§ 59-8-211 — Notice of noncompliance - Forfeiture of bond

(a) If any of the requirements of this part or rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto or the orders of the commissioner have not been complied with within the time limits set by the commissioner or by this part, the commissioner shall cause a notice of noncompliance to be served upon the operator, or, where found necessary, the commissioner shall order suspension of a permit. Such notice or order shall be handed to the operator in person or served by certified mail addressed to the permanent address shown on the application for a permit. The notice of noncompliance or order of suspension shall specify in what respects the operator has failed to comply with this chapter or the regulations or orders of the commissioner. (b) If the operator has not reached an agreement with the commissioner or has not complied with the requirements set forth in the notice of noncompliance or order of suspension within time limits set therein, the permit may be revoked by order of the commissioner and the performance bond shall then be forfeited to the commissioner. When a bond is forfeited pursuant to this part, the commissioner shall give notice to the attorney general and reporter who shall collect the forfeiture.

Legislative History

Acts 1972, ch. 547, § 11; T.C.A., § 58-1550.