Tennessee § 53-7-211 - Violators entitled to notice and hearing preceding reports of violations to district attorney general — Alternatives to criminal prosecution.
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§ 53-7-211. Violators entitled to notice and hearing preceding reports of violations to district attorney general — Alternatives to criminal prosecution.
Before any violation of this part is reported by the commissioner to the district attorney general for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated shall be given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and opportunity to present the person's views orally or in writing with regard to the contemplated proceeding. Nothing in this part shall be construed as requiring the commissioner to report for criminal prosecution violations of this part if the commissioner believes that the public interest will be adequately served and compliance with this part obtained by a suitable written notice or warning. Acts 1967, ch. 99, § 11; T.C.A., § 52-925.
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Section 53-7-211 ("Violators entitled to notice and hearing preceding reports of violations to district attorney general — Alternatives to criminal prosecution.") 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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