Tennessee Statutes
§ 63-5-116 — Penalties for unauthorized practice by hygienist or assistant
Tennessee § 63-5-116
JurisdictionTennessee
Title63
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Bluebook
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-5-116 (2026).
Text
(a)The board may revoke or suspend the license of, assess a civil penalty for each separate violation against or otherwise lawfully discipline any dentist who permits any licensed and registered dental hygienist, registered dental assistant and/or practical dental assistant operating under that dentist's supervision to perform any acts or services other than those authorized by this chapter.
(b)The board may also revoke or suspend the license or registration of, assess a civil penalty for each separate violation against or otherwise lawfully discipline any dental hygienist or dental assistant violating any of the provisions of this chapter.
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Legislative History
Acts 1957, ch. 32, § 17; 1978, ch. 824, § 13; 1981, ch. 99, § 11; T.C.A., §63-545; Acts 1990, ch. 1031, §§ 20, 21; 1999, ch. 405, § 4; 2001, ch. 330, § 7.
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Tennessee § 63-5-116, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/tn/63-5-116.