§ 7-51-1107 — Inspections - Notice of results

Tennessee § 7-51-1107

• Jurisdiction: Tennessee
• Title: 7

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(a) In order to effectuate this part, the board, its authorized representative or sheriff is empowered to conduct investigations of persons engaged in the operation of any adult-oriented establishment and inspect the license of the operators and establishment for compliance. Refusal of an operation or establishment to permit inspections shall be grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue licenses provided by this part. (b) Within ten (10) days of receiving the results of the investigation conducted pursuant to § 7-51-1106(4) , the board shall notify the applicant that the application is granted, denied or held for further investigation. Such additional investigation shall not exceed an additional thirty (30) days, unless otherwise agreed to by the applicant. Upon the conclusion of such additional investigation, the board shall advise the applicant in writing whether the application is granted or denied. (c) If an additional investigation is held and is not a result of actions by the applicant, upon the expiration of the thirtieth day from the filing of the application, the applicant shall be permitted to operate the business for which the license is sought, unless or until the board or its authorized representative notifies the applicant of a denial of the application and states the reasons for that denial.

Legislative History

Acts 1987, ch. 432, § 7; 1998, ch. 1090, § 1; 2001, ch. 183, § 4.