# Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-203: Determining qualifications of applicants - Granting licenses and permits

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-203
- **Heading:** Determining qualifications of applicants - Granting licenses and permits
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 13 / Section 63-13-203

## Text

(a) In determining the qualifications of an applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant, only a majority vote of the board of occupational therapy shall be required. (b) Licenses and permits issued by the board shall be granted by the board as provided in § 63-13-204 . Acts 1984, ch. 921, § 3; T.C.A., § 63-13-303 ; Acts 1999, ch. 415, § 2; 2007 , ch. 115, § 7.
(a) In determining the qualifications of an applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant, only a majority vote of the board of occupational therapy shall be required.
(b) Licenses and permits issued by the board shall be granted by the board as provided in § 63-13-204 .
Acts 1984, ch. 921, § 3; T.C.A., § 63-13-303 ; Acts 1999, ch. 415, § 2; 2007 , ch. 115, § 7.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-102 Legislative intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-103 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-104 Unauthorized practice of medicine - Scope of practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-201 Legislative purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-201.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-202 Applicants for licensure - Qualifications - Examinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-202.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-203 Determining qualifications of applicants - Granting licenses and permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-203.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-204 Licenses - Issuance - Fees - Revocation - Reinstatement - Renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-204.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-205 Limited permits - Failure of initial examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-205.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-206 Supervision of an occupational therapy assistant by an occupational therapist](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-206.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-207 Delegation of tasks to unlicensed personnel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-207.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-208 Construction of part - Activities not prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-208.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-209 Denial, suspension or revocation of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-209.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-13-210 Administrative procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C13_S63-13-210.md)

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