Notice of Effective Date of New Rule for Tennessee Collection Services Board
The Tennessee Collection Services Board considered new rules at a regularly scheduled meeting conducted on August 16, 2017. These rules were filed with the Secretary of State on March 7, 2018 and will become effective on June 5, 2018. These rules have been filed as Proposed Rules and will be promulgated without a hearing ninety (90) days from the filing date unless a petition is received by at least ten (10) persons who will be affected by the rule, or submitted by a municipality which will be affected by the amendments, or an association of ten (10) or more members, or any standing committee of the General Assembly.
The proposed rules introduce definitions and standards of practice for licensed debt collectors. A full copy of these rules can be viewed online at http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules_filings/03-09-18.pdf
If you have any questions or concerns about these proposed rules, please contact Ashley Thomas, Assistant General Counsel, at (615) 741-3072 or electronically at ashley.thomas@tn.gov
|