Tennessee § 10-8-102 - Disclosure prohibited — Exceptions.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 10-8-102 — Disclosure prohibited — Exceptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-8-102. Disclosure prohibited — Exceptions.
Except as provided in subsection (b), no employee of a library shall disclose any library record that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific materials, information, or services or as having otherwise used such library. Such library records shall be considered an exception to § 10-7-503. Library records may be disclosed under the following circumstances: Upon the written consent of the library user; Pursuant to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or When used to seek reimbursement for or the return of lost, stolen, misplaced or otherwise overdue library materials. Acts 1988, ch. 889, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 10-8-102
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 10-8-102 cover?
Section 10-8-102 ("Disclosure prohibited — Exceptions.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Tennessee § 10-8-102?
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Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
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How does Tennessee § 10-8-102 apply to my situation?
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