Tennessee § 62-32-320 - Penalties.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-32-320 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-32-320. Penalties.
The board may, when it deems appropriate, seek civil remedies at law or equity to restrain or enjoin any unauthorized practice or other violation of this part. Any person, firm or corporation that engages or offers to engage in contracting without a certification as required by § 62-32-304 or who violates the terms and conditions of any certification, license or renewal of a certification or license granted by the board pursuant to this part shall be subject to a civil penalty of no less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and no more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per occurrence. Any person, firm or corporation that engages or offers to engage in contracting without a certification as required by § 62-32-304 shall be ineligible to apply for the certification until six (6) months after the violation has occurred. In addition to revocation or suspension of a certification or license under § 62-32-319, a civil penalty of no more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) may be assessed by the board against any person who violates any provision of this part or any rule of the board adopted pursuant to this part. In determining the amount of any penalty, the board shall consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation. A violation of this part or any rule lawfully promulgated under this part is a Class B misdemeanor subject to fine only. Acts 1991, ch. 400, § 20; 2000, ch. 641, § 1. Cross-References. Penalty for Class B misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 62-32-320
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-32-320 cover?
Section 62-32-320 ("Penalties.") 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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