2017 Opinions
- Opinion No. 17-01, Authority of a Priority School to Add Additional Grades, January 5, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-02, Scope of “Medical Services” in the Context of Carrying Handguns on Property of Public Institutions of Higher Education, January 9, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-03, Tennessee Higher Education Student Due Process Rights and Requirements, January 17, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-04, Court Cost Charges Required by Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-401(b)(1)(E), January 18, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-05, The Scope of the Phrase “Elected or Appointed Person” in Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-15-105(a)(1)(B)(iii)(h), January 19, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-06, Mandatory Fees for Fire Protection Services, January 30, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-07, Mortal Remains Transport Plans under the Tennessee Prepaid Funeral Benefits Act, February 3, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-08, Authority of the General Assembly to Reduce the Jurisdiction of the Dickson City Court, February 8, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-09, Tuition Discount for Teachers Employed by Charter Schools, February 8, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-10, Use of lottery proceeds for Advanced Placement examination fees for high school students, February 15, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-11, Custom Slaughter of Animals Under Tennessee Meat and Poultry Inspection Act, February 17, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-12, Authority of Local Government to Impose Additional License or Permit Fee, February 24, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-13, Fees Payable to Constables for Services Rendered, February 24, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-14, Witness Fees in Civil Cases, February 24, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-15, Constitutionality of Senate Bill 244/House Bill 108, 110th Tenn. Gen. Assem. (2017), March 1, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-16, Fall Creek Falls Concession Contract, March 2, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-17, Construction Services and Land Surveying - Tenn. Code Ann. § 12-4-107(a), March 7, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-18, Constitutionality of Population Bracket Exemptions, March 9, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-19, Authority of Achievement School District or Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education to Add Grades to “Priority” Schools, March 13, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-20, Meaning of "Motor Vehicle Race" Under Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 55-22-101 to -105, March 21, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-21, Constitutionality of Vehicle Registration Plates Bearing “In God We Trust”, March 24, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-22, Assistants to the Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance with Respect to Prevention and Investigation of Destructive Fires, March 29, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-23, Constitutionality of Random Drug Testing of County Employees and Elected Officials, March 31, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-24, Constitutionality of Proposed Legislation Related to Abortion, March 31, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-25, Sale of Electricity by a Solar Electricity Generating Facility, April 10, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-26, Effect of Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1314 on Enforceability of Local Zoning Laws, April 11, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-27, Tennessee’s Property Tax Relief Program, April 11, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-28, Employment of Law Enforcement Officers as Private Security Personnel, April 11, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-29: Statutory Construction Legislation, April 13, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-30, Definition of “Agriculture” for Property Taxation, April 17, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-31, Licensing of “Microneedling” and “Microblading” Skin Procedures, April 20, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-32, Legality of Proposed Legislation Related to the Property Tax Classification of Mobile Homes, April 21
- Opinion No. 17-33, Impact of FOCUS Act on Tennessee Board of Regents’ 403(b) Plan, June 13, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-34, Reappraisal of Nonoperating Properties of Modern Market Telecommunications Providers, July 26, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-35, Application of the Statutory Definition of “Agriculture” to the Word “Agricultural”, July 26, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-36, Residency and Voter Registration Requirements for Sheriff Candidates , August 30, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-37, Annexation, Comprehensive Growth Plan and Coordinating Committees, August 31, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-38, Interpretation of “Costs of the Court Proceedings” in Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-11-120, September 1, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-39, Disclosure of Student Directory Information to Chartering Authorities and Public Charter Schools, September 13, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-40, Authority of an LEA to Operate a School within the Jurisdiction of another LEA, September 20, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-41, Authority of an LEA to Operate a School within the Jurisdiction of another LEA, September 20, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-42, Legality of County School Board Vote on a Non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Regard to Partnering with a Private Company to Assist Low-performing Schools, September 21, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-43, Municipal Award of Exclusive Contract or Franchise for Roll-Off Dumpster Services, September 25, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-44, Validity of Residential Building Design Ordinances and Regulations, October 3, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-45, Preemption of Proposed Legislation to Regulate the Inspection, Licensure, and Operation of Motorboats in Tourist Resort Counties, October 9, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-46, Scope of a County’s Authority to Repair Roads Leading to Cemeteries, October 11, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-47, Determining the Fees to which a Sheriff is Entitled for a Levy of Execution, October 31, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-48, Determining the Fees to which a Sheriff is Entitled for a Levy of Execution, October 31, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-49, Construction Management-at-Risk Services – Local Correctional Facility Projects, November 2, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-50, Payment of Local Costs of Reappraisal of Properties within a City, November 15, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-51, Constitutionality of Legislation Allowing Local Governments to Deposit Funds in State-Chartered Credit Unions, November 27, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-52, Member of General Assembly Serving on Board of Tennessee Valley Authority, December 6, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-53, Proposed Legislation Granting State Institutions of Higher Education the Authority to Determine Eligibility for In-State Tuition, December 6, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-54, County Teacher as a Candidate for Partisan Political office, December 13, 2017
- Opinion No. 17-55, Legality of Possessing the Kratom Plant in Tennessee, December 20, 2017