2019 Tennessee Code
Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts
Chapter 26 - Electrologists Practice Act
§ 63-26-119. Authority over educational programs -- Fraudulent or deceptive promotions.
(a) In addition to other powers and duties, the commissioner has the authority to:
(1) Set standards by which an electrology education program may be approved;
(2) Review with the state board of education and the Tennessee higher education commission a progressive electrology education program in the state;
(3) Evaluate the need for such programs in the geographical area in which the electrology program will be located;
(4) Approve and license institutions in this state that meet the requirements of the electrology education program;
(5) Maintain a list of the institutions offering electrology education programs approved by the commissioner; and
(6) Remove an institution from the list of institutions that offer approved electrology education if the institution:
(A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain approval;
(B) Acts in a manner not consistent with generally accepted standards for the practice of electrology;
(C) Violates standards set under this chapter and fails to correct the violation in a reasonable time after notice has been given;
(D) No longer operates a program that is approved under this chapter; or
(E) Promotes electrology in a manner that the commissioner determines is unreasonable, misleading or fraudulent.
(b) The commissioner shall monitor fraudulent or deceptive promotion of permanent hair removal procedures.
