Tennessee § 63-26-119 - Authority over educational programs — Fraudulent or deceptive promotions.

§ 63-26-119. Authority over educational programs — Fraudulent or deceptive promotions.

In addition to other powers and duties, the commissioner has the authority to: Set standards by which an electrology education program may be approved; Review with the state board of education and the Tennessee higher education commission a progressive electrology education program in the state; Evaluate the need for such programs in the geographical area in which the electrology program will be located; Approve and license institutions in this state that meet the requirements of the electrology education program; Maintain a list of the institutions offering electrology education programs approved by the commissioner; and Remove an institution from the list of institutions that offer approved electrology education if the institution: Is guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain approval; Acts in a manner not consistent with generally accepted standards for the practice of electrology; Violates standards set under this chapter and fails to correct the violation in a reasonable time after notice has been given; No longer operates a program that is approved under this chapter; or Promotes electrology in a manner that the commissioner determines is unreasonable, misleading or fraudulent. The commissioner shall monitor fraudulent or deceptive promotion of permanent hair removal procedures. Acts 1988, ch. 896, § 21; 1993, ch. 342, § 1; T.C.A., § 62-34-219 ; Acts 2009, ch. 456, §§ 27-29; 2019, ch. 459, § 54. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2009, ch. 456, § 41 provided that all rules and regulations filed by the board of electrolysis in the office of secretary of state on June 23, 2009, shall be deemed to be rules and regulations of the commissioner of health. The secretary of state is authorized and directed to change any references to the board of electrolysis to references to the commissioner of health in rules and regulations promulgated by the board of electrolysis pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. The rules and regulations of the board of electrolysis that were properly promulgated pursuant to title 4, chapter 5 shall remain in effect until subsequently amended or repealed. Acts 2019, ch. 459, § 55 provided that the division of consumer affairs in the department of commerce and insurance shall coordinate with the attorney general and reporter to transfer all documents, information, systems, and other material deemed relevant to the operation of the division of consumer affairs of the office of the attorney general and reporter. Amendments. The 2019 amendment deleted “and report such promotions to the division of consumer affairs of the department of commerce and insurance” following “procedures” at the end of (b). Effective Dates. Acts 2019, ch. 459, § 56. September 30, 2019. Cross-References. Display of license or registration certificate, § 63-1-109 . Grounds for license denial, suspension or revocation, § 63-6-214 . Licensure, §§ 63-1-103 — 63-1-112 .