§ 53-8-215. Correction of Violations
The completed inspection report shall specify a reasonable period of time for correction of violations found. Corrections of violations shall be accomplished within the period specified in accordance with the following: If an imminent health hazard exists, the facility shall immediately cease operations until authorized to reopen by the commissioner; All violations of priority items […]
§ 53-8-206. Permits — Expiration — Transfer Not Allowed — Display
No person shall operate a food establishment who does not hold a valid permit issued to the person by the commissioner on or before July 1 of each year, or as the commissioner may otherwise provide by rule and regulation. Every person now engaged in the business of operating a food establishment, and every person […]
§ 53-8-207. Application for Permits — Inspection — Renewals — Exception
Any person planning to operate a food establishment shall first submit an application for a permit on forms provided by the commissioner. The application shall be completed and submitted to the commissioner with the proper permit fee. Prior to the approval of the application for a permit, the commissioner shall inspect the proposed facility to […]
§ 53-8-208. Suspension of Permits
The commissioner has the authority to suspend any permit to operate a food establishment issued pursuant to this part if the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the permittee is not in compliance with this part; provided, that the permittee shall be given the opportunity to correct violations as provided in § 53-8-215. Suspension […]
§ 53-8-209. Revocation of Permits
The commissioner may, after providing opportunity for a hearing, revoke a permit for serious or repeated violations of the requirements of this part or for interference with the commissioner in the performance of the commissioner’s duty. Prior to revocation, the commissioner shall notify the permittee, in writing, of the specific reason or reasons for which […]
§ 53-8-210. Service of Notice
A notice provided for in this part is properly served when it is delivered to the permittee or person in charge, or when it is sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the permittee. A copy of the notice shall be filed in the records of the commissioner.
§ 53-8-211. Hearings — Appeals
The hearings provided for in this part shall be conducted by the commissioner in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Appeals from any final decision after a hearing shall be pursued in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. Subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply in a […]
§ 53-8-212. Application for Permit After Revocation
Whenever revocation of a permit becomes final, upon demonstration that the conditions which led to the revocation have been cured, the holder of the revoked permit may make written application for a new permit.
§ 53-7-304. Right of Entry for Examination Purposes
The commissioner may enter at normal business hours every place where animals or animal products are kept within the state, to examine the facilities, inventory and records pertaining to the animals or animal products, to copy all records, and to take reasonable samples of any animals or animal products, and to make additional investigations as […]
§ 53-7-305. Authority of Commissioner to Promulgate Tolerance Regulations
The commissioner shall promulgate regulations setting forth tolerances for biological residues in or on animals or animal products that are consistent with tolerances adopted under authority of the Tennessee Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, compiled in chapter 1 of this title and the Tennessee Meat and Poultry Inspection Act, compiled in part 2 of this […]