(a) The department may cause the enforcement of any standards, policies, general or special orders, rules or regulations issued by it to control public water supplies and public sewerage systems.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-221-108

  • Department: means the department of environment and conservation through its executive officer, the commissioner of environment and conservation, or the commissioner's legally designated representative. See Tennessee Code 68-221-101
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(b) Such suit or suits as may be necessary to effectually carry out this part may be instituted, brought and prosecuted, in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) The district attorney general in whose jurisdiction a violation of this part occurs or the attorney general and reporter, either or both as indicated, shall institute and prosecute such suits when necessity therefor has been shown by those herein clothed with power of investigation.
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