- (1) The workers’ compensation appeals board is without jurisdiction to consider an appeal of any decision of the claims commission either awarding or denying workers’ compensation benefits to a state employee.
- (2) When the validity of a statute of this state or an administrative rule or regulation of this state is drawn into question in any appeal of a matter to which the state or an officer or agency of the state is not a party, the party raising such question shall serve a copy of the party’s notice of appeal, and any subsequent brief on the Attorney General of Tennessee (“Attorney General”).
- (3) Proof that service has been made on the Attorney General shall be filed with the brief or position statement of the party raising such question.
- (4) The Attorney General is entitled, within the time allowed for the filing of a responsive brief by a party, to file a brief. The Attorney General is also entitled to be heard orally if oral arguments are scheduled in the case.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1409, 9-8-307, 9-8-402, 50-6-217, 50-6-233, and 50-6-237. Administrative History: Original rules filed July 14, 2020; effective October 12, 2020.