(a) The commissioner may, when it deems appropriate, seek civil remedies at law or equity to restrain or enjoin any unauthorized practice or other violation of this part.

Attorney's Note

Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class B misdemeanorup to 6 monthsup to $500
For details, see Tenn. Code § 40-35-111

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 62-32-320

  • Certification: means the authority granted by the commissioner to do business as an alarm systems contractor. See Tennessee Code 62-32-303
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of commerce and insurance. See Tennessee Code 62-32-303
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) Any person, firm or corporation that engages or offers to engage in contracting without a certification as required by § 62-32-304 shall be ineligible to apply for the certification until six (6) months after the violation has occurred.
(c) In addition to revocation or suspension of a certification or license under § 62-32-319, a civil penalty of no more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) may be assessed by the commissioner against any person who violates any provision of this part or any rule of the commissioner adopted pursuant to this part. In determining the amount of any penalty, the commissioner shall consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation.
(d) A violation of this part or any rule lawfully promulgated under this part is a Class B misdemeanor subject to fine only.
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