Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0400 - Environment and Conservation
Subtitle 0400-49 - Water Resources (Water and Waste Water Operator Certification)
Chapter 0400-49-01 - Rules Governing Water and Wastewater Operator Certification
Section 0400-49-01-.12 - CIVIL PENALTIES

(1) The Commissioner may assess the civil penalty authorized by law against a municipality, utility district, corporation, or any person operating a water supply system or a wastewater system if the competency of the person in direct charge of a system facility has not first been certified in accordance with these rules.

(2) A certified operator may be assessed the civil penalty authorized by law for the same acts and omissions that would constitute grounds for the revocation of his/her certificate by the Board.

(3) Prior to issuing an order that assess a civil penalty, in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) of this rule the Commissioner may hold a show cause meeting with the person or entity to whom the order is proposed to be issued.