(a) Before any violation of this part is reported by the commissioner to the district attorney general for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated shall be given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and opportunity to present the person’s views orally or in writing with regard to the contemplated proceeding.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 53-7-211

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of agriculture, or any person authorized to act in the commissioner's stead. See Tennessee Code 53-7-202
  • Person: means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or any other business entity. See Tennessee Code 53-7-202
  • written: includes printing, typewriting, engraving, lithography, and any other mode of representing words and letters. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) Nothing in this part shall be construed as requiring the commissioner to report for criminal prosecution violations of this part if the commissioner believes that the public interest will be adequately served and compliance with this part obtained by a suitable written notice or warning.
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