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Archived Rulemaking Hearing Notices

 A searchable list of archived rulemaking hearing notices. Rulemaking hearing notices are the official notice for a rulemaking hearing. The time, date, and location of the hearing and text of rules being heard are included in the notice
http://tnsos.org/rules/ArchivedRulemakingHearings.php
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Effective Rules and Regulations by Month

 List of recently effective Rules and Regulations by month.
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File Rules and Notices

 View information on how to file Rules and Notices
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Tenncare Rules and Regulations

 List of Tenncare Rules and Filings
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Recently Effective Rules and Regulations

 List of recently effective Rules and Regulations.
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Effective Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennessee

As provided by T.C.A. Title 4, Chapter 5, the rules and regulations are the current and official rules and regulations presented as the official compilation – Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennessee – and are inclusive of all
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Administrative Register

 The Tennessee Administrative Web site is a register of filings pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and is an official publication compiled and published electronically by the Secretary of State pursuant to Tennessee Code
https://sos.tn.gov/publications/services/administrative-register
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Administrative Register Archive

 The Tennessee Administrative Web site is a register of filings pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and is an official publication compiled and published electronically by the Secretary of State pursuant to Tennessee Code
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Wildlife Proclamations

 Wildlife Proclamations contain seasons, creel, size and bag limits, and areas open to hunting and/or fishing. They also establish wildlife and/or public hunting areas and declare the manner and means of taking. View Wildlife Proclamations
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Rulemaking Hearing Notices

 Rulemaking Hearings are official notice for a rulemaking hearing. Notices of rulemaking hearing are posted to the web site to give official notice for the time, date, and location of a hearing. The text of proposed rules being considered at
https://tnsos.org/rules/RulemakingHearings.php
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Archived Rules and Regulations Filings

 A searchable list of archived rule filings. External Link: Archived Rules and Regulations Filings
http://tnsos.org/rules/ArchivedRules.php
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Emergency Rules and Regulations

 Emergency Rules are rules promulgated due to an immediate danger to the public health, safety or welfare. These rules are effective immediately on the date of filing and remain in effect thereafter for up to 180 days. View Emergency Rules
https://tnsos.org/rules/EmergencyRules.php
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Pending Rules and Regulations

 List of pending Rules and Regulations.
https://tnsos.org/rules/PendingRules.php
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Administrative Register Glossary

 The Tennessee Administrative Register website is a register of filings pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and is an official publication compiled and published electronically by the Secretary of State pursuant to
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Understanding Donation Bins

On July 1, 2015, organizations operating collection receptacles ("donation bins") are subject to certain labeling requirements and must have notarized permission from property owners to place a donation bin.
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People also ask

I work for an agency, how many days before a Rulemaking Hearing must I file a notice?

Notices of Rulemaking Hearing must be filed at least 52 days prior to the hearing.

The T.C.A. requires a notice to be posted 45 days prior to a hearing. In addition to the 45 days, our office is allotted 7 days to process your agency’s notice prior to posting it online.

Feel free to reference our Rulemaking Guidelines. You can also email the Publications Division at publications.information@tnsos.gov.

I have a question about the rule filing process, who can I contact?

There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to filing notices and rules and we are here to help answer your questions! Our Rulemaking Guidelines packet can be a helpful resource to obtain general information about the filing process.

If you have any additional questions, you can email the Publications Division at publications.information@tnsos.gov.

I have a question regarding a posted rule online, who can I contact?

While the Secretary of State’s office is responsible for receiving and posting agency rules and regulations, we are not qualified to answer questions pertaining to rule content.

You can visit the Effective Rules table here. General contact information can be found at the bottom of each Authority’s rules page.

 

What is the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program?

The Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program is a statewide address confidentiality program administered by the Office of the Tennessee Secretary of State. It is open to all victims of domestic abuse, stalking, human trafficking, rape, sexual battery, or any other sexual offense who satisfy eligibility and application requirements at no cost. Once a participant has been approved, they are provided with a ‘substitute’ address that can be used by them and their children as their official mailing address for all state and local government purposes, including public school or public benefits enrollment, subject only to a few limited exceptions.

What does the Safe at Home Program not do?

The program does NOT:

  • Help participants change their identities or relocate.
  • Remove or delete existing public records.
  • Offer legal advice.
  • Relieve participants of their legal or financial responsibilities.

 

Why is the Safe at Home program necessary?

Under the Tennessee Public Records Act, T.C.A. § 10-7-501 et. seq., all state or local government records are considered public and are available for public inspection and copying, unless specifically protected by other law. This means that any member of the public can request that a state or local government official allow them to inspect and/or take a copy of certain records, which may contain an another individual’s name, address, or phone number. This means that an abuser may be able to track or discover the residential address of a victim through public records. The primary goal of the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program is to prevent this from happening and provide victims of domestic violence and other crimes with a sense of security in their own homes and freedom from intimidation or further abuse.