or unprofessional conduct; or
(7)
A violation of this chapter or any rules adopted under this chapter.
(b)
An action taken under this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Fresh Start Act that are compiled in chapter 76, part 1 of this title.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 745,s 3, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 719,s 3, eff. 4/6/2016.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 333,s 1, eff. 4/28/2015.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 14; Code 1932, § 7130; modified; Acts 1979, ch. 379, § 5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-322; Acts 1982, ch. 870, §§ 7, 8; 1986, ch. 921, § 16.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-122 - Barber schools - Certificate required

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to own, operate or conduct a barber school or college of barbering without a certificate of registration issued by the board and paying the fee required for registration as provided in this chapter.
Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 3 (Williams, § 7123); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-325.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-125 - Signs displayed by schools

No barber school or college shall be allowed to display a barber pole or any other sign customarily used by a barber shop, but must have a sign with letters no less than five inches (5") high indicating barber school or college and shall display a sign indicating that the work there is done by students exclusively.
Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 3 (Williams, § 7123); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-328.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-126 - Payments to students - Business for profit prohibited

No barber school or college shall be approved by the board that will pay any wages, commissions or gratuities of any kind to barber students for barber work while in training or while enrolled as students in the school or college, and no barber business for profit shall be operated by or in connection with any barber school or college.
Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 3 (Williams, § 7123); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-329.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-127 - Suspension or revocation of school certificate

The board has the authority to revoke or suspend the certificate of registration of any barber school or college of barbering for failure to comply with the requirements set out in this chapter.
Acts 1951, ch. 231, § 3 (Williams, § 7123); Acts 1980, ch. 451, §3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-330.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-128 - Rules and regulations - Enforcement powers of board

(a)
The board has the authority to make reasonable rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter and prescribe sanitary requirements for barber shops and barber schools, subject to the approval of the department of health.
(b)
Barber shops and barber schools are subject to inspection at any time during business hours.
(c)
A copy of the rules and regulations adopted by the board shall be furnished by it to the owner or manager of each barber shop and barber school, and the copy shall be posted in a conspicuous place in each barber shop or barber school.
(d)
The results of any inspection of a barber shop or barber school may be reduced to a grade or rating by the inspector in accordance with general regulations of the board. The grade or rating shall be furnished to the shop or school and posted in a conspicuous place in the shop or school.
(e)
Each barber school, college or shop shall be inspected at least annually.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 20; mod. Code 1932, § 7138; Acts 1965, ch. 268, §1; 1979, ch. 379, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-331; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 11; 1986, ch. 921, § 22.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203) › Chapter 3 - BARBERS (§§ 62-3-101 — 62-3-135) › Section 62-3-130 - Penalty for violations

Each of the following constitutes a Class B misdemeanor:
(1)
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter;
(2)
Permitting any person under one's supervision or control to engage in any practice of barbering without a valid certificate of registration issued by the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners;
(3)
Obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of registration for money other than the required fee or any other thing of value or by fraudulent misrepresentations;
(4)
Practicing or attempting to practice by fraudulent misrepresentations;
(5)
The willful failure to display a certificate of registration as required by §
62-3-118
; and
(6)
Failure to comply with a lawful order of the board.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 402, s 10, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1929, ch. 118, § 17; Code 1932, § 7133; Acts 1965, ch. 268, §3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-333; Acts 1982, ch. 870, § 14; 1986, ch. 921, § 24; 1989, ch. 591, §113; 1996, ch. 895, § 12.