§ 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 […]
§ 62-76-101. 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 […]