Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1360-03-01-.06 - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION AND APPEAL

(1) Upon concluding that an organization's registration with the Division is improper or unlawful, pursuant to T. C. A. § 48-101-514(a)(1), the Secretary of State shall notify the registrant of his intent to suspend or revoke its registration. The notification shall contain the reasons for the action and shall inform the organization of its right to request an administrative hearing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notification. The suspension or revocation shall become effective thirty (30) days after receipt of the notification unless a request for an administrative hearing is received by the Secretary of State before the expiration of the thirty (30) days. If a hearing is requested and the suspension or revocation is upheld, the suspension or revocation shall become effective upon the service of the final administrative decision on the organization.

(2) The hearing shall be held before an administrative law judge from the Administrative Procedures Division of the Tennessee Department of State and conducted pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, T.C.A. § 4-5-101 et seq. and Rule 1360-4-1-.14, Uniform Rules of Procedure for Contested Cases of State Agencies.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1360-03-01-.06

Original rule filed June 30, 2008; effective October 28, 2008.

Authority: T.C.A § 48-101-503(b).