2021 Tennessee Code
Title 4 - State Government

§ 4-26-107. Guidelines and Reports to the Government Operations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives - The office of business enterprise shall provide guidelines to address...

Chapter 27 - Employee Suggestion Award and Incentive Plans

§ 4-27-102. Board — Establishment — Composition - There is hereby established an employee suggestion award board, which...

§ 4-27-103. Duties of Board - It is the duty of the board to:

§ 4-27-104. Ineligible Employees - In establishing criteria for making awards, the board may exclude...

Chapter 28 - Tennessee Small Business Investment Company Credit Act

§ 4-28-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-28-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter: It is not a franchise...

§ 4-28-107. Restrictions on Insurance Companies and Their Affiliates - An insurance company or affiliate of an insurance company shall...

§ 4-28-115. Liquidation of Remaining State Ownership Interests — Method — Approval by Treasurer - Beginning on December 31, 2021, the department shall liquidate any...

Chapter 29 - Tennessee Governmental Entity Review Law

Part 1 - Entity Review

§ 4-29-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-29-105. Evaluation Committee Objectives - The evaluation committee shall have as its objectives:

§ 4-29-106. Criteria for Review - In conducting the review of governmental entities, the evaluation committee...

§ 4-29-107. Vote to Terminate Entity — Recommended Legislation - If the evaluation committee by a majority vote determines that...

§ 4-29-108. Vote to Continue Entity — Recommended Amendments - If the evaluation committee by a majority vote determines that...

§ 4-29-109. Periodic Review or Automatic Termination of Entities - Each governmental entity that is continued, restructured or reestablished under...

§ 4-29-112. Winding Up Affairs of Terminated Entity - Upon the termination of any governmental entity under this chapter,...

§ 4-29-114. Recommended Amendatory Legislation — Form - Any legislation that the evaluation committee causes to be introduced...

§ 4-29-115. Extension of Entity's Life Pending Action - If any governmental entity is scheduled to be terminated before...

§ 4-29-116. Change or Termination of Entity Before Review Date - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the...

§ 4-29-117. Study and Recommendations by Other Committees - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit an...

Part 2 - Termination of Entities

§ 4-29-244. Governmental Entities Terminated on June 30, 2023. [See Contingent Amendment to Subdivision (A)(24) and Compiler's notes.] - [Current version. See second version for contingent amendment and Compiler's...

Chapter 30 - Local Government Electronic Technology Act of 2009

§ 4-30-101. Purpose — Short Title - In order to encourage local governments in Tennessee to utilize...

§ 4-30-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, “local government” means any county,...

Chapter 31 - Tennessee Local Development Authority Act

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 4-31-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-31-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-31-104. Powers - Except as otherwise limited by this chapter, the authority has...

§ 4-31-111. Bonds and Notes — Holders' Rights Preserved - The state does hereby covenant and agree with the holders...

§ 4-31-112. Bonds and Notes — Negotiable Instruments - Whether or not the bonds or notes issued under this...

§ 4-31-113. Bonds and Notes — Tax Exemption - The state covenants with the purchasers and all subsequent holders...

§ 4-31-116. Expenses - Expenses incurred by the authority in carrying out each of...

§ 4-31-120. Bonds and Notes — Maintenance of Tax-Exempt Status - For the purpose of ensuring that the bonds or notes...

Part 2 - Tennessee Agricultural Development Act

§ 4-31-201. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

Part 3 - Industrial Development Loan Program of 1981

§ 4-31-301. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-31-302. Program Established - There is hereby established the industrial development loan program, with...

§ 4-31-303. Participation in Program - Participation in the program shall be limited to:

§ 4-31-305. Loans — Maximum Amount - In order to ensure that as many communities as possible...

§ 4-31-306. Rules for Administration - The state funding board, in consultation with the Tennessee local...

§ 4-31-308. Loans — Approval — Fund Allocation - The state funding board, in consultation with the authority, is...

Part 4 - Tennessee Local Development Authority Capital Projects Loan Act of 1990

§ 4-31-401. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-31-403. “Construction” Defined - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires,...

§ 4-31-407. Further Agreements and Guarantees - The authority has the right to enter into such further...

§ 4-31-409. Allocation of Funds — Criteria - In allocating loan funds to local government units, the authority...

§ 4-31-410. Tax Levy to Meet Payments - In the event the funds pledged shall be insufficient to...

§ 4-31-412. Enforcing of Agreement by Court Action - The authority has the right, in addition to all other...

§ 4-31-413. Debt Limit Not Applicable - Local government units may enter into loan agreements under this...

§ 4-31-414. Actions of Governing Body by Resolution - All action required or authorized to be taken under this...

Part 5 - Tennessee Local Development Authority Rural Fire Protection Equipment Act of 1986

§ 4-31-501. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-31-502. Intent - It is in the interest and welfare of the people...

§ 4-31-503. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-31-507. Further Agreements and Guarantees - The authority has the right to enter into such further...

§ 4-31-508. Approval of Agreements — Payments Subject to Audit - All loan agreements entered into pursuant to this part shall...

§ 4-31-509. Allocation of Funds — Criteria - In allocating loan funds to counties, the authority shall give...

§ 4-31-510. Tax Levy to Meet Payments - In the event the funds pledged shall be insufficient to...

§ 4-31-513. Enforcing of Agreement by Court Action - The authority has the right, in addition to all other...

§ 4-31-514. Debt Limit Not Applicable - Any county may enter into loan agreements under this part...

§ 4-31-515. Actions of Governing Body by Resolution - All action required or authorized to be taken under this...

Part 6 - Tlda Airport Loan Act of 1988

§ 4-31-601. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-31-603. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-31-608. Further Agreements and Guarantees With Authority - The authority has the right to enter into such further...

§ 4-31-609. Approval of Agreements — Audits - All loan agreements entered into pursuant to this part shall...

§ 4-31-612. Enforcement of Agreements - The authority has the right, in addition to all other...

§ 4-31-613. Debt Limit Not Applicable - Any airport authority or municipal airport may enter into loan...

§ 4-31-614. Actions of Governing Body - All action required or authorized to be taken under this...

Part 7 - Tennessee Local Development Authority Mental Health and Mental Retardation Facilities Act of 1990

§ 4-31-701. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-31-703. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-31-709. Enforcement - The authority has the right, in addition to all other...

Part 8 - Tennessee Insurance Guaranty Association Bond Act of 1995

§ 4-31-801. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and cited as the “Tennessee...

§ 4-31-802. Legislative Findings and Declarations - The general assembly finds and declares that if a natural...

§ 4-31-803. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-31-804. Issuance of Bonds — Limitations on Bond Amounts — Source of Funds - The authority may issue bonds in an amount not to...

§ 4-31-805. Review by Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance - Prior to the issuance of bonds to pay covered claims...

§ 4-31-806. Negotiable Bonds and Notes - For the purpose of providing moneys to fund loans authorized...

§ 4-31-809. Approval of Agreements — Audits - All loan agreements entered into pursuant to this part shall...

§ 4-31-812. Powers of the Authority - The authority has the right, in addition to all other...

Part 9 - Tennessee Local Development Authority Leaking Underground Storage Funding Act of 1997

§ 4-31-901. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

Part 10 - Tennessee Lottery Funds for Education Projects Loan Act of 2003

§ 4-31-1001. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-31-1003. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-31-1008. Rights of the Authority - The authority has the right, in addition to all other...

§ 4-31-1009. Limits on Indebtedness - Local government units may enter into loan agreements under this...

§ 4-31-1010. Resolutions - All action required or authorized to be taken under this...

Part 11 - Enhancement Program for Debt Financing of Capital Projects

§ 4-31-1102. Program Provisions - Any program established by the authority pursuant to this part...

Part 12 - Tennessee Transportation State Infrastructure Fund Act

§ 4-31-1201. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-31-1202. Part Definitions - As used in this part:

§ 4-31-1209. Policies and Procedures - The authority, in consultation with the department of transportation, is...

Chapter 32 - Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

§ 4-32-101. Creation - There is established a “governor's office of faith-based and community...

§ 4-32-102. Purposes - In order to maximize the effectiveness of state government through...

§ 4-32-106. Health Benefits - The nonprofit partner may participate, the same as an eligible...

Chapter 33 - Tennessee Economic Impact Disclosure Law of 1979

§ 4-33-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-33-103. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-33-105. [reserved.] - The following agency actions are exempt from this chapter:

§ 4-33-107. Copies of Economic Impact Statements - In addition to any copies that may be provided to...

Chapter 34 - Native American Indians

Part 2 - Native American Indian Rights

§ 4-34-202. Eligibility for Minority-Based Benefits - Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a Native American...

Chapter 35 - State of Tennessee Audit Committee Act of 2005

§ 4-35-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-35-105. Responsibilities of Audit Committee - The responsibilities of an audit committee created pursuant to this...

§ 4-35-106. Powers and Duties - An audit committee created pursuant to this chapter shall have...

Chapter 37 - Child Care Facilities Loan Guarantee Program

Part 2 - Public/private Partnerships Program -

Chapter 38 - Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act

§ 4-38-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-38-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter:

§ 4-38-103. Duties of Tennessee Office for Refugees - The Tennessee office for refugees shall:

Chapter 39 - Payment of Taxes by State Vendors and Subcontractors

§ 4-39-101. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter:

§ 4-39-102. Major Procurement Contract to Contain Provision for Payment of Sales and Use Taxes by Vendor and Subcontractors - A state governmental entity shall include in any major procurement...

§ 4-39-103. Vendor Contract With Subcontractor to Include Provision for Payment of Sales and Use Taxes by Subcontractor - If any portion of the cost of a vendor's major...

Chapter 41 - Go Build Tennessee Act [Effective Until July 1, 2024]

§ 4-41-101. Short Title. [Effective Until July 1, 2024.] - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-41-102. Chapter Definitions. [Effective Until July 1, 2024.] - As used in this chapter:

§ 4-41-104. Authority to Enter Contractual and Promotional Agreements — Permitted Expenditures. [Effective Until July 1, 2024.] - The corporation may enter into contractual and promotional agreements necessary...

§ 4-41-107. Transfer of Revenue From Account to Corporation. [Effective Until July 1, 2024.] - Beginning in the first full quarter of fiscal year 2015-2016...

§ 4-41-110. Annual Audit. [Effective Until July 1, 2024.] - An independent audit of the program shall be performed annually...

§ 4-41-111. Repealer. [Effective Until July 1, 2024.] - This chapter is hereby repealed on July 1, 2024.

Chapter 42 - Sanctuary Policies Prohibited

§ 4-42-101. Compliance With Federal Immigration Laws - The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that:

§ 4-42-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter:

§ 4-42-103. Enactment of Sanctuary Policy Prohibited - No state governmental entity or official shall adopt or enact...

Chapter 43 - Office of State Geographer

§ 4-43-101. Creation - There is hereby created the office of state geographer.

§ 4-43-102. Appointment — Term of Office - The state geographer shall be appointed by the governor to...

§ 4-43-103. Qualifications - The state geographer shall hold a graduate degree in geography,...

§ 4-43-104. Duties - The state geographer shall be available at all times to...

§ 4-43-105. Service Without Staff, Expenses or Salary - The state geographer shall serve without staff, expenses, or salary.

Chapter 44 - Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act [Effective Until December 31, 2027]

§ 4-44-101. Short Title. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-44-102. Part Definition. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - As used in this chapter, “Commission” means the Tennessee commission...

§ 4-44-103. Establishment. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - The commission is established to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate...

§ 4-44-104. Membership. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - The commission consists of thirteen (13) ex officio voting members...

§ 4-44-105. Terms of Members — Vacancy. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - Members are appointed for the duration of the commission, but...

§ 4-44-106. Meetings. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - Meetings of the commission are held throughout the state at...

§ 4-44-107. Duties of the Commission. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - The commission shall:

§ 4-44-108. Development of Plan and Overall Program for Event. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - In developing the plan and overall program for the event,...

§ 4-44-110. Attachment to Department of Tourist Development — Assistance of Agencies of State Government. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - The commission is administratively attached to the department of tourist...

§ 4-44-111. Gifts and Donations. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - The commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts and...

§ 4-44-113. Property Acquired by the Commission — Disposition. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - Property acquired by the commission that remains after the termination...

§ 4-44-115. Annual Report. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - The commission shall submit an annual report to the governor...

§ 4-44-116. Repealer. [Effective Until December 31, 2027.] - This chapter shall be repealed and the commission shall cease...

Chapter 48 - Tennessee Commission on Holocaust Education

§ 4-48-101. Creation - The Tennessee commission on Holocaust education is created and established...

§ 4-48-102. Membership - The commission shall consist of members including: a senator appointed...

§ 4-48-103. Term of Office - Each public member of the commission shall serve for a...

§ 4-48-104. Expenses - The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but...

§ 4-48-105. Chair - The commission shall have a chair appointed by the governor...

§ 4-48-106. Executive Director - The commission shall appoint an executive director, who shall serve...

§ 4-48-107. Responsibilities and Duties - The commission has the responsibility and duty to:

Chapter 51 - Tennessee Education Lottery Implementation Law

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 4-51-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-51-108. Adoption of Regulations, Policies, and Procedures - ATTENTION: STATE LAW STRICTLY PROHIBITS THE SALE OF LOTTERY TICKETS...

§ 4-51-121. Lottery Retailer — Rental Payments Based on Percentage of Retail Sales - If a lottery retailer's rental payments for the business premises...

§ 4-51-129. Financial Reports, Audits, and Records - To ensure the financial integrity of the lottery, the corporation,...

§ 4-51-132. Preemption - The general assembly, by enacting this chapter and title 39,...

§ 4-51-133. List of Individuals Collecting More Than $3,500 - On a monthly basis, the Tennessee education lottery corporation shall...

§ 4-51-134. Participation in “Amber alert.” - The Tennessee education lottery corporation shall formulate and implement a...

§ 4-51-136. Lottery Ticket Litter Reduction Program - The corporation shall establish a lottery ticket litter reduction program....

§ 4-51-137. Establishment of Mechanism for Lottery Ticket Winner to Make Charitable Contribution - The board, in coordination with the secretary of state, shall...

Part 2 - Debtors Owing Money to the State

§ 4-51-201. Purpose — Construction - The purpose of this part is to establish a policy...

§ 4-51-202. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-51-203. Collection Remedy - The collection remedy authorized by this part is in addition...

§ 4-51-206. Application - This part shall only apply to prizes of six hundred...

Part 3 - Tennessee Sports Gaming Act

§ 4-51-301. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-51-302. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-51-303. Restrictions on and Regulation of Licenses - A person issued a license to offer interactive sports wagering...

§ 4-51-307. Removal of Member - A member of the council may be removed from the...

§ 4-51-310. Financial Practices — Audits of Licensees — Post-Employment Restrictions - The board shall prescribe by rule:

§ 4-51-313. Wagers as Contracts - Notwithstanding § 29-19-101, each wager placed in accordance with this...

§ 4-51-316. Official League Data - A licensee shall exclusively use official league data for purposes...

§ 4-51-320. Persons Prohibited From Obtaining Licenses - The following persons shall not apply for or obtain a...

§ 4-51-321. Transfer of Licenses - The board may adopt rules prescribing the manner in which...

§ 4-51-323. Inspections - Members of the board or designated employees or agents of...

Chapter 52 - Governor's Books From Birth Fund

§ 4-52-101. Establishment - There is established the “Governor's Books from Birth Fund.

§ 4-52-102. Purpose - The fund shall promote and foster the development of a...

§ 4-52-104. Contracts and Agreements - The fund may enter into such contractual and promotional agreements...

§ 4-52-106. Authorization to Work With Local Government, Private Organizations and Citizens - The governor's books from birth fund and the nonprofit partner...

§ 4-52-108. Participation by Nonprofit Partner in Health Insurance Plan - The nonprofit partner may participate, the same as an eligible...

§ 4-52-109. Annual Report - The nonprofit partner shall annually submit to the governor and...

§ 4-52-110. Audit - The nonprofit partner shall be subject to examination and audit...

Chapter 54 - Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act

§ 4-54-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-54-102. Constitutional Authority - The general assembly declares that the authority for this chapter...

§ 4-54-103. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-54-104. Firearms, Firearm Accessories and Ammunition Manufactured in This State Not Subject to Federal Regulation Under Interstate Commerce Clause - A personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition that is...

§ 4-54-105. Application of § 4-54-104 - Section 4-54-104 shall not apply to:

§ 4-54-106. Firearm Must Be Clearly Stamped With Words “Made in Tennessee” - A firearm manufactured or sold in this state under this...

Chapter 55 - Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance

§ 4-55-103. Duties of the Bureau - The bureau of ethics and campaign finance shall:

§ 4-55-104. Disposition of All Fees, Appropriations and Penalties - All fees imposed by the registry of election finance and...

§ 4-55-106. Legislative Intent - It is the intent of the general assembly that:

Chapter 56 - Procurement

§ 4-56-101. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 4-56-105. Powers and Duties of Chief Procurement Officer - The chief procurement officer has the power and duty to:

Chapter 57 - Tennessee State Fair and Exposition Act

§ 4-57-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-57-102. Legislative Intent - It is the intent of the general assembly that the...

§ 4-57-103. Chapter Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter unless the context otherwise...

§ 4-57-105. Authority and Powers of the Commission - The commission is authorized and empowered to:

§ 4-57-106. Use of the Name “Tennessee State Fair” or “Tennessee State Exposition” - The use of the name “Tennessee State Fair” or “Tennessee...

§ 4-57-107. State Audit Included as Part of the Department of Agriculture Audit - The division of state audit shall include as part of...

Chapter 58 - Eligibility Verification for Entitlements Act

§ 4-58-101. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 4-58-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter:

§ 4-58-105. Filing With United States Attorney Complaints Alleging Criminal Violations of 18 u.s.c. § 911 - A state governmental entity or local health department shall file,...

§ 4-58-107. Sending to or Receiving From Naturalization Service Information Regarding Immigration Status of Aliens - Unless otherwise provided by federal law, no state governmental entity...

§ 4-58-108. Interpretation Consistent With Federal and State Law - This chapter shall be interpreted consistently with all federal laws,...

§ 4-58-110. Limitations on Application of Chapter - This chapter shall not apply to:

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2021 Tennessee Code Title 4 - State Government

2021 Tennessee Code
Title 4 - State Government