Tennessee Code 29-26-205 – Exceptions

A therapist does not violate § 29-26-204 if the patient is:

(1) The spouse of the therapist and was married to the therapist prior to the establishment of the therapist-patient relationship; or

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-26-205

Patient: means a person who has obtained therapy from a therapist. See Tennessee Code 29-26-203
Therapist: means any person who performs therapy regardless of whether the person is licensed by the state. See Tennessee Code 29-26-203

(2) The sexual relationship began prior to the establishment of the therapist-patient relationship.

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