§ 62-38-201. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Antibacterial solution” means any solution used to retard the growth of bacteria approved for application to human skin and includes all products so labeled; “Client” means any person desiring to receive a tattoo; “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health; “Department” means the department of health; […]
§ 62-38-202. Registration, Certification, and Inspections for Studios — Permit Fee Schedule — Violations and Penalties
No person shall operate a tattoo studio unless the person is registered with the state as an operator or as an artist and the studio has been issued a studio certificate by the local health department. No studio certificate shall be issued or renewed unless the studio has been inspected and found to be in […]
§ 62-36-109. Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for a certificate of licensure, an applicant shall meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Be a graduate of an accredited college or university. The applicant shall have successfully completed a minimum of thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter hours of course work in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, engineering geology or their […]
§ 62-36-110. Licensure or Registration in Foreign Jurisdiction
A person holding a license or registered to practice geology issued by proper authority of a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or any foreign country, on the basis of comparable licensing or registration requirements and who, in the opinion of the department otherwise meets the requirements of this […]
§ 62-36-111. Certificate of Licensure
The department shall issue a certificate of licensure, upon payment of a fee prescribed by the department, to any applicant who complies with the requirements of this chapter. Certificates of licensure shall state the full name of the licensee, bear a certificate of licensure number and be signed by the commissioner or the commissioner’s designee […]
§ 62-36-112. Licensee’s Seal
A licensed professional geologist, upon issuance of a certificate of licensure, shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the department, bearing the licensee’s name and the legend “licensed professional geologist” and identifying the state of Tennessee. All drawings, reports or other geologic papers or documents involving geologic work, as defined in this chapter, […]
§ 62-36-113. Advisory Committee for Geology
The commissioner may establish an advisory committee for geology composed of seven (7) members. In making appointments to the committee, the commissioner shall strive to ensure that the committee includes at least one (1) female, at least one (1) member of a racial minority and at least one (1) person who is at least sixty […]
§ 62-36-114. Powers and Duties of Department
In addition to other powers and duties specified in this chapter, the department shall: Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5; Design and adopt an official seal for licensed professional geologists; Set the amount of all fees required […]
§ 62-36-115. Public Records of Proceedings — Registration of Applicants
The department shall keep a public record of its proceedings and a register of all applicants for licensure. All official records of the department or affidavits by the commissioner as to the contents of the records shall be prima facie evidence of all matters required to be kept in the records. Except as otherwise provided […]
§ 62-36-106. Exemptions
Any person, except a person exempted by this chapter, who practices or offers to practice geology in this state, including a person employed by the state or its political subdivisions, is subject to this chapter. The following are exempt: Any person engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged solely in nonpublic geologic […]