1. (1) All documents, information, and written communications which are required to be filed with the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission (hereinafter the “Commission”) must be received during normal business hours at the Commission’s business office located in Nashville, Tennessee, or electronically pursuant to the Commission’s instructions.
2. (2) The filing date of any document shall be the actual date of receipt in the Commission office or delivery electronically during normal business hours pursuant to the Commission’s instructions. In the event the last appropriate filing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, such filing must occur no later than the next regular business day.
3. (3) Such documents, information, and written communications shall not be sent by facsimile transmission. Any such documents, information, and written communications which are received by facsimile transmission will not be considered as having been “filed” with the Commission.

Authority: T.C.A §§ 4-5-202, 68-11-1605, and 68-11-1607. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 31, 2005; effective November 14, 2005. Emergency rules filed September 28, 2021; effective through March 27, 2022. Amendments filed December 27, 2021; effective March 27, 2022. Administrative changes made pursuant to Public Chapter 1119 of 2022 effective July 1, 2022.