2019 Tennessee Code
Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions
Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection
Part 16 - Fantasy Sports Act
§ 47-18-1608. Suspension, refusal to renew, or revocation of license and/or fine for violations -- Ineligibility to apply for license.
(a) The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall govern all matters and procedures regarding the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under §§ 47-18-1603, 47-18-1604, and 47-18-1608.
(b) Any person may present charges to the secretary of state in writing against any licensee whose conduct allegedly violates this part. If it is determined that the licensee has violated this part, the secretary of state may, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, do any of the following or both:
(1) Suspend, refuse to renew, or revoke a license issued under this part;
(2) Impose a fine of not more than twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation. The secretary of state shall promulgate rules pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, setting forth a range of fines for each violation.
(c) Any fantasy sports operator who engages in or offers to engage in fantasy sports contests with Tennessee consumers without a license, as required by this part, shall be ineligible to apply for a license for a period of twelve (12) months after the violation occurred.
(d) A license issued pursuant to this part shall expire on the last day of the twelfth month following its issuance and shall become invalid on that date unless renewed.
