Tennessee § 20-9-611 - Fees for licensure.

§ 20-9-611. Fees for licensure.

The fees for licensure pursuant to this part shall be established by the board and shall cover a two-year period from the date of issuance or renewal of the license. All licenses shall expire June 30 in the year of expiration and all renewals will be effective July 1; provided, however, an initial license not issued on July 1 shall be valid from the date of issuance until June 30 of the second year from the June 30 preceding the date of issuance. The board shall impose a prorated fee for any license that is for a period less than twenty-four (24) months. All moneys collected pursuant to this part shall be deposited into the board of court reporting fund. All expenses incurred by the board in implementing and administering this part shall be paid out of the fund; provided, that the expenses of the board shall not be in excess of the moneys in the fund. The board may charge and collect the following fees, which shall be deposited into the fund: An application fee for a temporary or regular license; An examination fee, if applicable; A renewal fee for a temporary or regular license; A reinstatement fee for any application for reinstatement of a temporary or regular license that has been revoked or suspended; and A late renewal fee for the renewal of a license after the due date, which shall be payment of the renewal fee plus a penalty as set by the board for each month that elapses before payment is tendered; provided, however, that delinquency of more than six (6) months shall result in revocation of licensure. Acts 2009, ch. 450, § 1; 2010, ch. 1123, § 4. Amendments. The 2010 amendment added the second and third sentences in the introductory paragraph. Effective Dates. Acts 2009, ch. 450, § 3. July 1, 2010; provided, that for the purpose of promulgating rules and regulations and appointment of board members, the act shall take effect June 23, 2009. Acts 2010, ch. 1123, § 13. June 29, 2010.