This rule establishes the procedures for hearing contested cases within the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, directing readers to the Secretary of State's rules (Chapter 1360-04-01) for the applicable procedural framework. It governs administrative due process for disputes arising under TDMHSAS authority. Facility operators subject to TDMHSAS licensing or enforcement actions should consult the referenced Secretary of State chapter for hearing procedures.
View official sourceDecember, 2022 (Revised) 1 RULES OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES CHAPTER 0940-01-09 RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR HEARING CONTESTED CASES For Rules of Procedure for Hearing Contested Cases see Rules of the Secretary of State, Chapter 1360- 04-01. Authority: T.C.A. § 4-509. Administrative History: Original chapter filed November 22, 1978, effective January 8, 1979. Administrative correction made to chapter reference in December 2022. Administrative corrections made to agency names in December 2022 pursuant to Public Chapter 575 of 2012.