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§ 39-17-1366. Concealed Handgun Carry Permit

Any resident of this state who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident, as defined by § 55-50-102, may apply to the department for a concealed handgun carry permit. If the applicant is not prohibited from possessing a firearm in this state pursuant to § 39-17-1307(b), 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), or any other […]

§ 39-17-1401. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Metals recycling facility” means any business that is predominantly engaged in performing the process by which scrap, used or obsolete ferrous or nonferrous metals are converted into raw materials consisting of proper grades and having an existing or potential economic value; “Motor vehicle” means any […]

§ 39-17-1402. Conveyance of Dangerous Materials to Metals Recycling Facilities

A person may not sell, convey or otherwise transfer to a metals recycling facility any of the following items without first obtaining from the metals recycling facility a signed written acknowledgment that the item has been sold, conveyed or transferred to the facility: Lead-acid battery; Fuel tank; PCB-containing capacitor; Chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant; or Unspent air bag. […]

§ 39-17-1403. Posting of Requisite Notice

A metals recycling facility shall post in a conspicuous location a notice that is readily visible to all persons selling materials to the facility. The notice shall be no smaller than twenty-four inches (24″) horizontally by eighteen inches (18″) vertically and must contain the following language: TENNESSEE LAW PROHIBITS THE SALE, TRANSFER OR CONVEYANCE OF […]

§ 39-17-1360. Rules and Regulations

The department of safety is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to implement §§ 39-17-1351 – 39-17-1360 or § 39-17-1366.

§ 39-17-1351. Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit

The citizens of this state have a right to keep and bear arms for their common defense; but the general assembly has the power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime. Except as provided in subsection (r), any resident of Tennessee who is a United States citizen or […]

§ 39-17-1352. Suspension or Revocation of License

The department shall suspend or revoke a handgun permit upon a showing by its records or other sufficient evidence that the permit holder: Is prohibited from purchasing a handgun under applicable state or federal law; Has not accurately disclosed any material information required by § 39-17-1351 or § 39-17-1366; Poses a material likelihood of risk […]

§ 39-17-1353. Review of Revocation or Suspension

Any person who has received a notice of suspension or revocation may make a written request for a review of the department’s determination by the department at a hearing. The request shall be made on a form available from the department. If the person’s permit has not been previously surrendered, it must be surrendered at […]