(a) The secretary of state, from time to time, may adopt, in accordance with the rulemaking requirements of this chapter, model rules of procedure appropriate for use by as many agencies as possible.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 4-5-219

  • Agency: means each state board, commission, committee, department, officer, or any other unit of state government authorized or required by any statute or constitutional provision to make rules or to determine contested cases. See Tennessee Code 4-5-102
  • Rule: includes the establishment of a fee and the amendment or repeal of a prior rule. See Tennessee Code 4-5-102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) The model rules shall deal with all general functions and duties performed in common by several agencies.
(c) Each agency shall adopt as much of the model rules as is practicable. To the extent an agency adopts the model rules, it shall do so in accordance with the rulemaking requirements of this chapter.
(d) Any rule or procedure adopted by an agency that differs from the model rules shall be accompanied by a finding stating the reasons why the relevant portions of the model rules were impracticable for such agency.
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