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Tennessee Statutes, Title 4

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Title 4, State Government

58 chapters · 1,298 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 41,298 Ch 3, Creation, Organization and Powers of…307 Ch 31, Tennessee Local Development Authorit…132 Ch 1, General Provisions104 Ch 5, Uniform Administrative Procedures Act75 Ch 6, Department of Correction — Administr…52 Ch 21, Human Rights52 Ch 49, Tennessee Sports Gaming Act44 Ch 7, Highway Patrol42 Ch 51, Tennessee Education Lottery Implemen…42 Ch 29, Tennessee Governmental Entity Review Law40 Ch 13, Historic Properties31 Ch 11, Historian and Historical Commission29 Ch 4, Administration of State Departments25 Ch 8, State Capitol and Annexes23

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2311 Special committee to study improvement of transportation services
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(a) For purposes of this section, “transportation services” means public transportation services and transportation services for populations needing specialized assistance. (b) (1) There is hereby created a special committee, to be known as “the coordination committee,” to study …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2312 Power of commissioner to enter into contracts for the purpose of stabilizing expenses for purchase of gasoline, diesel, or other fuels. [Expiration of section, see subsection (e).]
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(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioner of transportation may enter into a negotiated contract or contracts with a bank, investment bank or other similar financial institution for the purpose of stabilizing the net expense of the department of transpor…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2313 Aeronautics economic development fund
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(a) There is hereby created a segregated account within the state treasury to be known as the aeronautics economic development fund. (b) The aeronautics economic development fund is composed of:(1) Funds appropriated by the general assembly for the aeronautics economic developmen…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2314 Grants from aeronautics economic development fund

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(a) Grants from the aeronautics economic development fund created by § 4-3-2313 may be made in all counties where the commissioner of transportation determines that such grants will have a direct impact on employment and investment opportunities in the future. (b) Grants from the…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2315 Annual report on the department’s progress on passenger and freight rail and public transportation efforts

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On or before January 1, 2025, and on or before January 1 of each subsequent year, the department shall submit a report on the department's progress on passenger and freight rail and public transportation efforts at the state and federal levels to the transportation committee of t…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2316 Signage and accessibility for family restrooms at rest areas and welcome centers

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(a) As used in this section, “family restroom” means a separate, fully enclosed restroom that:(1) Has an outer door that can be locked by the occupant; and(2) Is equipped to be used by one (1) or more:(A) Persons with disabilities;(B) Elderly persons;(C) Children; or(D) Persons w…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2317 Adult-sized changing tables — signage requirements

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(a) As used in this section, “adult-sized changing table” means a powered, height-adjustable platform in a single occupancy family restroom. (b) If a rest area or welcome center has an adult-sized changing table, then, in the regular course of replacing and modifying existing sig…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2401 Creation — State treasurer as chief officer

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There is created the department of the treasury through which the state treasurer, who shall be the chief officer of the department, shall administer the duties imposed upon the state treasurer by law.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2402 Department and treasurer subject to general laws

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The state treasurer, as the chief officer of the department, and the department shall be subject to all laws applying generally to heads of administrative departments and to administrative departments, not inconsistent with the state treasurer's status as a constitutional officer…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2403 Division of retirement — Retirement systems attached to division

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(a) (1) A division of retirement is hereby created in the department of the treasury.(2) The division shall attend to all duties heretofore performed by the personnel of such retirement systems as shall by law be attached to it, except those discretionary duties performed directl…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2404 State building commission personnel

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There shall be attached to the department of treasury personnel employed by the state building commission for all administrative purposes, except the discharge of the duties and functions directly required of such personnel by the state building commission.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2501 Creation

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There is hereby created the department of veterans services.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2502 Commissioner

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The department of veterans services is under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of veterans services.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2503 Powers and duties

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(a) The department of veterans services and the commissioner of veterans services are vested with all the authority, powers and duties formerly imposed upon the staff division of veterans' affairs and the director of the department of veterans' affairs and as prescribed in title …

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2504 Youth programs — Department's activity restricted

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The department of veterans services is prohibited from developing, coordinating, administering, supervising or in any way assisting in the implementation or operation of the Tennessee Tomorrow Program or any other youth-in-public-service program. No funds that may be appropriated…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2505 Honor Guard grant program — Appropriation of funds — Allocation of funds — Section definitions

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(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…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2701 Creation — General functions

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(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 …

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2702 Commissioner

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(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 …

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2703 Powers and duties of department

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(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 pr…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2704 Construction with federal law, rule or regulation — Compliance requirement for use of federal aid

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(a) 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. (b) All federal aid as defined by § 4-4-116(a…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2705 Transfer to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities

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(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 intel…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2706 Continuing effect of contracts and leases

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(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…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2707 Authority of the department

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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…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2708 Continuing effect of current rules, regulations, orders, decisions and policies

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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 sh…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2709 Construction of part

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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.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2710 No reimbursement for travel expenses — Exhaustion of existing supplies and materials

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(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 sh…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2711 Council on autism spectrum disorder

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(a) There is created the Tennessee council on autism spectrum disorder to establish a long-term plan for a system of care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The council shall make recommendations and provide leadership in program development regardi…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2712 Grants for installation of adult-sized changing tables — Ad hoc grant committee

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(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 award…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2801 Creation of a nonprofit citizen support organization

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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…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2802 Part definitions

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(1) 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, chap…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2803 Agreement with citizen support organization

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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.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2804 Activities

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(1) 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, g…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2805 Use of property and facilities of the Volunteer Tennessee program

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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 s…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2806 Assistance by the commissioner

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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 responsibil…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2807 Audits — Books and records

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(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 indepen…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2808 Gifts and donations

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(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 a…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2809 Dissolution

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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 prog…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2810 Rules and regulations

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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.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2901 Creation

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There is created the department of the Tennessee emergency management authority (“TEMA”).

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2902 Commissioner

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The department of TEMA is under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of TEMA.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2903 Powers and duties

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The commissioner of TEMA is vested with such powers and required to perform such duties as are set forth in title 58, chapter 2, and is charged with the administration of such laws as the general assembly from time to time may enact.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2904 Continuing effect of contracts and leases

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(a) Contracts or leases entered into prior to July 1, 2026, with respect to any program or function transferred to the department of TEMA with any entity, corporation, agency, enterprise, or person, continue in full force and effect as to all essential provisions in accordance wi…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2905 Continuing effect of current rules, orders, decisions, and policies

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All current rules, orders, decisions, and policies issued or promulgated by the Tennessee emergency management agency under title 58, chapter 2, remain in full force and effect and must be administered and enforced by the department of TEMA. To this end, the department of TEMA, t…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-3001 Human trafficking advisory council — Purpose — Meetings

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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) meetin…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-3002 Advisory council

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(1) 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 advi…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-3003 Poster design — Display in welcome centers

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(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 vie…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-301 Creation

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The department of audit is created and established in the state government.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-302 Administrative head of department

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The comptroller of the treasury shall be the administrative head of this department.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-303 Organization of department

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(a) The department of audit shall be organized in whatever manner the comptroller of the treasury may deem best to the accomplishment of its functions. (b) The department shall have such auditors, assistants and employees as the comptroller of the treasury may require, subject to…

Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-304 Powers and duties

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(1) The department of audit has the power and is required to:(1) (A) Perform currently a post audit of all accounts and other financial records of the state government, and of any department, institution, office or agency thereof in accordance with generally accepted auditing sta…