Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-1-204
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Inquisitorial power given commissioner and deputies
Official statutory text
Inquisitorial power is given to the commissioner or the commissioner's deputies to inquire into any violation of this title, and to examine any person under oath, and to compel production of books, records, or papers relative to the inquiry. Acts 1919, ch. 170, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 3323a1; Code 1932, § 6152; Acts 1978, ch. 530, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 56-107.
Inquisitorial power is given to the commissioner or the commissioner's deputies to inquire into any violation of this title, and to examine any person under oath, and to compel production of books, records, or papers relative to the inquiry.
Acts 1919, ch. 170, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 3323a1; Code 1932, § 6152; Acts 1978, ch. 530, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 56-107.
Inquisitorial power is given to the commissioner or the commissioner's deputies to inquire into any violation of this title, and to examine any person under oath, and to compel production of books, records, or papers relative to the inquiry.
Acts 1919, ch. 170, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 3323a1; Code 1932, § 6152; Acts 1978, ch. 530, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 56-107.
Status: in_force
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