53-12-105 - Violations of this chapter, or regulations Reports Notice Penalties.
53-12-105. Violations of this chapter, or regulations Reports Notice Penalties.
(a) It is the duty of each district attorney general or city attorney to whom the commissioner reports any violation of this chapter to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the proper courts.
(b) Before any violation of this chapter is reported to the district attorney general or city attorney, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to present the person's views before the commissioner or the commissioner's agent, either orally or in writing with regard to the matter.
(c) Any person who violates this chapter or official regulations commits a Class C misdemeanor.
[Acts 1967, ch. 68, § 6; T.C.A., § 52-1506; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.]