Tennessee § 63-5-116 - Penalties for unauthorized practice by hygienist or assistant.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 63-5-116 — Penalties for unauthorized practice by hygienist or assistant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-5-116. Penalties for unauthorized practice by hygienist or assistant.
The board may revoke or suspend the license of, assess a civil penalty for each separate violation against or otherwise lawfully discipline any dentist who permits any licensed and registered dental hygienist, registered dental assistant and/or practical dental assistant operating under that dentist's supervision to perform any acts or services other than those authorized by this chapter. The board may also revoke or suspend the license or registration of, assess a civil penalty for each separate violation against or otherwise lawfully discipline any dental hygienist or dental assistant violating any of the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1957, ch. 32, § 17; 1978, ch. 824, § 13; 1981, ch. 99, § 11; T.C.A., § 63-545; Acts 1990, ch. 1031, §§ 20, 21; 1999, ch. 405, § 4; 2001, ch. 330, § 7. Cross-References. Discipline generally, § 63-5-124 . Penalties, §§ 63-1-123 , 63-1-134 .
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Section 63-5-116 ("Penalties for unauthorized practice by hygienist or assistant.") 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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