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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 32 - HEALTH CARE CONSUMER RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1998 (§§ 63-32-101 — 63-32-119) › Section 63-32-117 - Provision of information prior to licensure

(a)
Each licensed provider, as defined in §
63-32-102
, must provide the information required by this chapter to be compiled into provider profiles by the department of health.
(b)
Each provider, as defined in §
63-32-102
, seeking licensure must provide the information required by this chapter before licensure will be granted.
(c)
Before the issuance of the licensure renewal notice, the department shall send a notice to each licensed provider at the provider's last known address of record with the department regarding the requirements for information to be submitted by such provider pursuant to this chapter.
(d)
Each provider who has submitted information pursuant to this chapter must update that information in writing or online by notifying the department within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of an event or the attainment of a status that is required to be reported. With respect to updated information required to be submitted pursuant to §
63-32-105
, the department shall accept information updating a profile as it relates only to a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 6 or 9 of this title if the information is received within thirty (30) days of final payment in writing or online from either the provider or the provider's health care liability carrier and the carrier attests, in writing to the department, that it is the provider's health care liability carrier that has made the payment and that the carrier has confirmed in writing or online to the provider that the information has been reported to the department for purposes of updating the provider's profile.
(e)
Failure by a provider to comply with these requirements to submit information and to update information constitutes a ground for disciplinary action under the respective practice act for that profession. For such failure to comply, the department or board may:
(1)
Refuse to issue a license to any provider applying for initial licensure who fails to submit or update the required information;
(2)
Refuse to renew a license to any provider who fails to submit or update the required information; and/or
(3)
Process any licensed provider before the board who fails to submit and/or update the required information for formal disciplinary action, and may assess a penalty against the provider of up to fifty dollars ($50.00) for each day that the provider is not in compliance with this subsection (e).
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 898, s 3, eff. 1/1/2015.
Acts 1998, ch. 1073, §17; 2009 , ch. 48, §1; 2012 , ch. 798, § 55.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 32 - HEALTH CARE CONSUMER RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1998 (§§ 63-32-101 — 63-32-119) › Section 63-32-118 - Violations

Failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter by a person or entity required to submit or report information as required by this chapter constitutes a violation of the relevant practice or licensing statute and subjects the violator to appropriate enforcement or disciplinary action.
Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 18.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 63 - PROFESSIONS OF THE HEALING ARTS (§§ 63-1-NEW — 63-32-119) › Chapter 32 - HEALTH CARE CONSUMER RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1998 (§§ 63-32-101 — 63-32-119) › Section 63-32-119 - Rules and regulations

The commissioner of health is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 1998, ch. 1073, § 19.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 1 - BEECH RIVER WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-105) › Section 64-1-103 - Cooperation with Tennessee Valley authority and other agencies

(a)
The authority is further authorized to:
(1)
Cooperate with the Tennessee Valley authority in a study of engineering works as part of plans for comprehensive development of the Beech River watershed and in a study of the economic effects of such works in terms of agricultural production, industrial locations, trade, land values and county and state tax revenues;
(2)
Ascertain the availability of, and obtain to the extent possible, commitments from local interests for financial contributions toward the cost of constructing, operating and maintaining such works;
(3)
Negotiate with the Tennessee Valley authority regarding assistance by that agency in planning and financing the works;
(4)
Report to the governor on plans that may be developed for constructing, operating and maintaining the projects, including recommendations for further legislation to put such plans into effect; and
(5)
Cooperate with other groups authorized to investigate state participation in federal water projects.
(b)
All agencies of the state are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to extend their cooperation and assistance to the authority in the formulation and implementation of its program of development.
Acts 1961, ch. 315, § 3; 1963, ch. 343, § 3; T.C.A., §
66-1-103
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 1 - BEECH RIVER WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-105) › Section 64-1-104 - Local contributions to authority - Tax levy

(a)
Decatur County, Henderson County and any city or town in either county are hereby authorized and empowered to contribute to the work of the Beech River watershed development authority any amount or amounts as recommended by the authority that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, shall approve to be paid from the general fund of the respective county or city.
(b)
The county legislative bodies and governing bodies of such cities or towns shall be empowered to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for such purposes, which are hereby declared to be for municipal and county public purposes.
Acts 1961, ch. 315, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., §
66-1-104
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 1 - BEECH RIVER WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-105) › Section 64-1-105 - Creation of position of board member emeritus

(a)
The board of directors of the authority is authorized, by majority vote, to create the position of board member emeritus for the authority.
(b)
The position, if created, is intended to honor, and to provide to the authority the benefit of, the knowledge and experience of a qualified individual who has chosen to devote many years to public service and particularly to the Beech River watershed area.
(c)
The position of board member emeritus shall be nonvoting and in an advisory capacity but shall otherwise be considered a member of the board for purposes of notice of meetings, board discussion and planning. The member emeritus shall be reimbursed for actual travel expenses as provided in §
64-1-101(d)
.
(d)
If the authority creates the position of board member emeritus, it shall then appoint, by majority vote, an emeritus member. The qualifications for appointment to this position are:
(1)
At least twenty-five (25) years of service, whether consecutive or not, as a member of the board of directors of the authority;
(2)
At least fifteen (15) years of service as the chairman of the authority;
(3)
At least ten (10) years of service in the Tennessee general assembly; and
(4)
At least four (4) years of service as speaker of either house of the Tennessee general assembly.
Acts 2011 , ch. 195, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 2 - CHICKASAW BASIN AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-201 — 64-1-213) › Section 64-1-201 - Authority creation - Purpose - Limitations

(a)
There is hereby created the Chickasaw basin authority, as a public body corporate, politic and perpetual, which is referred to as the "authority" in this part.
(b)
The authority is created to implement the project as presently planned and as may be modeled by future studies.
(c)
The authority shall not exercise any broad governmental controls or police powers to regulate land use planning, zoning, subdivision regulations, building codes and similar powers to regulate land use.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 1; T.C.A., §
66-1-201
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 2 - CHICKASAW BASIN AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-201 — 64-1-213) › Section 64-1-202 - Legislative intent

It is the intent of the general assembly that the various counties and cities of the state that are members of the Chickasaw basin authority and within the designated area have the most effective and efficient means of organizing themselves on a regional basis for the purpose of general and comprehensive water resources planning and development activities to provide coordinated, efficient and orderly development of the surface water management plans and projects within the area as established by the Chickasaw basin authority programs and all approved amendments thereto. Such development includes all recreational and conservation developments adjacent to any water management project. It is the intent that local governments through the authority be guided and assisted in making maximum use of coordinated federal, state and local programs designed to stimulate the development of all water and land resources within the drainage area of the Wolf and Loosahatchie Rivers and Nonconnah and Horn Lake Creeks. It is the further intent of this part that in order to ensure the success of such regional planning and development the state may provide financial assistance to the authority for such purposes as are approved by the general assembly. The Chickasaw basin authority and the counties and municipalities within the designated area are authorized to request, develop, maintain and make available to the residents of such counties and municipalities the recreational and conservation areas adjacent to any approved project within the area of the Chickasaw basin authority. The authority shall have jurisdiction over such programs related to the rivers and streams and their respective drainage areas that flow within Shelby County. In addition, the authority shall have jurisdiction over such programs related to the Wolf River and its respective drainage area without regard to county or municipal boundaries.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 2; T.C.A., §
66-1-202
; Acts 2008, ch. 685, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 2 - CHICKASAW BASIN AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-201 — 64-1-213) › Section 64-1-206 - Annual reports

The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties, cities and towns in the area and to the state. Such reports shall include, but not be limited to, statements of financial receipts and expenditures, a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year and for five (5) subsequent years.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 6; T.C.A., §
66-1-206
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 2 - CHICKASAW BASIN AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-201 — 64-1-213) › Section 64-1-207 - Pre-existing and independent projects

Nothing in this part shall be construed as interfering with existing contracts or works of improvements currently under way by state and local governments or with works of improvements that are undertaken independently from the authority and the state, if such works are not in conflict with basin-wide plans for control of water, recreation and conservation.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 7; T.C.A., §
66-1-207
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 2 - CHICKASAW BASIN AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-201 — 64-1-213) › Section 64-1-208 - Local improvements

Any one (1) county, individually, or in combination with one (1) or more counties, may undertake works of improvements as provided for in this part with the authority and the state, if such works are not in conflict with the basin-wide plans for control of water. A majority of the members of the board of directors representing such county wanting to act individually, together with the member at large, as provided for in §
64-1-203(a)(2)(A)(iii)
, are sufficient to make all decisions and take action for the board with regard to works of improvements for such county.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 8; T.C.A., §
66-1-208
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 2 - CHICKASAW BASIN AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-201 — 64-1-213) › Section 64-1-209 - Local control and operation of improvements

Upon the final acceptance from the contractor of any specific project on the Chickasaw basin plan, the governing body or bodies of the county or counties wherein the project is physically located may at their option require the authority to relinquish the control and operation of the project to the county; provided, that such county shall thereafter be fully responsible for the cost of maintenance and operation of such project and shall receive all revenues therefrom, except such revenues as might be pledged to the payment of obligations theretofore incurred by the authority.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 9; T.C.A., § 66-1-209.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 2 - CHICKASAW BASIN AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-201 — 64-1-213) › Section 64-1-210 - Cooperation with county soil and water conservation districts and conservation boards

The authority shall develop its programs and plans for implementation in close cooperation with the existing county soil and water conservation districts as established under title 43, chapter 14, part 2 and county conservation boards as established by §§
11-21-101
- 11-21-109, so that such districts and boards are joint sponsors of individual projects or works of improvements as related to small watersheds in individual counties.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 203, s 17, eff. 4/22/2021.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 10; T.C.A., § 66-1-210.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 2 - CHICKASAW BASIN AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-201 — 64-1-213) › Section 64-1-211 - Cooperation from state agencies

All agencies of the state are hereby authorized and directed to extend their cooperation and to lend assistance to the authority in the formulation and implementation of a development program.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 12; T.C.A., § 66-1-212.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 2 - CHICKASAW BASIN AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-201 — 64-1-213) › Section 64-1-212 - County participation - Withdrawal

(a)
This part applies to counties within the drainage area of the Chickasaw basin authority, as designated in §
64-1-202
, for the purpose of implementing the programs established in this part. Prior to participating in the programs, a county legislative body must first express its desire to participate by resolution, which must then be approved by the Chickasaw basin authority's board of commissioners.
(b)
Any county to which this part applies that has elected or elects to participate in the programs authorized by this part may withdraw from participation in the programs by resolution to that effect adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body of such county. However, such withdrawal shall not relieve such county of any of its then existing obligation on account of bonds or other evidence of indebtedness incurred by such county on account of its participation in the programs of the authority, and such obligation shall continue until discharged by the county.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 165, s 1, eff. 4/20/2021.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 11; 1976, ch. 847, §§ 2, 5; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-211.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 2 - CHICKASAW BASIN AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-201 — 64-1-213) › Section 64-1-213 - Relation to existing laws - Liberal construction

(a)
This part shall be considered supplemental and additional to any and all other laws and confers sufficient authority in and of itself for the purposes set forth in this part.
(b)
This part shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose of facilitating the development of the resources of the Chickasaw basin.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 13; T.C.A., § 66-1-213.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 5 - SEQUATCHIE VALLEY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-501 — 64-1-511) › Section 64-1-501 - Creation - Purpose

(a)
There is created the Sequatchie Valley educational development agency, being a public body corporate and politic and referred to as the "agency" in this part.
(b)
The agency is created for the purpose of developing the field of education for the region covered by Bledsoe, Marion, Rhea, Grundy, and Sequatchie counties, referred to as the "region" in this part.
(c)
The scope of the agency's interests, work, and activities includes programs in the field of education.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 3, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 1; T.C.A., § 66-1-501; Acts 1985, ch. 136, § 1; 1992, ch. 717, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 5 - SEQUATCHIE VALLEY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-501 — 64-1-511) › Section 64-1-503 - General powers and duties

The agency has the following general powers, functions, and duties:
(1)
Perpetual succession in the corporate name;
(2)
Sue and be sued in the corporate name;
(3)
Adopt, use, and alter a corporate seal, which is judicially noticed;
(4)
Enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with federal, state, and local governments, and other agencies, with private individuals, corporations, associations, and other organizations as the board deems necessary in carrying out the purposes of this part;
(5)
Adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws;
(6)
Appoint managers, officers, employees, attorneys, and agents as the board deems necessary for the transaction of business, fix the appointees' compensation, and, if the board determines necessary, require bonds from the appointees;
(7)
(A)
Receive and expend funds from any source for staffing and other administrative expenses, research, planning, coordination, and other activities deemed necessary to promote the efficient educational development of the region; and
(B)
Receive grants from private foundations and other sources for the purposes of research and for demonstration projects oriented to human, physical, and natural resources utilization;
(8)
Coordinate its activities with federal agencies having responsibility for developing natural, human, and physical resources of the region and cooperate with the agencies in developing such resources;
(9)
Cooperate with local and regional financial institutions in assembling financial resources for educational development; and
(10)
Acquire by purchase, lease, or gift real and personal property, or any interest therein, that the board deems necessary in carrying out the purposes of this part.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 5, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 3; T.C.A., § 66-1-503; Acts 2006, ch. 863, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 5 - SEQUATCHIE VALLEY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-501 — 64-1-511) › Section 64-1-504 - [Repealed] Reserved

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 6, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 542, § 15; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-504.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 5 - SEQUATCHIE VALLEY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-501 — 64-1-511) › Section 64-1-505 - [Repealed] Reserved

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 7, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 5; T.C.A., § 66-1-505.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 5 - SEQUATCHIE VALLEY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-501 — 64-1-511) › Section 64-1-506 - Construction and operation of regional facilities

(a)
Without derogating from any of its powers, duties, functions and responsibilities as set forth in the other provisions of this part, the agency is specifically authorized to:
(1)
Make plans for the construction, operation, and maintenance of regional educational facilities in one (1) or more of the five (5) counties constituting the region; and
(2)
Take all such actions as are necessary or convenient in the judgment of the board in effectuating such plans, including, but without limitation, by reason of this enumeration:
(A)
The acquisition of sites for the facilities;
(B)
Sale or transfer of such sites, if acquired in the agency's name, to the agency or institution that will own and operate the facility;
(C)
Arranging for the financing of the facility's construction, operation and maintenance;
(D)
Applying for such federal assistance as may be available and obligating the agency as required to obtain such assistance; and
(E)
Making contracts and agreements with federal, state and local educational agencies and institutions in carrying out this section.
(b)
The agency may, at the request of the counties, act as a vehicle for contracts or agreements among counties for carrying out regional projects.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 8, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 6; T.C.A., § 66-1-506; Acts 1985, ch. 136, § 3; 1992, ch. 717, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 5 - SEQUATCHIE VALLEY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-501 — 64-1-511) › Section 64-1-507 - Issuance of bonds - Securing of bonds

(a)
The agency is authorized and empowered to issue its bonds from time to time in an amount not to exceed a total of two million dollars ($2,000,000) outstanding at any time for the purpose of paying in whole or in part the cost of acquiring lands or interests in land and of constructing facilities and improvements on the land as authorized in this part.
(b)
The agency is authorized to secure such bonds by a pledge of all or any of the revenues that may come to the agency from any source, by a mortgage or deed of trust of the agency's land or any part thereof, including improvements thereon, or by a combination of the two (2).
(c)
The agency is also authorized to enter into such contracts and to make such covenants in the issuance of its bonds as may be necessary to assure the marketability of the bonds.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 7; T.C.A., § 66-1-507.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 5 - SEQUATCHIE VALLEY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-501 — 64-1-511) › Section 64-1-508 - Authority to contribute money and issue bonds

The various counties, towns and incorporated municipalities in the region are hereby authorized and empowered to:
(1)
Contribute to the work of the agency any amount or amounts of money that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, approve to be paid from the general fund of the respective county or city. County legislative bodies and governing bodies of the cities or towns are empowered to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for purposes that are hereby declared to be for municipal and county public purposes; and
(2)
Issue their bonds as provided in title 9, chapter 21 to obtain funds for the financing of projects undertaken by the agency or to secure advances made by federal agencies for the construction of projects in the region pursuant to agreements with the agency.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 9, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 8; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-508; Acts 1989, ch. 403, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 5 - SEQUATCHIE VALLEY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-501 — 64-1-511) › Section 64-1-509 - Annual reports

The board of directors of the agency shall report annually to the governor, and to the governing bodies of the various counties, towns and incorporated municipalities of the region. The reports shall include a statement of financial receipts and expenditures and a summary of all activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 9; T.C.A., § 66-1-509.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 5 - SEQUATCHIE VALLEY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-501 — 64-1-511) › Section 64-1-510 - Cooperation from state agencies

All agencies of the state are hereby authorized and directed to extend their cooperation and lend assistance to the agency in the formulation and implementation of its planning and development program.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 10; T.C.A., § 66-1-510.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 5 - SEQUATCHIE VALLEY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-501 — 64-1-511) › Section 64-1-511 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 10, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 11; T.C.A., § 66-1-511.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 6 - TENNESSEE DUCK RIVER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-NEW — 64-1-609) › Section 64-1-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered]

As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1)
"Technical advisory committee" or "DRATAC" means the Tennessee Duck River development agency technical advisory committee, created by § 64-1-608;
(2)
"Upper Duck River watershed" means Normandy Reservoir and the Duck River in Bedford, Coffee, Hickman, Marshall, and Maury counties and the Duck River's tributaries in Bedford, Coffee, Marshall, and Maury counties; and
(3)
"Water system" means a county, municipality, public water utility, or other governmental entity that:
(A)
Withdraws water from the upper Duck River watershed; and
(B)
Requires an aquatic resource alterations permit (ARAP).
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 927,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 6 - TENNESSEE DUCK RIVER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-NEW — 64-1-609) › Section 64-1-601 - Creation - Purpose - Additional sponsoring and participating governmental entities

(a)
There is hereby created and established the Tennessee Duck River development agency, being a public body corporate and politic. For the purpose of this part it is referred to as the "agency" in this part.
(b)
The agency is created for the purpose of developing and effectuating plans and programs for comprehensive development, including the control and development of the water resources of those portions of the Upper Duck River watershed lying in Coffee, Bedford, Hickman, Marshall and Maury counties, and integrating plans, programs and development activities with the overall economic development of the area described.
(c)
[deleted by 2024 amendment]n.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 927,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 1; T.C.A., § 66-1-601; Acts 1987, ch. 209, § 1; 1993, ch. 122, § 1; 1996, ch. 626, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 6 - TENNESSEE DUCK RIVER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-NEW — 64-1-609) › Section 64-1-605 - Authority to contribute money and issue bonds

(a)
The board of directors shall set a per thousand-gallon membership fee to charge water systems for finished water pumped to a water system from the upper Duck River watershed.
(b)
The board of directors shall set the membership fee at a rate sufficient to fund only:
(1)
The agency's operating costs; and
(2)
The cost of regional water supply programs and projects approved by the technical advisory committee pursuant to § 64-1-608(d) and the board of directors.
(c)
The board of directors shall review the membership fee at least once every five (5) years and when appropriate revise the fee to ensure sufficient funding for increased or new operating, program, or project costs.
(d)
A water system shall pay to the agency the membership fee based on the finished water pumped to a water system coming from a water treatment plant that withdraws water from the upper Duck River watershed; provided, that the fee must not apply to water re-use from a wastewater treatment plant or recycled water from a water treatment plant.
(e)
The board of directors shall designate the method of payment and payment schedule for the membership fee. The proceeds of membership fee payments must be deposited into the trust fund maintained pursuant to § 64-1-604(9)(2).
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 927,s 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-605; Acts 1987, ch. 209, § 3; 1989, ch. 403, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 6 - TENNESSEE DUCK RIVER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-NEW — 64-1-609) › Section 64-1-606 - Annual reports

The board of directors of the agency shall report annually to the governor and shall likewise report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties, towns and incorporated municipalities of the area. Such reports shall include a statement of financial receipts and expenditures and a summary of all activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year.
Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 6; T.C.A., § 66-1-606.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 6 - TENNESSEE DUCK RIVER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-NEW — 64-1-609) › Section 64-1-607 - Cooperation from state agencies

All agencies of the state are hereby authorized and directed to extend their cooperation and lend assistance to the agency in the formulation and implementation of a development program.
Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 7; T.C.A., § 66-1-607.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 6 - TENNESSEE DUCK RIVER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-NEW — 64-1-609) › Section 64-1-608 - Advisory board

(a)
There is established the Tennessee Duck River agency technical advisory committee. Members of the committee serve as members of the board of directors and as the technical advisory committee to the board.
(b)
The technical advisory committee is composed of one (1) member from each water system, to be appointed by the governing body of the water system.
(c)
For purposes of voting, the vote of each technical advisory committee member must be weighted based on the following formula:
Amount of finished water pumped to system pursuant to Section 4(d) by the water system from the Upper Duck River watershed in the previous fiscal year
Member's Eligible DRATAC Votes= 100 x
Total amount of finished water pumped to system pursuant to Section 4(d) by all water systems from the Upper Duck River watershed in the previous fiscal year
(d)
Before an agency regional water supply program or project is approved, the program or project must receive sixty percent (60%) of the technical advisory committee's votes.
(e)
A member of the technical advisory committee serves at the pleasure of the water system that appointed the member.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 927,s 5, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 8; T.C.A., § 66-1-608.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 7 - TELLICO RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-701 — 64-1-711) › Section 64-1-701 - Creation - Purposes - Declaration of public function

(a)
There is hereby created and established the Tellico Reservoir development agency, being a public body corporate and politic, referred to as the "agency" in this part.
(b)
The agency is created for the purpose of developing and effectuating plans and programs for the comprehensive development of, acquiring, operating, managing, selling, leasing and the development of all or a portion of the lands lying within the Tennessee Valley authority Tellico Reservoir project area, as shown on the official tract maps of the Tennessee Valley authority, and such contiguous lands as may be acquired by or transferred to the agency within the watershed of the Little Tennessee River, including portions of Monroe, Loudon and Blount counties, referred to as "development lands" in this part, all in accordance with the public purposes for which the Tellico Reservoir project was established and developed.
(c)
The development, management and operation of lands and facilities within the development lands set forth in subsection (b) by the agency are declared to be essentially public and governmental functions. The powers and authorities granted in connection therewith are declared to be public and corporate purposes and matters of public necessity.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 7 - TELLICO RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-701 — 64-1-711) › Section 64-1-702 - Board of directors - Officers - Meetings - Expenses

(a)
The organization of the agency shall be as follows:
(1)
The agency shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of nine (9) members;
(2)
The county mayors of Monroe, Loudon and Blount counties shall be members of the board of directors;
(3)
The county mayor of each of the counties named in subdivision (a)(2) shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the county commission, persons to fill two (2) directorships from each county. In the selection of nominees for the board of directors, due consideration shall be given to persons active in municipal, industrial, agricultural, community, commercial and citizen organizations. The initial directors appointed to the board pursuant to the procedure set out in this subdivision (a)(3) shall serve terms as follows: Two (2) for terms of two (2) years; two (2) for terms of four (4) years; and two (2) for terms of six (6) years. The selection of directors to fill these terms of office shall be by random selection. The term of a director shall continue in any event until a successor is appointed. Successors shall be appointed in the manner set forth for the initial board of directors and shall serve for terms of six (6) years. In the event of a vacancy on the board, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired term in the same manner as set forth for the initial directors.
(b)
Upon completion of its membership, the appointees shall meet and organize, elect a chair, vice chair and secretary-treasurer, and set a time and place for regular meetings of the board of directors, which shall occur no less frequently than once during every three (3) months.
(c)
The board of directors may provide that directors be compensated for attendance at regular meetings of the board of directors and at meetings of duly designated committees of the board in an amount to be specified by the board. The amount set by the board must not exceed three hundred dollars ($300) for regular meetings of the board of directors and two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) for meetings of committees of the board of directors. Directors shall serve without further or additional compensation except reimbursement for actual travel expenses and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties, such expenses to be reimbursed from such funds as may be available to the agency. 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 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 233,s 2, eff. 4/25/2023.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 3; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 7 - TELLICO RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-701 — 64-1-711) › Section 64-1-705 - Comprehensive development plan

(a)
The agency shall investigate the resources of the Little Tennessee River watershed, and especially the Tellico Reservoir project area and the East Tennessee region and, based upon the foregoing study, shall develop a comprehensive development plan for the economic growth and residential, recreational, commercial and industrial development of the development lands.
(b)
In making such investigations necessary to the development of the comprehensive development plan and in formulating the comprehensive development plan, the agency shall seek the assistance of the Tennessee Valley authority and other federal, state and local agencies and of private citizens and citizen organizations interested in the conservation and development of the resources of the area.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 7 - TELLICO RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-701 — 64-1-711) › Section 64-1-706 - Powers and duties with respect to development

(a)
The agency may enter into contracts with municipalities, other public agencies or political subdivisions of any kind, corporations, public or private, or with others for the construction of facilities, utilities or for the provision of services within or in conjunction with development within the development lands that the agency determines are required for the development of the development lands or for the operation or management of such facilities.
(b)
The agency may develop, or provide for the development of, the development lands for recreational, residential, commercial and industrial purposes or for any other purpose consistent with this part and may provide for the development, management or operation of the development lands or facilities within such lands for these purposes, directly or by contractors, licensees, concessionaires, lessees or vendees.
(c)
The agency may sell or lease any development lands or interests for uses consistent with the agency's development plan, for such consideration and on such terms as the agency deems appropriate and necessary to effectuate the comprehensive development plan and subject to such restrictions as the agency deems necessary for the protection of the economic and environmental values within the Tellico Reservoir project area, including requirements related to:
(1)
The character or design of improvements and activities that may be undertaken on the development lands;
(2)
The time within which such improvements or activities shall be undertaken; and
(3)
The areas or places within such lands where such activities shall be undertaken.
(d)
The agency may acquire, construct or operate such facilities or other works of improvement or may undertake such site development activities as are necessary or convenient to effectuate its plans for the comprehensive development of the development lands and Tellico Reservoir project area.
(e)
The agency may enter into contracts with any city, county, municipal or other supplier of utilities for the abandonment, relocation, reconstruction, maintenance or other adjustment of roads, highways, bridges, utility lines or other facilities in, on, over or across the development lands or such areas adjacent thereto as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part.
(f)
The agency may acquire, construct, operate and maintain such public roads in, on, over or across the development lands or such areas adjacent thereto as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 7 - TELLICO RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-701 — 64-1-711) › Section 64-1-707 - Powers of represented counties

The counties represented on the board of directors are hereby authorized and empowered to:
(1)
Contribute to the public works of the agency any amount or amounts of money that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, shall approve to be paid from the general fund of the respective county. The county legislative bodies are empowered to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for such purposes, which are hereby declared to be for county public purposes; and
(2)
Issue their bonds as provided in former §§
5-11-101
- 5-11-125 [repealed] to obtain funds for the financing of public works by the agency or to secure advances made to the agency for the construction of public works pursuant to cooperative agreements with the agency.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 8.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 7 - TELLICO RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-701 — 64-1-711) › Section 64-1-708 - Annual report

The board of directors of the agency shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties represented on the board of directors. Such reports shall include the statement of financial receipts and expenditures and a summary of all activities and accomplishments for the period and the proposed plans of the agency for the future development of the Tellico Reservoir project area and the development lands.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 9.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 7 - TELLICO RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-701 — 64-1-711) › Section 64-1-709 - Cooperation with Tennessee Valley authority and other agencies

(a)
All agencies of the state are hereby authorized and directed to extend their cooperation and lend assistance to the agency in the formulation and implementation of the agency's comprehensive development plan.
(b)
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, upon enactment of this section, the comprehensive development plan, as adopted, approved and amended by the agency, shall control the development within the development lands acquired by the agency. Any municipal planning regulation adopted pursuant to title 13, chapter 4, any county zoning regulation adopted pursuant to title 13, chapter 7, any municipal zoning regulation adopted pursuant to title 13, chapter 7, that shall be adopted with respect to or shall apply to any portion of such development lands shall be superseded by the comprehensive development plan adopted, approved and amended by the agency, and, to the extent that same is inconsistent with the agency's comprehensive development plan, shall be of no force or effect as regards any such lands acquired by the agency.
(c)
The agency is further authorized and directed to contract and cooperate with the Tennessee Valley authority regarding the general development and management of lands within the Tellico Reservoir project area and to negotiate with the Tennessee Valley authority regarding cooperation by that agency in planning and financing the development of the Tellico Reservoir area.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 10.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 7 - TELLICO RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (§§ 64-1-701 — 64-1-711) › Section 64-1-710 - Severability - Construction

(a)
If any part, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this part is held or declared to be unconstitutional or void, it shall not affect the remaining part or parts of this part. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent to have passed the remainder of the part, notwithstanding any part held to be invalid.
(b)
This part shall be deemed to be remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 11.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 1 - RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-1-1219) › Part 8 - CARROLL COUNTY WATERSHED AUTHORITY (§§ 64-1-801 — 64-1-810) › Section 64-1-801 - Creation - Purpose

(a)
There is hereby created the Carroll County watershed authority to exercise the powers granted in this part in and with respect to all of Carroll County.
(b)
The Carroll County watershed authority, cited as the "authority" in this part, shall be a body politic and corporate.
Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 1; 2000, ch. 958, § 1.