§ 68-221-716. Nuisance
A violation of this part and the regulations of the board are declared to be public nuisances and may be abated by any means provided by law.
§ 68-221-717. Disbursement of Civil Penalties and Damages
All civil penalties collected pursuant to this part shall be earmarked for the use of the water quality control division in the discharge of its duties. Damages recovered from any person for violation of any provision of this part shall be earmarked for the division, or, in the event that another state agency has primary […]
§ 68-221-718. Construction of Part
The penalties, damages and injunctions provided for in this part are intended to provide additional and cumulative remedies to prevent, abate and control violations of this part. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to abridge or alter rights of action or remedies in equity or under common law, criminal or civil, nor shall any provision […]
§ 68-221-719. Continuation of Rules and Regulations
The rules and regulations for public water systems previously promulgated under this chapter, pursuant to part 1 of this chapter, shall remain in effect as the rules and regulations under this part. Any of the rules or regulations which may conflict with a statutory provision of this part are rendered void, but shall not affect […]
§ 68-221-720. Lead Free Requirements — Notice — Exceptions
All pipes, pipe or plumbing fittings or fixtures, solder, or flux that is used in the installation or repair of any public water system shall be lead free; provided, that this subsection (a) shall not apply to lead joints necessary for the repair of cast iron pipes. All pipes, pipe or plumbing fittings or fixtures, […]
§ 68-221-712. Complaints Issued to Violator — Orders for Corrective Action
Whenever the commissioner has reason to believe that a violation of this part or regulations pursuant thereto has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur, the commissioner may cause a written complaint to be delivered to the alleged violator or violators. The complaint shall specify the provision or provisions of this part or regulation […]
§ 68-221-713. Penalties
Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this part, any order of the commissioner or the board issued pursuant to this part or any rule, regulation or standard adopted pursuant to this part is subject to a civil penalty of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five […]
§ 68-221-714. Hearings — Initial Order — Review of Initial Order — Final Order — Judicial Review of Final Order
The hearing on any petition for review of an order issued under § 68-221-712 or an assessment under § 68-221-713 shall be conducted as a contested case hearing and shall be heard before an administrative judge sitting alone pursuant to §§ 4-5-301(a)(2) and 4-5-314(b), unless settled by the parties. The administrative judge to whom the […]
§ 68-221-715. Injunctions
The commissioner may initiate proceedings in the chancery court of Davidson County or the county in which the activities occurred against any person who is alleged to have violated or is about to violate this part, the rules and regulations of the board or orders of the commissioner. In such action the commissioner may seek, […]
§ 68-221-706. Supervision Over Construction of Public Water Systems
The department shall exercise general supervision over the construction of public water systems throughout the state. Such general supervision shall include all of the features of construction of public water systems which do or may affect the sanitary quality or the quantity of the water supply. No new construction shall be done nor shall any […]