# Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-106: License issuance and registration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-106

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-106
- **Heading:** License issuance and registration
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 16 / Section 63-16-106

## Text

(a) An applicant for a license as a nursing home administrator shall be certified to the division for issuance of a license certifying that the applicant has met the requirements of the law, rules and regulations entitling the applicant to practice as a nursing home administrator who has: (1) Complied with the requirements of § 63-16-104 and the standards provided in § 63-16-104 ; and (2) Passed the examination provided for in § 63-16-105 . (b) The license must be registered annually as required by the state licensing board pursuant to § 63-1-107 . Acts 1970, ch. 565, § 6; T.C.A., § 63-1606.
(a) An applicant for a license as a nursing home administrator shall be certified to the division for issuance of a license certifying that the applicant has met the requirements of the law, rules and regulations entitling the applicant to practice as a nursing home administrator who has: (1) Complied with the requirements of § 63-16-104 and the standards provided in § 63-16-104 ; and (2) Passed the examination provided for in § 63-16-105 .
(1) Complied with the requirements of § 63-16-104 and the standards provided in § 63-16-104 ; and
(2) Passed the examination provided for in § 63-16-105 .
(b) The license must be registered annually as required by the state licensing board pursuant to § 63-1-107 .
Acts 1970, ch. 565, § 6; T.C.A., § 63-1606.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-101 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-102 Board of examiners - Composition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-103 Duties of the board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-104 Qualifications for licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-105 Examination for license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-106 License issuance and registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-107 Certificates of registration - Renewal of registration - Continuing education](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-108 Suspension or revocation of license or registration - Discipline - Reissuance of license or registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-109 Reciprocity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-110 Certain religious groups exempt](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-111 Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-112 Enjoining violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-16-113 Disposition of fines and receipts - Budgetary allotments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C16_S63-16-113.md)
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