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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 13 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE (§§ 4-3-1301 — 4-3-1306) › Section 4-3-1302 - Commissioner

The department of commerce and insurance shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of commerce and insurance.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 2; Shan. Supp. § 373a32; Code 1932, § 257; Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.2; Acts 1971, ch. 137, § 2; modified; Acts 1983, ch. 311, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 13 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE (§§ 4-3-1301 — 4-3-1306) › Section 4-3-1303 - Divisions - Creation

The department of commerce and insurance shall be organized under three (3) divisions, as follows:
(1)
The division of commerce and insurance;
(2)
The division of fire prevention; and
(3)
The division of regulatory boards.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 459, s 1, eff. 9/30/2019.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 51; Shan. Supp. § 373a111; Code 1932, § 329; Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 67; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 329 (Williams, §§ 255.70, 329); impl. am. Acts 1973, ch. 294, § 9; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 28, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-315; Acts 1983, ch. 311, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 13 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE (§§ 4-3-1301 — 4-3-1306) › Section 4-3-1305 - Safeguards for retirement living facilities guaranteeing continued medical care and services - Regulations - Actions

(a)
The department of commerce and insurance has the authority to determine whether any facility that has guaranteed or guarantees to provide medical coverage for its residents has adequate safeguards in place to ensure that such medical care will be provided as guaranteed. If the department determines that adequate safeguards have not been established, the department has the authority to require that such provider place a sufficient amount of funds in escrow to ensure that such medical care will be provided. The escrow account shall be established in a manner authorized by the department.
(b)
If the department requires an escrow account for a present provider, then prior to the expansion of any proposed facilities for which continuing care agreements are to be signed, the provider must establish a comparable escrow account and deposit a specified amount into such account as determined by the department as funds are contributed by residents for such facilities. This section shall apply only to retirement living facilities that offer or propose to offer continuing life care services to individuals for a fee.
(c)
(1)
The commissioner may from time to time make, promulgate, amend and rescind such rules as are necessary to carry out this section.
(2)
All rules provided for in this part shall be adopted, promulgated and contested as provided in the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
(d)
(1)
Whenever it appears to the commissioner that any facility that has guaranteed or guarantees to provide medical coverage for its residents has not established adequate safeguards to ensure that such medical care will be provided as guaranteed, the commissioner may, in the commissioner's discretion, bring an action in the chancery court in any county in this state to enforce compliance with this part or any rule or order under this part.
(2)
Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, writ of mandamus, disgorgement or other proper equitable relief shall be granted, and a receiver or conservator may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant's assets.
(3)
The court may not require the commissioner to post a bond.
Acts 1987, ch. 341, § 1; 1989, ch. 301, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1401 - Short title

The title of this part is, and may be cited as, the "Tennessee Workforce Development Act of 1999."
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1402 - Purpose and intent

(a)
The purpose of this part is to:
(1)
Further the implementation of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (
29 U.S.C. § 3101
et seq.);
(2)
Reduce duplicative efforts and fully utilize resources by creating an integrated, coordinated, simplified system of workforce development in the state through the consolidation or collaboration of job training, employment, employment-related educational programs, health and safety and unemployment insurance programs in the state; and
(3)
Foster public and private sector partnerships designed to provide employment-related services to citizens and employers of the state. It is not the intent of this part to expand or authorize contracting services beyond that authorized under the laws of this state.
(b)
References to federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 are deemed references to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
(c)
References to the workforce development program are deemed references to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 599,s 3, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 599,s 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 57,s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1403 - Creation of department

There is hereby created the department of labor and workforce development.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1404 - Purpose and goals of the department

(a)
Through the department of labor and workforce development, Tennessee state government, in cooperation with business and industry, will strive to provide integrated, effective, efficient delivery of employment related services and training, in compliance with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (
29 U.S.C. § 3101
et seq.), so the state can increase the occupational skill attainment of its workforce and, as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, further the reduction of welfare dependency and enhance the state's productivity and competitiveness in the global economy. The department shall strive to meet the needs of business and industry in this state for the development of a highly skilled and productive workforce.
(b)
The department shall strive to meet the needs of employees, unemployed persons, and persons making the transition into the workplace through education, skills training, labor market information, and an efficient unemployment insurance program to enhance their employability, earnings and standard of living while ensuring that employees have a safe, healthy workplace. These services for employees shall focus, whenever possible, on assisting employees to obtain jobs of their choice that provide health insurance, job security and the opportunity for self-sufficiency. The department shall serve as a model employer relative to safety and working conditions in the workplace and in the training and retraining of employees to meet the changes in the work environment. The departments of labor and workforce development and economic and community development shall collaborate relative to job creation, attraction and expansion of business and industry. The department of labor and workforce development shall work to continuously improve the management and coordination of employment-related services for the benefit of business and industry and Tennessee's workforce and shall ensure the taxpayers of this state that revenues for workforce development and unemployment insurance programs are spent effectively and efficiently.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 599,s 4, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 57,s 2, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1406 - Commissioner

The department of labor and workforce development shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of labor and workforce development.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1407 - Powers and duties of commissioner

The commissioner of labor and workforce development or the commissioner's designee has the following powers and duties, in addition to such other powers and duties as may be specifically provided by law in this title, transferred by this part or as otherwise provided by law:
(1)
Develop and implement activities and programs that foster the continued enhancement of Tennessee's workforce;
(2)
Ensure the maintenance of a fair, equitable and fully funded unemployment insurance program; and
(3)
Be responsible for the administration of a workforce development system that protects the life, health and safety of Tennessee's workforce.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 8.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1410 - Funds

(a)
The department of labor and workforce development, through its commissioner, has the authority to receive, administer, allocate, disburse and supervise any grants and funds from whatever sources, including, but not limited to, the federal, state, county and municipal governments on a state, regional, county or other basis, with respect to any programs and/or responsibilities outlined in this part or assigned to the department by law, regulation or order. Exercise of this authority shall not be inconsistent with laws or regulations governing the appropriation and disbursement of funds for the administration of employment security law under title 50, chapter 7, or the department of finance and administration.
(b)
All funds received by the department of labor and workforce development for the purpose or administration of the state unemployment insurance program, the state employment service, workers' compensation and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972, compiled in title 50, chapter 3, shall have their separate identities maintained and shall be expended only for the intended purpose.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 11.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1411 - Orders, rules and regulations, decisions and policies

The department of labor and workforce development, through its commissioner, has the authority, consistent with the statutes and regulations pertaining to the programs and functions transferred by chapter 520 of the Public Acts of 1999, to modify or rescind orders, rules and regulations, decisions or policies heretofore issued and to adopt, issue or promulgate new orders, rules and regulations, decisions or policies as may be necessary for the administration of the programs or functions transferred by chapter 520 of the Public Acts of 1999.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 12.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1412 - Nondiscrimination

In compliance with all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI (
42 U.S.C. § 2000d
), no person, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age or sex shall be excluded from participation, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity operated by the department of labor and workforce development. This includes, but is not limited to, contracts for services, employment or services to the department's customers.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 13.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1414 - Notice of entitlement to have state pay health insurance premium

The commissioner of labor and workforce development, in performing the duties established in title 5, shall also require every business or entity that sponsors a group medical benefit contract in this state to include in each notice issued pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (
29 U.S.C. § 1166
or
42 U.S.C. § 300bb-6
), and related laws and regulations, the following additional language:
You may be entitled to have the state of Tennessee pay the premium for your ongoing health insurance. For more information, contact your local department of human services.
Acts 1991, ch. 420, § 2; T.C.A., §
4-3-1404
; Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 24.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1415 - Maintenance and expenditure of funds

All funds to the credit of the unemployment compensation division of the United States department of labor and to the credit of the state employment service, transferred to the credit of the department of labor and workforce development, shall have their separate identities maintained, and only funds allocated to each of those divisions may be expended by such unit.
Acts 1945, ch. 34, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.70 (Williams, § 255.71a); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-318; T.C.A., §
4-3-904
; Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 20.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1416 - Distribution of sexual harassment rules

The department of labor and workforce development shall, in consultation with the human rights commission, promulgate rules that provide for the distribution, in one (1) of the department's regular mailings to the employers, of the state materials explaining the sexual harassment rules of the state human rights commission. These materials, which the employer shall make available to its employees, may be in the form of a poster, brochure, or pamphlet.
Acts 1993, ch. 307, § 5; T.C.A., §
4-3-905
; Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 21.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1417 - Discrimination prohibited

In making appointments to any board, commission or panel that is administratively attached to the department, the appointing authority shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religious belief, sex, or disability. The appointing authority shall strive to ensure that the makeup of all boards, commissions and panels attached to the department reflect and represent the diversity of persons in Tennessee.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 57,s 4, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 2005, ch. 407, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1418 - Reserved

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 57, s 5, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 2006, ch. 941, §§ 1 - 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1420 - We Want to Learn English Initiative

(a)
The department of labor and workforce development, in conjunction with the department of education, shall establish and administer a grant program to be known as the "We Want to Learn English Initiative." The initiative shall be created for the purpose of providing resources for immigrants and refugees in this state to learn English in order to move toward becoming full members of American society.
(b)
The department shall utilize existing staff to assist in the implementation of the program and provide grant funding from whatever funding sources available, including, but not limited to, funds from the federal, state, county and municipal governments.
(c)
The department of labor and workforce development shall allocate and disperse funds each fiscal year to community-based, not-for-profit organizations, immigrant social service organizations, faith-based organizations and on-site job training programs so that immigrants and refugees can learn English where they live, work, pray and socialize and where their children attend school.
(d)
Funds for the We Want to Learn English Initiative may be used only to provide programs that teach English to United States citizens, lawful permanent residents and other persons residing in this state who are in lawful immigration status.
Acts 2009, ch. 366, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1421 - Program for payment of the cost of licensing tests for adult students with financial need

The department of labor and workforce development, in conjunction with the department of education, is encouraged to consider the development, implementation and administration of a program for payment of the cost of licensing tests for adult students with financial need who complete a high school diploma or a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education in a career and technical education program and who are required to take a test in order to become licensed for a career in their fields of study.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1057, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 4-3-1401 — 4-3-1422) › Section 4-3-1422 - Lois M. DeBerry Alternative Diploma Act - Assessments that lead to high school equivalency credential

(a)
This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Lois M. DeBerry Alternative Diploma Act."
(b)
The department of labor and workforce development may make recommendations to the state board of education relative to assessments or criteria leading to the award of a high school equivalency credential. The department may, as needed, consult with or request assistance from other state agencies in performing its duties under this section. The state board shall review the department's recommendations. Successful completion of any assessment or criteria approved by the state board pursuant to this subsection (b) must lead to the award of a high school equivalency credential from the department.
(c)
The state board of education may promulgate rules to effectuate this section. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114,s 3, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 448, s 1, eff. 5/16/2013.
Acts 2012 , ch. 787, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 15 - LEGAL DEPARTMENT (§§ 4-3-1501 — 4-3-1503) › Section 4-3-1501 - Creation

There is hereby created the legal department.
Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 1; Code 1932, § 9950; modified.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 15 - LEGAL DEPARTMENT (§§ 4-3-1501 — 4-3-1503) › Section 4-3-1502 - Attorney general and reporter

The legal department shall be under the charge and general supervision of the attorney general and reporter.
Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 1; Code 1932, § 9950; modified.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 15 - LEGAL DEPARTMENT (§§ 4-3-1501 — 4-3-1503) › Section 4-3-1503 - Powers and duties

The attorney general and reporter and the attorney general and reporter's assistants shall constitute the legal department, which has the powers and duties specified in title 8, chapter 6.
Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 1; Code 1932, § 9950; modified.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 16 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (§§ 4-3-1601 — 4-3-1603) › Section 4-3-1601 - Creation - General functions

(a)
There is created the department of mental health and substance abuse services.
(b)
The general functions of the department are to coordinate, set standards for, plan for, monitor, and promote the development and provision of services and supports to meet the needs of persons with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance through the public and private sectors in this state as set out in applicable provisions of title 33.
Acts 2010, ch. 1100, § 9; 2012, ch. 575, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 16 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (§§ 4-3-1601 — 4-3-1603) › Section 4-3-1602 - Commissioner

(a)
The department of mental health and substance abuse services shall be in the charge of a commissioner, who shall be appointed by the governor in the same manner as are other commissioners and who shall have the same official status as other commissioners.
(b)
The commissioner shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor, and the commissioner's compensation shall be fixed by the governor and paid from the appropriation available to such department.
(c)
The commissioner shall be appointed without regard to residence on the basis of merit as measured by administrative abilities and a demonstrated quality of leadership, and must have a recognized graduate degree as a psychiatrist, doctor of medicine, behavioral scientist, social scientist, educator or other profession involved with human development, human welfare or human relations, with experience in public administration; and shall further have a professional background in the area of mental illness or serious emotional disturbance, and an understanding of the conditions of mental health, human development, human welfare and social services.
(d)
No person shall be eligible to appointment as commissioner unless such person is at least thirty (30) years of age and has five (5) years of administrative experience, including at least three (3) years of full-time management experience in private enterprise, private practice or public service.
Acts 2010, ch. 1100, § 9; 2012, ch. 575, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 16 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (§§ 4-3-1601 — 4-3-1603) › Section 4-3-1603 - Powers and duties

(a)
The department of mental health and substance abuse services has jurisdiction and control over the mental health facilities of the state, regardless of the names by which the facilities are known.
(b)
The department, through its appropriate officials, has the duty and power to provide the best possible care for persons with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance in the state by improving existing facilities, by developing future facilities and programs, and by adopting a preventive program for mental illness and serious emotional disturbance, all as provided in applicable provisions of title 33.
(c)
The department of mental health and substance abuse services shall administer title 33, chapter 2, part 4.
Acts 2010, ch. 1100, § 9; 2012, ch. 575, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (§§ 4-3-1701 — 4-3-1703) › Section 4-3-1701 - Creation

There is hereby created the department of human resources.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 1, 15; 1939, ch. 11, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.15; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 2; 1961, ch. 97, § 1; modified; Acts 2007, ch. 60, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (§§ 4-3-1701 — 4-3-1703) › Section 4-3-1702 - Commissioner

The department of human resources shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of human resources.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 1, 15; 1939, ch. 11, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.15; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 2; 1961, ch. 97, § 2; modified; Acts 2007, ch. 60, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (§§ 4-3-1701 — 4-3-1703) › Section 4-3-1703 - Powers and duties

(a)
The department of human resources has the power and is required to:
(1)
Transfer, temporarily, employees from one (1) department to another when necessary to expedite the work of any department;
(2)
Exercise the duties vested by title 8, chapter 30;
(3)
Establish and maintain a program of training for administrative judges and hearing officers, as defined by §
4-5-102
; and
(4)
Assist each department and entity of state government in the planning and conduct of training workshops to prevent sexual harassment from occurring. The department is also directed to design an orientation session with appropriate materials, which shall be made available to the departments for distribution to each new employee.
(b)
In addition to duties expressly imposed by law upon the department, the department shall:
(1)
Foster the interest of institutions of learning and of industrial, civic, professional and employee organizations in the improvement of personnel standards in state service;
(2)
Make a study of the state service system in those departments of the state government covered by such system and make periodic reports to the governor on recommendations for improvement of the system; and
(3)
Make annual reports, and such special reports as it may deem necessary, to the governor and commissioner regarding personnel administration.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 12(13); Shan. Supp., § 373a44; Code 1932, § 269(9); Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 15, 30, 49; 1939, ch. 11, § 32; mod. C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.15, 255.49 (Williams, §§ 255.15, 255.52); modified; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 4; 1961, ch. 97, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-329; Acts 1985, ch. 432, § 4; 1986, ch. 738, § 4; 1993, ch. 307, § 1; Acts 2007, ch. 60, § 3; 2012, ch. 800, § 49.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 18 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 4-3-1801 — 4-3-1803) › Section 4-3-1801 - Creation

There is hereby created the department of health.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 373a30; Code 1932, § 255; Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.1; modified; Acts 1983, ch. 472, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 18 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 4-3-1801 — 4-3-1803) › Section 4-3-1802 - Commissioner

The department of health shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of health.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 373a32; Code 1932, § 257; Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.2; modified; Acts 1983, ch. 472, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 18 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 4-3-1801 — 4-3-1803) › Section 4-3-1803 - Powers and duties

The department of health has the power to:
(1)
Have general supervision of the interest relating to the health and lives of the people of the state;
(2)
Act in an advisory capacity relative to the public water supply, water purification works, sewerage systems, sewerage treatment works, and exercise supervision over nuisances growing out of the operation of such water and sewerage works, and make, promulgate and enforce rules and regulations relating to such nuisances;
(3)
Make such sanitary investigations as may from time to time be deemed necessary for the preservation and improvement of public health;
(4)
Make investigations and inquiries with respect to the causes of disease, especially epidemics, investigate the causes of mortality, and the effect of localities and other conditions on the public health, and make such other sanitary investigations as may be deemed necessary for the preservation and improvement of the public health;
(5)
Keep informed of the work of the local health officers and agencies throughout the state;
(6)
Promote the information of the general public in all matters pertaining to public health;
(7)
Make sanitary, sewerage, health and other inspections and examinations for the charitable and penal institutions and the normal schools;
(8)
Inspect from time to time all hospitals and sanitaria and other institutions conducted by county, city or town authorities and report as to the sanitary conditions and interests of such hospitals, sanitaria and institutions to the official authority having jurisdiction over them;
(9)
Print, publish and distribute documents, reports, bulletins, certificates and other matter relating to the prevention of diseases, and the health and sanitary condition of the state;
(10)
Exercise all the rights, powers and duties relating to the subject of tuberculosis control and treatment set forth in title 68, chapter 9, and have custody and control of all reports, records and equipment appertaining thereto;
(11)
Exercise all the rights, powers and duties relating to the administration of the children's special services set forth in title 68, chapter 12, and have custody and control of all records, reports and equipment appertaining thereto;
(12)
Carry out the policies of the state as set forth in title 68, chapter 34, relative to family planning; and
(13)
Carry out the purposes and programs pertaining to alcoholism and drug dependence in title 68, chapter 24.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 46; Shan. Supp., § 373a107; Code 1932, § 325; Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 64, 65; 1939, ch. 144, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 325 (Williams, §§ 255.67, 255.68, 325); Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 13; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 52, § 5; Acts 1971, ch. 400, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-314; Acts 1983, ch. 472, § 7; 1993, ch. 234, § 11.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-1903) › Section 4-3-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered]

(a)
The department of revenue shall, on or before June 30, 2026, procure and implement an electronic lien and title system to be used throughout the state.
(b)
As used in this section, "electronic lien and title system" means a program that allows the exchange of lien and title information with lienholders and is used to create, save, alter, and transfer titles to property.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 745,s 1, eff. 4/22/2024.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-1903) › Section 4-3-1901 - Creation - Organization

(a)
There is hereby created the department of revenue.
(b)
The commissioner of revenue shall determine the organization of and the methods of procedure within the department that are deemed suitable or necessary to exercise the powers conferred and perform the duties imposed by law and shall appoint, in accordance with applicable personnel guidelines and budgetary limitations, such assistants as are deemed necessary to effectively discharge the duties of the office in an orderly and efficient manner.
Acts 1921, ch. 113, § 3; 1923, ch. 7, § 1; Shan. Supp., §§ 373a30, 809a10; mod. Code 1932, §§ 255, 1479; Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.1; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; modified; Acts 1963, ch. 99, § 1; 1973, ch. 368, § 2; 1978, ch. 599, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 67-104.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-1903) › Section 4-3-1902 - Commissioner

The department of revenue shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of revenue.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 373a32; Code 1932, § 257; Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.2; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; modified.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-1903) › Section 4-3-1903 - Powers and duties

(a)
The commissioner is vested with power to prescribe rules and regulations not inconsistent with law and prepare such forms as the commissioner may deem proper for the administration of the duties of the commissioner's office.
(b)
The department of revenue has the power to:
(1)
Administer the assessment and collection of all state taxes except those for which responsibility is expressly conferred by statute upon some other officer or agency;
(2)
Administer the assessment and collection of privilege taxes;
(3)
Receive state revenues collected by county officials and make and retain records of same;
(4)
Investigate the tax systems of other states, and formulate and recommend to the governor such legislation as may be deemed expedient to prevent evasion of taxes, to secure just and equitable taxation and to improve the system of taxation in the state;
(5)
Examine, at any and all times, the accounts of any private corporation, institution, association or board receiving appropriations from the general assembly;
(6)
Require a complete record of the officers, assistants and employees appointed by the commissioners of the various departments, and require the salaries of the same to be in conformity with the scale authorized; and
(7)
Procure from any department or agency of the state, or any of its political subdivisions, a copy of the complete record maintained by it of any convictions for violation of any criminal laws by any person who has made application to the department for employment, for the exclusive use of the department in screening the applicant to determine suitability for an appointment therein.
Acts 1921, ch. 113, § 2; 1923, ch. 7, §§ 12, 19; 1923, ch. 106, § 1; Shan. Supp., §§ 373a44, 373a56, 809a8; Code 1932, §§ 269, 1478; Acts 1933, ch. 92, § 1; 1937, ch. 33, §§ 50, 51; 1937, ch. 291, § 1; 1945, ch. 57, § 1; 1947, ch. 17, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.50, 255.51 (Williams, §§ 255.53, 255.54, 269); modified; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; Acts 1965, ch. 5, § 1; 1965, ch. 154, § 1; 1970, ch. 500, § 2; 1970, ch. 559, § 4; 1973, ch. 151, § 1; 1973, ch. 368, § 1; 1973, ch. 373, § 1; 1977, ch. 106, § 1; 1978, ch. 531, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 4-305, 4-306; Acts 1978, ch. 599, § 1; 1980, ch. 460, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 67-101(1).
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 20 - DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY (§§ 4-3-2001 — 4-3-2019) › Section 4-3-2001 - Creation

There is created and established the department of safety.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 15; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.1, 255.15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-319; modified.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 20 - DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY (§§ 4-3-2001 — 4-3-2019) › Section 4-3-2002 - Commissioner

(a)
The head of this department shall be the commissioner of safety, who shall be appointed by the governor and hold office at the governor's pleasure.
(b)
The commissioner shall be qualified as a disciplinarian and experienced in matters pertaining to safety.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 15; 1939, ch. 11, § 10; 1945, ch. 28, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.1, 255.15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-319.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 20 - DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY (§§ 4-3-2001 — 4-3-2019) › Section 4-3-2003 - Highway patrol duties

The department of safety shall assume and exercise the powers and duties of the Tennessee highway patrol under chapter 7 of this title.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 44; 1939, ch. 11, § 27; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 255.45 (Williams, § 255.46); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-320; modified.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 20 - DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY (§§ 4-3-2001 — 4-3-2019) › Section 4-3-2004 - Notary powers of department employees

(a)
(1)
The commissioner of safety is authorized to designate in writing employees of the department of safety, who shall be authorized to take acknowledgements and administer oaths and perform other notarial acts with respect to applications, reports and any and all other documents required by law or departmental regulation to be filed with the department.
(2)
Any employee so designated is authorized to perform the services and functions of a notary public with respect to such matters exclusively under the supervision and administration of the department, but no further nor otherwise.
(3)
A written list of the employees so designated shall be posted in the office of the commissioner and shall be open to inspection at all business hours.
(b)
Any false statement made on oath or affirmation before any such person shall subject the offender to punishment for perjury under the penalties now provided by law.
Acts 1939, ch. 11, § 10; 1945, ch. 28, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.15; Acts 1961, ch. 3, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-319.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 20 - DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY (§§ 4-3-2001 — 4-3-2019) › Section 4-3-2005 - Hearing officers - Review of initial orders

(a)
The commissioner of safety, in the commissioner's discretion, is hereby authorized to appoint or designate hearing officers to conduct contested case hearings under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
(b)
The commissioner shall delegate the commissioner's authority to review initial orders in contested cases suspending or revoking driver licenses to the administrative procedures division of the office of the secretary of state for review by an administrative judge with such division. The commissioner may delegate the commissioner's authority to review initial orders under this subsection (b) to one (1) or more additional persons. Review of initial orders shall be subject to further review and final disposition by the commissioner.
(c)
The time taken to review an initial order shall not extend the time provided in §
4-5-315
for rendering and entering a final order or order remanding the case for further proceedings by the commissioner.
Acts 1979, ch. 371, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-319; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 65.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 20 - DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY (§§ 4-3-2001 — 4-3-2019) › Section 4-3-2006 - Division of protective services

(a)
(1)
There is created within the department of safety a division of protective services.
(2)
This division shall exercise the powers and duties formerly imposed upon the department of general services to provide police services by sworn officers for the State Capitol, the Legislative Plaza, the War Memorial Building and all state office buildings, and to provide personal security from time to time of state officials as directed by the commissioner, along with the primary, but not exclusive, responsibility of enforcing the parking regulations and policies as established by the department of general services.
(3)
This division shall oversee the state facility protection officer program in conjunction with the commissioner or the commissioner's designee pursuant to §
4-3-2019(c)(1)
.
(b)
(1)
The commissioner of safety shall be authorized to issue special police commissions to qualified state security personnel, who are full-time salaried employees of the state, to go armed or carry pistols while on active duty engaged in carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a).
(2)
Such commissions shall only be issued to those personnel who have satisfactorily completed appropriate training and are certified as qualified, including physical and mental competency, to carry firearms by the Jerry F. Agee Tennessee law enforcement training academy or other similar agency; provided, that security personnel employed before July 1, 1980, shall not be required to meet the training or mental and physical requirements set out in this subdivision (b)(2) as a condition of tenure or continued employment, nor shall their failure to fulfill such requirements make them ineligible for any promotional examination for which they are otherwise eligible.
(3)
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to impose upon such security personnel the same criteria for employment and retention in state service as are required of members of the Tennessee highway patrol.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 153,Secs.s1, s2 eff. 4/17/2017.
Impl. am. 1979, ch. 93, § 1; Acts 1980, ch. 884, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 20 - DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY (§§ 4-3-2001 — 4-3-2019) › Section 4-3-2007 - Rules and regulations regarding motor vehicles

Subject to the approval of the department of general services under the authority of §
4-3-1105(9)
, the department of safety shall develop rules and regulations for the acquisition, assignment, use and disposal of motor vehicles. Such rules and regulations should promote the efficient and effective use of motor vehicles in law enforcement activities. These rules and regulations are also subject to approval by the department of finance and administration.
Acts 1981, ch. 501, §§ 4, 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 3 - CREATION, ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS (§§ 4-3-101 — 4-3-5525) › Part 20 - DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY (§§ 4-3-2001 — 4-3-2019) › Section 4-3-2008 - Subpoena to institutions of higher education - Information related to nonimmigrant students in possession of F-1 or M-1 student visa

(a)
The commissioner of safety is authorized to issue a subpoena for valid law enforcement purposes to an institution of higher education in this state to compel the production of the following information with regard to nonimmigrant students possessing either an F-1 or M-1 student visa for instruction at the institution:
(1)
The number of nonimmigrant students enrolled at the institution at the beginning of a period of study;
(2)
The number of nonimmigrant students enrolled at the institution at the end of a period of study; and
(3)
The name and address of the nonimmigrant students who were enrolled at the beginning of the period of study but were not enrolled at the end of the period of study.
(b)
The commissioner has the discretion to include, in a subpoena issued under this section, a directive that the existence or contents of the subpoena or the information furnished in response to the subpoena is not to be disclosed by the institution to the students whose names and addresses are released to the commissioner.
(c)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Institution" means a college, university, seminary, vocational or technical school, or any other entity that offers a postsecondary course of study. "Institution" does not include elementary, middle, or secondary schools; and
(2)
"Period of study" means a quarter, semester, or the duration of a program that is not otherwise divided.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812,s 1, eff. 4/14/2016.