Senate Bill 52 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the board of alcohol and drug abuse counselors. Specifically, it deletes subdivision (4) from Section 4-29-246(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-250(a) that formally recognizes the board of alcohol and drug abuse counselors, which is established under Section 68-24-601.

The bill aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding the board by removing outdated provisions and clarifying its establishment within the state code. This legislation is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of addressing alcohol and drug abuse counseling in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-246(a), 4-29-246, 4-29-250(a), 4-29-250