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Can I collect race information from participants in Tennessee? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided documents, it is unclear whether you can collect race information from participants in Tennessee. However, if you are planning to conduct motor racing events, the following requirements must be met:

Requirements for Conducting Motor Racing Events in Tennessee

  1. Release of Promoters from Liability: Participants in motor racing events must release the promoters from liability and assume liability for any injuries sustained [1.1].
  2. Authority of County Legislative Body: The county legislative body has the authority to provide for the times, dates, and conditions under which motor vehicle races shall be conducted and establish any other rule relative to the regulation and licensure of automobile race tracks that the county legislative body deems prudent and advisable [1.3].

Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with the county legislative body to ensure that you are meeting all the necessary requirements for conducting motor racing events in Tennessee.

If you are looking for information on collecting personal information about participants, please refer to the following documents:

Requirements for Employees or Volunteers

  1. As a condition of employment with a provider agency, any person who applies to work for the agency as an employee, or any volunteer, whose function would include direct contact with or direct responsibility for persons receiving home and community-based services, if so requested by the employing agency, shall agree to the release of all investigative records from any source, including federal, state, and local governments to the hiring organization for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of criminal violation information contained on an application to work for the organization [5.1].
  2. Each provider agency must document in its personnel files for each employee or volunteer subject to this part: the applicant’s statement of any prior convictions, the results of its check of personal and/or employment references, the results of a county criminal history check for each of the last two counties in which the applicant lived or worked, if such a check is performed, the results of the check of all Tennessee Department of Health databases of licensed health professionals including Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), the results of any other checks which may have been requested by the provider agency, including background checks by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation or the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and justification/explanation of the decision to employ an individual if the background check identified negative information [5.2].

Disclosure of Personal Information Prohibited

The department, and any officer, employee, agent, or contractor thereof, shall not disclose personal information about any person obtained by the department in connection with a motor vehicle record, except as provided in §§ 55-25-105 — 55-25-107 [2.1].

Based on the above documents, it is recommended that you do not collect personal information about participants unless it is required for employment or volunteer purposes and you follow the necessary requirements outlined in [5.1] and [5.2].

Additionally, if you are conducting a fantasy sports contest, it is a privilege taxable by the state of Tennessee to offer or provide to Tennessee consumers fantasy sports contests. A tax is imposed at the rate of six percent (6%) on all adjusted revenues of a fantasy sports contest offered by a fantasy sports operator to Tennessee consumers [6.1].

If you are looking for information on sponsor requirements for rider training courses, please refer to the following document:

  1. Any public or private agency, organization, school, partnership, corporation or individual that agrees to comply with the rules set forth herein may apply for sponsorship certification [3.1].
  2. Sponsors agree to conduct rider training courses that meet or exceed Department standards [3.1].
  3. Sponsors must use only Department certified instructors [3.1].
  4. Sponsors must obtain and maintain adequate insurance coverage on the students, all equipment, instructors and the sponsor, with a minimum policy combined single limit of one (1) million dollars [3.1].
  5. Sponsors shall be responsible for all phases of the rider training course including, but not limited to: assuring all departmental rules and regulations are complied with, maintaining accurate records of all program cost, student participation, accident and incident reports and providing these records to the Program Coordinator for inspection upon request, securing all course material, training equipment and motorcycles, where necessary, securing and maintaining the classroom and driving range sites, ensuring that all participants complete a release, waiver and indemnification form supplied by the Department, and providing any additional records or reports as requested by the Program Coordinator [3.1].

Based on the above documents, it is recommended that you follow the necessary requirements outlined in [3.1] if you are conducting rider training courses.

If you require further information on collecting race information from participants, please consult with a legal expert in Tennessee.

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Tennessee