(a) In addition to the other remedies provided by this part for the collection of the taxes imposed, the commissioner is authorized to certify to the attorney general and reporter the failure of any person to make any report or to pay any tax required by parts 2-6 of this chapter. Thereupon, the attorney general and reporter shall forthwith file a bill in a court of proper jurisdiction to enjoin such person from continuing to exercise the privilege, which injunction shall remain in force so long as such person is in default.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 67-4-216

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of revenue. See Tennessee Code 67-4-2004
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • 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.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • 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) Upon the payment of such delinquent privilege tax as may be due with interest and penalty, and upon compliance with parts 2-6 of this chapter, the attorney general and reporter shall be authorized to dismiss the bill upon the payment of costs by the defendant.