Tennessee Code Title 38. Prevention and Detection of Crime § 38-10-103

It is the duty of the director of the Tennessee bureau of investigation to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations prescribing the form, general content, time, and manner of submission of the uniform crime reports required pursuant to § 38-10-102. The rules so adopted and promulgated shall be filed with the secretary of state pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, and shall have the force and effect of law.