# Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-105: Informal settlements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-105

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-105
- **Heading:** Informal settlements
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-105

## Text

Except to the extent precluded by another provision of law, informal settlement of matters that may make unnecessary more elaborate proceedings under this chapter is encouraged. Agencies may establish specific procedures for attempting and executing informal settlement of matters. This section does not require any party or other person to settle a matter pursuant to informal procedures. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 4.
Except to the extent precluded by another provision of law, informal settlement of matters that may make unnecessary more elaborate proceedings under this chapter is encouraged. Agencies may establish specific procedures for attempting and executing informal settlement of matters. This section does not require any party or other person to settle a matter pursuant to informal procedures.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 4.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-102 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-103 Construction of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-104 Suspension of provisions when necessary to avoid loss of federal funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-105 Informal settlements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-106 Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-107 Majority needed to determine rules or contested cases - Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-108 Legislative proposals affecting administrative procedure - Prior study](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-109 Effective dates for rules extended until repealed or amended - Exclusions - Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-201 Petitions for or against rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-201.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-202 When hearings required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-202.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-203 Notice of hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-203.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-204 Conduct of hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-204.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-205 Consideration of arguments - Reasons given for agency action - Advisory committees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T4_C5_S4-5-205.md)

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