Terms Used In Tennessee Code 43-27-107

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of agriculture. See Tennessee Code 43-27-101
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

When the commissioner has reason to believe that a person is causing or has caused a violation of this chapter or the rules promulgated under this chapter, the commissioner may initiate proceedings in either the chancery court of Davidson County or the chancery court of the county where the violation occurred, for injunctive relief to prevent the continuance of the violation or to correct the conditions resulting in the violation.