Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0400 - Environment and Conservation
Subtitle 0400-45 - Division of Water Resources
Chapter 0400-45-09 - Water Well Licensing Regulations and Well Construction Standards
Section 0400-45-09-.07 - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0400-45-09-.07

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) The Commissioner may suspend or revoke a license or operator card and/or refuse to issue or renew a license or operator card if he finds that the applicant for, or holder of such license:

(a) Has intentionally made a material misstatement in the application for such license;

(b) Has willfully violated any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto;

(c) Has obtained or attempted to obtain, such license by fraud or misrepresentation;

(d) Has been guilty of fraudulent or dishonest practices;

(e) Has demonstrated a lack of competence as a driller of wells or as an installer;

(f) Has failed to comply with an order or assessment issued by the Commissioner; or

(g) Has been convicted of a felony.

(2) A holder of a license which has been revoked in accordance with this rule, after a waiting period of not less than one (1) year after the license was revoked, may petition the Commissioner for a hearing for reinstatement of his license.

(3) Upon suspension, revocation or non-renewal of a license or combination of licenses, the Commissioner may with advice from the Board, impose such terms and conditions as in his judgment shall be considered just.

(4) Any person whose license is suspended, revoked or non-renewed shall not perform the duties of a well driller or installer in the State of Tennessee, or work under the supervision of a licensed driller or installer.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 69-10-101 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq.

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