68-115-216 - Disciplinary actions Cost of proceedings. - Tennessee Statutes

68-115-216. Disciplinary actions Cost of proceedings.

(a)  If disciplinary action is taken against a person by the commission pursuant to this chapter based on the conduct of the person that either directly or indirectly relates to a professional contest of unarmed combat, the commission may, in lieu of or in addition to revoking or suspending a license or permit issued to the person, impose a penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).

(b)  If disciplinary action is taken against a person pursuant to this chapter, the commission may require the person against whom the action is taken to pay the costs of the proceeding, including investigative costs and attorney's fees.

(c)  If a complaint is made against a person pursuant to this chapter, the complaint shall be made on a commission-prescribed form. The form shall be submitted to the administrator, who shall then present the complaint to the commission to:

     (1)  Determine if the complaint warrants further review; or

     (2)  Take action against the person based on the complaint.

[Acts 2008, ch. 1149, § 2; 2009, ch. 598, § 10.]