Tennessee § 20-9-606 - Complaints — Remedies.
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§ 20-9-606. Complaints — Remedies.
All complaints shall be in writing, signed by the person making the complaint, and addressed to the chair of the board. All complaints shall contain the name and address of the person against whom the complaint is brought and a description of the conduct giving rise to the complaint. Complaints shall be submitted within ninety (90) days of the conduct complained about, and a copy shall be provided to the licensed court reporter within five (5) business days of receipt by the board. The copy shall be sent by certified mail or by such other means of delivery to ensure that the licensed court reporter charged in the complaint receives actual notice. After investigation of the charges, the board shall determine if a hearing is warranted, dismiss the complaint, or take other action the board deems appropriate. Any hearing deemed warranted shall be conducted in accordance with the contested cases provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. The board may, when it deems appropriate, seek civil remedies at law or equity to restrain or enjoin any unauthorized practice or violation of this part. Acts 2009, ch. 450, § 1. Effective Dates. Acts 2009, ch. 450, § 3. July 1, 2010; provided, that for the purpose of promulgating rules and regulations and appointment of board members, the act shall take effect June 23, 2009.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 20-9-606 ("Complaints — Remedies.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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