Tennessee § 50-7-504 - Nonliability of state for benefits.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 50-7-504 — Nonliability of state for benefits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-7-504. Nonliability of state for benefits.
Benefits shall be deemed to be due and payable under this chapter only to the extent provided in this chapter and to the extent that moneys are available for the benefits to the credit of the unemployment compensation fund, and neither the state nor the commissioner shall be liable for any amount in excess of those sums. However, for the purpose of continuing the payment of benefits provided by this chapter, the commissioner is authorized to secure an advance of funds from the federal government, pursuant to and subject to the terms of the Social Security Act, Title XII, compiled in 42 U.S.C. § 1321 et seq., and/or 26 U.S.C. § 3302, or related acts when and if the commissioner deems the trust fund is insufficient to pay the benefits provided in this chapter for the ensuing six (6) months. Acts 1947, ch. 29, § 18; C. Supp. 1950, § 6901.18 (Williams, § 6901.42); Acts 1977, ch. 330, § 29; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 50-1356. Compiler's Notes. This section may be affected by § 9-1-116 , concerning entitlement to funds, absent appropriation. Attorney General Opinions. Funding unemployment benefit claims. OAG 10-41, 2010 Tenn. AG LEXIS 41 (4/1/10).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 50-7-504 cover?
Section 50-7-504 ("Nonliability of state for benefits.") 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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