1. (1) In a Contested Case where the appeal has not been assigned to the Administrative Procedures Division of the Secretary of State’s Office, an appeal form, complaint, or other document constituting part of the record is deemed to be filed as follows:

   1. (a) If transmitted through the United States mail, the document constituting part of the record is deemed to be filed as of the postmark date.
   2. (b) If transmitted through electronic mail, facsimile (“fax”), or other method, the document constituting part of the record is deemed to be filed as of the date it is received by the Board.
2. (2) In a Contested Case where the appeal has been assigned to the Administrative Procedures Division of the Secretary of State’s Office, an appeal form, complaint, or other document constituting part of the record in a Contested Case before the Board must be filed in the manner specified by the Administrative Procedures Division.

Authority: T.C.A. § 67-1-305. Administrative History: Original rule certified June 7, 1974. Repeal filed and effective July 1, 1984. New rule filed June 30, 2000; effective September 12, 2000. Amendments filed February 21, 2018; effective May 22, 2018. Amendments filed January 7, 2026; effective April 7, 2026.