Tennessee § 63-13-315 - Penalties.

§ 63-13-315. Penalties.

A person commits a Class B misdemeanor if the person engages in an activity requiring a license issued according to this chapter and who fails to obtain the required license, who violates any other provision of this chapter or who uses any word, title, or representation implying that the person is licensed to engage in the practice of physical therapy. A person claims to be a physical therapist when using a title, letters or any description of services that incorporates one (1) or more of the terms, designations or abbreviations specifically restricted under §§ 63-13-103 and 63-13-310. The board may authorize an investigation of any person to the extent necessary to determine if the person is engaged in the unlawful practice of physical therapy. The board may, through the office of the attorney general and reporter, apply for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing an act in violation of this chapter. Injunctive proceedings are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies prescribed in this chapter. A person who aids or requires another person to directly or indirectly violate this chapter or rules, who permits the person's license or a license issued by this board to be used by any person other than the licensee or who acts with the intent to violate or evade this chapter or rules is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation. Acts 1999, ch. 528, § 27. Cross-References. Enjoining violations, § 63-1-121 . Payment of costs of investigation and prosecution, § 63-1-144 . Penalties, § 63-1-123 . Penalties for violation of statute, rule or order, recovery, § 63-1-134 . Penalty for Class B misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 . Attorney General Opinions. Authority of physical therapy board as to chiropractor advertising “physical therapy” services where the services offered are not performed by or under direction of licensed physical therapist. OAG 12-27, 2012 Tenn. AG LEXIS 27 (2/29/12).