Tennessee § 8-36-202 - Application for retirement — Use of electronic means.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-36-202 — Application for retirement — Use of electronic means., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-36-202. Application for retirement — Use of electronic means.
Any eligible member may retire on a service retirement allowance subsequent to receipt by the board of trustees of an application filed by the member through such medium as shall be prescribed by the state treasurer. At such time designated by the state treasurer, the retirement system may require the use of an electronic medium for the submission of service retirement applications. The director of the retirement system may waive the requirement to submit such application by electronic means for any member who demonstrates in writing that compliance would cause undue hardship to the member as determined by the director of the retirement system. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; 1973, ch. 347, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-3905(a); Acts 2019, ch. 381, § 5. Amendments. The 2019 amendment inserted “eligible” preceding “member”, and substituted “an application filed by the member through such medium as shall be prescribed by the state treasurer. At such time designated by the state treasurer, the retirement system may require the use of an electronic medium for the submission of service retirement applications. The director of the retirement system may waive the requirement to submit such application by electronic means for any member who demonstrates in writing that compliance would cause undue hardship to the member as determined by the director of the retirement system” for “written application therefor filed by the member; provided, that the member at the time so specified for such member's retirement shall have completed the applicable eligibility requirements as hereinabove set forth”. Effective Dates. Acts 2019, ch. 381, § 14. May 10, 2019.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 8-36-202
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-36-202 cover?
Section 8-36-202 ("Application for retirement — Use of electronic means.") 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 § 8-36-202?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-36-202" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Tennessee official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Tennessee attorney.
How does Tennessee § 8-36-202 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Tennessee can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee.