Tennessee § 56-35-127 - Administration of chapter — Penalties.
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§ 56-35-127. Administration of chapter — Penalties.
The commissioner is charged with the administration of this chapter. Each violation of this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor. In addition to the criminal penalties, the commissioner may assess a civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each and every violation of any provisions of this chapter, or of any rule or regulation duly promulgated under this chapter. Acts 1955, ch. 173, § 18; T.C.A., § 56-3427; Acts 1980, ch. 857, § 7; 1989, ch. 591, § 113. Cross-References. Penalty for Class C misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 .
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