Tennessee § 4-5-223 - Declaratory orders.
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§ 4-5-223. Declaratory orders.
Any affected person may petition an agency for a declaratory order as to the validity or applicability of a statute, rule or order within the primary jurisdiction of the agency. The agency shall: Convene a contested case hearing pursuant to this chapter and issue a declaratory order, which shall be subject to review in the chancery court of Davidson County, unless otherwise specifically provided by statute, in the manner provided for the review of decisions in contested cases; or Refuse to issue a declaratory order, in which event the person petitioning the agency for a declaratory order may apply for a declaratory judgment as provided in § 4-5-225. A declaratory order shall be binding between the agency and parties on the state of facts alleged in the petition unless it is altered or set aside by the agency or a court in a proper proceeding. If an agency has not set a petition for a declaratory order for a contested case hearing within sixty (60) days after receipt of the petition, the agency shall be deemed to have denied the petition and to have refused to issue a declaratory order. Each agency shall prescribe by rule the form of such petitions and the procedure for their submission, consideration and disposition. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 34. Attorney General Opinions. The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act does not apply to the Knoxville-Knox county community action committee, OAG 05-148 (9/29/05), 2005 Tenn. AG LEXIS 150.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 4-5-223
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 4-5-223 cover?
Section 4-5-223 ("Declaratory orders.") 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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