Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-05-02-.02 - DEFINITIONS

(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions of terms contained in § 62-35-102 of the Act are applicable.
(2) The following definitions are also applicable in these rules.
(a) "Baton" means a club, nightstick, or baton that is designed and manufactured for use by a law enforcement officer or security guard/officer.
(b) "Chemical spray" means a chemical composition housed in a handheld dispenser that is designed and manufactured for the purpose of self defense.
(c) "Special Event" means any public event that requires security services for a specific and defined period of time.
(d) "Special Event Permit" means a permit issued to a licensed Tennessee Contract Security Company that allows for the temporary employment of individuals for security guard and patrol services during a special event.
(e) "Stun gun" means a handheld, electronic control device designed and manufactured for self-defense which emits an electrical spark which may momentarily disable a person.
(f) "Employed" means to receive compensation, in any form, for the performance of security guard services and/or patrol services.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-05-02-.02
Original rule filed November 17, 1987; effective January 1, 1988. Amendment filed January 30, 1997; effective April 15, 1997. Amendments filed April 25, 2018; effective July 24, 2018. Amendments filed March 21, 2025; effective 6/19/2025.

Authority: T.C.A. § 62-35-129.

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