# Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-109: No limitation regarding application process - Cost of verification

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C58_S4-58-109

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-109
- **Heading:** No limitation regarding application process - Cost of verification
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 58 / Section 4-58-109

## Text

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as limiting a state governmental entity or local health department regarding its current application process for administering a federal, state or local public benefit, including, but not limited to, requesting additional information from the applicant or requiring additional verification of eligibility. (b) The state shall defray the cost to a local health department of verifying each applicant's status for a benefit. Acts 2012, ch. 1061, § 1.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as limiting a state governmental entity or local health department regarding its current application process for administering a federal, state or local public benefit, including, but not limited to, requesting additional information from the applicant or requiring additional verification of eligibility.
(b) The state shall defray the cost to a local health department of verifying each applicant's status for a benefit.
Acts 2012, ch. 1061, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C58_S4-58-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-102 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C58_S4-58-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-103 Verification of citizenship of applicants for benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C58_S4-58-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-104 Liability for false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C58_S4-58-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-105 Filing with United States attorney complaints alleging criminal violations of 18 U.S.C. Section 911](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C58_S4-58-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-106 Violation of chapter prohibited - Report on compliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C58_S4-58-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-107 Sending to or receiving from naturalization service information regarding immigration status of aliens](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C58_S4-58-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-108 Interpretation consistent with federal and state law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C58_S4-58-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-109 No limitation regarding application process - Cost of verification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C58_S4-58-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-58-110 Limitations on application of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C58_S4-58-110.md)

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