Tennessee Code Title 12. Public Property, Printing and Contracts § 12-12-103

(1) “Energy sector of Iran” means activities to develop petroleum or natural gas resources or nuclear power in Iran;

(2) “Financial institution” means the term as used in Section 14 of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. § 1701 note);

(3) “Investment” means a commitment or contribution of funds or property, whatever the source, a loan or other extension of credit, and the entry into or renewal of a contract for goods or services. “Investment” does not include indirect beneficial ownership through index funds, commingled funds, limited partnerships, derivative instruments, or the like;

(4) “Iran” includes the government of Iran and any agency or instrumentality of Iran;

(5) “Person” means any of the following:

(6) “State agency” means each state board, commission, department, executive department or office, institution, and instrumentality.