If, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the commissioner finds that a person has violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the commissioner may, in addition to all other powers conferred in this chapter:

(1) Order the person to cease and desist violating the chapter or its rules and require the refund of any fees collected by the person in violation of this chapter; and

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 45-18-117

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of financial institutions. See Tennessee Code 45-18-102
  • Person: means any individual, partnership, association, trust, corporation, limited liability company, or other group, however organized, but does not include the governments of the United States or this state or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Tennessee Code 45-18-102
(2) Order the person to pay to the commissioner a civil penalty in an amount specified by the commissioner, not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation or, in the case of a continuing violation, one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each day that the violation continues.
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