44-10-204 - Powers and duties of commissioner.

44-10-204. Powers and duties of commissioner.

The commissioner has the power and duty to:

     (1)  Promulgate such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement and supplement this part and provide for its orderly administration;

     (2)  Prescribe necessary information to be provided by applicants for licenses to determine if the requirements of this part have been met;

     (3)  Issue licenses to qualified applicants and collect appropriate fees;

     (4)  Revoke or suspend the license of, or refuse to issue a license to, any person, licensee, or applicant who violates any provision of this part; and

     (5)  Require the necessary record keeping by licensees and submission of written reports, as warranted, in order to carry out the provision and intent of this part.

[Acts 1973, ch. 112, § 4; T.C.A., § 44-1913.]