Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 1670 - Tourist Development
Here’s a structured overview of Tennessee’s Title 1670 – Tourist Development, effective through March 23, 2025:
🏛 Subtitle & Chapter Breakdown
1. Chapter 1670‑01 – Division of Hotel & Restaurant Inspection
Established May 22, 1976; governs sanitary, licensing, and inspection standards for hotels and restaurants. (law.cornell.edu)
2. Chapter 1670‑02 – (Repealed)
Originally effective July 1, 1976; repealed August 30, 2024 (effective November 28, 2024). (law.cornell.edu)
3. Chapter 1670‑03 – (Repealed)
Established July 1976; repealed July 1, 1976.
4. Chapter 1670‑04 – Division of Welcoming Centers
Covers policies, operations, and oversight of the state’s highway welcome centers. Includes brochure display rules guided by the Attorney General’s guidance on viewpoint neutrality. (tn.gov)
5. Chapter 1670‑05 – Guidelines for Tourist Promotion Matching Funds
Outlines eligibility and procedures for nonprofit or public entities seeking state matching funds under T.C.A. § 4‑3‑2207. (regulations.justia.com)
6. Chapter 1670‑06 – (Repealed)
Originally effective July 1976; repealed August 30, 2024. (law.cornell.edu)
7. Chapter 1670‑07 – Access to Public Records
Details public records requests procedures, inspection rights, fee schedules, waivers, and handling of multiple requests. (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Key Chapters Detailed
📋 Chapter 1670‑01 – Hotel & Restaurant Inspection
Enforces sanitation and licensing requirements for hospitality establishments.
Initially filed April 22, 1976; became effective May 22, 1976. (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
🚏 Chapter 1670‑04 – Welcoming Centers
Manages policies for 13 interstate welcome centers, including brochure approval and placement.
The AG has affirmed that brochure restrictions must be reasonable, viewpoint-neutral, and aligned with the state’s tourism mission. (tn.gov)
💵 Chapter 1670‑05 – Tourist Promotion Matching Funds
State grants are available to non-profit and exempt public agencies promoting tourism.
Funding is contingent on compliance with T.C.A. § 4-3-2207 and state matching guidelines. (regulations.justia.com)
📄 Chapter 1670‑07 – Public Records Access
Procedures (§.01–.04) allow any person to request records, inspect, and receive copies.
Fee rules (§.06): Charges based on OORC guidelines, waivable under $50, with advance estimate and payment required. Commissioner can grant waivers for public benefit. (law.cornell.edu)
🕰 Administrative History Highlights
Chapters 01–03 filed in 1976; broader repeals took effect by late 2024.
New public records chapter (1670‑07) went into effect June 11, 2019. (law.cornell.edu)
Repeals of chapters 02, 03, and 06 were filed August 30, 2024 and effective November 28, 2024.
✅ Next Steps
📂 Access full rule text
Cornell/Justia for Chapters 01, 04, 05 & 07.
📰 Track updates
Review Tennessee Secretary of State rule filings quarterly.
⚖️ Legal clarity
Consult counsel for interpretation, particularly around brochure content rules or grant compliance.
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