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Eligibility Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-249-1109 for Different Health Care Professionals to be Members or Holders of Financial Rights of the Same PLLC

Posted by: Azya Thornton on Mar 3, 2026

Court: TN Attorney General Opinions

Hearing Date: 02/10/2026

Opinion Number: 2

Question 1: Does Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-249-1109(e)(1) grant any cross-combination of professionals listed in subdivisions (A)-(E) the right to be members or holders of financial rights of the same PLLC?

Opinion 1: No. Question 2 If the answer to Question 1 is “Yes,” must the ownership combination of the PLLC have at least one physician licensed under title 63, chapter 6 or 9, except radiologists, pathologists, and anesthesiologists?

Opinion 2: Because of the answer to Question 1, this question is moot. Question 3 If the answer to Question 1 is “No,” does the language contained within Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-249-1109(b) allow cross-combinations if authorized by an applicable licensing authority?

Opinion 3: Probably yes.

Question 4: Does Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-249-1109(e) grant the following three health care professionals the right to be members or holders of financial rights of the same PLLC: a. Physicians licensed under title 63, chapter 6 or 9, except radiologists, pathologists, and anesthesiologists; b. c.

Opinion 4: No.

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