Tennessee Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor (CACFP) Bond

Tennessee Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor (CACFP) Bond Form

Obligee Info:

State of Tennessee Department of Human Services
400 Deaderick St
Nashville TN 37243

Cancellation Period:

60 days

Limit:

$0 - $999,999

Credit Check Required?

Yes

Businesses are required to file a bond with the (the "Obligee") to activate their license. The bond protects the Obligee by transferring to a surety bond company the cost of ensuring the public is compensated for damages resulting from a licensed business breaking licensing laws.

How much does the Tennessee Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor (CACFP) bond cost?

Tennessee Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor (CACFP) bonds typically cost between $500 - $6,250.

Is a Credit Check Required for Tennessee Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor (CACFP) Bonds?

Credit checks are required for the Tennessee Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor (CACFP) Bond.

Why is the Tennessee Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor (CACFP) bond required?

Businesses are required to purchase and file a bond with the to activate their license. The bond protects the Obligee by transferring to a surety bond company the cost of ensuring the public is compensated for damages resulting from the failure of a licensed business complying with the provisions of licensing laws.

How does the Tennessee Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor (CACFP) bond work?

Tennessee Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor (CACFP) bonds must be issued by an insurance carrier admitted by the Tennessee Department of Insurance. The insurance company issuing any surety bond, such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor (CACFP) bond, will also be referred to as the "surety company" or the "bond company". The business is referred to as the Principal, the surety bond company as the Obligor and the as the Obligee.

The surety company provides the Obligee a guarantee (the surety bond) that the customers, vendors and employees of a licensed business will receive payment for financial damages due to a violation of licensing law up the bond amount stated on the bond form ("penal sum"). The bond company also directly receives claims from the public and determines the validity of claims. Ultimately, the licensed business owners are responsible for their actions and required by law to reimburse the surety company for any payments made under the bond or face indefinite license suspension.