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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 7 - NURSING (§§ 63-7-101 — 63-7-403) › Part 2 - BOARD OF NURSING (§§ 63-7-201 — 63-7-210) › Section 63-7-206 - Disposition of fees and moneys received - Operating expenses - Compensation

(a)
All fees and moneys from whatever source coming into the hands of the board shall be paid by the board to the state treasurer and become a part of the general fund.
(b)
The commissioner of finance and administration shall make allotments out of the general fund for the proper expenditures of the board, and no expenditure may be made by the board until allotment for the expenditure has been made by the commissioner. The allotments for the operation of the board shall be disbursed under the general budgetary laws of the state.
(c)
The members of the board shall be entitled to a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day's service in attending meetings of the board and other administrative or disciplinary functions of the board and necessary expenses for traveling and subsistence while attending such meetings or performing such functions. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 7; 1976, ch. 501, § 1; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(114); T.C.A., § 63-735; modified; Acts 2005, ch. 80, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 7 - NURSING (§§ 63-7-101 — 63-7-403) › Part 2 - BOARD OF NURSING (§§ 63-7-201 — 63-7-210) › Section 63-7-208 - Qualifications of executive director

The executive director shall serve as consultant on nursing education and nursing service and shall have the following minimum qualifications:
(1)
Master's degree in nursing from a recognized college or university;
(2)
License to practice nursing in this state; and
(3)
At least five (5) years' experience in any combination of administration, teaching or supervision in schools of nursing or public health nursing agencies.
Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 9; T.C.A., § 63-737; Acts 1982, ch. 712, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 7 - NURSING (§§ 63-7-101 — 63-7-403) › Part 2 - BOARD OF NURSING (§§ 63-7-201 — 63-7-210) › Section 63-7-209 - Duties of executive director

The duties of the executive director of the board shall be such as are prescribed by the board and shall include the following:
(1)
Within thirty (30) days after the election of the officers of the board, the executive director shall certify to the governor the names of the officers so elected. A vacancy in any office or in the board membership shall likewise be certified by the executive director to the governor;
(2)
Keep a record of the minutes of the meetings of the board, a record of all persons applying for licenses under this chapter and of the actions of the board thereon and a register of all nurses who have complied with the requirements of the chapter. Such records shall at all reasonable times be open to public inspection;
(3)
Make a bond in such sum as required by the board, conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the office. The premium of the bond shall be paid by the board;
(4)
Issue licenses to nurses complying with the requirements of this chapter and issue renewal certificates as provided in this chapter; and
(5)
From time to time, as may be determined by the board, render such reports and accountings as the board may order.
Acts 1967, ch. 78, § 10; T.C.A., § 63-738.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 7 - NURSING (§§ 63-7-101 — 63-7-403) › Part 2 - BOARD OF NURSING (§§ 63-7-201 — 63-7-210) › Section 63-7-210 - Special volunteer license for practice in free health clinic - Exemption from fees - Renewal

A nurse licensed pursuant to this chapter under a special volunteer license who is a medical practitioner, as defined by §
63-1-201
, engaged in practice at a free health clinic shall not be subject to license fees under this chapter. The board of nursing may issue a special volunteer license, as such license is defined in §
63-1-201
, to qualified applicants without fee or charge. Such license shall be for a period of two (2) years and may be renewed on a biennial basis.
Acts 2004, ch. 579, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 7 - NURSING (§§ 63-7-101 — 63-7-403) › Part 4 - NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT (§§ 63-7-401 — 63-7-403) › Section 63-7-401 - Short title

This part may be known and cited as the "Nurse Licensure Compact."
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 591, s 1, eff. 3/10/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 7 - NURSING (§§ 63-7-101 — 63-7-403) › Part 4 - NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT (§§ 63-7-401 — 63-7-403) › Section 63-7-403 - "Head of the state licensing board" defined

For the purposes of this part, the term "head of the state licensing board" means the executive director of the state board of nursing.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 591, s 1, eff. 3/10/2016.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-101 - Short title

This chapter may be cited as the "Optometry Law."
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 3654a9b1; mod. Code 1932, §7026; C. Supp. 1950, § 7026; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-801.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-103 - Board of optometry - Created - Members - Terms

(a)
(1)
A board is created that shall be known and designated as the board of optometry. This board shall consist of five (5) members, all of whom shall be licensed to practice the full scope of optometry and be residents of Tennessee and actively practicing optometrists in Tennessee for a period of five (5) or more years immediately preceding their appointment.
(2)
No person shall be eligible for appointment who is in any way connected with or has any financial interest in the optical dispensary or optical department of any institution of learning or in the wholesale optical or optometric supply business.
(b)
The present board members shall serve out their respective terms. Thereafter, on a staggered basis, members shall be appointed for five-year terms. No member shall serve for more than ten (10) consecutive years.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 3654a12; Code 1932, § 7029; C. Supp. 1950, § 7029; Acts 1979, ch. 406, § 9; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-803; Acts 1989, ch. 428, §1; 2003 , ch. 167, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-104 - Oath of board members

All members of the board shall, before entering upon the duties of their office, take and subscribe to the oath, filed with the secretary-treasurer of the board.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 3654a12; Code 1932, § 7029; C. Supp. 1950, § 7029; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-804.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-105 - Appointments to the board

(a)
The members of the board shall be appointed by the governor. Members may be appointed from lists of qualified nominees submitted by interested optometric groups, including, but not limited to, the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. The governor shall consult with such interested groups to determine qualified persons to fill the positions.
(b)
A member shall continue to serve until that member's successor is appointed. A vacancy created by the death, resignation or removal of a member shall be temporarily filled by the board after thirty (30) days. The person filling such vacancy shall serve until the governor makes the appointment as provided in this section. An appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 3654a12; Code 1932, § 7029; C. Supp. 1950, § 7029; Acts 1955, ch. 331, § 1; 1979, ch. 406, § 10; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-805; Acts 1988, ch. 1013, § 46; 1989, ch. 428, §2; 2011 , ch. 164, §1; 2012 , ch. 696, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-106 - Removal of members of board

(a)
The governor or the board shall have the right to remove from office any or all of the members of the board for inefficiency, neglect of duty or the violation of this chapter.
(b)
If the certificate of registration or license of any member of the board is suspended or revoked for cause after the hearing provided for in this chapter, the member's membership on the board shall automatically cease.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 3654a12; Code 1932, § 7029; C. Supp. 1950, § 7029; Acts 1979, ch. 406, § 11; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-806.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-107 - Officers of board - Meetings - Examinations

(a)
The board shall choose one (1) of its members as chair, one (1) as vice chair and one (1) as secretary-treasurer, annually.
(b)
The board may meet, in its discretion, at such times and places as it may deem proper for the examination of applicants who wish to practice optometry in this state and for the transaction of business.
(c)
The board shall offer the standard examination for the issuance of the certificate of fitness at least twice a year.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 3654a13; Code 1932, § 7030; C. Supp. 1950, § 7030; Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 39; 1979, ch. 406, § 12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-807; Acts 1989, ch. 428, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-108 - Quorum - Records of board

(a)
A majority of the members of the board shall at all times constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the proceedings of the board shall be recorded in a minute book that shall be open at all reasonable times to public inspection.
(b)
The board shall keep a record book in which shall be registered the name, address and a certificate of fitness, a license, certificate of registration or permit of all persons legally entitled to practice optometry in this state, together with the names and addresses of those optometrists whose certificates or licenses have been suspended or revoked.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 3654a12; Code 1932, § 7029; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, §§ 2-4, 9; C. Supp. 1950, §7029; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-808.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-109 - Reports of board

The secretary-treasurer of the board shall make such reports of the operation of the board as requested by the governor, appropriate committees of the general assembly or as otherwise required by law.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 32; Shan. Supp., § 3654a13; Code 1932, § 7030; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 7030; modified; Acts 1979, ch. 406, § 13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-809.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-110 - Compensation of board members

The members of the board shall be paid their expenses, including mileage, hotel expenses, meals and the sum of one hundred dollars ($100) per diem when actually engaged in the discharge of their official duties. Each member shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 24; Shan. Supp., § 3654a13; Code 1932, § 7030; Acts 1935, ch. 129, § 3; 1939, ch. 90, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 7030; Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 39, modified; Acts 1974, ch. 614, § 1; 1976, ch. 426, § 1; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(115); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-810; Acts 1989, ch. 428, §4; 2003 , ch. 167, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-111 - Administrative support

The board shall receive administrative support from the division.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 3654a13; Code 1932, § 7030; C. Supp. 1950, § 7030; Acts 1953, ch. 113, §39; modified; impl. am. Acts. 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-811; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 34; 1989, ch. 428, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-115 - Qualifications of applicants

(a)
Every person who desires to practice optometry in this state shall submit an application to the board. Each applicant must show sufficient information for the board to determine that the applicant meets all of the following requirements:
(1)
Is over twenty-one (21) years of age;
(2)
Is of good moral character;
(3)
Is a graduate of a school or college of optometry accredited by a regional or professional accreditation organization that is recognized or approved by the board and is in good standing, as determined by the board; and
(4)
Has passed examinations and met the requirements established by the board for the scope of practice desired.
(b)
(1)
An applicant who is licensed to practice optometry in a state other than Tennessee, in addition to the foregoing requirements, must show that the applicant is an optometrist in good standing in such state. If the applicant has been disciplined, the applicant must fully set forth the circumstances surrounding the discipline, so that the board may determine therefrom the applicant's character and fitness.
(2)
(A)
When the board receives a completed application for initial licensure or a completed application for licensure from an applicant who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application:
(i)
Render a decision on the application; or
(ii)
Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.
(B)
As used in this subdivision (b)(2), "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements.
(c)
All applications to take examinations shall be accompanied by nonrefundable fees to defray the cost of preparing and conducting the examination and the application process as determined by the board.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426,s 5, eff. 5/11/2023.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 3654a19; Code 1932, §7032; Acts 1935, ch. 129, § 5; 1939, ch. 90, § 6; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, §§ 2-4, 9; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 7032; Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 41; 1971, ch. 161, § 2; 1976, ch. 426, § 5; 1979, ch. 406, § 21; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-817; Acts 1989, ch. 428, § 9; 1989, ch. 523, §54; 2003 , ch. 167, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-116 - Display of certificate

Each person to whom a certificate of registration is issued shall keep the certificate conspicuously displayed in that person's office, as required by §
63-1-109
and shall when requested exhibit the same to any member or representative of the board.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 10; Shan. Supp., § 3654a27b1; Code 1932, §7036; Acts 1939, ch. 90, § 1; 1947, ch. 9, § 9; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 7036; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-818.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-118 - Discrimination between ocular practitioners prohibited

No state board, commission or department created or existing by act of the general assembly, including public schools or other state agencies in the performance of their duties, shall in any way show any discrimination between ocular practitioners. All boards or commissions shall honor ocular reports or other professional services by legally qualified and licensed optometrists in this state.
Acts 1939, ch. 90, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7027; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-820.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-121 - Administrative procedures

The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall apply to all proceedings of the board and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 12; Shan. Supp., § 3654a32; Code 1932, §7039; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 7039; Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 44; 1979, ch. 406, § 30; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-823.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-122 - Penalties

A violation of this chapter is a Class B misdemeanor.
Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 3654a11; Code 1932, § 7028; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 7041.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-824; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 37; 1989, ch. 428, §12; 1989, ch. 591, § 112.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-123 - Regulation of laboratory practices of optometrists

The commissioner of health has the authority to regulate the laboratory practices of optometrists to ensure that such practices are in full compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) (
42 U.S.C. § 263a
).
Acts 1993, ch. 295, § 9.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-124 - Public policy

It is the public policy of the state that:
(1)
Optometrists rendering visual care to citizens shall practice in an ethical, professional manner;
(2)
Optometrists' practices shall be free from any influences that would interfere with their exercise of professional judgment;
(3)
The visual welfare of the optometrist's patient shall be the prime consideration at all times; and
(4)
Optometrists shall not be associated with any person or persons in any manner that might degrade or reduce the quality of visual care received by the citizens of this state.
Acts 2003 , ch. 246, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-127 - Prohibition against requirement of minimum purchase of ophthalmic materials as a condition of participation in vision or health care plan

(a)
No person shall require an optometrist to purchase a minimum quantity or minimum dollar amount of a specified brand of ophthalmic materials in order to participate as a provider in a vision or other health care plan.
(b)
An optometrist may file an action in the chancery court of the county in which the optometrist's office is located to enjoin a violation of this section. If successful in establishing a violation, the optometrist may recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Acts 2005, ch. 123, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-128 - Inactive licenses to perform pro bono services

The board of optometry shall establish by rule an inactive license category that allows optometrists to perform services without compensation only for those persons receiving services from organizations that have received a determination of exemption under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (
26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)
). Such inactive license category shall not authorize any other practice of optometry.
Acts 1997 , ch. 345, § 4; T.C.A., §
63-8-133
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 8 - OPTOMETRY LAW (§§ 63-8-101 — 63-8-129) › Section 63-8-129 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 883, s 7, eff. 1/1/2019.
Acts 2010 , ch. 795, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/1/2025]

The board shall not require an applicant for licensure pursuant to this title to disclose career fatigue, as defined in § 63-1-173, as a requirement for initial licensure. Physicians who experience career fatigue are encouraged to seek services from the Tennessee Medical Foundation or a similar entity, or private counseling services.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 924,s 7, eff. 1/1/2025.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-101 - Board - Composition and terms of members - Administrative support

(a)
There shall be a board of osteopathic examination, referred to as "board" in this chapter, consisting of six (6) persons, appointed by the governor. One (1) of these persons shall be a citizen member who does not engage in any profession, business or activity subject to regulation by the board, and five (5) members shall be osteopathic physicians. These persons shall be residents of this state; and the five (5) osteopathic physician members shall be graduates of a legally chartered osteopathic college in good standing and having the power to confer degrees in osteopathic medicine and shall have been, at the time of their appointment, actively engaged in the practice of their profession for a period of at least five (5) years. In making appointments to the board, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the board is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the board is a member of a racial minority.
(b)
Their terms of office shall be so designated by the governor that the term of one (1) member shall expire each year. Thereafter, in each year the governor shall appoint one (1) person to fill the vacancy on the board, the term of the appointee to be five (5) years. A vacancy occurring from any other cause shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term in the same manner.
(c)
The board shall have a common seal and shall formulate rules to govern its actions.
(d)
The board shall receive administrative support from the division of health related boards, referred to as the "division" in this chapter.
(e)
The board is authorized to issue advisory private letter rulings to an affected licensee who makes such a request regarding matters within the board's primary jurisdiction. The private letter ruling only affects the licensee making the inquiry and has no precedential value for another inquiry or future contested case that might come before the board. The board may resolve a dispute regarding a private letter ruling pursuant to the declaratory order provisions of §
4-5-223
.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 651,s 1, eff. 4/4/2024.
Acts 1905, ch. 255, § 1; Shan., § 3654a4; mod. Code 1932, §7003; Acts 1939, ch. 150, §1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7003; Acts 1976, ch. 727, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-901; Acts 1984, ch. 937, §38; 1988, ch. 1013, § 47; 1994, ch. 901, § 4; 1996, ch. 1042, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-102 - Meetings and records of board

(a)
The board shall meet at the call of the president and at such other times and places as a majority of the board may appoint.
(b)
Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum, but no certificates of fitness to practice osteopathic medicine shall be granted on an affirmative vote of less than three (3).
(c)
The board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applicants for certificates of fitness, giving the name and location of the institution granting the applicant the degree of doctor of or diploma in osteopathic medicine, the date of the applicant's diploma and also stating whether the applicant was rejected or a certificate granted. The books and register shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded therein.
Acts 1905, ch. 255, § 1; Shan., § 3654a4; mod. Code 1932, §7003; Acts 1939, ch. 150, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, §§2-4, 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 7003; Acts 1976, ch. 727, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-902; Acts 1994, ch. 901, § 4; 1996, ch. 1042, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-103 - Disposition of funds - Operating expenses - Compensation of members

(a)
The board shall pay all money received as fees into the state treasury, and the commissioner of finance and administration shall make such allotments out of the general fund as the commissioner may deem proper for the necessary and proper expenses of the board. No expenditures shall be made by the board unless and until such allotment has been made by the commissioner. Such allotment shall be disbursed under the general budgetary laws of the state.
(b)
Each member of the board shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) per diem and expenses when actually engaged in the discharge of official duties. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 175, s 1, eff. 4/24/2017.
Acts 1905, ch. 255, § 3; Shan., § 3654a6; impl. am. Acts 1925, ch. 115, §32; Code 1932, § 7005; Acts 1939, ch. 150, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7005; Acts 1953, ch. 113, § 29; 1976, ch. 727, § 3; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(100); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-903.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-105 - Examination of applicants - Reciprocity

(a)
The board shall subject all applicants to an examination in the subjects of diagnosis, surgery, gynecology, obstetrics and such other subjects as the board may require. The board may, in its discretion, conduct its own written examination or administer a national examination.
(b)
(1)
The board may, in its discretion, dispense with an examination in the case of an osteopathic physician duly licensed to practice osteopathic medicine in any other state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, if the applicant has met the same or equivalent educational standards required by the state of Tennessee, and shall present a certificate of examination and registration by the legally constituted board of such other state or district or a certificate issued by the national board of examiners for osteopathic physicians and surgeons.
(2)
(A)
When the board receives a completed application for licensure from an applicant who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, then the board shall, within forty-five (45) days from the date the board receives the completed application:
(i)
Render a decision on the application; or
(ii)
Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.
(B)
As used in this subdivision (b)(2), "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 443, s 2, eff. 5/22/2023.
Acts 1905, ch. 255, § 2; Shan., § 3654a5; mod. Code 1932, §7004; Acts 1939, ch. 150, §1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7004; Acts 1976, ch. 727, § 6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-906; Acts 1982, ch. 948, § 2; 1994, ch. 901, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-106 - Right of licensees to practice - Cross-referrals

(a)
Upon the issuance of a certificate of fitness by the board and the issuance of a license and a certificate of registration by the division as provided in chapter 1 of this title, the person receiving the same shall be entitled to practice in any county of this state osteopathic medicine, which is defined as a separate, complete and independent school of medicine and surgery utilizing full methods of diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental health and disease, including the prescription and administration of drugs, medicines and biologicals, operative surgery, obstetrics and radiological and other electromagnetic emissions, which places special emphasis on the interrelationship of the musculoskeletal system to other body systems as taught and practiced by recognized associated colleges of osteopathic medicine.
(b)
(1)
The provisions of chapter 6, part 6 of this title relative to cross-referral arrangements and physician ownership and investment interests in and referrals to a health care entity shall apply to any person practicing osteopathic medicine in this state.
(2)
Any osteopathic physician who makes or causes to be made a referral prohibited pursuant to subdivision (b)(1) is in violation of this chapter as of the dates specified in chapter 6, part 6 of this title. Willful violations of subdivision (b)(1) are considered unprofessional conduct, subject to licensure sanctions by the board of osteopathic examination, including suspension, revocation or other restriction deemed appropriate by the board. In addition, the board is authorized to impose civil penalties of an amount up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each prohibited referral.
(c)
When medical training and specialty board certification are considerations in the credentialing of osteopathic physicians, no state board, commission or department, created or existing, or hospital, health care facility, medical staff, professional service corporation or professional limited liability corporation, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, independent practice association, managed care organization, health plan or any other insurance provider shall discriminate, on the basis of education, against eligible osteopathic physicians who have:
(1)
Graduated from medical school and postdoctoral programs approved by either the American Osteopathic Association or the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; or
(2)
Been awarded board eligibility or board certification by specialty boards recognized by either the American Osteopathic Association or the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Acts 1905, ch. 255, § 5; Shan., § 3654a8; Code 1932, § 7007; Acts 1939, ch. 150, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, §§ 2-4, 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 7007; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-907; Acts 1994, ch. 901, §§1, 4; 1997 , ch. 285, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-108 - Application of health laws

(a)
Osteopathic physicians shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal regulations relating to:
(1)
The control of contagious diseases;
(2)
The reporting and certifying of births and deaths; and
(3)
All matters pertaining to public health.
(b)
Such reports shall be accepted by the officer or department to whom the same are made, equally with reports of physicians of any other school of medicine.
Acts 1905, ch. 255, § 4; Shan., § 3654a7; Code 1932, § 7006; Acts 1939, ch. 150, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7006; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-909.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-109 - Penalties

(a)
Any person who practices or pretends or attempts to practice or use the science or system of osteopathic medicine in treating diseases of the human body or any person who buys, sells or fraudulently obtains any diploma, certificate, license or record of registration to practice osteopathic medicine illegally obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation or who uses in any of the forms or letters, "osteopathy," "osteopath," "osteopathist," "diplomate in osteopathy," "D.O.," "osteopathic physician," "doctor of osteopathy," or any other title or letters, either alone or with other qualifying words or phrases, under such circumstances as to induce the belief that the person who uses such term is engaged in the practice of osteopathic medicine without having complied with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(b)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any lawfully qualified osteopathic physician or surgeon in any other state meeting a registered osteopathic practitioner in the state of Tennessee for consultation.
Acts 1905, ch. 255, § 6; Shan., § 3654a9; Code 1932, § 7008; Acts 1939, ch. 150, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1947, ch. 9, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 7008; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-910; Acts 1984, ch. 937, §42; 1989, ch. 591, § 112; 1994, ch. 901, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-110 - Investigation and prosecution of violations

(a)
The board shall investigate every supposed violation of this chapter coming within the scope of the authority of such board and report to the proper district attorney general all cases that, in the judgment of the board, warrant prosecution.
(b)
Every police officer, sheriff and peace officer is charged with the duty of investigating every supposed violation of this chapter that comes to such officer's notice or of which such officer has received complaint and of apprehending and arresting all violators.
(c)
It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter and of the several district attorneys general to prosecute violations of this chapter.
Acts 1939, ch. 150, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7008; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-911.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-113 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Supervised osteopathic medical service by physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or pharmacist not prohibited

Nothing in this chapter shall be so construed as to prohibit osteopathic medical service rendered by a physician assistant, registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, or a pharmacist pursuant to a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement, if such osteopathic medical service is rendered under the supervision, control and responsibility of a licensed osteopathic physician.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 832, s 6, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1992, ch. 604, § 5.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-113 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Supervised osteopathic medical service by physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, graduate physician, or pharmacist not prohibited

Nothing in this chapter shall be so construed as to prohibit osteopathic medical service rendered by a physician assistant, registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a graduate physician, or a pharmacist pursuant to a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement, if such osteopathic medical service is rendered under the supervision, control and responsibility of a licensed osteopathic physician.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 470, s 2, eff. 1/1/2025.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 832, s 6, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1992, ch. 604, § 5.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-114 - [Repealed] Reserved

Repealed by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 4, s 2, eff. 3/15/2017.
Acts 1996, ch. 1042, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-115 - Special volunteer license for practice in free health clinic - Exemption from fees - Renewal

A physician licensed pursuant to this chapter under a special volunteer license who is a medical practitioner, as defined by §
63-1-201
, engaged in practice at a free health clinic shall not be subject to license fees under this chapter. The board of osteopathic examination may issue a special volunteer license, as such license is defined in §
63-1-201
, to qualified applicants without fee or charge. Such license shall be for a period of two (2) years and may be renewed on a biennial basis.
Acts 2004, ch. 579, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-118 - Reserved Reserved

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 883, s 8, eff. 1/1/2019.
Acts 2010 , ch. 795, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-119 - Employee or contractor's unauthorized use of osteopathic physician's DEA registration number to write prescriptions

(a)
Any osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter who has reason to believe that an employee or contractor of the physician or the physician's firm, partnership or corporation has used the physician's federal drug enforcement administration (DEA) registration number without authorization to write prescriptions may make a report to a law enforcement agency.
(b)
Any osteopathic physician, firm, partnership, or corporation making a report pursuant to subsection (a) shall be immune from any civil liability for making such report when made in good faith.
Acts 2012 , ch. 818, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-121 - Interventional pain management

(a)
A physician licensed in this chapter may only practice interventional pain management if the licensee is either:
(1)
Board certified through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS)/American Association of Physician Specialists (AAPS) in one of the following medical specialties:
(A)
Anesthesiology;
(B)
Neuromusculoskeletal medicine;
(C)
Orthopedic surgery;
(D)
Physical medicine and rehabilitation;
(E)
Radiology; or
(F)
Any other board certified physician who has completed an ABMS subspecialty board in pain medicine or completed an ACGME-accredited pain fellowship;
(2)
A recent graduate of a medical specialty listed in subdivision (a)(1) not yet eligible to apply for AOA or ABPS/AAPS specialty certification; provided, that there is a practice relationship with an osteopathic physician who meets the requirements of subdivision (a)(1) or a physician who meets the requirements of §
63-6-244(a)(1)
;
(3)
A licensee who is not board certified in one of the specialties listed in subdivision (a)(1) but is board certified in a different AOA or ABPS/AAPS specialty and has completed a post-graduate training program in interventional pain management approved by the board;
(4)
A licensee who serves as a clinical instructor in pain medicine at an accredited Tennessee medical training program; or
(5)
A licensee who has an active pain management practice in a clinic accredited in outpatient interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation by the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities or any successor organization.
(b)
For purposes of this section, interventional pain management is the practice of performing invasive procedures involving any portion of the spine, spinal cord, sympathetic nerves of the spine or block of major peripheral nerves of the spine in any setting not licensed under title 68, chapter 11.
(c)
The board is authorized to define through rulemaking the scope and length of the practice relationship established in subdivision (a)(2).
(d)
An osteopathic physician who provides direct supervision of an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician's assistant pursuant to §
63-7-126
or §
63-19-107
must meet the requirements set forth in subdivision (a)(1) or (a)(3).
(e)
An osteopathic physician who violates this section is subject to disciplinary action by the board pursuant to §
63-9-111
, including, but not limited to, civil penalties of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) for every day this section is violated.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 980, s 18, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2012 , ch. 961, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-123 - Maintenance of licensure or certification not required

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Continuing medical education" means continued postgraduate medical education required by the board of osteopathic medical examination intended to provide medical professionals with knowledge of new developments or reinforcement of previously learned information in their field;
(2)
"Maintenance of certification" means any process requiring periodic recertification examinations or other activities to maintain specialty medical board certification;
(3)
"Maintenance of licensure" means the proprietary framework for physician license renewal established through the Federation of State Medical Boards or its successor organization, which includes additional periodic testing or requirements other than continuing medical education; and
(4)
"Specialty medical board certification" means certification by a board that specializes in one (1) particular area of medicine and typically requires additional examinations other than the board of osteopathic examination's requirements to practice medicine.
(b)
The board shall not deny a physician licensure based on a physician's non-participation in any form of maintenance of licensure, including requiring any form of maintenance of licensure tied to maintenance of certification. The board's regular requirements, including continuing medical education, demonstrate professional competency.
(c)
The board shall not require any form of specialty medical board recertification or any maintenance of certification to practice medicine in this state.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 438, s 2, eff. 5/25/2017.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 9 - OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (§§ 63-9-NEW — 63-9-124) › Section 63-9-124 - Short-term visitor clinical training license

(a)
The board of osteopathic examination may issue to an eligible physician or medical graduate from a foreign country or foreign territory a short-term visitor clinical training license for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days.
(b)
To be eligible for a short-term visitor clinical training license under this section, an applicant physician or medical graduate must provide to the board, in a manner and form prescribed by the board by rule:
(1)
Proof that the applicant holds a medical degree from an institution recognized in the World Directory of Medical Schools;
(2)
Proof of written acceptance to a clinical professional development or short-term clinical training program in this state;
(3)
Evidence that the host institution or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) has verified the applicant's credentials;
(4)
Evidence that the applicant:
(A)
Has an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the applicant's country or territory of origin or country or territory of practice; or
(B)
Is enrolled in an accredited resident training program in the applicant's country or territory of origin;
(5)
A written statement that the applicant does not have, as determined by the board:
(A)
A disqualifying criminal history; or
(B)
A history of disqualifying disciplinary action by an educational or training institution, employer, or foreign licensing authority;
(6)
Proof of medical liability insurance coverage; and
(7)
A written statement signed by the applicant acknowledging that a short-term visitor clinical training license cannot be used to:
(A)
Obtain or hold a position in a residency program in the United States;
(B)
Satisfy United States graduate medical education requirements; or
(C)
Remain in this state to practice medicine beyond the expiration date of the license.
(c)
A short-term visitor clinical training licensee:
(1)
Shall not assume independent responsibility for patient care;
(2)
May only engage in training activities under the supervision and control of a physician licensed under this chapter or chapter 6 of this title; and
(3)
To the extent permitted by the board based upon the licensee's education and training, and by compliance with subdivision (c)(2), may engage in direct interaction with a patient, including, but not limited to:
(A)
Taking medical history;
(B)
Conducting a physical examination;
(C)
Reading a radiologic study;
(D)
Administering anesthesia; and
(E)
Performing a surgical procedure.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 970, s 2, eff. 5/3/2022.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 10 - PHARMACY (§§ 63-10-101 — 63-10-706) › Part 1 - THIRD-PARTY PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM ACT (§§ 63-10-101 — 63-10-108) › Section 63-10-101 - Short title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Third-Party Prescription Program Act."
Acts 1981, ch. 104, § 2; T.C.A., § 63-1051.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 10 - PHARMACY (§§ 63-10-101 — 63-10-706) › Part 1 - THIRD-PARTY PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM ACT (§§ 63-10-101 — 63-10-108) › Section 63-10-102 - Part definitions

As used in this part, "program" and "third-party prescription program" mean any system of providing for the reimbursement of pharmaceutical services under a contractual arrangement or agreement between a provider of such services and another party who is not the consumer of those services. Such programs may include, but not be limited to, employee benefit plans whereby a consumer receives prescription drugs or other pharmaceutical services and those services are paid for by an agent of the employer or others.
Acts 1981, ch. 104, § 3; T.C.A., § 63-1052; T.C.A. §
63-10-302
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 10 - PHARMACY (§§ 63-10-101 — 63-10-706) › Part 1 - THIRD-PARTY PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM ACT (§§ 63-10-101 — 63-10-108) › Section 63-10-103 - Contract between pharmacy and program administrator

Any agreement or contract entered into in this state between the program administrator of a third-party prescription program and a pharmacy shall include a statement of:
(1)
The method and amount of reimbursement to the pharmacy for services rendered to persons enrolled in such program;
(2)
The frequency of payment by such program administrator to the pharmacy for such services rendered; and
(3)
A method for the adjudication of complaints or the settlement of disputes between the parties.
Acts 1981, ch. 104, § 4; T.C.A., § 63-1053; T.C.A. §
63-10-303
.