§ 62-76-202. Licensure
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary and in addition to any other process by which a person may be granted a license pursuant to state law, a licensing authority shall also grant a license, unless other cause for denial of the issuance of the license exists, to any applicant who: Possesses a high school diploma […]
§ 62-76-203. Applicability
Nothing in this part overrides any of the requirements of the following: Instructor trainee programs, junior instructor programs, or apprenticeships under the Tennessee Cosmetology and Barbering Act, compiled in chapter 4 of this title; Apprenticeships under chapter 5 of this title; Apprenticeships under the Locksmith Licensing Act of 2006, compiled in chapter 11 of this […]
§ 62-51-101. Posing as Being Licensed or Bonded — Penalty
In addition to any other penalty provided by law, it is unlawful for any individual, firm, association or corporation to advertise or otherwise claim to be licensed or bonded to perform any service unless local, state or federal law, in fact, requires licensing or bonding to perform the service, and the person is so licensed […]
§ 62-76-101. Notice to Applicants and Holders of Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations — Website Links to Statutes, Rules, Policies and Guidelines — Electronic Notices
Each board, commission, agency or other governmental entity created pursuant to this title shall notify each applicant for a license, certification or registration from the board, commission, agency or other governmental entity where to obtain a copy of any statutes, rules, policies and guidelines setting forth the prerequisites for the license, certification or registration and […]
§ 62-76-102. Members of Licensing Bodies to Be Citizens of Tennessee
All members of any board, commission or council that licenses, certifies or regulates any profession or occupation shall, during the time of their respective appointments, be citizens of this state. The appointment of any member of any board, commission or council that licenses or certifies any profession or occupation shall terminate when Tennessee is no […]
§ 62-76-103. Freedom to Prosper Act
This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Freedom to Prosper Act.” Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on and after July 1, 2017, no political subdivision may: Impose a licensing requirement on an individual’s profession, trade, or occupation if the profession, trade, or occupation is subject to state licensing […]
§ 62-76-104. Denial of License for Prior Criminal Prosecution Prohibited
As used in this section, “licensing authority” means any state department, board, commission, or agency that issues any license, certificate, or registration for an individual to engage in an occupation, profession, business, or trade in this state, including to those licensing authorities that have statutory authority to deny, suspend, or revoke a license for felonies […]
§ 62-76-105. Waiver of Initial Licensure Fees for Low-Income Persons
As used in this section: “Licensing” means the procedure through which the privilege to engage in a specific profession regulated under this title is granted by a licensing authority; “Licensing authority” means any state agency with the authority to impose training, education, or licensure fees to practice in a profession; “Licensure fee” means a fee […]
§ 62-76-201. Part Definitions
As used in this part: “Apprenticeship” means a program that: Meets the federal guidelines set out in 29 CFR Part 29 and 29 U.S.C. § 50; and Complies with this part and the guidelines established pursuant to § 62-76-202; “Licensing authority” means any state agency with the authority to impose training, education, or licensure fees […]
§ 62-50-201. “Sports official.”
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, “sports official” means any person who serves as referee, umpire, linesperson or in any similar capacity in supervising or administering a sports event and who is registered as a member of a local, state, regional or national organization that provides training and educational opportunities for […]