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2020 Tennessee Code
Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades
Chapter 11 - Locksmith Licensing Act of 2006
§ 62-11-109. Hearings and Judicial Review in Contested Cases — Written Charges for Violations — Suspension, Nonrenewal or Revocation of License

Universal Citation: TN Code § 62-11-109 (2020)
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  1. 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 this chapter.
  2. Any person may present charges in writing to the commissioner against any licensee or registrant, or other person, firm or business offering locksmithing services in violation of this chapter.
  3. The commissioner may, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, suspend, refuse to renew or revoke a license or licensure issued under this chapter if it is determined that the licensee or registrant has:
    1. Made any false statement or given any false information in connection with any application for licensure or a license or for the renewal or reinstatement of licensure or a license;
    2. Violated this chapter;
    3. Violated any rule promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to the authority contained in this chapter;
    4. Been convicted of any crime that may be grounds for denial of licensing as a locksmith or licensure as a registered employee. However, an action taken under this subdivision (c)(4) shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Fresh Start Act that are compiled in chapter 76, part 1 of this title;
    5. Failed to comply with an order of the commissioner;
    6. Impersonated or permitted or aided and abetted any other person to impersonate a law enforcement officer of the United States, this state or any of its political subdivisions;
    7. Engaged in or permitted any employee to engage in any locksmithing business when not in possession of a valid license under this chapter;
    8. Been found guilty by the commissioner of misconduct, gross negligence or incompetence;
    9. Committed any act that is grounds for the denial of an application or a license under this chapter;
    10. Failed to maintain insurance as required by this chapter; or
    11. Engaged in or permitted any employee to engage in any improper, fraudulent or dishonest dealing with the public.
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