2018 Tennessee Code
Title 59 - Mines and Mining
Chapter 12 - Mine Rescue Operations
§ 59-12-104. Commissioner's authority during mine emergency.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 59-12-104 (2018)

The commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative shall have the authority, in the case of any mine disaster or emergency, to order any of the members of the corps to report in the shortest possible time to any point in the state with their equipment ready for duty. The commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative shall have full control of the mine and all rescue work in case of such disaster.

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