Section 1240-05-01-.02 - AGENCY RULE-MAKING(1) The rules of procedure and practice to determine eligibility for the programs of assistance and services provided by the Tennessee Department of Human Services are not valid or effective against any person or party, nor may they be invoked by the agency for any purpose, until all of the requirements for rulemaking as set forth by the Tennessee Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (as amended) have been met.(2) "Rule" means each agency statement of general applicability that implements or prescribes law or policy or describes the procedures or practice requirements of any agency. "Rule" includes the amendment or repeal of a prior rule, but does not include: (a) Statements concerning only the internal management of state government and not affecting private rights, privileges or procedures available to the public;(b) Declaratory order issued pursuant to T.C.A. § 4-5-223;(c) Intra-agency memoranda;(d) General policy statements which are substantially repetitious of existing law.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-05-01-.02
Original rule filed January 19, 1977; effective February 18, 1977. Repeal and new rule filed September 30, 2004; effective December 14, 2004.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-102(10) and 4-5-207.