43-6-104 - Rules and regulations Force and effect. - Tennessee Statutes

43-6-104. Rules and regulations Force and effect.

The commissioner has the power to promulgate such rules and regulations under the authority of this part as may be necessary to prevent the further introduction of insect pests, pest plants, or plant diseases into the state, and to eradicate or suppress and control such insect pests, pest plants, or plant diseases occurring therein. Rules and regulations established under this part shall have the force and effect of law.

[Acts 1955, ch. 8, § 4; T.C.A., § 43-518; Acts 1995, ch. 330, § 1; 1997, ch. 70, § 4.]