Tennessee § 4-5-219 - Model rules of procedure.
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§ 4-5-219. Model rules of procedure.
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. The model rules shall deal with all general functions and duties performed in common by several agencies. 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. 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. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 29; 2016, ch. 576, § 6. Amendments. The 2016 amendment substituted “may” for “shall” preceding “adopt” in the first sentence of (a). Effective Dates. Acts 2016, ch. 576, § 9. July 1, 2016. Law Reviews. Adding It Up: Implications of Tennessee's New High School Transition Policy and Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities (Kenlyn Foster-Spence), 76 Tenn. L. Rev. 447 (2009).
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Section 4-5-219 ("Model rules of procedure.") 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.
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