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(a) The commissioner may promulgate rules to administer this part, including rules to establish reasonable fees to be paid by the applicants and licensees for the expenses of administering this part. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(b) The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, governs all matters and procedures regarding the hearing and judicial review of any violation or contested case arising under this part.
(c) If the commissioner finds that a delay in issuing an order under subsection (b) will irreparably harm the public interest, then the commissioner may summarily suspend the license pursuant to § 4-5-320(d).
(d) Any order issued pursuant to this section is subject to review by appeal to the chancery court of Davidson County.
(e) The commissioner may:
(1) Act on the commissioner's own initiative or in response to complaints;
(2) Receive complaints;
(3) Take action to obtain voluntary compliance with this part;
(4) Refer cases to the attorney general and reporter, a district attorney general, or another appropriate law enforcement official; and
(5) Seek and provide remedies as provided in this part.
(f) The commissioner may investigate the books, accounts, records, and files of a licensee or any other person that the commissioner has reason to believe is providing or offering to provide debt resolution services in this state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 47. Commercial Instruments and Transactions § 47-18-5808 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-47-commercial-instruments-and-transactions/tn-code-sect-47-18-5808/
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