Title 68, Health, Safety and Environmental Protection

(a) (1) Any person who misrepresents any of the facts called for by the serological examination, or who in any way alters the determination of a serological examination, commits a Class C misdemeanor.(2) It is the duty of the district attorney general to prosecute the suit when r…

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee HIV Pregnancy Screening Act of 1997.”

The purpose of this part is to require all providers of health care services who assume responsibility for the prenatal care of pregnant women during gestation, except in cases where women refuse testing, to test these women for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and to provide r…

(a) A health care provider shall arrange for each pregnant woman under the provider's care to be tested for HIV as early as possible in the course of the pregnancy, and again during the third trimester, unless the woman has refused testing in writing and this refusal has been pla…

The department may promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to implement this part.

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Chronic Kidney Disease Screening Act of 2005.”

The purpose of this part is to urge all providers of health care services that assume responsibility for patients with diabetes, hypertension or a family history of kidney disease to counsel these patients regarding chronic kidney disease, to test such patients for chronic kidney…

(a) A provider of health care services that assumes responsibility for the care of patients with diabetes, hypertension, or a family history of kidney disease, is urged to counsel each such patient regarding chronic kidney disease, and is urged to test those patients for chronic …

The commissioner of health 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 title 4, chapter 5.

(1) The department shall conduct a review and issue a report to the general assembly on variants of the apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) gene associated with increased risk of end-stage renal disease. The report must include:(1) Recommendations on how to increase awareness for APOL1, in…

(1) The general assembly finds and declares the following:(1) That hearing loss occurs in newborns more frequently than any other health condition for which newborn screening is currently required;(2) That early detection of hearing loss, early intervention, and early follow-up h…

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, “hearing screening” or “hearing screening test” means a screening or test provided in accordance with current hearing screening standards established by a nationally recognized organization such as the Joint Committee o…

Every newborn infant shall be screened for hearing loss in order to prevent the consequences of unidentified hearing loss, unless the parent or parents of the child object on the grounds that the test would conflict with the parent or parents' religious tenets or practices.

(a) A child born in a hospital or other birthing facility shall be screened for hearing loss prior to discharge from that facility. The attending health care professional shall refer a child born in a setting other than a hospital or other birthing facility to the department of h…

The results of all hearing screenings performed pursuant to this part shall be reported to the department of health. The department of health shall refer any child who does not pass the hearing screening test to the Tennessee early intervention system (TEIS) of the department of …

The department of health, in consultation with the department of education, shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to effectuate this part.

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act.”

(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Community-based youth athletic activity” or “youth athletic activity” means an athletic activity organized by a city, county, business, or nonprofit organization when the majority of the participants are unde…

(a) This section applies to school youth athletic activity. (b) (1) The governing authority of each public and nonpublic elementary school, middle school, junior high school, and high school, working through guidance approved by the department of health and communicated through t…

(a) This section applies to community-based youth athletic activity. (b) (1) Any city, county, business, or nonprofit organization that organizes a community-based youth athletic activity for which an activity fee is charged, working through guidance from the department of health…

(a) (a) The governing authority of each public and nonpublic school that serves any of the grades nine through twelve (9-12) shall maintain an automated external defibrillator (AED), as defined in § 68-140-402, that is accessible during the school day and during all school youth …

As used in this part, “school youth athletic activity” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-6-102.

(a) Beginning September 1, 2024, the governing authority of each public and nonpublic school that serves any of the grades nine through twelve (9-12) shall establish, review, and annually rehearse an athletics emergency action plan (AEAP) for responding to serious or life-threate…

(1) For purposes of this chapter:(1) “Bona fide practitioner-patient relationship” means a practitioner and patient have a treatment or consulting relationship, during the course of which the practitioner has completed an assessment of the patient's medical history and current me…

(a) There is created the medical cannabis commission. The commission shall serve as a resource for the study of federal and state laws regarding medical cannabis and the preparation of legislation to establish an effective, patient-focused medical cannabis program in this state u…

(a) The commission consists of ten (10) members appointed as follows:(1) The speaker of the senate shall appoint three (3) members, with at least one (1) member being a physician licensed under title 63, chapter 6 or 9 and one (1) member being a pharmacist licensed under title 63…

(a) The official domicile of the commission is in Nashville. All meetings of the commission must be held in Nashville. (b) The commission must be impaneled and hold its first meeting no later than October 1, 2021, at which time, and annually thereafter, the members shall elect a …

All reimbursement for travel expenses must 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.

(a) The commission shall appoint an executive director qualified by education and experience. The executive director must demonstrate knowledge and experience in the areas of public administration, public health, or law enforcement. (b) The commission shall fix the salary of the …

The commission is attached to the department of health for administrative matters relating to budgeting, audit, and other related items, and for additional administrative support, including the use of information technology systems, human resources support, and clerical assistanc…

The commission shall adopt and implement a conflict of interest policy for its members. The policy must mandate annual written disclosures of financial interests and other possible conflicts of interest and an acknowledgement by commission members that they have read and understa…

(a) In anticipation of a potential rescheduling or descheduling of marijuana from Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 801, et seq.), the commission shall examine federal laws, the effectiveness of other states' laws and legislation, and laws and legis…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Anti-Rabies Law.”

(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Cat” means all domesticated members of the feline family;(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health or a duly authorized representative;(3) “Compendium or rabies compendium” means the most recent iss…

(a) It is unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor any dog or cat six (6) months of age or older that has not been vaccinated against rabies as required by this chapter, or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. (b) Dogs and cats may be vaccinated a…

(a) In addition to, but not as a substitute for or in any way detracting from the vaccination requirements of this chapter, authorization is granted for the adoption of local laws or ordinances to require the registration of dogs or cats in counties or municipalities. (b) Any loc…

(a) Any county or municipality maintaining a program for the control of rabies shall be exempt from the operation of this chapter so long as such rabies program meets the minimum requirements of this chapter. (b) This chapter shall not apply to any county that now has or hereafte…

(a) The person or facility administering the vaccine shall issue a rabies tag for every dog vaccinated for rabies and the identification numbers on the tag shall be recorded on the rabies certificate. (b) Cats may be, but are not required, to be issued a rabies tag. (c) Every dog…

(a) Any dog found running at large may be seized by any peace officer and placed in an animal shelter in counties or cities where an animal shelter or pound is available. (b) If the dog or cat is wearing a rabies vaccination tag or other identification, all reasonable effort shal…

This chapter shall not prohibit the transportation of dogs or cats in the state; provided, that dogs or cats diagnosed with or suspected of having rabies are securely confined or kept on a leash while being transported in the state.

(a) If any animal has bitten any person, is suspected of having bitten any person or is for any reason suspected of being infected with rabies, the animal may be required to be placed under an observation period either by confinement or by quarantine for a period of time deemed n…

It is an offense for any person to hide, conceal, aid, or assist in hiding or concealing any animal owned, kept or harbored in violation of § 68-8-103 or § 68-8-109. An offense under this section is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor.

Any licensed veterinarian who provides services to vaccinate animals against rabies at a community clinic that is sponsored by a county health department or municipality in accordance with this chapter, shall not by such participation assume any responsibility or liability for th…

(a) The commissioner of health shall have the authority to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter. (b) The commissioner in adopting rules may rely in whole or in part on guidance or standards contained in the ra…

Any person failing to meet any requirements or violating any of the provisions of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor with each violation being a separate offense.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tuberculosis Control Act of 1971.”