§ 62-35-137. Locksmith and Private Security Regulatory Fund
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all moneys collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury in a separate fund to be known as the “locksmith and private security regulatory fund.” Disbursements from the fund shall be made solely for the purpose of defraying expenses incurred in the implementation and […]
§ 62-35-128. Restrictions Regarding Military or Police-Style Uniforms
No security guard/officer shall wear any military or police-style uniform, except for rainwear or other foul-weather clothing, unless the uniform has: Affixed over the left breast pocket on the outermost garment and on any cap a badge or insignia distinct in design from that utilized by any law enforcement agency in this state, unless the […]
§ 62-35-129. Administration and Enforcement of Chapter — Rules and Regulations
The commissioner shall be responsible for administering and enforcing this chapter. The commissioner may promulgate rules that are reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. The commissioner may seek relief at law or equity […]
§ 62-35-130. Disciplinary Powers of Commissioner — Civil Penalties
The commissioner may take disciplinary action against a licensee, registrant or applicant, deny an application for a license or registration or may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew any certificate, certified trainer license, license or registration card under this chapter upon finding that the holder or applicant has: Violated this chapter or any […]
§ 62-35-131. Regulation by Municipalities, Counties or Other Political Subdivisions
No licensee or registrant shall be required to obtain any authorization, permit or license from or to pay any other fee or post a bond in any municipality, county or other political subdivision of this state to engage in any business or activity regulated under this chapter. Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), a municipality, county or other […]
§ 62-35-118. Registration Cards — Training and Examination of Applicants
Within fifteen (15) days of employment, an unarmed security guard/officer applicant must complete general training and pass an examination and an armed security guard/officer applicant must complete general training, pass an examination and complete the training in subsection (b) within sixty (60) days of employment. Both unarmed security guard/officer and armed security guard/officer applicants must […]
§ 62-35-119. Registration Cards — Investigation of Applicants — Issuance or Denial of Cards
Upon receipt of an application for a registration card, the commissioner: Shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the statements made in the application are true; Shall cause the applicant’s fingerprints to be compared with fingerprints filed with the Tennessee bureau of investigation; and If the application is for an armed security guard/officer registration card, […]
§ 62-35-120. Registration Cards — Possession and Exhibition — Notice of Arrest and Conviction
The application or registration card shall be exhibited upon request of the commissioner, the commissioner’s designee, a full-time law enforcement officer or an employer to verify that the security guard/officer is working pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. A security guard/officer shall provide written notice to the commissioner or the commissioner’s designee and to […]
§ 62-35-121. Registration Cards — Not Transferable or Assignable
No registration card shall be transferable or assignable.
§ 62-35-122. Registration Cards — Expiration — Renewal
All registration cards or renewals of registration cards shall expire two (2) years from date of issuance. The commissioner shall establish the fees in reasonable amounts for the timely renewal of armed or unarmed registration cards. Registrations may be renewed up to three (3) months after their expiration by payment of the renewal fee plus […]