# Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-102: Applicability

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-102
- **Heading:** Applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-102

## Text

Sections 50-9-103 - 50-9-111 apply to a drug-free workplace program implemented pursuant to rules adopted by the administrator of the bureau of workers' compensation. The application of this chapter is subject to any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Nothing in the program authorized by this chapter is intended to authorize any employer to test any applicant or employee for alcohol or drugs in any manner inconsistent with federal constitutional or statutory requirements, including those imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) and the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. § 151 et seq.). Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 341, s 16, eff. 5/4/2015. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 903, s 10, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 1996, ch. 944, §50; 1997 , ch. 533, § 18; 1999, ch. 520, § 41.
Sections 50-9-103 - 50-9-111 apply to a drug-free workplace program implemented pursuant to rules adopted by the administrator of the bureau of workers' compensation. The application of this chapter is subject to any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Nothing in the program authorized by this chapter is intended to authorize any employer to test any applicant or employee for alcohol or drugs in any manner inconsistent with federal constitutional or statutory requirements, including those imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) and the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. § 151 et seq.).
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 341, s 16, eff. 5/4/2015.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 903, s 10, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1996, ch. 944, §50; 1997 , ch. 533, § 18; 1999, ch. 520, § 41.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-101 Legislative intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T50_C9_S50-9-101.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-103 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T50_C9_S50-9-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-104 Testing for drugs or alcohol authorized - Conditions for testing - Effect of failure to comply](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T50_C9_S50-9-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-105 Written policy statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T50_C9_S50-9-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-106 Required drug or alcohol tests](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T50_C9_S50-9-106.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-109 Confidentiality of records - Parental notification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T50_C9_S50-9-109.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-111 Rules and regulations - Guidelines for state testing program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T50_C9_S50-9-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-112 Temporary employment agencies exempt from drug-free workplace requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T50_C9_S50-9-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-113 State and local government construction contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T50_C9_S50-9-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-9-114 Information to be included within bid or procurement specifications for construction services - Contesting a contract](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T50_C9_S50-9-114.md)

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