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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 25 - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES (§§ 4-3-2501 — 4-3-2505) › Section 4-3-2505 - Honor Guard grant program - Appropriation of funds - Allocation of funds - Section definitions

(a)
The department of veterans services shall establish and administer an honor guard grant program. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to veteran service organizations registered with the secretary of state to offset expenses incurred by the organization and members of the organization's honor guard in providing honor guard burial details at the funerals of qualifying Tennessee veterans, including expenses for training, transportation, food, equipment, and supplies.
(b)
The grant fund is subject to appropriations by the general assembly and gifts, grants, and other donations received by the department for the grant fund. It is the legislative intent that the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) be appropriated in fiscal year 2023-2024 in the general appropriations act for awarding grants from the fund.
(c)
Subject to the availability of funds, the department shall allocate and disperse grants each fiscal year to nonprofit veteran service organizations. The commissioner of veterans services is authorized to promulgate rules to effectuate the purposes of this section in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, codified in title 4, chapter 5.
(d)
For purposes of this section:
(1)
"Veteran" means a decedent who is eligible to receive a military funeral honors ceremony pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, Public Law 106-65; and
(2)
"Veteran service organization" means an association, corporation, or other entity that aids and serves veterans, servicemembers, and dependents, and that is a § 501(c)(19) organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, codified in
26 U.S.C. § 501(a)
, a federally chartered veterans' service corporation, or a veterans' affairs office or agency established by state law.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 404, s 1, eff. 1/1/2024.
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 27 - DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-2711) › Section 4-3-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered]

(a)
Subject to appropriations, the department shall issue grants to support the installation of powered, height-adjustable, adult-sized changing tables in single occupancy family restrooms in privately and municipally owned buildings open to the public across this state. In awarding grants, the department shall prioritize geographical diversity among the grand divisions and higher traffic facilities. Applicants for grants must be either private or municipal entities located in this state. The award must be used for facilities that are open to the public within this state.
(b)
The commissioner may create and convene an ad hoc committee to advise and assist with grant applications. Committee members must have lived experience or other relevant expertise related to adult-sized changing tables or significant experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or the aging population. Members serve without compensation, but may receive reimbursement 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.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 607,s 1, eff. 3/27/2024.
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 27 - DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-2711) › Section 4-3-2701 - Creation - General functions

(a)
There is established the department of disability and aging.
(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 disabilities and older persons through the public and private sectors in this state as set out in applicable provisions of title 52.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 105, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 10.
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 27 - DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-2711) › Section 4-3-2702 - Commissioner

(a)
The department of disability and aging 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 disability or aging, and an understanding of the conditions of human development, intellectual or developmental disabilities, 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.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 106, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 10; 2011 , ch. 158, § 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 27 - DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-2711) › Section 4-3-2703 - Powers and duties

(a)
The department of disability and aging has jurisdiction over the intellectual and developmental disabilities facilities of the state, regardless of the names by which the facilities are known.
(b)
The department, through its appropriate officials, has the power and duty to provide the best possible care for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the state by improving existing facilities, by developing future facilities and programs, and by adopting a preventive program for intellectual and developmental disabilities, as provided in title 52, with control over those services and supports as set out in title 52.
(c)
Licensing of these facilities is the responsibility of the department of disability and aging.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 107, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 10; 2012 , ch. 1010, § 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 27 - DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-2711) › Section 4-3-2704 - Construction with federal law, rule or regulation

Any provision of chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, or application thereof, which is inconsistent with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed to be construed as being consistent with federal law, rule or regulation.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 148.
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 27 - DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-2711) › Section 4-3-2705 - Transfer to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities

(a)
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, on January 15, 2011, all duties of the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration, whose duties fall within those duties required to be performed by the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities pursuant to chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, shall be transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(b)
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, on January 15, 2011, all employees of the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration, whose duties fall within those duties transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities pursuant to chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, shall be transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(c)
All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, papers or other writings in the possession of the department of mental health and substance abuse services or the department of finance and administration with respect to administering the provisions of title 33, chapter 5, assigned to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities by chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, shall be transferred to and remain in the custody of the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The transfer of all such reports, documents, surveys, books, records, papers or other writings shall be subject to any necessary consent by a federal court due to the requirements of litigation.
(d)
All leases, contracts and all contract rights and responsibilities in existence with the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration with respect to the duties transferred by this act to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities shall be preserved and transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(e)
All assets, liabilities and obligations of the department of mental health and substance abuse services and the department of finance and administration with respect to the duties transferred by chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010 to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities shall become the assets, liabilities and obligations of the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 149; 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 27 - DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-2711) › Section 4-3-2706 - Continuing effect of contracts and leases

(a)
Contracts or leases entered into prior to January 15, 2011, with respect to any program or function transferred to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities with any entity, corporation, agency, enterprise or person, shall continue in full force and effect as to all essential provisions in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts in existence on January 15, 2011, to the same extent as if such contracts had originally been entered into by and between such entity, corporation, agency, enterprise or person and the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities, unless and until such contracts or leases are amended or modified by the parties thereto or until the expiration of such contract.
(b)
Contracts or leases entered into prior to July 1, 2024, with respect to any program or function transferred to the department of disability and aging with any entity, corporation, agency, enterprise, or person, continue in full force and effect as to all essential provisions in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts in existence on July 1, 2024, to the same extent as if such contracts had originally been entered into by and between such entity, corporation, agency, enterprise, or person and the department of disability and aging, unless and until such contracts or leases are amended or modified by the parties thereto or until the expiration of such contract.
(c)
This part shall not be implemented in any manner which violates the prohibition against impairment of contract obligations as contained in the Constitution of Tennessee, Article I, § 20.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 108, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 150.
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 27 - DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-2711) › Section 4-3-2707 - Authority of the department

On July 1, 2024, the department of disability and aging, through its commissioner, shall have 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 any other basis, with respect to any programs or responsibilities outlined in chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010 or assigned to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities by law, regulation or order. Exercise of this authority shall not be inconsistent with laws or regulations governing the appropriation and disbursement of funds as administered by the department of finance and administration.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 109, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 151.
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 27 - DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-2711) › Section 4-3-2708 - Continuing effect of current rules, regulations, orders, decisions and policies

All current rules, regulations, orders, decisions and policies heretofore issued or promulgated by an agency of state government whose functions have been transferred under chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010 to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities shall remain in full force and effect and shall hereafter be administered and enforced by the department of disability and aging. To this end, the department of disability and aging, through its commissioner, shall have the authority, consistent with the statutes and regulations pertaining to the programs and functions transferred herein, 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 herein transferred.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 110, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 152.
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 27 - DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-2711) › Section 4-3-2709 - Construction of part

Nothing in this part shall be construed as expanding or reducing programs or services or as expanding or reducing eligibility for such programs or services.
Acts 2010, ch. 1100, § 154.
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 27 - DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-2711) › Section 4-3-2710 - No reimbursement for travel expenses - Exhaustion of existing supplies and materials

(a)
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, members of the statewide planning and policy council for the department of disability and aging shall serve without reimbursement for their actual travel expenses.
(b)
All agencies effected by chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010 shall exhaust existing supplies and materials, including letterhead, brochures and pamphlets, and shall make every effort to eliminate or minimize other expenses due to the creation of the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 111, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1100, § 155.
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 28 - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE (§§ 4-3-2801 — 4-3-2810) › Section 4-3-2801 - Creation of a nonprofit citizen support organization

In order to maintain and enhance the purposes, programs and functions of Volunteer Tennessee, including, but not limited to, overseeing federal grants and training services to support AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, the governor's Volunteer Stars awards and volunteer centers throughout the state, a nonprofit citizen support organization may be organized, and the commissioner of finance and administration, after approval of the board of directors of Volunteer Tennessee, may enter into agreements with such organizations for the purpose of providing support, financial and otherwise, to Volunteer Tennessee. The agreement shall be forwarded to the comptroller of the treasury for review and comment prior to the execution by an authorized state official. It is the legislative intent that any revenues generated by such citizen support organization be used to directly enhance Volunteer Tennessee's programs and services.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 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 28 - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE (§§ 4-3-2801 — 4-3-2810) › Section 4-3-2802 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Citizen support organization" means an organization which:
(A)
Is organized as a nonprofit corporation, or is otherwise qualified to do business in Tennessee as a nonprofit corporation, pursuant to title 48, chapter 51;
(B)
Is exempt from payment of federal income taxes pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (
26 U.S.C. § 501(c)
), as it may be amended from time to time;
(C)
Is incorporated for purposes which are consistent with the goals, objectives, programs, responsibilities, and functions of Volunteer Tennessee as provided in Executive Order No. 42 of 2006, as determined by the governor; and
(D)
Provides equal opportunities and membership to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or any other constitutionally protected classification;
(2)
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of finance and administration or the commissioner's designee or, in the event of the commissioner's or designee's absence or vacancy in the office of the commissioner, the deputy commissioner; and
(3)
"Department" means the department of finance and administration.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 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 28 - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE (§§ 4-3-2801 — 4-3-2810) › Section 4-3-2803 - Agreement with citizen support organization

The commissioner, upon the approval of the board of directors of Volunteer Tennessee, may enter into an agreement with a citizen support organization for purposes consistent with this part if the commissioner determines it is in the best interest of Volunteer Tennessee.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 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 28 - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE (§§ 4-3-2801 — 4-3-2810) › Section 4-3-2804 - Activities

A citizen support organization which enters into an agreement with the commissioner may provide support, assistance, or cooperation to Volunteer Tennessee or Volunteer Tennessee events generally, including, but not limited to:
(1)
Financial support, whether through donation, gift or otherwise, for Volunteer Tennessee programs, property or other program purposes;
(2)
Volunteer personnel services or monetary contributions for adding positions for Volunteer Tennessee services;
(3)
Equipment or other goods;
(4)
The gift or donation of money to fund programs and exhibits or to procure equipment, materials, books, or services; and
(5)
Exhibits and materials for display and related equipment and material.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 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 28 - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE (§§ 4-3-2801 — 4-3-2810) › Section 4-3-2805 - Use of property and facilities of the Volunteer Tennessee program

If the commissioner enters into an agreement with a citizen support organization, the commissioner may authorize such organization limited use, under such conditions as the commissioner may prescribe, of property or facilities of the Volunteer Tennessee program to carry out its specific support activities.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 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 28 - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE (§§ 4-3-2801 — 4-3-2810) › Section 4-3-2806 - Assistance by the commissioner

The commissioner, through the executive director of Volunteer Tennessee, may assist organizers of a citizen support organization with the creation of such organization and may provide technical assistance to the organization after its incorporation. However, it is the responsibility of the citizen support organization to ensure that the organization is lawfully incorporated and operating.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 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 28 - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE (§§ 4-3-2801 — 4-3-2810) › Section 4-3-2807 - Audits - Books and records

(a)
All annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of a citizen support organization shall be subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the citizen support organization. If an independent public accountant is employed, the audit contract between the citizen support organization and the independent public accountant shall be on contract forms prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the citizen support organization.
(b)
The comptroller of the treasury shall ensure that audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine if the audits meet minimum audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. No audit may be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section until approved by the comptroller of the treasury.
(c)
One (1) copy of each audit shall be furnished to each member of the board of the citizen support organization, the department, and the comptroller of the treasury.
(d)
The department and the comptroller of the treasury, or their designated representative, shall have access to the citizen support organization's books, records, and accounts whenever deemed necessary by either office.
(e)
If the comptroller of the treasury determines that due to size or insignificant financial activities by a citizen support organization the requirement of this section for an audit is unnecessary or would be burdensome on a citizen support organization, then the comptroller of the treasury may waive the required audit.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 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 28 - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE (§§ 4-3-2801 — 4-3-2810) › Section 4-3-2808 - Gifts and donations

(a)
Any monetary gifts, donations, or other good or service received by the department or the commissioner from a citizen support organization and designated by the citizen support organization for the benefit of a Volunteer Tennessee program, shall be deposited directly to the account for the specific program of Volunteer Tennessee or to the general account for direct support to Volunteer Tennessee, shall not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year and shall be retained in the account until expended, notwithstanding any law to the contrary.
(b)
Any gifts of equipment, materials, or other personal property to Volunteer Tennessee shall be used solely at Volunteer Tennessee unless the commissioner determines such property should be used for another program.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 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 28 - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE (§§ 4-3-2801 — 4-3-2810) › Section 4-3-2809 - Dissolution

In the event a citizen support organization dissolves, then any funds remaining after dissolution shall be donated to Volunteer Tennessee and shall be deposited, as provided in Executive Order No. 42 of 2006, as determined by the governor, and applied for Volunteer Tennessee programs, services or facilities.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 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 28 - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE (§§ 4-3-2801 — 4-3-2810) › Section 4-3-2810 - Rules and regulations

The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this part. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
Acts 2011, ch. 200, § 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 30 - HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE (§§ 4-3-3001 — 4-3-3003) › Section 4-3-3001 - Human trafficking advisory council - Purpose - Meetings

The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall form a human trafficking advisory council, which shall convene on an as-needed basis to further develop and implement a state plan for the prevention of human trafficking; provided, that the council shall convene at least one (1) meeting each January regarding legislation.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 510, s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 464, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
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 30 - HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE (§§ 4-3-3001 — 4-3-3003) › Section 4-3-3002 - Advisory council

The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall appoint appropriate persons as leadership of the advisory council. Membership of the advisory council shall consist of:
(1)
At least one (1) representative from the Tennessee bureau of investigation serving as leadership for the advisory council;
(2)
One (1) representative from each of the following:
(A)
Office of the attorney general and reporter;
(B)
Department of labor and workforce development;
(C)
Tennessee association of chiefs of police;
(D)
Tennessee sheriffs' association;
(E)
Department of safety;
(F)
District attorneys general conference;
(G)
District public defenders conference;
(H)
Department of health;
(I)
Department of children's services;
(J)
Department of human services; and
(K)
Alcoholic beverage commission;
(3)
At least one (1) representative from each of the following entities, associations, or categories:
(A)
A nongovernmental organization specializing in human trafficking;
(B)
A member of a community or group disproportionately affected by human trafficking;
(C)
An agency or group specializing in child services and runaway services;
(D)
An academic researcher specializing in human trafficking; and
(E)
A victim of human trafficking; and
(4)
One (1) member of the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and one (1) member of the senate to be appointed by the speaker of the senate.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 602, s 1, eff. 3/20/2020.
Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 510, s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 464, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
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 30 - HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE (§§ 4-3-3001 — 4-3-3003) › Section 4-3-3003 - Poster design - Display in welcome centers

(a)
The advisory council shall develop a poster design that brings awareness to human trafficking. The advisory council shall provide the completed poster design to the department of tourism for placement of the posters in each of Tennessee's welcome centers for the public to view.
(b)
The department shall place such number of posters in the welcome centers as the department finds adequate to appropriately bring awareness to human trafficking. The department shall consider placing the posters on bathroom stall doors in the welcome centers.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 268,s 1, eff. 4/30/2021.
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 49 - VISUAL CONTENT ACT OF 2006 (§§ 4-3-4901 — 4-3-4903) › Section 4-3-4901 - Short title - Purpose

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Visual Content Modernization Act of 2018" and is enacted for the purpose of providing incentive grants that encourage the production of films, movies, television pilots and programs, computer-generated imagery and interactive digital media, and stand-alone post-production scoring and editing in this state.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 919,s 5, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 2006, ch. 916, § 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 49 - VISUAL CONTENT ACT OF 2006 (§§ 4-3-4901 — 4-3-4903) › Section 4-3-4902 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Commission" means the Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission;
(2)
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of economic and community development;
(3)
"Department" means the department of economic and community development;
(4)
"Executive director" means the director of the commission;
(5)
"Film/TV fund" means the Tennessee film/television incentive fund;
(6)
"Minority participant" means an individual who is impeded from normal entry into the economic mainstream because of race, religion, sex or national origin;
(7)
"Production activities" means activities related to the production of entertainment properties;
(8)
"Production company" means any person or entity that produces a film, movie, pilot, or show in this state; develops computer-generated imagery or interactive digital media, including audiovisual streaming services, in this state; or produces stand-alone post-production scoring and editing in this state;
(9)
"State-certified production" means a film, movie, pilot, or show; computer-generated imagery or interactive digital media, including audiovisual streaming services; or stand-alone post-production scoring and editing, that meets the criteria established by the commission to receive an incentive grant; and
(10)
"Tennessee motion picture and television incentive grant" or "incentive grant" means a grant for a state-certified production that is approved by the department to receive a grant based upon the recommendation of the executive director.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 919,s 2, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 919,s 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 2006, ch. 916, § 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 50 - TENNESSEE FILM, ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC COMMISSION ACT OF 1987 (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-5006) › Section 4-3-5001 - Short title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission Act of 1987."
Acts 1987, ch. 288 § 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 50 - TENNESSEE FILM, ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC COMMISSION ACT OF 1987 (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-5006) › Section 4-3-5002 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Entertainment properties" means motion pictures, television programs, computer-generated imagery, interactive digital media, stand-alone post-production scoring and editing, sound recordings, and other audio, video, or audiovisual programs produced for distribution to the public;
(2)
"Local government" means any county, municipality, city or other political subdivision of this state;
(3)
"Production activities" mean activities related to the production of entertainment properties; and
(4)
"Production facilities" mean streets, roads, highways, buildings, real or personal property or personal services.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 919,s 4, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1987, ch. 288, § 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 50 - TENNESSEE FILM, ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC COMMISSION ACT OF 1987 (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-5006) › Section 4-3-5003 - Creation of commission - Executive director

(a)
(1)
There is created within the office of the governor, the Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission.
(2)
The commission shall be administered by an executive director who shall be appointed by the governor, whose compensation shall be established by the governor and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
(3)
For administrative purposes only, the commission shall be attached to the department of economic and community development.
(b)
To effectuate the purposes of this part, the executive director may:
(1)
Request from any branch, department, division, board, bureau, commission or other agency of the state or that receives state funds, and the same shall provide, such information as will enable the executive director to best serve the commission and perform the duties required by this part;
(2)
Enter into agreements with any local government authorizing the commission to grant permission, in accordance with rules or regulations promulgated by the commission, for use of any production facilities within the control or jurisdiction of such local government for or in connection with production activities;
(3)
Coordinate the use of production facilities within the control of any branch, department, bureau, commission or other agency of this state for or in connection with production activities and, after receipt of authorization from the appropriate official or officials, grant permission for the use of such facilities;
(4)
Issue permits to producers of entertainment properties in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the commission; and
(5)
Employ all necessary and appropriate personnel to carry out this part. Such personnel shall serve at the pleasure of the executive director.
Acts 1987, ch. 288, § 1; 1991, ch. 357, § 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 50 - TENNESSEE FILM, ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC COMMISSION ACT OF 1987 (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-5006) › Section 4-3-5004 - Members - Advisory council

(a)
The Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission shall be composed of nine (9) Tennessee citizens who have experience in and knowledge of the film, television or music industries. The commission shall be appointed by the governor to assist and counsel the governor on the subject for which it was created. One (1) member shall be appointed from each of the film, television and music segments of the industry. The membership of the commission shall also reflect the racial makeup of the state.
(b)
The members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. In making the initial appointments, four (4) members shall be appointed for four-year terms and five (5) members shall be appointed for two-year terms. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for the full term. At least one (1) member of the commission shall reside in each grand division. Each member shall serve until the member's successor is appointed, and if a vacancy occurs on the commission, it shall be filled by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. The governor shall designate one (1) member of the commission to serve as chair for a one-year term. The chair may be reappointed to serve for one (1) additional term. No member may serve as chair for more than two (2) consecutive terms.
(c)
The commission shall meet at least quarterly but may meet as often as the duties of such commission require.
(d)
The commission members shall receive no compensation for their services on the commission but shall receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in attending meetings of the commission and for travel incident thereto, in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(e)
The governor shall appoint a film, entertainment and music advisory council to assist and advise the commission in the performance of its duties. Such council shall be appointed by the governor and the number of its members shall be determined by the governor. Each advisory council member shall be appointed for a two-year term and the duties of the council shall be established by the commission. The governor shall designate one (1) member of the advisory council to serve as chair for a one-year term. The chair may be reappointed to serve for one (1) additional term. No member may serve as chair more than two (2) consecutive terms.
Acts 1987, ch. 288, §§ 1, 3; 1989, ch. 162, §§ 1, 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 50 - TENNESSEE FILM, ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC COMMISSION ACT OF 1987 (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-5006) › Section 4-3-5005 - Purpose of commission - Rules and regulations

(a)
The purposes of the Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission are to:
(1)
Attract and bring to this state the production activities of film, television, record and other producers of entertainment properties;
(2)
Develop increased production activities by those producers of entertainment properties already located in this state; and
(3)
Coordinate the needs of the producers of entertainment properties with the needs of the citizens of this state and of the various departments of state and local governments.
(b)
To accomplish the purposes of the film, entertainment and music commission, it has the authority to promulgate and enforce all necessary rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
Acts 1987, ch. 288, § 1; 1991, ch. 357, § 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 50 - TENNESSEE FILM, ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC COMMISSION ACT OF 1987 (§§ 4-3-NEW — 4-3-5006) › Section 4-3-5006 - Use and disclosure of information

No member of the commission or the council shall use information gained as such member for personal gain or shall reveal such information to any person except in connection with commission or council activities.
Acts 1987, ch. 288, § 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 51 - STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION (§§ 4-3-5101 — 4-3-5106) › Section 4-3-5101 - Members - Appointment - Terms

(a)
The state board of equalization shall consist of:
(1)
The governor or one (1) individual appointed by the governor whose name shall be filed with the secretary of state and who shall sit on the board for the governor in the governor's absence as a voting member of the board;
(2)
The treasurer;
(3)
The secretary of state;
(4)
The comptroller of the treasury;
(5)
The commissioner of revenue;
(6)
One (1) person named by the governor who has knowledge of and experience in tax assessments at the city level; and
(7)
One (1) person named by the governor who has knowledge of and experience in tax assessments at the county level.
(b)
Each appointment by the governor to fill the positions created by subdivisions (a)(6) and (7) shall be for a tenure or term of four (4) years, for each of the two (2) members who are not serving ex officio to be staggered with that of the other.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 25; Shan. Supp., § 373a66; Code 1932, § 290; Acts 1933, ch. 92, § 1(14); 1937, ch. 33, § 52; 1939, ch. 11, § 33; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.52 (Williams, § 255.55); Acts 1957, ch. 228, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, §§ 4, 14; impl. am., Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 4; Acts 1974, ch. 771, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-307.
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 51 - STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION (§§ 4-3-5101 — 4-3-5106) › Section 4-3-5102 - Chair and vice chair

(a)
The governor shall be chair of the board.
(b)
At the meeting of the board on the second Monday in August of each year, the board shall elect one (1) of its members to serve as vice chair for one (1) year who shall preside at all meetings in the absence of the governor.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 52; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.52 (Williams, § 255.55); Acts 1957, ch. 228, § 1; 1974, ch. 771, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-307.
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 51 - STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION (§§ 4-3-5101 — 4-3-5106) › Section 4-3-5103 - Powers and duties of board

The state board of equalization has the following duties and functions to:
(1)
Promulgate and publish an assessment manual or manuals for the appraisal, classification and assessment of property for use by local assessors of property in making their assessments of particular classes and parcels of property, including the assessment of the various kinds of personal property owned and used by corporations, partnerships and individuals engaged in business and professions for profit;
(2)
Effect the assessment of all property in the state in accordance with the Constitution of Tennessee and all statutory provisions. The state board shall exercise powers conferred upon it by law to the end that assessments in every taxing jurisdiction may be in accordance with the law;
(3)
Prescribe educational and training courses for state and local assessing officials and issue certificates to such officials who successfully complete the training and requirements prescribed by the state board;
(4)
Receive, hear, consider and act upon complaints and appeals made to the board regarding the valuation, classification and assessment of property in the state;
(5)
Hear and determine complaints and appeals made to the board concerning exemption of property from taxation;
(6)
Review assessments made by the comptroller of the treasury;
(7)
Promulgate all necessary rules, regulations and procedures for implementation of tax relief to elderly low income taxpayers, homeowners totally and permanently disabled and disabled veterans, and make an annual summary of their findings available to members of the general assembly upon request; and
(8)
Carry out such other duties as may be required by law.
Acts 1974, ch. 771, § 2; T.C.A., § 4-307; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 64; 2008, ch. 971, § 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 51 - STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION (§§ 4-3-5101 — 4-3-5106) › Section 4-3-5104 - Executive secretary - Appointment

(a)
The state board of equalization shall appoint an executive secretary, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to assist the board and to perform the duties of this office.
(b)
The board shall fix the salary of the executive secretary, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board.
Acts 1957, ch. 228, § 1; 1974, ch. 771, § 2; T.C.A., § 4-307.
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 51 - STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION (§§ 4-3-5101 — 4-3-5106) › Section 4-3-5106 - Employment of personnel

The executive secretary may employ such personnel as are approved by the state board, either part time or full time, to assist in carrying out §§
4-3-5102
- 4-3-5105 and any other provisions required of the executive secretary by law.
Acts 1957, ch. 228, § 1; 1974, ch. 771, § 2; T.C.A., § 4-307.
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 54 - TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME ACT OF 1994 (§§ 4-3-5401 — 4-3-5407) › Section 4-3-5401 - Short title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Act of 2019."
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 88,s 1, eff. 4/4/2019.
Acts 1994, ch. 738, § 2.